PALMETTO BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sarasota Bay Aboard Memory Maker: A 50' Power Cat for Full‑Day Charters
Choose a 6- or 8-hour bareboat charter aboard the 50' Aquila power catamaran Memory Maker for scenic stops, dolphin watching, sandbar swimming and waterfront dining—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Sarasota Bay Aboard Memory Maker: A 50' Power Cat for Full‑Day Charters.
Step aboard Memory Maker, a roomy 50' Aquila 44 power catamaran built for relaxed, social days on the water; select a six- or eight-hour charter to cruise, anchor at sandbars for swimming, watch for dolphins and visit waterfront restaurants in and around Sarasota Bay.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Spacious, stable platform for groups
Memory Maker is a 50' Aquila 44 power catamaran with four distinct entertaining spaces—flybridge lounge, expansive forward bow seating, shaded aft cockpit and a climate-controlled salon—designed for comfort, stability and social days afloat.
Sandbars, dolphin watching and swimming
Charter days typically include cruising Sarasota Bay, exploring nearby sandbars for easy water access and anchoring for swimming and wildlife viewing—dolphin watching and sandbar time are central to the full‑day experience.
Bareboat freedom with local guidance
Offered as a bareboat charter, the day is yours to design—cruise, visit waterfront dining stops or linger at anchor—while the charterer arranges a qualified, licensed captain familiar with local waters.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The pace is intentionally unhurried: depart for a six- or eight-hour window, settle into shaded cockpit dining or the forward lounges, cruise the calm channels of Sarasota Bay, drop anchor at a sandbar for swimming and sun, and weave in a waterfront dining stop if you choose—the vessel’s twin‑hull stability and generous living areas keep the mood relaxed and social throughout.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this charter—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Choose either a six‑hour or eight‑hour full‑day charter window aboard Memory Maker.
The boat offers swim platform access and a climate-controlled salon with galley amenities; plan for swimming and on‑board comfort given the vessel’s layout and facilities.
Boarding and departure are arranged from Sarasota, FL; confirm exact meet point and time with the charterer/operator prior to your trip.
Maximum capacity is 13 guests; as a bareboat charter the charterer assumes temporary possession and control of the vessel for the charter period and must arrange a qualified, licensed captain separately.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What charter durations are available?
Memory Maker is offered as a private vessel charter for either six or eight hours.
Where do charters depart from?
Charters meet and depart from Sarasota, Florida.
How many guests can the boat accommodate?
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 13 guests.
Is a captain provided with the charter?
A qualified, properly licensed captain is required for all charters but is contracted separately by the charterer.
Are fuel and crew gratuities included in the charter price?
Fuel usage is calculated based on actual consumption and customary crew gratuity is not included.
What onboard amenities does Memory Maker offer?
Memory Maker features four distinct entertaining spaces including a flybridge lounge, forward bow seating, shaded aft cockpit, a climate-controlled salon and swim platform access.