A private charter on the open Atlantic — the whole boat is your group.
Atlantic Beach sits right on the ocean, which means groups here already know what the water looks like. If you're planning a celebration and want a real bachelor or bachelorette party boat charter experience — not just a pontoon on a calm river — Endless Summer Charters has been doing this right since December 1999.
We run six boats out of our base in St. Augustine. Atlantic Beach groups are close, maybe 30 to 40 minutes down A1A, and that short drive puts you in front of the Atlantic Ocean with a full private charter for parties waiting. The entire boat is your group. No one else.
Atlantic Beach groups tend to already have an appreciation for being on the water. That makes our job easier, because they come ready to have a good time rather than spending the first hour getting their sea legs. A bachelor party boat out of Atlantic Beach usually hits the ground running.
We keep things simple. You call us, tell us your headcount and dates, and we figure out the right boat and setup for your group. All bait, tackle, and fishing licenses are included in every charter. When you're done fishing, we clean and fillet everything right at the dock. You don't need to bring anything except your group, your food, your drinks, and whatever decorations you want for the celebration side.
Every captain in our fleet holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain's license. That matters when you're putting a group of 10 or 15 people on a boat offshore — the person running the vessel has been through serious training and meets federal standards.
Captain Bill Hunsicker started Endless Summer Charters in 1999 and still runs trips. He's built the fleet up to six boats specifically to handle the demand from all the coastal communities in this part of Florida, Atlantic Beach included.
Popular with Atlantic Beach brides-to-be. We take the whole crew out on a private boat, and they decide how much fishing versus cruising the day involves. Some groups fish the whole time; others just want the boat party experience with everyone together.
The most requested option for groom groups. We head out past the inlet and get into real water where the fish actually are. Getting offshore on a private vessel is a different ballgame from fishing the shore.
For groups that want to be on the water, see the coastline, and have a celebration boat charter without a full fishing day. We can work that around sunset timing or a specific window in your party weekend.
Bigger wedding parties sometimes need us to coordinate across two boats. If your headcount is high, we'll figure out the logistics so the whole group can be on the water at the same time.
Atlantic Beach has one of the tighter-knit local beach communities in the Jacksonville area. We get a lot of repeat business from Atlantic Beach specifically because word travels when a group has a good time. The groomsman on one trip calls us two years later when it's their turn to get married.
The other thing that's genuinely different about running party cruises from this part of the coast is the access. Being this close to the open Atlantic means we're not spending an hour navigating rivers and ICW to get to good water. We're in offshore fishing territory within a reasonable amount of time after leaving the dock.
One thing worth knowing: the summer months bring afternoon thunderstorms that build fast over the coast here. We always watch the weather closely and time our charters to get groups back well before any storm window opens up. It's not something that should scare anyone off, but it is something we plan around.
We don't post fixed pricing online because the right boat rental for a bachelor party or bachelorette party setup depends too much on group size and trip length. What we can tell you is that splitting a private charter across 10 to 15 people usually makes it very reasonable per person — often less than a single round of drinks at a bar on Atlantic Boulevard.
Call us at (904) 501-7374 for a straight answer on pricing based on your specific group.
From Atlantic Beach, head south on A1A. You'll pass through Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach, continue through Ponte Vedra Beach, and be in St. Augustine before long. We're at 57 Comares Ave, right near the water. The drive is easy and the route is scenic if you stay on A1A the whole way.
We're open seven days a week, 7am to 9pm. Call (904) 501-7374 to book your charter.
Taking A1A south, most Atlantic Beach groups make it in 35 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. It's a pretty drive along the coast and a lot of groups enjoy the ride down as part of the trip day.
Absolutely. We've had groups bring banners, inflatables, custom gear, and the works. As long as you're not creating a safety issue, decorate however you want. It's your private boat party.
Yes. Our captains work with all experience levels. If half the group has never fished before, they'll still catch fish. We handle the technical side so everyone can focus on having a good time.
All fishing bait, tackle, and licenses are included. We also clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day. You bring whatever food, drinks, and personal items your group wants on the boat.
We have six boats with different capacities. Tell us your headcount when you call and we'll put you on the right boat. For very large Atlantic Beach groups, we can sometimes coordinate two boats running together.
Within the hours we operate (7am to 9pm daily), yes. A lot of Atlantic Beach bachelorette groups go for a late morning departure. Some bachelor groups want to be on the water at sunrise. We work around what makes sense for your group.
No. We supply everything. All you need to bring is yourselves and whatever you want for the celebration side of the day.
It happens occasionally, especially with groups who don't spend much time offshore. If someone is prone to motion sickness, we'd suggest they take something before the trip. Our captains position the boat to minimize rough conditions, but the ocean doesn't always cooperate.
Call us to plan your Atlantic Beach bachelor or bachelorette party boat charter. Tell us your headcount and date, and we'll handle the rest.
