Policies
Cancellation Policy
Guests can cancel a cruise up to 72 hours prior to leaving the dock to receive a full refund. If cancelled within 72 hours and 24 hours prior to departure, guests will receive a refund of 50% the price of the cruise. Any cancellation within 24 hours will incur no refund, unless cancelled by the captain for weather, safety, or unforeseen issues. Sea Newport reserves the right to cancel a trip at any time.
Rebooking Policy
Unless waived by Sea Newport for exceptional circumstance, a rebooking fee of $25 will be charged to change the scheduled time of a previously booked charter. If rebooking a charter within 72 hours prior to departure, rebooking to a date outside of 72 hours waives the right to a full refund.
Alcohol
BYOB is permitted. Sea Newport does fully provision each cruise, but if you prefer to bring items to suit your taste, you are more than welcome.
​Any guest consuming alcohol must be over the age of 21. Sea Newport hopes every guest enjoys their cruise to the fullest, but it is expected be in good taste. Belligerent, disorderly, and/or endangering guests will not be tolerated. If the captain or crew deem any guest to be of this condition, they reserve the right to return to the dock and end the charter without refund.
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RED WINE IS NOT PERMITTED
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Swimming
​Swimming off of M/V Tabasco is allowed only when the engine is off and the boat is safely fixed to the ground. Swimming while underway is considered a person overboard, which must be reported to the US Coast Guard. Not only will this end a cruise without refund, it will entail extensive paperwork and fines. Swimming is a privilege and can be ended at anytime by the captain or crew. If a guest is unable to swim, we ask that you let your captain and crew know so we can provide you with a swimming lifejacket. We do refrain from swimming with your dog as it can be quite challenging to get them back onboard.
Fishing
Fishing is not allowed aboard M/V Tabasco. We can certainly recommend fishing charter boats nearby.​
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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 a private vessel. 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.
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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.
Bellevue Boards
Bellevue Boards offers complimentary charcuterie for each Sea Newport cruise. Complimentary boards are sized for 2-4 people. If a guest would like to upgrade to a larger board, this 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.
If Sea Newport postpones or cancels a cruise, 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 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 cancellation 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.​​
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Children
​Sea Newport's cruises are geared towards an adult experience, however, children are permitted. Children must be under direct supervision of an adult at all times. We kindly ask that children are on their best behavior while aboard and refrain from wandering freely. 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.​
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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. ​
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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.
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Any damages caused to the boat by a guest will be charged as appropriate to the circumstances.
Booking Policy
All bookings are made via our booking platform FareHarbor. You may book an available cruise anytime online via our real-time availability calendar. 24 hours prior to departure, cruises change 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.
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Charters must be booked by the guest(s) attending the charter. If the primary guest (the name the reservation is under) is not present, we will not depart the dock. If you cannot attend your charter, you may not give the charter away as a gift without proper communication with Sea Newport prior. We must have the correct name and contact information for all primary guests. If you intend to gift a charter, you may only do so by purchasing a gift card.
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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 in the event of a missed call.