Irish Jig Charters
Family Fishing, Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises
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Policies, Etc.

SAFETY

  • IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERSON SCHEDULING THE TRIP TO ENSURE THAT ALL PASSENGERS READ AND/OR UNDERSTAND OUR POLICIES AS NOTED BELOW.

  • SAFETY IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITY.

  • THE CAPTAIN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR CUT SHORT THE TRIP AT ANY TIME IF HE FEELS IT IS NECESSARY DUE TO WEATHER OR ANY OTHER UNSAFE SITUATION/ACT.

  • OUR VESSEL IS ONLY PERMITTED TO CARRY A MAXIMUM OF SIX (6) PAYING CUSTOMERS AT ONE TIME (NO EXCEPTIONS).

  • · IF YOU HAVE A LARGER PARTY, WE WILL HELP FIND YOU A LARGER BOAT TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR PARTY.

  • CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, BUT PLEASE NOTIFY US PRIOR TO THE TRIP SO WE CAN MAKE SURE WE HAVE THE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

  • ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY- WE WILL NOT TOLERATE ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES OR WEAPONS ON OUR VESSEL AT ANY TIME. PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT US TO JEOPARDIZE OUR BUSINESS, REPUTATION AND LICENSES.

  • ALCOHOL BEER, WINE or CHAMPAGNE) IS PERMITTED AS LONG AS IT IS consumed IN MODERATION AND RESPECTFUL MANNER. IF ANY OF THE PASSENGERS ARE INTOXICATED, THE TRIP COULD BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.

  • BOAT TRIPS are VERY FUN, BUT CAN ALSO BE TOUGH ON YOUR BODY. IF YOU HAVE ANY BACK OR NECK INJURIES, PLEASE CONSIDER THE RISK. PLEASE BE WARNED THAT WE DO OUR BEST TO MAKE YOUR TRIP COMFORTABLE, BUT FISHING ON A BOAT CAN BE DANGEROUS SO PLEASE HEED ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BY THE CAPTAIN AND CREW TO MAKE YOUR DAY ENJOYABLE AND SAFE.

  • LIFE JACKETS (6 TYPE 1) ARE LOCATED ON THE BRIDGE IN THE BENCH SEAT. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE LOCATED ON THE BRIDGE AND IN THE CABIN (UNDER SINK).

 

BOOKING, TIPPING AND CANCELLATIONS

  • DEPOSITS: WE REQUIRE A 50% DEPOSIT TO BOOK YOUR TRIP. The preferred payment method is Venmo to Mike-Nolan-64. DEPOSIT CHECKS SHOULD BE SENT TO “IRISH JIG CHARTERS LLC” C/O CAPT. MIKE NOLAN, 12 NORTH CHEROKEE LANE, BRICK, NJ 08724

  • BALANCE: CAN BE PAID BY CHECK OR CASH. IF PAYING BY CHECK IT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE YOUR TRIP, or YOU CAN PAY THE BALANCE IN CASH PRIOR TO THE TRIP DEPARTURE.

  • TIPPING - CHARTER RATES/FARE DO NOT INCLUDE A TIP FOR THE CAPTAIN/MATE. IT IS CUSTOMARY TO TIP THE 25% FOR THEIR HARD WORK.

  • DEPENDING ON THE TRIP THE CAPTAIN MAY ALSO DOUBLE AS CAPTAIN AND MATE.

  • CANCELLATION POLICY: CHARTER CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING (IRISHJIGCHARTERSINFO@GMAIL.COM) AT LEAST TWO WEEKS (14 DAYS) IN ADVANCE TO RECEIVE A REFUND OF YOUR DEPOSIT. IF THE TRIP IS CANCELLED BY THE CAPTAIN BECAUSE OF WEATHER, ETC. YOU WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND, OR YOU CAN RE-BOOK YOUR TRIP AND APPLY THE DEPOSIT TOWARD THE RESCHEDULED TRIP.

  • RAIN IS NOT A REASON FOR THE CAPTAIN TO CANCEL A FISHING TRIP. STRONG WINDS AND SEA CONDITIONS ARE.

TACKLE & CATCH

  • FOR ALL FISHING CHARTERS WE WILL SUPPLY ALL ROD\REELS, TACKLE AND BAIT NECESSARY FOR THE TRIP. RODS\REELS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT WHEN WE RUN OPEN BOAT TRIPS AND ARE $15 EACH FOR THE DAY. DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ROD/REEL WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. CONVENTIONAL ROD/REELS ARE $450/EACH AND SPINNING ROD/REELS ARE $250/EACH SO PLEASE TREAT THESE AS IF THEY WERE YOU OWN.

  • IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TACKLE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING. RODS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 7’ IN LENGTH.

  • WE WILL KEEP YOUR CATCH FRESH DURING THE TRIP AND WILL OFFER TO FILLET YOUR CATCH AT THE END OF THE TRIP. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAY TO KEEP IT COLD FOR THE RIDE HOME (COOLER).

  • WE RESPECT OUR RESOURCES. WE ONLY KEEP WHAT WE EAT AND DISPOSE OF TRASH PROPERLY.

 

MISC. RULE AND TIPS TO MAKE YOUR DAY A SUCCESS

  • SNEAKERS OR BOAT SHOES ARE A MUST (NO BLACK SOLED SHOES).

  • IF YOU ARE PRONE TO MOTION SICKNESS OR UNSURE WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING AN OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION SUCH AS “BONINE” OR “DRAMAMINE”. PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS AND TAKE THE MEDICATION AS REQUIRED… NOTE THAT THESE NEED TO BE TAKEN IN ADVANCE OF THE TRIP SO PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS.

  • PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PACK CLOTHING AS NECESSARY FOR THE TRIP. IT’S NO GOOD IF YOU LEAVE IT IN THE CAR OR AT HOME. REMEMBER IT IS ALWAYS COOLER ON THE WATER SO BRING A SWEATSHIRT/JACKET, ETC. EVEN IF WE ARE EXPECTING HOT WEATHER.

  • RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST:

    • SUN-GLASSES

    • HAT

    • SUNSCREEN

    • RAIN GEAR\BOOTS

    • MOTION SICKNESS MEDICINE

    • PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AS NECESSARY

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  • FOOD – PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING A COOLER WITH YOUR LUNCH AND DRINKS. WE WILL PLACE IN THE CABIN FOR YOU.

  • FOR OUR PLEASURE CRUISES (SUNSET, GIRLS NIGHT OUT and DATE NIGHT) WE WILL SUPPLY COOLERS with ICE FOR YOUR BEER, WINE CHAMPAGNE AS WELL AS WINE GLASSES, PLATES AND UTENSILS.

  • SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR US TO CATER YOUR TRIP AND HAVE ALL FOOD READY WHEN YOU ARRIVE SO PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS AND CAN HELP WITH MENU SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. THE CATERING FEE WOULD BE ADDED TO THE CHARTER RATE AS A PASS THROUGH EXPENSE.