FAQ's + Cancellation Policy

FAQ's

Where is the boat located?

Westport Marina, 400 Dock Street, Float 6, ½ way down the dock on the left hand side.

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Is there parking?

Yes, anywhere along the marina, there is plenty of street parking.

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What is included in the prices?

Includes, your awesome Captain and deckhand, who cut and gut your fish, all tackle and bait, refrigeration while on the boat, fuel, insurance, and one heck of a memorable day of fishing.

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Do you take tips?

Yes, absolutely and are greatly appreciated!

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Do you offer fish cleaning?

Yes. We have a deck hand on board who can clean your fish for an additional fee.

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Can you ship?

No, we do not ship, but there is a company called Marino’s that will package and ship. They are located in Westport.

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Do you offer licenses?

Yes, we have one day licenses aboard the boat. The cost of a day license is $15.00.

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Do you know any places we can stay while in town?

There are some cute places on the VRBO website, but if you are looking for hotels, we recommend: Saltwater Inn, Westport Marina Cottages, Westport Inn or Silver Sands motel.

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What do we need to bring?

Boots, rain-gear, small food/drink cooler for on the boat and a smile. We ask that you please keep your cooler for the fish in your vehicle until we return to the dock.

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What is the maximum number of fishermen you can host?

The LoyalT is a 6-pack charter, so we can legally accommodate 6 people. 

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I’m sensitive to motion sickness, anything you can recommend?

We recommend Meclazine. Take the night before you are scheduled for your trip and then take another one again in the morning.

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What type of boat do you own? Size?

Its a 32ft Allied Liberator made by Allied.

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Is there a bathroom on your boat?

Yes!

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What are the fish limits?

Varies: 1-Halibut, 2-Lingcod, 7-Rockfish, 2-Salmon, Unlimited Tuna

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Does your boat have a sea keeper (helps with rocking)?

No

Can we bring our own gear?

Unfortunately, no. We do not have the storage space for additional rods other than our own.

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Do you have coolers available?

No, only the ones supplied on the boat for the fish. Please be sure to bring your own cooler for your fish at the end of the day.

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How far out do you travel for deep sea fishing?

40-60 miles off shore.

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How long does a typical day of fishing take?

Depends on when limits are caught, but for deep sea fishing, we can be gone till 4pm. Most days end in the early afternoon.

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What time do you depart?

Typically we have a 5:30am departure, but please arrive and be ready to go by 5:15am. Times are subject to change.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposits

• A deposit of 50% is typically required at the time of booking.

• Deposits are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

Customer Cancellations

• Cancellations made 14 days prior to the scheduled trip may receive a refund of the deposit, minus any processing fees.

• Cancellations made within 7 days of the trip usually result in forfeiture of the deposit.

• Cancellations made within 48–72 hours, or no-shows, are charged 100% of the trip cost.

Weather Cancellations

• Weather-related cancellations are at the sole discretion of the captain.

• If the captain deems conditions unsafe, the customer will be offered:

  • A full refund, or

  • The option to reschedule for a future date.

• Light rain, overcast skies, or unfavorable fishing conditions are not valid reasons for customer-initiated cancellation.

Late Arrivals

• Late arrivals may result in reduced fishing time with no refund.

• Failure to arrive within a stated grace period (often 15–30 minutes) may be treated as a no-show.

Rescheduling

• One complimentary reschedule is often allowed if notice is given 72 hours or more in advance.

• Additional reschedules may be subject to a fee.

Shared / Open Boat Trips

• Shared trips typically have stricter cancellation policies, as seats cannot easily be rebooked.

• Individual cancellations are not refundable once the trip is confirmed.