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We recently used a yacht service at Marina del Rey for a burial at sea ceremony for my dad, and the experience was truly exceptional. From start to finish, the team was professional, compassionate, and attentive to every detail, making a difficult day much more bearable for our family. The yacht itself was pristine and comfortable, providing a peaceful and serene setting for the ceremony.The captain and crew were respectful and understanding, allowing us the time and space to honor my dad’s memory in a meaningful way. They guided us through the process with care, ensuring that everything went smoothly, from the scattering of the ashes to the heartfelt moments we shared as a family. The backdrop of the ocean, with the gentle waves and stunning views, was the perfect way to say goodbye.We were grateful for the thoughtfulness of the service and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a dignified and beautiful farewell at sea.

Patrick Leavitt

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Service for my wife was amazing. The crew was caring to our needs and very professional.

Dave Kirkpatrick

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Friendly staff, very understanding and kind

Danika Ham

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Such a great time celebrating my husbands birthday with LA Yacht Charter, would love to do it again sometime!

Stephen Oshiro

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Juan Gonzalez

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We would like to thank Los Angeles Yacht Charter for their amazing experience with the burial at sea process. Our friend was a famous blues musician who wrote songs for many artists. It was a beautiful experience all around and I am glad for the staff and everyone who made our experience a very positive one.Captain: Troy, Deckhand: Dan, boat name: The Lady M. Thank you fellas for an amazing time.

Cebryn Ross

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Can’t really put into words how amazing our burial at sea was with Los Angeles Yacht Charter, TROY & DAN were perfect for our journey. Very sweet & respectful. We will be seeing you guys soon as we plan for something, more upbeat on our next excursion. Thank you!!!

Wen Shao

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Nice service , Great trip for kids

Lewis Sandy

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Caring, compassionate crew and great yacht for our family’s burial at sea service. The team was very easy to deal with, great communication from booking to day of sail. Highly recommended!

Connie Monethichack

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Cathrine Lee

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The service was very pleasant and beautiful and the crew members and captain made us feel welcome. Our guests was please with the service. Thank you for making it a such a great experience.

David Kim

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Great communication. Boat was nice and comfortable. Captain and crew were very friendly and made the event easy and even better than we imagined. Highly recommend.

debbie stordahl

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We wanted to honor our Aunt after she passed away. She was a CA girl at heart so it was fitting to bring her home and have a burial at sea. Capt Troy and Dan were very patient, gracious and kind. We were so surprised that they brought roses for us to include in our celebration of life. It was a beautiful day. I highly recommend LA Yacht Charter services.

Jason Ayala

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My family and I had a very good experience with this charter. The boat was very clean, the crew was very nice. Setting up the scatter ashes service was also very easy. Carlos was also very helpful and a wonderful host. If you are looking for a company to help with this type of ceremony i’d definitely give these guys a ring!! Thanks so much for making it special.

D G

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We booked a service for today to scatter my stepmom’s ashes at sea and I want to compliment Dan and his partner for an amazing experience. Something like this is never easy but both of them were so nice, compassionate and professional that they just made everything so simple and stress free for us.This is a great company to do business with.Thank you again.

Katie Whalen

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Los Angeles Yacht Charter is fantastic! We had a work event on one of their yachts and everyone had an amazing time. Would do again/would recommend!

david cuestas

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Great service and attention from all crew members. Even contributed to the occasion with a witty poem.Thanks!!!

unnati sachdev

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The yacht, Last Light was really well kept. The captain and deckhand were really helpful and fun. They made sure we had a good time while making sure we were safe.

Rebecca C

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Such a beautiful experience. The boat was pristine, and the staff was beyond respectful and went above and beyond. They were so nurturing during this experience.

Peter Cayea

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I booked a Burial At Sea from Ventura. Excellent service, excellent communication. The captain and boat were perfect . I highly recommend Los Angeles Yacht Charter.

Kathleen Boyd

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LA Yacht Charter made everything so easy when we scattered my mom's ashes at sea off Redondo Beach. The boat's captain was very helpful and friendly. The price was unbeatable. My whole family loved the experience, and the guys are thinking of chartering the boat for a fishing trip!

Kiara H

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Our friend group had such a great time on Lady M! Captain Troy and Dan were awesome. The process for booking was easy as well. Highly recommend them.

