Private Captain-for-hire services
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Private captain-for-hire services with Captain Ashley Barnett. Enjoy time on your boat, build your boating confidence, or arrange a yacht delivery.
Based in East Central Florida. Contact Captain Ashley about your location and plans.
Captain Services
Boating, Liveaboard & Great Loop Instruction
Build confidence aboard your own boat with personalized instruction in boat handling, docking, navigation, trip planning, and everyday life aboard.
Whether you’re new to boating, transitioning to yacht living, or preparing for the Great Loop, lessons are tailored to your vessel, experience, and cruising goals.
Classroom and on-the-water options available. Ages 16+; individuals, couples, and groups welcome, with women-only instruction available.
Yacht Delivery & Sea Trials
Captain services for relocating your boat or conducting a sea trial. Contact Ashley to discuss your vessel, route, timing, and a personalized quote.
Special Occasions
Plan a proposal, intimate wedding, or ashes-at-sea memorial aboard your boat.
Meet Captain Ashley
I’m Ashley Barnett, a licensed and insured captain and East Central Florida native who grew up on the water. I founded Natural Vibes by Water in 2020 to share my local knowledge and love of boating through personalized captain services and instruction. Whether you’re planning a relaxing outing or getting more comfortable at the helm, I’d love to help.
Explore East Central Florida
Discover the St. Johns River, Lake Monroe and Sanford, or the Harris Chain of Lakes, including Mount Dora and the Dora Canal.Enjoy scenic cruising, wildlife viewing, sunset outings, and waterfront stops. Your route is planned around your boat, interests, and conditions.
Let’s Plan Your Time on the Water
Tell me your preferred service, date, boat type and size, and where your boat is located. For deliveries, include your starting point and destination.
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