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Rashmi V.

This was a sad day for us as this was a final farewell to my Father. We wanted to honor him by scattering his ashes at sea. We found Prince Charters and I have to say they made our experience a great one. After losing our dad in December, my family was on the hunt for a company to assist us with this process. We contacted a handful of places, but Prince Charters was in a league of their own. They got back to us lightning-fast--within a couple of hours--while others left us hanging for a day or more. Their speedy response, fair prices, and the warm, genuine energy they gave off sealed the deal for us. And honestly? They exceeded every expectation we had. We showed up on a Sunday afternoon and were greeted by Niyah, who instantly made us feel at ease. She walked us to the boat, where we met Captain Lauren. These two amazing women went out of their way to make this moment meaningful for us. Prince Charters clearly gets what it means to celebrate a life--they knew their stuff about Hindu traditions, which made everything flow so naturally. Niyah had a basket ready with flowers, and once we handed over the permit and Dad's ashes, she arranged them beautifully, layering the flowers over the ashes before helping us release them into the water. We were also lucky to see dolphins on our trip too which was nice. The boat trip lasted a little over an hour, and it was everything we could've hoped for. Niyah and Lauren were kind, professional, and so attentive--they made us feel truly supported. What could've been a heavy day turned into a peaceful, unforgettable tribute, and we owe that to Prince Charters. If you're looking for a team to handle something this special, stop your search here. Prince Charters is as good as it gets.

Rishi V.

5/5 stars When my father passed away in December, my family and I were searching for a company to help us spread his ashes in the ocean. We reached out to several businesses, but Prince Charters stood out immediately. They were the first to respond--within hours--while others took 24 to 72 hours to get back to us. Their quick turnaround, reasonable pricing, and the great vibe I got from them made the decision easy. And let me tell you, I couldn't have been more right about choosing them. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and were warmly greeted by Nyah, who led us to the boat where we met our captain, Lauren. Both of these incredible young women went above and beyond to make this experience special for us. Prince Charters clearly understands how to honor a life, and they were respectful and knowledgeable about Hindu rituals, which made the process so much smoother. Nyah had a basket prepared with flowers, and after we handed over the permit and my father's ashes, she placed the ashes in the basket, layered flowers on top, and helped us spread them into the ocean. The boat ride lasted just over an hour, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Nyah and Lauren were compassionate, professional, and truly made us feel cared for. Prince Charters turned a difficult moment into a beautiful memory, and we're so grateful for them. If you're looking for a service like this, I can't recommend Prince Charters enough. They're the real deal.

Erin B.

AMAZING! I had no idea where to start and was completely overwhelmed when I was tasked to find a charter for my mother's ash scattering. My siblings and I would be traveling from 3 different states to California and had no idea what we would need to do. I reached out to Prince Charters through the website and Donna immediately called. When she got my voicemail she sent a very detailed email and from there the communication was just as concise. Donna took care of all the details and was ALWAYS so kind! When we arrived for the charter we were greeted by an equally kind and welcoming gentleman who was there to guide us to the boat. He wasn't going to be with us on the charter and was only there to show us to the boat, yet was so nice and welcoming. Once we arrived we were greeted by our two Captains, Captain Doug and Captain (I'm so sorry your name escapes me but you were so awesome and you run whale watching charters during the week!), they were great! We were given the initial safety briefing and were underway. From the start it always felt like we were cruising with friends and never felt like a stuffy business charter. We had 18 family members total and it was completely relaxed and laid back.....EXACTLY as mom would've wanted it! As we cruised my memories flooded back of the year her and I lived together in California and I felt like she guided me to this charter. We even saw a Thresher shark jump out of the water! As we approached the point of the cruise to spread her ashes the Captain lowered her basket. I was in awe of the beauty of it all and it was nothing I had imagined. The flower petals floated across the water as her ashes cascaded through the water. My daughter said, "mom, they looked like they had sparkles in there" . My brother, sister & I were given the space to just say goodbye to our mom, they respected our space, our grief and our family. They treated us like friends, not customers. They welcomed us on their boat and gave us the freedom to be with our family and relax. I never felt like I was in someone else's space, I felt comfortable and at peace. My mom would've loved being there.....she was there. My daughter did say she felt like she saw my mom on one side and my grandpa on the other when my brother, sister and I were at the rail. As we cruised back to Huntington a group of dolphins swam past.....I have never seen so many together at once and I knew my mom was happy!! THANK YOU!!!

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Exceeded my expectations! Wonderful staff to work with. This is a 5 star, Class Act operation.

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A beautiful farewell for my mother. The captain and crew were respectful and helpful.

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5-star experience from the reservation to the end of the ocean voyage. The crew was professional, informative, and very considerate.

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5-Stars experience from start to finish. The crew was friendly and gracious. The owner Donna was extremely pleasant to work with.

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My family and I went on this cruise last night, and we had an enjoyable experience! I had some…read moreconcerns based on the negative reviews I had read here, but we didn't have any problem finding a place to park or getting on the bus. There were so many volunteers all around us, that there was never a question about where we needed to go. The bus ride is a very short one on a traditional school bus. I actually enjoyed it! I do agree with some of the reviewers who have mentioned that it would be a more pleasant experience if they would skip the narration during the cruise, and play Christmas carols instead. The narrator on the boat was clearly reading from a script, and she obviously wasn't familiar with it, because she stumbled over her words quite a bit. The lights are beautiful, though, and while it's true that not every single house is decorated, there are many families that have gone to great lengths to create a fantastic display of lights! What I enjoyed the most was being on the water in such a peaceful setting! There weren't very many boats in the harbor, and that added to the relaxing ambiance. I would have given this experience a five-star rating, but I subtracted one star because of the narration. It wasn't too loud, so that was a plus. It's just that the narrative didn't add anything to the experience because it was simply a description of what was plainly obvious for all to see. One reviewer described the crowd as worse than Disneyland, but I'm happy to say that wasn't our experience. There were exactly 2 busloads of people on the boat, so after the cruise, half of us went on one bus, and the other half went on the other one. Both buses were there to meet us immediately after the cruise, so there was minimal waiting involved. Other reviewers have mentioned that it is important to be on the right side of the boat, so that's where we sat. We had a good view, but since the boat goes up one side of the channel and down the other, all of the houses can be seen from either side of the boat. We avoided the back of the boat because of the fumes coming out of the engine. There is a snack bar on board that sells reasonably-priced snacks and drinks. There is also a restroom on the boat. The only annoying thing we experienced had nothing to do with the operators of the cruise. I only mention it so that others may be more aware of the people around them and show consideration. There was a lady standing behind us who talked nonstop and very loudly to her friend about her travels, her vocational accomplishments, her home redecorating experience, etc. throughout the cruise. I couldn't help but wonder if she even realized that she was on a harbor cruise meant for relaxation and enjoyment of the Christmas lights. As her voice mixed with the voice of the narrator, it created an unpleasant cacophony that put a damper on the serenity of the evening. I know I could have moved away from her, but I chose to stay because I had a seat near the railing. I would highly recommend this cruise, mostly because it is an inexpensive way to get away from the hustle bustle of Christmas preparation, and the proceeds benefit a worthy organization that helps school children.

This was a one and done event for me. You park behind the Trader Joe's. Then they take you on a…read moreschool bus to the boat.You cruise around for about an hour, the problem I had was there was hardly any houses decorated.And the information they were saying about the houses through the speakers during the tour was extremely difficult to understand very muffled speaker system. The positive was it helped the music program for the schools.

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