Whole Life Afloat is the story of two people who fell in love — with each other, and with life on the sea — aboard a Grand Banks. That boat changed everything. It showed us what it means to slow down, pay attention, and let the water lead the way.

Between us, we bring a unique kind of care to everything we do. Chip is a USCG-licensed captain with years of experience on the water. And Samara spent her career as a midwife, and educator, guiding people through some of life's most profound moments with steady hands and an open heart. Together, those two worlds — seamanship and deep human care — are exactly what Whole Life Afloat is built on.

We offer private, custom charters designed around you. No cookie-cutter itineraries. No crowds. Just you and your people, and the sea stretching out in every direction. Whether you're dreaming of a quiet sunset on the water or an adventure that takes you somewhere new, we'll make it happen.

Welcome aboard. This is the whole life.