We wanted a yacht charter for scattering ashes in the San Francisco Bay, specifically departing from the Berkeley Marina. It was very easy to communicate with the owner, Eliot of Compass Rose Yacht Charter. He was willing to adjust the time of departure to our needs and it turned out perfect! Instructions were clear on where to park and our meeting place. We were greeted at the gate by a crew member and directed to the Voyager. The yacht is comfortable and clean and the cabin is spacious enough for our group of about twenty people. Captain Richard was very professional and the crew was friendly and helpful. There is a bar with coffee, tea, water and soft drinks. When we arrived at the designated scattering spot, the crew passed out flower petals to mark the site. Cheryl directed us where and how to scatter the ashes. We also brought a flower reef (created with paper tape), that was also tossed at the spot. The boat slowly circled the site several times, allowing us time for our final thoughts. Total time of our journey was about 1.5 hours, enough time for any speakers or formalities. The price was very reasonable, compared to other, more organized options. My friends and family all agreed and we highly recommend Compass Rose Yacht Charters. read more

See all

Breathtaking scenic views! Second charter, wonderful and memorable worth the ride! Our adventures began at the Berkeley Marina towards Angel Island. The captain and crew members very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend the journey. Take a ride and create your own memories. Thank you, Compass Rose Yacht Charter. read more

We held my husbands ash scattering services aboard the compass Rose yacht. It was a lovely experience, The crew was very kind and very accommodating of our needs. We were welcomed by hot cocoa, coffee, tea and many smiles. They played music of our choice throughout the voyage. The cabin was comfortable, warm and inviting. The deck was spacious and well maintained. They did a great job of keeping our group on schedule so we could complete all the services that we had planned. I truly appreciated their hospitality and would totally recommend using the Compass Rose for any of your needs. You won't be disappointed. read more

See all

Working with this team is so wonderful and easy. For the second year in a row, I planned a birthday outing for a group of around 50 people. This team is so easy to work with, and the entire crew is so friendly and kind. They took us on a beautiful, scenic route and provided an amazing experience. With comfortable in door seating and upper deck level seating, it's such a joy to be able to fit comfortably and see the Bay Area from a new vantage point. read more

Compass Rose Yacht Charters - The view from the boat - Boat Charters Near Me - Berkeley, California

Thank you, Eliot and staff, for a wonderful day out on the Voyager cruising the bay. My team enjoyed the experience! We had a great time seeing the bridges, Oracle Park, and the San Francisco landscape. This experience allowed my team to connect with one another while having a great time. The event was a success! Thank you! read more

Was a perfect party boat. Crew was great and accommodative. Music was just right to dance for most of the time that we were on the boat. Weather was a bit cold, but we were able to make the best of it!! Thanks Voyager Team!! read more

Our small work group had the best morning on this cruise. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the area; told fun stories and took pictures for us. We had a great time! read more

Used Compass Rose Yacht Charters for my small nonprofit holiday party last month. The entire experience was incredible. Eliot is a true gem and worked with me to make the party a success. The entire crew was super friendly and even with all the fog, the captain took us on a beautiful scenic route. I was pleasantly surprised that the meal was super delicious. I highly recommend the chicken! Thanks Eliot and crew for making our holiday party an enjoyable experience! read more

See all

We chartered the Voyager for a burial at sea. From my very first phone call with Captain Elliott, my experience was outstanding. He was very responsive and helpful, even with a date change on my part. On the day of the event, the crew was so hospitable and made our family feel very well taken care of. The vessel is very clean and well maintained and has space for guests to spread out. When we reached the ash spreading location, we had plenty of time to conduct our ceremony and they gave us the space to process the emotions that ensued. The crew's kindness and efforts really made for a beautiful event. Thank you all! read more

Compass Rose Yacht Charter definitely deserves a five star review. I spoke to Captain Eliot, requesting my Dad's ash scattering at Sea. He was kind, accommodating and professional. On the day of our reservation, the crew provided safety protocols, refreshments, music of our choice, and yellow roses to scatter at sea. It was memorable experience I will never forget. The entire day was a blessing to our family. I thank Captain Eliot and his crew. read more

See all

Great people. We went out on the Bay to drop my Dads ashes. They were easy going and supportive. I recommend this company.

Compass Rose Charters provided a wonderful experience for my grandson's birthday. Eliot and the whole crew were fabulous! We had about 30 people and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It was a beautiful night and the San Francisco skyline sparkled! If you want to celebrate a special occasion, l highly recommend these folks! read more

Great charter company that is willing to work with you to ensure you have the best experience ever.

