Can I bring alcohol on board?
Usually yes in moderation, and it is the captain's call. Some trips include beer, others are happy for you to bring your own, and offshore fishing days are not the place for heavy drinking.
Plenty of captains here are relaxed about a cooler of beer, and sunset and sailing trips often include drinks outright. Ask first — it is their boat and their call.
No glass on deck, and a captain can end a trip early if a group's drinking makes the boat unsafe. That is a safety decision and it is not refundable.
Drink water too. Sun, wind and swell dehydrate you faster than you notice, and most of the bad afternoons at sea start with someone who had a few beers and no water. If the trip includes drinks, the crew will tell you what is on board when you arrive; if you are bringing your own, cans in a soft cooler are the easiest thing for the crew to stow.
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More about before your trip
- Where do I meet the captain?
- Is fuel included in the price?
- Can I keep my catch?
- Is fish cleaning included?
- What happens if the weather is bad?
- Can I bring children?
- Is there a toilet on board?
- How much should I tip the crew?
- How do I know what will be biting when I visit?
- How far offshore will we go?
- What if I get seasick?
- Can the captain pick me up from my hotel?
- Is there parking at the marina?
- What time does the trip leave, and what if I am late?
- How do I contact my captain?
- What do I do if I cannot reach the captain?