Booking your first captained charter? Here's precisely what's included on the boat, what you should pack, and what to leave at home for a smooth day on the water.
If you've never chartered a private wake boat before, the most common question — right after price — is simply, "What do I actually need to bring?" The short version: a swimsuit, a towel, and a good attitude. But a little planning makes a great day even better, so here's a complete rundown of what's included when you book a captained charter with us on Lake Osborne, Lake Ida, or the Intracoastal, and exactly what to pack.
Our charters are all-inclusive on the things that matter, so you're never nickel-and-dimed on the water. Every trip comes with:
Keep it simple. Here's the checklist that covers 95% of groups:
A few things that cause more trouble than they're worth: glass bottles, red-dye drinks that stain upholstery, and oversized hard coolers if you're a big group — check with us on space first. And leave the stress at the dock; that's our job to handle.
Wake-boat days are fantastic for families — tubing is a hit with every age, and we've got smaller vests and gentle-speed tube rides for the little ones. If you're planning a family weekend around it, Macaroni KID West Palm Beach is a great local resource for kid-friendly events to fill out the rest of your trip. Launch points near John Prince Park on Lake Osborne make loading up an easy, low-stress start to the day.
Once you book, we'll confirm your exact departure point based on the water we're running that day — one of the lakes or an Intracoastal launch near a marina like Boynton Harbor Marina. Arrive a few minutes early, meet your captain, stow your cooler, and you're off. A half-day gives you plenty of time to surf, board, tube, and hit a sandbar to swim; a full-day adds lunch on the water and a sunset finish.
See all the packages and grab a date on our charter experiences page, or text and call (561) 475-8615 with your group size and what you'd love to do — we'll match you to the right trip. And if a day on the boat has you dreaming of owning one, we're happy to talk valuations and sales anytime.
Everything you need: a licensed captain, the surf boat and fuel, all water-sports gear (wakesurf boards, wakeboards, ropes, and tubes), Coast Guard-required life vests, and hands-on coaching. You just bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and your own food and drinks.
Swimsuits, towels, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, plenty of water, and a cooler with non-glass food and drinks. A dry bag for phones and keys is smart, plus cash if you'd like to tip your captain.
Yes, bring a cooler with whatever your group enjoys, as long as containers are non-glass. Keep the boat clean of staining drinks, and always have plenty of water for the Florida heat.
Absolutely. Tubing is a favorite for all ages, and we carry smaller life vests and offer gentle tube rides for younger children. Launch points near John Prince Park make family loading easy.