What to Know Before You Come Aboard
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Lady Patty is Coast Guard licensed to carry a maximum of 13 guests. This limit is set by law and applies to everyone on board, regardless of age or size—so, for example, 13 adults and 1 infant would exceed the allowed capacity.
Epiphany is licensed to carry a maximum of 6 guests for standard charters. However, for private bareboat charters, she can accommodate up to 13 guests.
If you have a group of 14 or more, please call 410-849-9864 to explore additional options. We also book for another sailboat here in St. Michaels that can accommodate up to 24 passengers, and we’d be happy to arrange that reservation for you!
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Cancellations due to weather are made at the captain’s discretion, typically about 15 minutes before departure. If we’re unable to sail because of unsafe conditions, there is no charge.*
We’re often asked, “Do you sail rain or shine?” If guests are willing, we’ll sail in light mist, but we do not go out in heavy rain.
*except online booking fees
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- 72 hours on Private Charters & Sunset Sails
- 72 hours on wine tasting cruises, beer tasting cruises & private sailing lessons
- 24 hours on per person Day Sails
Customers will receive a full refund* or credit with proper cancellation notice. Customers will also receive a full refund* or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or operator cancellation due to other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Please email cancellations to [email protected]
- We understand that unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic or family emergencies, can arise. Unfortunately, missed trips are non-refundable. We recommend planning your journey to arrive well in advance to account for potential delays. If you anticipate challenges in making it to your scheduled trip, please contact us as soon as possible. While we cannot guarantee a refund, we may be able to fill your seats from our wait list. The sooner you let us know, the more likely that is to happen. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
*except online booking fees
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Children of all ages are welcome aboard our sailing yachts. We love kids! We have infant, toddler, childrens, tweens, teens and youth life jackets to fit all sizes and ages. The U.S. Coast Guard considers all children (regardless of how small they are or what age they are) to be passengers, and as such, you need to purchase a ticket for each child. For example, mom, dad, and their six-month-old are three guests, not two.
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Yes, we welcome canine guests!
- If it is 80′ or warmer we ask that you leave fido behind, its so uncomfortable for them in the heat.
- Please note that a $25 cleaning fee applies for pets aboard Sail Selina II to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests. Thank you for your understanding! Charged the day of your sail.
- As you may know, Selina II has lots of varnished surfaces, easily scratched by tiny claws, so we simply ask that pets be in a carrier — like a bag or basket — or wearing booties. That way, when something exciting happens (a bird flies over, a bee buzzes about, a big wave rocks the boat) and your pup scrambles, the scrambling doesn’t end up damaging the boat.
Captain Iris hates this, but since guests have broken the rules and their dogs have damaged the boat, we have a $100 fee if Fido gets loose. Since that policy got put in place, all our guests are very attentive to their pets’ paws.
We recommend that you have Fido in their booties 5 minutes before departure to be ready to board at that time. If it is the first time they have used booties you may want to practice ahead to know how long it will take you to get their booties securely on their paws.
We hope we get to have you and your people-friendly pet aboard!
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We partner with Royal Oak Catering Company and Aboard Charcuterie to offer custom, pre-ordered food options that can be ready when you arrive. You can view these selections during the reservation process, or call us at 410-849-9864 for more details.
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On outings where it is not included, sodas, beer, wine, and champagne are available for sale. Bottled water is supplied and is complimentary. Our BYOB cork fee is $25.
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Epiphany features a modern marine bathroom (head) located down a short set of steps. Lady Patty also has a more rustic head, accessed in the same way. We recommend using the lobby restroom at the Harbour Inn before boarding for added convenience.