FreqUently asked Questions

Before you set sail

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Does the charter come with a captian?

Does the charter come with a captian?

Yes — for your safety, every vessel includes a USCG-licensed Captain. Ours come highly recommended by our team and trusted by our guests trip after trip.

01

How do I book the boat?

How do I book the boat?

Make a reservation request here on our website and our coordinator will take care of the rest!

02

How many people can I bring onboard?

7 with no exceptions or option to add a person for additional fee. This is per USCG (United States Coast Guard).

03

How do we pick a captain?

Choose from a referred captain familiar with boat provided by our coordinator, limited exceptions to bringing personal captain.

04

 What type of toys are onboard?

Per request, No Contingencies owns 2 paddleboards and a Lillypad that can be onboard ready for use at no additional charge. Notice needed to guarantee that they’ll be onboard.

05

Where can we go?

General peramiters are anywhere in Buzzards Bay down to Newport, Elizabeth Islands, Block Island & Martha’s Vineyard. Nantucket is possible with full day charter option but at the captains discretion as the weather must be ideal.

06

Are there catering options? 

Yes, to go catering is offered by Farm & Coast Market and your captain can have your order onboard before pickup.

07

Can I bring booze or snacks onboard?

Yes, exceptions are no glass bottles except for wine bottles & NO red wine. Snacks are permitted but please avoid cheesy or bright colored staining foods.

08

Do we offer overnight Accomodations?

We do not offer overnight sleeping accommodations for guests onboard.

09

Is it custom to tip the captain?

Yes, it is custom to tip 20% on top of the captains total fee, not including boat fee.

10

Can the boat pick up from somewhere else than the Dartmouth Maritime center? 

Yes, we can pick you up from your personal dock, your club with permission from club, or any navigable pickup point in the area. Additional fee implemented for 20+ minute ride from Dartmouth MA. 

11

Are charters refundable?

Yes charters are fully refundable up to the day of the charter. The captain may also cancel or postpone charter due to weather.

12

Can you tube or be towed off of No Contingencies?

No, our insurance does not allow for water sports and there are no exceptions to this rule for everyone's safety onboard.

13

Is there a bathroom onboard?

Yes, there is a fully functioning head onboard, we do recommend using onshore facilities when possible.

14

Is fishing allowed?

Recreational fishing rods are allowed onboard, but they must be used off the boat at destination. No fishing is allowed from the boat. Any tackle & bait brought onboard must be enclosed to avoid spillage and/or any injury from hooks.

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