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A Quiet Passage: A Private Ash-Scattering Ceremony Off San Francisco’s Shore
A private charter with Enchanted Sailing Charters to honor a loved one by scattering ashes at sea, led by a crew with over a decade of experience and including complimentary photography and an optional Certificate of Ashes at Sea.
A Quiet Passage: A Private Ash-Scattering Ceremony Off San Francisco’s Shore.
Enchanted Sailing Charters offers a solemn, small‑boat ceremony for scattering a loved one’s ashes at sea. The crew—with more than 12 years of experience—conducts each service with discretion and professionalism; when you leave the marina the vessel follows the Intracoastal waterway then proceeds roughly three miles offshore for the scattering. At the end of the charter the operator provides all photos and video to the family at no cost, and a dated Certificate of Ashes at Sea is available for purchase.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Respectful, Private Ash‑Scattering
The crew has overseen ash scatterings for more than 12 years and conducts the ceremony away from shore: departing the marina, running down the Intracoastal waterway, then proceeding approximately three miles out for the scattering, all handled with courtesy and professionalism.
Complimentary Photos and Optional Certificate
All video and still photography from the charter are provided to you at no cost; a Certificate of Ashes at Sea with date and GPS coordinates is available for purchase and will be mailed to the family.
Intimate Capacity with Options for Larger Parties
Each boat accommodates up to six people; additional boats can be arranged when needed. There is a fee for additional ashes at sea beyond one per charter.
What the day feels like
What the Ceremony Feels Like
The outing is framed as a short, focused ceremony: you board at the marina and the captain escorts the vessel down the Intracoastal waterway before making a passage roughly three miles offshore where the scattering takes place. The crew handles photography and documentation, and the captain may adjust departure times or the schedule depending on sea and weather conditions.
THE CEREMONY
A Respectful, Private Ash‑Scattering
The crew has overseen ash scatterings for more than 12 years and conducts the ceremony away from shore: departing the marina, running down the Intracoastal waterway, then proceeding approximately three miles out for the scattering, all handled with courtesy and professionalism.
THE KEEPSAKES
Complimentary Photos and Optional Certificate
All video and still photography from the charter are provided to you at no cost; a Certificate of Ashes at Sea with date and GPS coordinates is available for purchase and will be mailed to the family.
THE LOGISTICS
Intimate Capacity with Options for Larger Parties
Each boat accommodates up to six people; additional boats can be arranged when needed. There is a fee for additional ashes at sea beyond one per charter.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this service suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charters typically last about 2½–3 hours. Scheduled sailing windows are multiple times per day, and the captain may change departure times based on weather or sea conditions; you will be notified by email or text if times shift.
The operator provides all video and still photography from the charter at no cost. A Certificate of Ashes at Sea (with date and GPS coordinates) is available for purchase and will be mailed to the family.
Each boat accommodates up to six passengers. Additional boats can be arranged for larger parties. There is a stated fee for additional ashes at sea beyond one per charter.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
Charters are typically 2½ to 3 hours long.
Where and when does the boat depart?
Charters depart from the marina at the scheduled time; the captain may change departure times based on weather or sea conditions and will notify you by email or text.
How many people can attend?
Each boat accommodates up to six people; additional boats can be arranged for more passengers, subject to availability and additional cost.
Are photos or video provided?
Yes—video and still photography from the charter are provided to you at no cost at the end of the outing.
Is there a certificate or official record?
A Certificate of Ashes at Sea with the date and GPS coordinates can be purchased for $15 and will be mailed to the family.
Is there a fee for scattering multiple sets of ashes?
Yes—there is a $50 charge for each additional ash at sea beyond one per charter.