RESERVATION POLICY
A 50% deposit is required within one week of booking to confirm each trip. Balance is due at time of boarding. Cash, money orders and traveler's checks are gladly accepted. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted. If you contact us on short notice to schedule a trip, we may waive the deposit requirement.
REFUND POLICY
Captain Dave wants you to have a fun and SAFE experience, so he reserves the right to cancel & reschedule based on weather or sea conditions. If the Captain cancels the trip for any reason, your deposit will be refunded in full, or you can reschedule for a later date if you wish. All no shows forfeit their deposit. If the weather conditions change while we are underway (it happens sometimes!) and the Captain determines it has become unsafe and terminates the trip, the cost of the trip will be prorated based upon the time away from the dock. Every effort will be made to reschedule your trip if possible.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to inform the Captain when you book your trip if you have any medical problems or special requirements.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
* wear sneakers or deck shoes
* hat
* sun screen
* sunglasses
* camera or camcorder
* clothing for the weather
* lunch (we provide snacks and beverages)
To maximize space on the boat, please do not plan to bring any food / beverage coolers on board that are over 16 quarts.
ALCOHOL POLICY
You may bring up to a six pack of beer or bottle of wine per person aboard the boat, but liquor and illegal drugs are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If a passenger becomes intoxicated, the Captain reserves the right to terminate the trip without a refund.
SEASICKNESS POLICY
If the customer wants to return early because of seasickness, you will be responsible for full payment. We do not want this to happen to you, so take precautions! If you are planning an inshore trip, seasickness is very unlikely to be a problem. However, if you are going offshore, you should definitely consider some form of medication and/or wrist band to help prevent seasickness.
Wrist Bands
They essentially come in two types:
1. Elastic, accupressure wristbands (Sea-Band and Travel-Eze) that put pressure on the nerve and seem to prevent motion sickness in some people (about $10 a pair). We keep some on the boat.
2. Relief Band, a battery powered wrist band. This is the only drug free, FDA approved device for motion sickness. It is believed to work by electrically stimulating certain nerves on the underside of your wrist, which is thought to transmit a signal to the brain that interferes with the sensation of nausea. You can read about it at www.reliefband.com. These devices are expensive (usually between $80 and $100 each, depending on where you buy it). However, we have seen these bands work effectively on the Pritnear Heaven.
Over the Counter Medications
There are several over the counter (OTC) drugs that will help to prevent motion sickness. My experience (and many others as well!) is that they are virtually useless if you take them AFTER the symptoms of motion sickness appear. So if you plan to use one of these OTC compounds, take it AT LEAST one hour prior to getting on the board, preferably with a light meal. The most common OTC's used are:
1. The antihistamine dimenhydrinate (brand name Dramamine, Triptone).
2. The histamine receptor blocker meclizine (brand name Bonine, or Dramamine II).
Prescription Medications
If you are planning an offshore trip, you may want to talk to your doctor about prescription medication to prevent seasickness (especially if you have not had success with using the non-prescription medications above). The options include:
1. Scopalamine (in tablet, patch, or gel)
2. Promethazine (tablet, injectable, suppository, liquid)
3. Prochlorperazine (tablet, injectable, suppository, liquid)
4. Cinnarizine (tablet, capsule, liquid)
Your doctor will suggest which one is likely best for you, and will determine the dose and when to take it.
In addition to taking medication and / or using a wristband, the following can help prevent seasickness as well:
# Do not get on board with a hangover!
# Light meal an hour before travel
# Don't go below in the cuddy cabin for a long time; stay outside in the fresh air during the trip.
# Focus on the horizon rather than trying to read or look at something inside the boat.
# Don't smoke
# Eat dry crackers
# Drink a carbonated beverage