We had a great afternoon on the Bay today. Greg let the kids steer the boat a little, Ken was a gracious host and Laura made excellent bloody Mary's. The chef prepared a fabulous meal, deserts and aperitifs. It was delightful. We can't wait to go back. read more

See all

Compass Rose was perfect in every way for our daughter's Cal graduation. The yacht has comfortable inside seating and good outside deck space. Eliot and his staff work well together to ensure your experience is most memorable!! read more

I planned a cruise for our Corporate Holiday Party and it was a blast! Everything went seamlessly thanks to Elliot handling logistics and working with me to fit our needs + Captain Ken who was a hoot! We had such a great time, the "light appetizers" were much more than I expected and filled us all + there was a full bar. I would definitely recommend a charter for your next group event. My only slight negative would be that the bar is a bit slow and caused a line up inside which got in the way of the appetizers and getting from one side to the other so maybe another bartender would be useful if you have a crowd that wants to have a few drinks. Definitely doing this again when the weather warms up! read more

We had a work-related social event on the yacht recently and had a great experience. Everything went really, really well - the cruise was beautiful, the crew was professional and courteous, and the yacht was great with both cabin and deck spaces. The owner Eliot was very responsive, reasonable and friendly. He returned my calls and emails promptly, and was very clear with his fees and other logistics. We were a large group of over 50 people with both adults and teens, everyone had a fabulous time! I highly recommend it and will definitely use them again in the future. read more

There's so much to be said about this treasure of a business! Captain Ken has decades of experience at the helm and his knowledge of all things nautical is impeccable! I am currently working on obtaining a Captain's license and was quite impressed with his skill set. We had an utterly smooth cruise in and out of the Golden Gate. Captain Ken was comforting and accommodating which made for a beautiful send off during the ash scattering. My family is thoroughly pleased and grateful to Elliot and Ken for making this a successful event far above our expectations! Twenty Stars!!! read more

The experience started off great, I was able to view the yacht 24 hours after talking to Elliott, discussed details and a deposit was made, with less than 3 weeks before the birthday party was to the place on the yacht he sends a contract where he increased the price nearly $809!! With no explanation given. I called and his only answer was I can't do it and I had to wait 48 hours to have my cash deposit returned. I would never recommend compass rose read more

We had SUCH a great time! We had a party of 40 people, and it could not have gone any better. The bartenders (Wanda and Lisa) were fantastic, and so fun to be with! Captain Ken was fantastic as well. Eliot was as accommodating as we could have ever hoped for - keeping us updated on the weather leading up to our event day, and even let us change our booking date last minute when we had an earlier day open up in our schedule. If we ever charter a yacht again, we wouldn't dream of doing anything other than the Voyager. PERFECT day. read more

I booked a company event for one of our sales team of 20 people to experience life on the SF bay using Compass Rose Charters. Majority of our sales team are not from San Francisco, so I figured this is the way to go. Oh boy was I right! Everyone had a wonderful time and complimented the yacht and the crew. Unfortunately I was not able to attend (booooo) but the feedback I received from each employee that attended were GREAT! Kind of wish I was part of the sales team, so I could of had a awesome time. Also Eliot made booking the reservation very easy, really appreciated his help in trying to accommodate our needs, especially on a short notice. Thank you Eliot again, and our company look forward to using your service for future events. read more

Wow! Where do I begin? From start to finish, Compass Rose Yacht Charter owner, Eliot, was very gracious to me. He initially was very generous with his time as I peppered him with numerous questions over the phone. Then, he continued to be extremely accommodating when I asked not once, not twice but 3 SEPARATE TIMES to visit the yacht at the Berkeley Marina. He never tired of my questions nor of my ample requests and it is largely for this reason that our special cruise to scatter the ashes of my 102 year old Great Aunt was so special. My entire family of 40 members who were present that day all left feeling that something memorable and very, very special had just occurred. Although Mother Nature must be credited with providing us with an incredibly calm and sunny day, the person most responsible for our happiness at sea was none other than Captain Ken. There are not enough characters that Yelp allows me to use to describe what an absolute joy it was to have Captain Ken guide us that day. He is kind, considerate, well mannered and packed with knowledge of all things nautical. An expert skipper, he commandeered that 80 ton, 75 foot long yacht like the Kenyan's so effortlessly sprint to the finish line at Bay to Breakers! In essence, he is all that you would hope for in a Captain and he made us all feel safe and totally thrilled all at once. So, to Eliot and Captain Ken and the assorted members of the crew who were also a tremendous help, I say Thank you! Thank You for making our chosen day one that we will likely never forget! read more

"The Captain was so helpful and caring. He provided rose petals to toss after the ashes had been scattered and refreshments and really honored the process and explained things. He was an angel. It was really Captain Ken (I believe his name was Ken) that would inspire me to recommend Compass Rose Yacht Charters." Serena read more

We chartered the Compass Rose for our company's holiday cruise. The owner, Eliot, was easy and pleasant to book with over the phone and answered my follow-up questions on email very promptly. Our charter was on an evening in January when the forecast called for rain, so we really weren't sure how it was going to turn out, but Eliot watched the forecast closely and advised that the conditions would be favorable. He was absolutely right and we had a very fun night taking in the lights and sites of San Francisco, Alcatraz, and the Bay and Golden Gate bridges. The food (we selected a mixed hors d'oeuvres menu) was quite good and the crew was very solicitous. The boat itself is very comfortable and well-maintained and appropriate for even more formal occasions than ours. We had around 20 in our party so we had lots of room to spread out in the main cabin, deck and flybridge. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. read more

Beautiful boat, well maintained, excellent crew, great service.

We hosted our technical users group for a lunch on the bay. The Captain and staff were awesome, the food delicious, and as result, the users group voted this event as the best event of the year. We are considering this as an annual event. What a wonderful experience. read more