A Quiet Crossing: Private Burial at Sea from Long Beach

LONG BEACH BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE

A Quiet Crossing: Private Burial at Sea from Long Beach

A private, 1 hour 30 minute charter from Boat and Bottle that carries a loved one’s ashes into the Pacific with an intimate ceremony and a return ‘Favorite Memory Toast.’

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A Quiet Crossing: Private Burial at Sea from Long Beach.

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Location
Long Beach
Operator
Boat and Bottle
Category
Boat Rental
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Set against the sweep of the Pacific, Burial at Sea / Celebration of Life with Boat and Bottle offers a private maritime ceremony that moves a loved one’s ashes from shore into ocean waters, delivering them with dignity and a short, contemplative passage for family and close friends.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SETTING

Pacific backdrop for a private ceremony

The service takes place on the open Pacific, providing a simple, elemental setting—sea, salt air and horizon—that frames the scattering as a final return to nature.

THE CHARTER

Small‑group, private experience

This is a private charter designed for intimacy—up to six passengers—with provisions included to accompany the occasion such as wine, an appetizer and fresh cut flowers.

THE RITUAL

A focused ritual capped by a memory toast

After the scattering the return into the harbor includes a short commemorative moment: the operator leads a “Favorite Memory Toast” to honor the person’s life.

What the day feels like

What the charter feels like

The flow is compact and deliberate: a private boarding, a brief transit to an open‑water scattering point, a quiet ceremonial release of ashes, and then a measured return where family and friends gather for a shared memory and toast as the vessel comes back into the harbor.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this intimate maritime service suits best.

1
Immediate family and small groupsIdeal for small gatherings that need a private, contained ceremony—charters accommodate up to six passengers.
2
Those seeking an all‑ages optionAdvertised as suitable for participants of any age, the outing can include elders and children in a short, low‑intensity format.
3
Families wanting a ceremonial closeThe service combines the scattering with a brief commemorative toast on the return, providing a focused ritual for closure.
4
Groups larger than sixNot a match for larger gatherings—the vessel is limited to up to six passengers, so groups exceeding that should seek alternative arrangements.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What’s provided

The private charter includes service for up to six passengers and provisions for the ceremony: two bottles of wine, an appetizer and fresh cut flowers.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the charter?

The outing is 1 hour 30 minutes in duration.

What is the starting price for a private charter?

Private charters start at $499.00.

How many people can attend?

Each private charter accommodates up to six passengers.

What is included in the service?

Included are two bottles of wine, an appetizer and fresh cut flowers to accompany the ceremony.

Are there additional fees I should know about?

An additional $100 may be assessed on Monday through Thursday and on major holidays.