INFORMATION FOR CHARTERS/EVENTS
Setup and Boarding Policy
A list of all personnel requesting early boarding for catering and boat setup must be provided to the Patriot in writing with a time of arrival. Please note that all persons on the vessel will be asked to leave the vessel fifteen (15) minutes before scheduled boarding time for a vessel inspection by the Captain.
Final Payment
The balance of all charges is due thirty (30) business days prior to the cruise. Payments must be made in the form of cash or check. Additional services provided while underway are payable at the time of request.
Cancellations
If you cancel more than sixty (60) days prior to your event, any deposit that was made will be refunded only if we are able to rebook the vessel for that particular date, time and duration. If you cancel, a $250 handling fee will be charged to cancel cruises with a signed contact. If we fail to begin the cruise for any reason beyond our control, the cruise will be rescheduled or the event will continue dockside. If we are late in starting the cruise due to our actions, the cruise will be extended an equal amount of time. Patriot Cruises cannot be held responsible for extraordinary occurrences beyond our control which may interfere with your scheduled cruise. If we are required to totally cancel your charter prior to boarding or embarking, for any reason which is not your fault, all funds paid will be completely refunded.
Embarking and Disembarking
An additional fee will be charged for pick-up and drop-off at any location other than the home port of the Patriot.
Entertainment
Entertainment is allowed on the lower deck only, unless prior permission has been given by our office.
Smoking
Smoking is allowed only on the open areas of the upper deck.
Authority
The Captain has complete authority aboard the vessel at all times.
Outside Caterers
You are welcome to choose your caterer, but a fee of $350 is charged to use a caterer not on the Patriot's recommended list.
Food and Beverages
No food or beverage is to be brought on board without the permission of the Patriot Office. Under no circumstances are alcoholic beverages allowed to be brought on the vessel at any time due to State Liquor laws.
Cash and Tab Bars
We will provide a fee schedule for all wine, liquor, soda and setups, and only charge for bottles opened. Cash or tab bars are also an option. A gratuity of 20% will be charged for all Tab Bar charges.
Alcohol
Anyone under the age of 21 found consuming alcoholic beverages and those contributing to their consumption will be returned to the dock immediately. Bartenders have the authority to withhold alcohol from anyone they feel is exceeding normal consumption.
Illegal Drugs
USCG Zero Tolerance equals termination of charter.