Independently hired captain services for bareboat charters throughout South Florida, with careful vessel preparation, navigation, docking, guest safety, and clear separation from the vessel rental.
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.
Navigation
Docking & undocking
Anchoring
Passenger safety briefing
Guest assistance
Route & weather review
Vessel preparation
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Independent Captain for Bareboat Charters Charterer + up to 12 guests
Already renting a vessel under a bareboat charter? Javier is available to be independently selected and hired for navigation and safety services.
Captain selected independently by the charterer
Vessel rental arranged separately with the owner or operator
Captain and crew services contracted separately from the vessel rental
Crew is not counted in the charterer + 12 guest limit
Final passenger count remains subject to the vessel's lawful capacity, charter structure, and applicable requirements.
Bareboat options · South Florida
Three boats. More options ahead.
Choose the vessel that best fits your plans. Captain Javier works independently with bareboat charter options from different owners and operators. The charterer rents the vessel directly from its owner or operator and independently chooses the captain.
Captain Javier does not own these vessels and does not bundle the vessel rental with captain services.
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01 · Aventura
Sea Ray 540
Sundancer · 54 ft
Representative image
02 · Miami
Crescendo
Meridian · 42 ft
Representative image
03 · Miami
Don't Blink
Sea Ray · 44 ft
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Shared trip rates
Same rates for all three boats.
These totals reflect the overall trip cost when the charterer independently selects Captain Javier. Applicable taxes and captain/crew services are reflected in the total, while vessel rental and captain/crew services remain separate agreements and separate payments.
DurationMon–ThuFri–Sun
2 hours$700$800
3 hours$800$900
4 hours$900$1,000
5 hours$1,000$1,100
6 hours$1,100$1,200
7 hours$1,200$1,300
8 hours$1,300$1,400
Bareboat charter structure: the charterer retains the right to choose a qualified captain and crew. Choosing Captain Javier is optional and independent from the vessel rental. Displayed totals apply only when Captain Javier is independently selected for the trip.
Good guest experiences are built through preparation, calm communication, and an orderly handoff.
01
Before Departure
Vessel walkthrough and readiness check
Weather and route review
Fuel and safety-equipment review
Clear passenger safety briefing
02
On the Water
Calm, attentive navigation
Safe docking, anchoring, and line handling
Clear guest communication and assistance
Awareness of conditions and vessel status
03
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.
Captain Javier provides independently hired captain services in South Florida, with attention to navigation, docking, anchoring, guest communication, and preparation before departure.
Know the vessel. Plan the route. Brief the guests. Keep communication clear.
A calm, organized approach lets guests enjoy their time aboard while the captain attends to operation and the trip plan.
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Need a Captain?
Share the date, departure location, vessel, duration, passenger count, and the type of arrangement you are considering.
Aventura, Florida · Spanish — Native · English — Conversational
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