Sailing Vessels
Magic
51′ MORGAN SAILING KETCH
2 MASTS
U.S. Coast Guard certified for more than 26 passengers
As soon as you step aboard, it’s obvious MAGIC was designed with luxury in mind. This Morgan Sailing Yacht glides across the water like a Cadillac. Her large cockpit, broad beam, and long sleek hull provide ample deck space for everyone aboard. MAGIC is a special favorite for Sunset Yacht Weddings and Private Island Excursions!
MAGIC was rescued from an early grave in Upstate New York and brought to St Pete Beach, where she was underwent an 18-month restoration, and was completely refitted from the keel up to U.S. Coast Guard passenger carrying standards. She’s been the pride of the Dolphin Landings Sailing Fleet ever since.
MAGIC is available for Private Charter and Public Trips.
Coast Guard Certification
- Coast Guard Certified vessels are those boats permitted to take on more than 6 passengers for hire. This means any boat with more than 6 Paying passnegers. Boats limited to 6 passengers are not charter boats but pleasure craft and not considered passenger vessels.
- USCG Passenger vessels (boats) are regularly inspected by the Coast Guard to ensure all Safety Equipment and TRAINING of the Captain and crew are ensured. Also, the design of the boat itself is maximized for safety and must pass inspections of the physical vessel. Rigorous tests are done for stability.
- Coast Guard Certified passenger vessels are insured more heavily/thoroughly. The dock you board a charter boat is also important to be a commercial dock and carry adequate insurance coverage.
- Captain Licenses are not equal, they are issued like a pilot license. Captains are limited to the size and type of vessel they are licensed to. The entry version being limited to 6 passngers and not trained for USCG Certified Passenger vessels. Licensing required for Passenger Vessels carry a Masters Captain License, be sure to ask!
Fantasea
46′ MORGAN SAILING KETCH
U.S. Coast Guard certified for up to 24 passengers
FANTASEA has a large cozy cockpit and plenty of deck space for relaxing, sunbathing, and sightseeing.
FANTASEA was built in 1980 at Largo, Florida. She was acquired by Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center for a Transatlantic Cruise made by Captains Dan and Randall in 1990. Dolphin Landings spent a year refitting and shining her up for the trip. She’s been to such exciting ports of call as Bermuda, The Azores, Spain, Gibraltar, and The Canary Islands … to name just a few!
FANTASEA is available for Private Charter and Public Trips.
Coast Guard Certification
- Coast Guard Certified vessels are those boats permitted to take on more than 6 passengers for hire. This means any boat with more than 6 Paying passnegers. Boats limited to 6 passengers are not charter boats but pleasure craft and not considered passenger vessels.
- USCG Passenger vessels (boats) are regularly inspected by the Coast Guard to ensure all Safety Equipment and TRAINING of the Captain and crew are ensured. Also, the design of the boat itself is maximized for safety and must pass inspections of the physical vessel. Rigorous tests are done for stability.
- Coast Guard Certified passenger vessels are insured more heavily/thoroughly. The dock you board a charter boat is also important to be a commercial dock and carry adequate insurance coverage.
- Captain Licenses are not equal, they are issued like a pilot license. Captains are limited to the size and type of vessel they are licensed to. The entry version being limited to 6 passngers and not trained for USCG Certified Passenger vessels. Licensing required for Passenger Vessels carry a Masters Captain License, be sure to ask!
Phoenix
41′ GULFSTAR SAILING KETCH
U.S. Coast Guard certified for up to 16 passengers
She’s been Charter Sailing since the mid 70’s, as far North as Martha’s Vineyard and as far South as the Caribbean. PHOENIX is an ideal sized yacht for families, moderate sized groups and intimate sailing excursions.
PHOENIX is available for Private Charter and Public Trips.
Coast Guard Certification
- Coast Guard Certified vessels are those boats permitted to take on more than 6 passengers for hire. This means any boat with more than 6 Paying passnegers. Boats limited to 6 passengers are not charter boats but pleasure craft and not considered passenger vessels.
- USCG Passenger vessels (boats) are regularly inspected by the Coast Guard to ensure all Safety Equipment and TRAINING of the Captain and crew are ensured. Also, the design of the boat itself is maximized for safety and must pass inspections of the physical vessel. Rigorous tests are done for stability.
- Coast Guard Certified passenger vessels are insured more heavily/thoroughly. The dock you board a charter boat is also important to be a commercial dock and carry adequate insurance coverage.
- Captain Licenses are not equal, they are issued like a pilot license. Captains are limited to the size and type of vessel they are licensed to. The entry version being limited to 6 passngers and not trained for USCG Certified Passenger vessels. Licensing required for Passenger Vessels carry a Masters Captain License, be sure to ask!
