Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use captain for you?

Convenience and guarantee on all booked people or services.  

Do you guarantee your services?

Captain for you stands behind all the people and or items you book.  All persons that provide the services booked by you will have been thoroughly vetted by Captain for you.  All services will be provided at the time scheduled and at the quality agreed to or we will make it right guaranteed.

What about Insurance?

Captain for you has insurance to cover anything that we may be responsible for.  It is our recommendation that you contact your insurance company to see if they need any information from you.  A complete bio of the Captain you are using is listed on our website for this purpose.

How will I receive a confirmation?

You will receive an email confirmation and a reservation number as soon as you purchase.  The email will detail what you have purchased and the terms of the purchase.

How do I contact you if I have changes?

Your reservation number in hand you may log into your account and establish changes.  You may also choose to contact us via email at info@captainforyou.com or give us a call at 619.288.1203 and we will help you with those changes.

What are your hourly rates for a USCG Master Captain?

Boats 40 ft or less $100 hours 1&2 $75 hours 3&4 and $60 after.  Boats 40 to 60 ft $125 hours 1&2 $100 hours 3&4 and $80 after. Boats 66 ft or more $150 hours 1&2 $125 hours 3&4 and $100 after.

We always tip our captain, crew or help after the outing. Can we use the credit card you have on file for that?

Yes, Captain for you is all about convenience.  Either log back into your account and add the tip using your reservation number or email us the information and we can handle that for you.

Explain the crew member requirement?

On charters, the United States Coast Guard requires an additional qualified crew member other than the Master Captain on boats longer than 40 feet and two additional qualified crew members on boats longer than 65 feet.  If boat owner is going to be present during the outing and accepts all responsibilities of additional crew member’s they can be waved. Check opt out during reservation process.

Explain the Captains extra hour requirement?

First, if you are renting a boat this charge does not apply.  When reserving a Captain, you will choose a time duration of your outing.  This is the time you will want to be out on the water. Before the departure and after the docking this hour represents duties that need to be performed to ensure a safe and successful trip.  Before departure, the boat needs to be checked to make sure everything is in proper working order. Upon docking, the boat will need to be properly shut down and left in as found condition. These duties will require 30 minutes before departure and 30 minutes after docking to accomplish.  If the boat owner is going to be present during the outing and accepts all before and after responsibilities these charges can be waived.

What is a Last Minute reservation or requests?

A last minuted reservation is a reservation made within seven days of date needed.

What about Reservations or Onboard Services for Holidays?

Because of high demand during these times, these bookings will be handled within the Last Minute/Holiday Service areas.