2. Where can I go on my meeting cruise?
It depends on how long a cruise you choose . On a full day charter returning to the departure/pick-up site, we can about 25 miles. That would cover a tour of the Miami waterfront and a good part of Biscayne Bay.

For a ½ day charter, we can go about 10 miles - say, from downtown Miami to Coconut Grove - and return to our departure/drop-off point.

3. Why can I only take 12 guests? What if I need more meeting space?
The U.S. Coast Guard regulates the number of passengers we can accommodate. In our case, as an uninspected passenger vessel, we're limited to 12 guests.

If you need a larger yacht, we have access to several other, larger vessels. Please advise us regarding the number of attendees at your event and we'll match you with an appropriate alternate yacht.

4. What safety equipment do you have onboard?
Our yacht's safety features and equipment are designed to protect our guests while you're on board. All of our safety equipment is either U.S. Coast Guard "approved" or "certified" and many of our safety items meet international commercial standards for safety, including SOLAS-certification (Safety Of Life At Sea).

Examples of our safety features and equipment include:

Waist-high side passageways and stainless-steel hand railings to the foredeck (bow)
- Comfortable flotation vests for all guests
(wearing is not mandatory unless instructed by the crew)
- Safety briefing for all guests prior to dock departure
- State-of-the-art marine VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC), a feature that automates the sending of a "Mayday" call to the Coast Guard and other nearby vessels
- Electronic charts and highly-accurate GPS system for pinpoint navigation
- Automated halon fire extinguisher system in the engine room, plus six other handheld extinguisher units placed strategically throughout the yacht
- Smoke and CO2 detectors in all interior compartments
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) w/internal GPS
- Multiple life-rings for use in overboard situations
- Regular crew drills for practicing reactions to onboard emergencies

5. What if a guest gets sea-sick?
It's best to try to avoid motion sickness before it sets in. We have several options and suggestions available: we have acupressure wrist bands that are helpful to some people; we have a supply of ginger tablets, ginger cookies and ginger ale available (ginger is a natural solution that can help to avoid or relieve motion sickness; we have an electronic wrist-watch like device that many people like; or, we can suggest the use of a pharmaceutical solution such as Dramamine, if you prefer (note: we do NOT provide any pharmaceutical products; if you prefer such products please secure your own.)

6. Can you describe a typical meeting cruise?
There are many different types of meetings you can hold on board M/Y "Dolce Vita":
- Internal sales/staff meetings " team building events
- Strategy planning " client hospitality
- Incentive rewards " holiday parties
- Board of directors meetings " transport to another venue
- Trade show/conference hospitality " prospective customer entertainment
- Marketing seminars " VIP receptions
- Press parties " spouse activity

A typical meeting cruise would be either a full-day or ½ day event, with a meal and/or snacks/refreshments. A portion of the cruise would be devoted to the meeting agenda/presentation(s), while the balance of the time is usually spent socializing, networking and enjoying the waterways of our cruising grounds.

Our professional-level presentation and audio/visual systems are all available to you for your meeting. They include:
- 32" HD monitor/television display " Theatre-style surround sound system
- PC w/wireless Internet access " Blu-Ray HD DVD/CD player/changer
- LifeSize HD videoconferencing system " Black-out window covers for presentations
- Satellite radio (entertainment)

7. Do I need to wear a life jacket while I'm onboard?
It's not mandatory that our guests wear a personal flotation jacket/vest in calm weather. However, you're always welcome to wear yours at any time you feel it's appropriate; you'll see that our professional crew wears their personal flotation at all times when we're underway. In the event that unstable conditions or an emergency occur, our professional crew may require all guests to properly wear personal flotation.

8. What about catering and beverage service?
MEETINGS AFLOAT! is happy to provide you with referrals to our preferred caterers. We have a broad selection of vendors who can provide almost any type of cuisine you might want. You pick the menu items, they'll prepare and deliver it. They can also provide servers and bartenders for your cruise, if you desire.

Sodas and water are provided, complimentary, as part of your charter. If you desire any alcoholic beverages, you must provide them yourself, as MEETINGS AFLOAT! and M/Y "Dolce Vita" do not have a license to serve or resell any alcoholic beverages.

We have an onboard refrigerator, ice maker and several insulated coolers available for your use. You're welcome to bring your own coolers too, within space limitations.

9. What if it rains for our meeting cruise?
M/Y "Dolce Vita" is well-equipped to handle inclement weather: our spacious saloon/galley area can accommodate all of your guests comfortably; our rear cockpit and our 2nd deck flybridge have weather enclosures that allow you to use those spaces regardless of the weather. Thus, if the weather turns foul during your meeting cruise, we'll continue the cruise, unless, in the judgment of the captain, conditions cause safety concerns.

If you would like to find out more, email us at info@meetings-afloat.com or call (877) 860-MEET.