Luxury Yacht: Journey
Up to 31 aboard. Several seating areas for larger gatherings.
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Prince Charters · Family-run since 1965
A dignified way to say goodbye at sea.
A calm 1.5-hour cruise off Huntington Harbour, a basket of rose petals, the ship's bell rung eight times, three circles of the site, and a certificate with the exact GPS coordinates of where your person returned to the water.
Who's aboard
Third-generation, family-run.
Prince Charters was founded in 1965 by Captain Doug's grandfather, Rev. Gilbert Prince, who helped change California law so ashes could be scattered at sea. The memorial service is the reason the company exists. Today Captain Doug Prince and Donna Prince run it together: Doug captains, Donna books and coordinates every service personally.
Read the full story →- A basket lined in cloth, with rose petals above and below
- The ship’s bell rung eight times
- Three circles of the scattering site
- A certificate with the date, time, and GPS coordinates
- A U.S. Coast Guard–inspected vessel and handled permits (LA County or Orange County)
Vessels
Two boats, sized to your family.
Both are U.S. Coast Guard Certified, with U.S. Coast Guard Licensed captains, family owned and operated since 1965.
[TK photo: Alexandria]
Classic Wood Boat: Alexandria
Up to 11 aboard. An intimate, restored 1940s-style boat for close family.
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Families who've been aboard.
“When my dad was put into the water, the first mate rang the bell, and we circled him 3 times. It was overcast and the clouds opened up right when he was in the water. It was perfect and such a magical moment.”
“From scheduling with Donna, to sailing with Captain Doug, Prince Charters was fantastic to work with. My mother's Celebration of Life/Ashes at Sea, was a lovely, dignified, yet fun event.”
“Their compassion and professionalism from booking by Donna to Captain Jimmy & his crew was evident and greatly appreciated starting with the first phone call until the scattering was completed.”
Serving Orange County & Los Angeles
Talk it through with Donna, no pressure.
Every service is planned around your family. Donna will walk you through timing, vessels, and what to expect on the day.