FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CANCELLATION POLICY

A 50% deposit is due upon receipt of contract.

Cancellations are accepted up to 30 days after booking.

Cancellations due to weather are at the Captain’s discretion and your deposit will be promptly transferred or refunded.

OPEN BOAT FISHING TRIPS

All reservations require a valid credit card to hold your reservation.

Tickets may be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to the trip.

All cancellations within 72 hours of the trip will not be refunded but can be transferred if spot has been sold.

ALCOHOL POLICY

You may not bring alcohol of any kind on board the vessel.

Like any bar or restaurant, we carry a Massachusetts State Liquor License.

We are responsible for alcohol consumption while on board.

Here is a general distance to fishing ground according to what type of trip you are going out on:

All Day Fishing: 15 – 20 miles

3/4 Day Fishing: 10 – 15 miles

Half Day Fishing: 10 miles

Marathon Fishing 20 – 25 miles

Super Marathon Fishing – 60 miles

Evening Cruises: Within Gloucester Harbor and inner harbor

If you have a tendency to motion sickness, Dramamine or Bonine is recommended and should be taken at least one hour prior to departure.

For best results, start taking the evening before.

The Lady Sea is always updating our fishing rods.

All fishing trips include your rod, reel, bait and hooks and first sinker.

However, if you have a favorite rod, please feel free to bring your own.

Sinkers can be rented at $2.00 a piece. If you return the sinker you are refunded $1.00.

We carry all terminal tackle aboard the boat that is necessary, from sinkers and jigs to hooks and teasers.

Although we have a full galley, you can bring lunch, snacks and beverages.

No alcohol please as we do have a liquor license. Our vessel has a zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs.

If you like, you can bring a cooler. We sell bags of ice at the dock. You can also purchase a burlap sack for $2 to keep your catch in, with some ice. The crew will fillet each fish you catch for $1 per fish.

FYI: The Captain and crew reserve the right to search all coolers or bags brought onboard.

Temperature on the water is usually 10-15 degrees cooler. We always suggest dressing in layers, along with sunscreen and a hat. Whatever makes you comfortable.

You should dress according to what the weather brings for the day.

Dress in layers. Bring a sweatshirt. Sunscreen, hats and sunglasses are recommended.

Always plan on the temperatures being 10 degrees cooler on the water. This is usually due to the winds that are almost always present when on the ocean.