LA Lloyd

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We had a beautiful service for the purpose of scattering my father's ashes, and we will definitely see them again for a happier occasion on the water in the future

Lee Tan

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Our experience on the El Ray out of Redondo was wonderful. Communication before the excursion was excellent from both Los Angeles Yacht Charter and El Ray. They answered all my questions with care. Would recommend them for your burial at sea.

Melanee Shale

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I recently booked a Burial at Sea to honor my father on what would’ve been his 90th Birthday, and I couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional service provided by the yacht crew and company. From the moment we stepped on board, the crew was attentive, compassionate, and professional, making a difficult day much easier for our family. The captain skillfully navigated the waters, and the entire experience was conducted with the utmost respect and care. The yacht itself was beautiful, and the crew ensured every detail was perfect, from the ceremony setup to the smooth sailing. I wholeheartedly recommend this company for anyone seeking a meaningful and serene ocean memorial. Thank you for helping us give our father the send-off he deserved!

Sara Moore

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Our experience on Something Special was so beautiful! The whole experience from booking through the memorial service was straightforward and smooth. Captain George and Jim were fantastic and the yacht was gorgeous. It was the perfect space and setting for our group of 20 to honor our loved one. We chose the 2-hour option which was the perfect time for us to say our goodbyes and soak in the whole experience on the water. I highly recommend!

Carmela Dator

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We booked a 3hrs trip for my sister birthday party, we had an amazing time and would definitely do it again! Captain and crew Dottie were amazing.

Alice Sutanandi

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Thank you so much. Had a wonderful time. This was the best way to say goodbye to your loved one. Captain Michael and his crew team were perfect. Service was excellent!

Rosa Culver

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We recently had a memorial service for our parents in San Pedro.It was so lovely and exactly what they wanted. We were able to celebrate their lives and enjoy memories.We were all pleased with the boat and our captain and his wife. They were so lovely and kind. Thank you.

Avneet Randhawa

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Our experience with Los Angeles Yacht Charter was wonderful. This was our second time with them. Our previous experience was the reason for our return. And now, with our Grandmother’s demise, the events were just as comforting. They have friendly staff and were more than accommodating for us at this time of solace.

Cathy Crandall

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Our experience with Los Angeles Yacht Charter was wonderful from beginning to end. They provided a burial at sea for our mother. We couldn't have imagined a more perfect setting. The crew was professional, helpful and fun. Many thanks!

Lakesha Pleze

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We had a burial at sea for my daughter and the boat was clean and spacious for my guests and I. The captain was nice, caring, and patient. The other gentleman aboard was as well and had a bit of humor which mad the occasion more light and easy. I was very pleased with the service and recommended their services whatever the occasion.

Kia Kenner Guilford

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We held a burial at sea last Friday for our father as one of his wishes was to be cremated and put in the ocean. Captain Troy and Dan were professional and very accommodating. We were able to connect our playlist to the sound system on the boat and quickly set up a charcuterie board and some beverages since our service was around lunchtime. We were given a dozen white roses to scatter with the ashes (we had also brought some with us). We appreciated Dan and Troy’s outstanding service and the hour went by so fast! Everyone in our party of 12 enjoyed the experience and felt it was the perfect tribute for a man who loved the water so much. We highly recommend the burial at sea experience with LA Yacht Charter.

Beverly W

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Family and friends traveled from Ohio as we celebrated the life of our dear mother and loved one. One of my mother's final wishes was to be one with the ocean. The ceremony was beautiful- one for the ages and we will never forget the majesty of it all.The crew of the LA Yacht Charter was a large part of what made our family experience like no other. They placed the ashes in a basket beneath a pretty floral arrangement, and before long, gently lowered the basket into the sea completing my mother's desire. The Burial experience was simply remarkable; all made possible with the LA Yacht Charter crew.We thank you, over and over again!

Dan Harrison

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We chartered through LA Yacht Charter for a boat to spread my dad's ashes. The entire process was smooth and worked well. The crew was sensitive to the purpose at hand. They even provided some flowers to spread and a basket to lower the ashes in. The captain circled the ashes three times as is the tradition for naval services. Would definitely use again.One note, they do schedule the yacht very tightly, so don't be surprised when you get to the dock and there's no boat there. It actually pulled up a minute of so after our scheduled time which did cause some stress (everything was done via text/online, so I started to worry), but it was all fine.

