General rules

Please arrive 20 minutes before the departure time of your trip, at whichever location is specified at the time of booking, as we will not wait for late customers. We require the customer to call us at 6:00 pm the night before to confirm that the trip is going ahead and to confirm departure times.

Number of passengers

The maximum number of passengers is 10.

Bookings and payments

All whole boat bookings require a £50 non-refundable booking fee.
All individual bookings require a £20 non-refundable booking fee.
All trips are non-refundable, but an alternative date will be offered if we deem the weather to be unsafe.
The payment balance can be made on the day.

Cancellations and refunds

If you have booked a full boat and there are cancellations within your party, your party will be liable to pay for the whole boat.
A cancellation within 7 days of booking will be required to pay in full.
If you fail to turn up on time for your trip without contacting us, we will not wait for you and no refund will be issued.
If a person becomes unwell and asks to be returned to shore, no refund will be given, and it is up to the skipper's discretion whether or not to return to port.
We will not be held liable for any indirect costs incurred by booking a fishing charter with us, or for travel, meals, accommodation or other costs if a trip is cancelled.

Weather

All charters are subject to suitable weather conditions (the decision is made at the discretion of the skipper) and we reserve the right to cancel any trip due to bad weather, even at short notice. Offshore trips depend on weather conditions and need settled conditions that adhere to Marine Board requirements. You may nominate an alternative date if your trip has been cancelled due to weather. If the weather turns unexpectedly during a trip, it is at the discretion of the skipper whether an alternative date will be given.

Safety brief

A safety brief is given on board before departure. All customers must declare any pre-existing medical conditions or any medication before departure. We have the right to ask any customer to wear a life jacket at any time. All children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Customer behaviour

All customers are required to behave safely and respectfully towards staff, other customers and our property. If there is loss or damage to our equipment or vessel due to negligence or unruly behaviour, the customer will be liable for the replacement or repair of the item. The skipper reserves the right to cancel a trip, with payment forfeited, if unruly or unsafe behaviour is displayed.

Alcohol

Alcohol is allowed on board the vessel; however, responsible consumption is to be adhered to. The skipper reserves the right to refuse alcohol on board if unsafe, to refuse a passenger on board who is under the influence of alcohol, and to cancel the trip with no refund.

Global Positioning System

All personal GPS units are banned from the boat and may be confiscated and returned at the end of the trip.

Risk

We want to provide a safe and happy fishing experience for our customers. However, due to the nature of a fishing charter, please be mindful that there is a remote risk of injury or worse. Please understand and appreciate the dangers involved: once aboard the vessel, the customer must assume and accept all these risks.

Terms and conditions of charter