Policies

Cancellation Policy

Guests may cancel a cruise up to five (5) days prior to the scheduled departure time to receive a full refund of the charter fee and any pre-ordered catering and beverage add-ons.

Cancellations requested within five (5) days of the scheduled departure are eligible for a 50% refund of the total booking cost. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of departure are non-refundable.

Requests to reschedule a cruise to a date outside of the five-day cancellation window are considered final. If the rescheduled booking is requested to be cancelled, the reservation will not be eligible for a refund.

If a cancelled charter time is rebooked by another party, the original booking will be refunded in full, regardless of the cancellation window.

Sea Newport will issue a full refund in the event of a cancellation initiated by Sea Newport due to weather, safety concerns, mechanical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances. Sea Newport reserves the right to cancel a charter at any time.

Bellevue Boards

Bellevue Boards offers complimentary charcuterie boxes for charters aboard Tabasco and add-on options for charters aboard Bonnie & Tide.

Complimentary boxes are sized for 2-6 people. Upgrades to larger options are available and may be completed by visiting Bellevue Boards' website. Sea Newport guests receive a special discount for upgraded boards. This discount code will be sent in your confirmation email. Please let Bellevue Boards know your cruise date and time in the notes section. All boards, whether complimentary or upgraded, will be delivered to the boat prior to your cruise's departure time.

In the event of postponement or cancellation by Sea Newport, guests may still receive their board if desired. A Sea Newport representative will reach out to confirm delivery/pickup arrangements.

Weather Policy

Sea Newport will only make the call to cancel a cruise due to dangerous weather conditions. This includes but is not limited to: high winds, large sea state, fog, and lightning. Sea Newport will not cancel a cruise due unfavorable conditions such as rain, cold, or moderate wind. However, if guests do not wish to leave the dock due to unfavorable weather conditions, they will be able to rebook their cruise to a convenient and available time. If there is no possibility of rescheduling, guests will be given a full refund. Only a representative of Sea Newport can approve a weather-related rebooking or cancellation. Weather related rebooking or cancellations will only be made on the day of the cruise, unless contacted by Sea Newport prior.

Dogs

We love dogs and encourage you to bring them along! This experience is very dog friendly. We do ask that any pet joining be well trained and on their best behavior. Any pet endangering the safety of guests and crew will result in immediate termination of the charter without refund. Please continue reading for our clean up policy.

Children

Sea Newport's cruises are geared towards an adult experience. Children are permitted and must be under direct supervision of a responsible adult at all times. We kindly ask that children are on their best behavior while aboard and refrain from wandering freely. The crew are not to be used as babysitters and are not to be treated as such. While we take every measure to provide a safe environment, there are inherently many dangers aboard a boat. All children under 12 years old, regardless of swimming ability, MUST wear a life jacket at all times. Sea Newport does provide child sized life jackets. We urge you to consider if this experience is right for your child before booking. Please continue reading for our clean up policy.

Clean Up & Damage

Sea Newport strives to provide a clean and tidy space for all guests. We understand that accidents happen and we are more than happy to assist cleaning up minor spills and messes. Acceptable messes include, but are not limited to: small beverage spills, water drips from swimming, large debris such as cans, boxes, napkins, light crumbs, etc.

Excessive mess will incur a cleaning fee of $150. This includes but is not limited to: large spills, excessive crumbs, stains, biowaste, etc. If we need to take out the vacuum or hose following your departure, a cleaning fee will be issued. Fees will not be charged until a representative of Sea Newport contacts you and provides evidence of the excessive mess.

Any damages caused to the boat by a guest will be charged as appropriate to the circumstances.

Booking Policy

All bookings are made via the booking platform FareHarbor. You may book an available cruise anytime online via our real-time availability calendar. 24 hours prior to departure, all cruise availability changes from bookable online to "Call to Book Only". You may call, text, or email to book a cruise anytime. Charters are booked on a first come, first serve basis.

Online availability for Tabasco will be limited to "call to book only" up until the Monday before the cruise. This is to provide priority access for Select Cruisers. You may still book an availability prior to the week of window opening by calling or emailing.

Please note that due to the small scale nature of Sea Newport, we may not be able to immediately answer the phone. This is out of respect of the other guests who may be aboard. Please be patient, we will return your call as soon as we are able. We highly encourage leaving a detailed voicemail, followed by texting or emailing if we do not answer.

Unauthorized Use of Services

All charters must be booked by the primary guest attending the charter. The reservation name must match the primary guest present at the time of departure. If the primary guest listed on the reservation is not present at the scheduled departure time, the charter will not depart and will be treated as a no-show.

Charters may not be transferred, gifted, or reassigned without prior approval and direct communication with Sea Newport. We require accurate name and contact information to ensure proper communication, preparation, and a safe, seamless experience onboard. Transferring or use of a charter reservation without authorization is considered unauthorized use of services and will result in denial of service without refund.

Guests wishing to gift a Sea Newport experience may do so by purchasing a gift card, allowing the recipient to book directly and receive all necessary pre-cruise information.

Alcohol

Any guest consuming alcohol must be over the age of 21. Belligerent, disorderly, and/or endangering guests will not be tolerated. If the captain or crew deem any guest to be endangering other guests, themselves, or the vessel, they reserve the right to return to the dock and end the charter without refund.

BYOB is only permitted aboard Tabasco.

RED WINE IS NOT PERMITTED

Swimming

Swimming is allowed at the discretion of the captain and crew. No one may enter the water until the boat is safely fixed to the ground, the engine is turned off, and verbale permission is granted by a crew member. Swimming is a privilege and can be ended at anytime by the captain or crew. If a guest is unable to swim, please let your captain and crew know so we can provide you with a swimming lifejacket. We do ask to refrain from swimming with your dog as it can be quite challenging to get them back onboard.

Swimming while underway is considered a person overboard. This must be reported to the US Coast Guard. Not only will this end a cruise without refund, it will entail extensive paperwork and fines.

Fishing

Fishing is not allowed aboard M/V Tabasco. We can certainly recommend fishing charter boats nearby.

Accessibility

Sea Newport makes every effort to accommodate every guest, regardless of ability. Please note however that we are NOT ADA compliant due to our status as private vessels. Boarding does require navigating uneven surfaces and steps, which may not be suitable for all mobility levels. If you or a member of your party has accessibility needs, please contact us prior to booking to discuss how we can properly accommodate.

Smoking

Sea Newport discourages smoking aboard. Absolutely no open flames. Vapes, e-cigarettes, etc. are allowed but to be used with caution. We take a no smell approach, so if we can smell it, please put it out.

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