FAQs and fees

Boat Training and Captain Services Fee Schedule

Below is a list of our current service fees. To receive a professional, all-inclusive cost estimate for your specific needs, please use the contact button below.

Rental Boat Training Program:

• $1,000 for a single 3-hour lesson
• Cost Includes boat and instructor
• Only offered in Naples, FL. No additional travel expenses apply.

Basic On-Water Training Course:

• $500 for a single 4-hour (half-day) lesson
• Conducted aboard your boat. Base price includes up to 90 minutes of round-trip road travel. Travel fees may apply for longer distances.

Advanced On-Water Training Course:

• $750 for a single 6-hour (full-day) lesson
• Conducted aboard your boat. Base price includes up to 90 minutes of round-trip road travel per session. Travel fees may apply for longer distances.

Captain Services:

• $500 for half-day (4 hours) or $750 for full-day (6 hours)
• Offered aboard your boat. Base price includes up to 90 minutes of round-trip road travel per appointment. Travel fees may apply for longer distances.

Hourly & Travel Fees

Our pricing is transparent and designed to give you a clear understanding of your potential costs.

• Standard Hourly Rate: $125/hour for all services.
• Local Road Travel Fee: $75/hour. This rate applies to any travel time exceeding the 90 minutes included in the base price of your course or service.

Long-Distance Travel (Airfare, Hotel, Car Rental): If your appointment requires flights, overnight stays, or other significant transportation costs, we will provide you with a detailed estimate for your approval before any service is agreed upon.

Deposits, Cancellations and Refunds: All appointments require a 50% deposit at the time of booking. The final balance will be due at the conclusion of the scheduled service.

If you cancel any scheduled appointment with MORE THAN 7 DAYS notice, you will receive a full refund of your deposit, or you may reschedule to a different time.

If you cancel any scheduled appointment with LESS THAN 7 DAYS notice, your deposit will be non-refundable for that appointment. There are no cancellation fees for inclement weather.

All services and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are the most common questions that customers ask about our boating courses.

When are your private boating classes scheduled?

• All of our programs are private and conducted by appointment only.
• We do not offer any group or public classes. This ensures a personalized learning experience tailored to your needs.

Where does the training take place?

• Our school is wherever your vessel is!
• Our certified instructors travel to your boat for private, 1:1 coaching. We provide hands-on training right on your own vessel.

How many people can participate in the onboard training?

• We generally recommend no more than two trainees per session for the best focus and results.
• For a distraction-free environment, we suggest that small children and other guests remain ashore during the training.

Do you provide boats for the training sessions?

• No, you must provide your own vessel, with one exception: our specialized Rental Boat Training Program

What types of boats do you train on?

• We specialize in training aboard powerboats only.
• We do not offer services for sailboats, jet skis, personal watercraft (PWC), or small jet boats. We also do not provide instruction on trailering your boat.

Can I buy more training sessions?

• Absolutely! You can buy as many as you’d like.
• Our goal is to help you gain the confidence you need. Sometimes that requires additional lessons.

Does your program satisfy insurance requirements for licensed captain training?

• Absolutely! We can provide you with a completed training syllabus and a formal letter on our letterhead.
• You can submit these documents directly to your insurance company as proof of professional, certified instruction.

How far will you travel to provide a course?

• Depending on the season and our schedule, we will travel anywhere in the continental U.S.
• The only requirement is that you are willing to cover our travel expenses.