Ceremonial trips & memorials at sea aboard the WeJack are a meaningful way to celebrate a loved one with a connection to the sea.

• Memorial: Cape Cruises offers a serene and meaningful experience of burials at sea and celebrations of life

• Serenity at Sea: Picture the vast expanse of the ocean, the gentle sound of waves, and the infinite horizon as a backdrop for a truly memorable farewell.

• Compassion: Whether a traditional ceremony or a more contemporary approach, we provide a seamless and compassionate service that respects your loved one's legacy.

• Honor: Our crew ensures the utmost care and attention to detail, allowing you to focus on honoring and celebrating the life of your cherished family member or friend.

• Tribute: Choose burials at sea as a timeless tribute, where memories and the ocean meet the horizon and create an everlasting connection.

• Spirit: Let Cape Ann Cruises assist you in crafting a meaningful and unforgettable farewell that truly reflects the spirit of your loved one.

Trip Details

• A minimum of 3 hours is recommended to provide a more relaxed pace, and provide loved ones time to connect, share stories, and be in the moment.

• Depart from our dock conveniently located in Downtown Gloucester at the Gloucester House at Historic Seven Seas Wharf.

• Take in the sights of Gloucester Harbor as we proceed past Eastern Point and the breakwater to a suitable location, required by law to be beyond the 3-mile boundary line.

• Returning back to Gloucester harbor, plan for a tour of the harbor or anchor down and relax with friends and family with catering and toasts to your loved ones for a memorial celebration.

• Book extra hours to take advantage of being close to marine wildlife and nature that will truly nourish your souls.

• Let our crew help guide you on this healing journey and capture the moments.

Ash Scattering Requirements, Permits, Reporting and Certificates

• Scattering of ashes must take place a minimum of 3 miles past the breakwater.

• We handle all EPA permits and filings for your loved one.

• We provide a scattering at sea Certificate with the Nautical Coordinates & date.

• We recommend a biodegradable urn (designed to dissolve and/or sink quickly be purchase before hand for the scattering ceremony. Directly sprinkling ashes is allowed too, and can go over options with you.

Planning & Booking

• Use the Charter Inquiry Form or feel free to call us at 978-515-0484 so we can help you plan this important trip.

• To reserve a date for a memorial service and burial at sea we recommend booking as soon as possible to make sure your preferred date is available. A 50% deposit is required to book the date.

• Catering: We offer amazing catering. Please see our catering menu. All catering orders and special drink requests are required a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the charter/trip date.

• You may use outside catering and bring your own food. There is a $100 dollar service fee if catering/food is brought in from elsewhere.

• BYOB is not allowed as we have a full alcohol license

• What to Wear: Comfortable and practical shoes, a warm layer (temps are cooler out on the water), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and if you are concerned about seasickness, request your doctor prescribe you a patch that you wear behind your ear, applying before the trip. Bonine is also a ginger based natural alternative for seasickness that is non-drowsy.

Included

• Bar Tender

• Professional Sound System - Bluetooth Guest access

• Pre-event Planning Help & Day-of Event Coordination

• Helpful Tools for Organizing and Inviting Your Guests

• Photography & Videography - We’ll help you capture having friends and family together, so you can stay in the moment

Add-on

• Catering

• Biodegradable- urn

• Flower Packages

• Champagne-toast

• Live Musician or DJ

• Duplicate Scattering at Sea Certificates

• Additional Hours

• Special Activity Requests (E.g. Marine Wildlife Viewing, Circumnavigate Cape Ann and Return Via the Annisquam River)