Kim Chandler

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Crew did a fantastic job - it was a beautiful send off of my dad & sister . Highly recommend Los Angeles yacht charter

lscourtney

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Los Angeles Yacht Charter was fantastic to work with for spreading our daughter’s ashes at sea. The office was so helpful in all aspects of the service and ceremony. Captain Wes and his crew were fantastic and so gracious. The boat was exceptionally clean and well maintained. This was a first class charter service. I would highly recommend this service for an of your charter needs. Thank you Captain Wes and crew, and thank you LA Yacht Charter Service!!

Fred Wolf

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Our Family had such a spectacular time on the “LADY M” yacht . We took our Dad on it yesterday. He is a long time boat owner and now he’s 94 and this just was a blast for him with lots of memories on the water. We all enjoyed watching him smile. What a memorable Father’s Day! Thank you to the crew they were the BEST!!

Lynnette Cubbin

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Our burial at sea event was absolutely, amazing. The captain and assistant were friendly, personable, easy-going, and accommodating. To top it all off, the captain noticed a pod of dolphins and headed in their direction. When we caught up to them they swam under, in front, in back and along our vessel for quite some time. I highly recommend their business to anyone looking for this type of service.

Candace Hicks

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"Oooohhhh we had a time last NIGHT!!!" If you're thinking about booking LA Yacht Charter, stop thinking. Just do it! The prices are reasonable and actually a STEAL of a deal when you factor in the customer service, professionalism of the staff and memories you can make with this experience. Booking was easy, our captain and assistant captain were very hospitable and down-to-Earth. The vessel was clean and cozy, and the ride was so much fun. I'd give 10 stars if I could. 10/10 Highly Recommend.

Bridgette Spalding

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Beautiful Boat. We had a wonderful day. Capitan John and Conor went out of their way to make sure we had a fantastic time. I would highly recommend it and look forward to having another reason to book again. Thank you!

vanessa rosales

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My friend found this company for me after my dad passed, because we wanted to do a burial at sea. Im honestly so so grateful that she did and that we chose to say goodbye to my dad this way. We had a funeral a few days before and we’ve never cremated and spread ashes before, so we came into this not knowing what to expect. Wes (the Captain) and Dan (crew) were so exceptionally kind. Dan gave me a quick walk through of how it usually goes, always made suggestions and allowed us to do whatever felt right. He added flowers to our dad’s ashes so we could see as he floated away. He gave us access to music. It almost felt like he was the party planner, and Im grateful because we would have been lost without him. Tbh, his kindness, care, and concern was without a doubt what allowed me to really focus on saying goodbye to my Dad and it really made the experience extra special! The boat was great in all aspects. If youre thinking about burying a loved one at sea, I 💯 recommend this company! Theyre kind and helpful from the moment you reach out! Although, Id dont ever want to have to do this again. If theres ever the need, I will think of this company.

Miguel Hernandez

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Ronda Parks

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LA Yacht Charter was a pleasure to work with. It was the perfect way to say farewell to my dad. The crew was very respectful and accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend them.

Sanaa W-M

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Cannot recommend Los Angeles Yacht Charter enough!! I charted a yacht for my 21st birthday and the whole experience was amazing. The booking process was super smooth and all my questions were answered quickly! The service itself was PERFECT and the entire party had so much fun (shoutout Captain Troy and Dan for being so attentive and helpful)!!!

Funny Love

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It was amazing. Everything was so beautiful. It was more than I even imagine. The crew was very attentive, pleasant and nice.❤️ thank you so so much!

Marlen Martinez

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Services was wonderful staff was really attentive on everything thank you so much for your services Highly recommended.

Jeff DeSurra

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I booked a yacht for my 40th birthday celebration and it was great. Booking was easy. Carlos was a great concierge on the day of the event. The boat has speakers for our DJ, we had kids and adults and everyone had a great time. We also chose a catering option and the food was great. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun experience.

Eric Gardner

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We had a beautiful service. Everything went according to plan. Thanks so much. I recommend LAYC to anyone who is thinking of a sea burial.