VIRGINIA BEACH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Quiet Crossing: At-Sea Burials off Virginia Beach
A 1.5-hour Havoc Charters service from Rudee Inlet that carries families about 3 miles offshore to scatter cremated remains in accordance with EPA guidelines.
A Quiet Crossing: At-Sea Burials off Virginia Beach.
Havoc Charters runs a compassionate, respectful small-vessel service for families who choose to scatter cremated remains at sea. The experienced captain and mate lead a short 1.5-hour charter that travels from Rudee Inlet to a quiet spot roughly three miles offshore, following EPA requirements while giving relatives a private, serene setting to say goodbye.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Compassion and Professional Crew
Havoc Charters provides an experienced captain and mate who shepherd families through a respectful at-sea scattering, ensuring the ceremony is handled with care and sensitivity.
A Quiet Spot 3 Miles Offshore
The charter runs out to a calm site about three miles offshore—selected and reached in keeping with EPA guidelines—to afford privacy and distance from shore during the scattering.
Short, Focused 1.5-Hour Charter
Designed as a brief but meaningful outing, the trip’s compact duration concentrates the ceremony into a single, carefully managed voyage from departure to return.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You board at Rudee Inlet and, guided by an experienced captain and mate, run a short course to a quiet location roughly three miles offshore. The 1.5-hour charter is organized around the scattering—family and friends are given time to say goodbyes while ashes are respectfully released at sea under EPA rules—before the vessel returns to the inlet.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing is best for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The charter is a short outing lasting approximately 1–1.5 hours; confirm exact start time when booking.
The vessel departs from Rudee Inlet; confirm boarding details with Havoc Charters when you reserve.
Operator limits and booking rules apply—parties are capped and the service is arranged for adult bookers.
Havoc Charters manages the itinerary and will provide any specific guidance about arrangements for the scattering; check directly with the operator for final instructions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The outing runs approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet the boat?
The charter departs from Rudee Inlet.
How far offshore are ashes scattered?
The vessel proceeds to a quiet spot about three miles offshore, in keeping with EPA guidelines.
Who operates the at-sea burial charters?
Havoc Charters operates the service with an experienced captain and mate.
Are there age or group limits for bookings?
Yes: bookings require adult bookers (ages 18+), and the vessel accommodates up to 21 people.