Clear boundaries help owners, operators, and guests understand exactly what is being arranged.
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Charter Captain Up to 6 Passengers
Available to operate qualifying passenger charters within the limits of my USCG credential. Current experience includes operating a Sea Ray 540 Sundancer in Aventura, Florida, when available through its existing charter operation.
Navigation
Docking & undocking
Anchoring
Passenger safety briefing
Guest assistance
Route & weather review
Vessel preparation
Vessel availability and charter arrangements are separate from Captain Javier's professional services. Javier does not own this vessel.
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Independent Captain for Bareboat Charters
Already renting a vessel under a bareboat charter? Javier is available to be independently selected and hired for navigation and safety services.
DurationBefore 7 PMAfter 7 PM
2 hours$100$150
3 hours$150$220
4 hours$200$300
Captain fee only. Vessel rental is separate. Passenger capacity is subject to the vessel, charter structure, and applicable requirements.
Authentic vessel photoSea Ray 540 — exteriorImage slot reserved — no stock photography
Authentic vessel photoSea Ray 540 — guest areaImage slot reserved — no stock photography
Current charter option · Aventura
Sea Ray 540 Sundancer.
$250/ hour Captain included
Ice
Route planning
Safety briefing
Guest assistance
4+ hours: complimentary bottle of champagne
2 hours $5003 hours $7504 hours $1,000Full Day Ask for availability
Offered through the vessel's existing charter operation. Captain Javier does not own or independently rent the vessel.
Good guest experiences are built through preparation, calm communication, and an orderly handoff.
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Before Departure
Vessel walkthrough and readiness check
Weather and route review
Fuel and safety-equipment review
Clear passenger safety briefing
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On the Water
Calm, attentive navigation
Safe docking, anchoring, and line handling
Clear guest communication and assistance
Awareness of conditions and vessel status
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After Return
Orderly passenger disembarkation
Vessel condition and issue report
Lines, systems, and onboard areas left in order
Direct handoff to the operator or owner
Safety comes first
Clear before leaving the dock.
A concise safety briefing covers life jackets and flotation devices, emergency equipment and exits, safe movement aboard, handholds, restricted areas, passenger conduct, communication with the Captain, and what to do if conditions change or an emergency occurs.
Designed to be understood in approximately 60 seconds—then adapted to the vessel and trip.
Professional operating standards
Ready to work with documentation.
Credentials, agreements, insurance, and guest communication support a professional operating relationship without replacing vessel-specific or operator-specific requirements.
01USCG OUPV Near Coastal — Issued
02Assistance Towing Endorsement — Issued
03STCW Basic Training — Completed
04ENG1 Medical Certificate — Issued
05TWIC Card — Valid
06FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) — Issued
07First Aid & CPR — Completed
08USCG Medical Certificate — Issued
09U.S. Permanent Resident / Work Authorization — Valid
10Professional liability insurance
11Independent Captain Agreement
12English / Spanish guest support
For charter operators
Looking for Another Reliable Captain?
Available to discuss credential-aligned assignments, operating procedures, vessel familiarization, guest standards, and scheduling throughout South Florida.
For more than twenty years, Javier owned, operated, maintained, restored, and improved private powerboats and sailboats in South America before relocating to South Florida and beginning a professional marine career.
Recreational experience is not presented as professional employment. The seamanship, judgment, vessel care, and Owner's Mindset developed through that experience are brought into Javier's current work.
That background now supports a careful, guest-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear limits, and continuous learning.
Charter Captain professional profile
One page. Relevant evidence.
The focused resume presents Javier's current credentials, operating experience, and transition into the South Florida marine industry without overstating professional experience.
