Carolina · Puerto Rico

Ash Scattering at Sea (Private Memorial)

Operated by Oceania

At a glance

Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Cangrejos Yacht Club, Carolina, Puerto Rico

About this experience

Ash scattering at sea in Puerto Rico, done privately and without rushing. Your family boards the Sea Ray 270 at Cangrejos Yacht Club, 10 minutes from Isla Verde and SJU airport, and Captain José takes you beyond 3 nautical miles from the San Juan coast, where federal rules allow cremated remains to be released. What we do We run the whole burial at sea for you: the private boat, the navigation offshore, the biodegradable urn and flowers, the ceremony at your pace, the EPA report and a certificate with the GPS coordinates of the place. How it works Choose a morning and book online, or message us first on WhatsApp at (787) 949-3542. The captain checks the marine forecast and confirms your departure with you the day before. On the day, your family boards at the dock. Up to 6 people, your boat only. We ride out past 3 nautical miles and stop the engines for the ceremony: words, music, flowers and the release of the ashes. We circle the spot, record the coordinates and return to the dock. The EPA report is filed within 30 days. Wind and waves Sea conditions on the north coast of Puerto Rico change from day to day. Mornings are usually the calmest, which is why we only sail this service in the morning. If wind or waves make the trip uncomfortable or unsafe, the captain will contact you to move it to a better morning at no cost, or refund you in full. If your dates are fixed, contact us before you book so we can help you pick the best day. Choose your service Sea of Serenity: $650. The private memorial charter with biodegradable urn, flowers and certificate. Dignified Tribute: $950. Adds a live musician on board. Legacy Package: $1,250. Our most complete ceremony. All prices are per boat, not per person, with fuel and captain included.

Itinerary

Arrival: Meet the captain at Cangrejos Yacht Club 30 minutes early. Free, guarded parking. Departure: A calm ride out past the coast to open water, beyond 3 nautical miles. Ceremony: Time for readings, music and flowers, then the release of the ashes. Farewell: A slow circle around the spot while the captain records the GPS coordinates. Return: A quiet ride back to the dock.

Highlights

Private ash scattering at sea near San Juan: your family only, up to 6 guests. EPA-compliant burial at sea, beyond 3 nautical miles (40 CFR 229.1). EPA report filed for you within 30 days. Certificate with the GPS coordinates of the ceremony. Biodegradable urn, flowers and materials included. Morning departures, when the sea is usually calmest. Pricing $650: Sea of Serenityn* $950: Dignified Tribute, with a live musiciann* $1,250: Legacy Package, our most complete ceremonynAll prices are per boat, up to 6 family members.

Additional information

Check-in details Location: Cangrejos Yacht Club, Carolina, PR. Please arrive 30 minutes early. Free, guarded parking is available at the dock. The captain confirms sea conditions with you by phone or WhatsApp the day before. Restrictions Maximum of 6 guests on board (USCG limit), no exceptions. Only cremated remains can be released. Urns, flowers and anything placed in the water must be fully biodegradable: no plastic, metal, wire or ribbon. Shoes come off at boarding. Bare feet or soft boat shoes only. Extras Cannot travel to Puerto Rico? Ask us about the unattended mail-in service ($350): the captain performs the ceremony for you and mails the certificate with the GPS coordinates. Contact us on WhatsApp at (787) 949-3542. Disclaimers This service takes place in open water and depends on wind and waves, which change from day to day. Mornings are usually calmest. If conditions are unsafe or too rough for a peaceful ceremony, the captain will contact you to reschedule at no cost or refund you in full. The exact location is chosen by the captain on the day, always beyond 3 nautical miles from shore.