In the words of families we've served.

“Donna and her crew were incredible and accommodating. I'd never done anything like this, and my mother's wish was to have her ashes spread at sea. The crew was so helpful and respectful and very welcoming. Thank you. I can't say it enough.”

“We found other services during the web search and were glad we chose Prince Charter, LLC over others. Thank you, Donna, Jimmy and Gabriel, for your services and your professionalism during the trip. We highly recommend Prince Charter LLC for the ash scattering service.”

“The most incredible experience. Came all the way from Boston to scatter our dad's ashes with his West Coast family. Donna was so helpful and kind every step of the way. Our Captain and First Mate were so patient and showed us such a fun time. Really happy and grateful with how everything turned out. Thank you so much for helping us honor our dad with such a beautiful ceremony. We even saw some dolphins and seals!”

“We are truly grateful to Gabriel for preparing my husband's ashes so beautifully in a basket laid with roses on top for his final journey. The way it was done felt like it was done with so much dignity and grace. Also, the circling of the site made it an unforgettable and special day for us especially as we could all watch the flowers, water, birds and sky sparkle with its beauty.”

“Prince Charters was a beautiful experience for my sister's ash scattering at sea. The family didn't know what to expect but all expectations were exceeded; from the courtesy and attention of the Captain and First Mate, the service itself, attention to detail, explanation of each step. It was really a serene celebration of closure, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Special thanks to Donna for her assistance in coordinating the celebration and getting the permit for CA. Thank you all so much for making a hard day easier.”

“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. I couldn't be more pleased and impressed with how it turned out, and how accommodating Prince Charters was. I look forward to recommending them to everyone.”

“We had the best experience with Prince Charters. Donna was incredibly helpful with all our questions and needs. The day we had the scattering of mom and dad could not have gone any better. Captain Doug and First Mate Aaron were so professional. Aaron was very gentle with the ceremony and always explained the whole process. It was such a beautiful day and way to honor our parents. I would highly recommend Prince Charter for any occasion. It exceeded all my expectations.”

“I couldn't be more grateful to Donna, Capt. Doug and First Mate Jack for the perfect ashes at sea memorial for my daughter. From my first conversation with Donna, she was especially kind and helpful with information in planning, as I was coming from a distance. She even helped me have a plan for my dog being watched during the yacht time. The yacht was perfect, the weather beautiful, and we even saw dolphins. Captain Doug was kind and considerate, and drove the perfect speed, circled around the release of ashes and flowers with due respect. First Mate Jack was considerate, friendly, and attentive to what was going on. Everyone that attended said it was perfect. Thank you so much!”

“We booked their service for ash scattering service for my parents and they did an amazing job. Donna was so kind and helpful during these difficult moments. We initially booked the arrangement for mom's ash scattering, however, within 2 weeks my dad also passed, and Donna graciously offered for us to be able to reschedule and scatter them both together at a future date with no additional cost. She also upgraded us to a bigger boat. Their ashes were combined in a basket with petals of roses for us to scatter. I'm so grateful for Donna and Prince Charters for the beautiful moment and arrangement to send off our parents' ashes. The captain and the crew were very helpful and respectful. We hope to book the service again for a happier occasion. Thank you again.”

“Our family was on the Journey yacht for a Celebration of Life for our dad yesterday. I initially spoke with Donna who was informative, compassionate, respectful and very professional. I was also impressed to learn this is a third-generation family business. The yacht was perfect, and the captain and first mate did an outstanding job with clear instructions, kind communication and respected our wishes for our dad's scattering of ashes at sea. The lowering of ashes with the rose petals was beautiful. We brought extra roses with us so each of our party could place a rose at sea with his ashes, making it a very heartfelt send off. From beginning to end, Prince Charters was a class act! Highly recommend! Thank you very much from our entire family.”

“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; I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a funeral alternative. Out of all the ashes at sea scattering companies I checked out, BOOK THIS ONE you won't regret it. It's nice to be out in nature and give my dad back to the earth, plus we saw dolphins! You also get the exact coordinates of where your loved one is from the owner.”

“We traveled from Georgia to bring home USMC Force Recon Sgt Thurston A Prince and highly recommend the Burial at Sea services of Prince Charters LLC. 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.”

“Such a beautiful way to honor our loved one's wishes. Spreading his ashes where he grew up at Huntington Beach. Prince Charters was wonderful. The Captain and his crew member were awesome!!! We went at sunset and it was amazing. We were able to play my uncles favorite songs. My family also thought it was absolutely beautiful. Crew member handled my uncles ashes care and the beautiful rose petals that were on top were such a lovely added touch. We were also able to bring flowers of our own. Prince Charters, the Captain and crew made everything such a wonderful experience!!!”

“We booked Prince Charters for my Dads scattering of ashes. The boat was beautiful and the first mate and captain were great. The price was very reasonable for the boat and I liked that they did allow outside food aboard and provided water. Highly recommend them. My only suggestion is that if you are coming on a Saturday during the summer come very early. Parking is very limited. It was suggested to come 15-30 minutes ahead of time but I would actually suggest 30-45 minutes for parking or better yet park elsewhere and uber over.”

“We scattered my father ashes . Such a wonderful experience. The staff was excellent making the experience very memorable. Thank you !”

“Friends and family came together to release ashes of a loved one in the ocean. Prince Charters made a difficult experience very memorable. The captain and first mate were compassionate annd handled every detail with care. They made a beautiful presentation with the ashes and carefully released them. The boat was beautiful and was exactlay when we wanted. The office staff were wonderful as well, and made sure every detail was handled promptly.”

“I absolutely recommend Prince Charters for ash scattering. Everyone was so kind, organized, and respectful. We especially appreciated them taking care of securing the permit for us; that was a huge weight off our shoulders. Thank you for a beautiful day.”

“Captain Clark and first mate Tina were personable and very capable on our cruise to scatter my mother's ashes. Even though we had quite choppy waters due to a pending storm, Capt'n Clark demonstrated excellent command of our boat to help minimize the unsteadiness and put us all at ease. Tina was very respectful in handling my mom's ashes and dispersing them at sea, a beautiful ceremony treasured by all on board.”

“Everything about this service was prepared with heart and executed with much care. From meeting Nate in the parking lot to guide us to the boat, from the smooth ride out to sea thanks to the Captain, to the handling of our mom's ashes beautifully arranged in a basket with rose petals, and for the follow up e-mail days later from Donna sending us a lovely certificate with the coordinates of where my mom was laid to rest. My family & I couldn't have asked for a better experience during a very difficult time of our lives! THANK YOU Prince Charters :)”

“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!!!”

“The boat was just perfect for what we were looking for. The classic look of the circa 1948 boat was a plus. The skipper Lauren was very nice and Nate the crew was also. The experience of scattering the ashes was respectfully done by the crew by lowering them into the water in a basket surrounded by petals. It was very nice. Overall...it was a positive experience that I would recommend.”

“Our Captain, Steve and first mate, Nate were incredibly helpful and kind while our family said goodbye to our mom. Even Donna in the office was responsive and communicative from the get go. I researched many companies who would help us scatter our moms ashes and am very glad to have chosen Prince Charters. Thank you to the whole team for making a difficult time a bit easier.”

“Outstanding experience. Very professional and genuine owners. Doug and Donna were extremely kind, helpful and just very decent human beings. The entire experience was truly amazing, and we would highly recommend their services. No need to search further - you've found the best in the business!!”