Terms & Conditions

Day Sail, Sunset Cruise, Sunday on the Bay and All Day on the Bay

Fees and Rescheduling                                                                                                             

Ticket fees are deemed earned upon placing a hold for desired date and time. Passenger requests for rescheduling will be considered on a case by case basis and are subject to a rescheduling fee. The rescheduling fee is determined by the amount of notice given prior to the ticketed sailing date and time and are as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                        

  • 14 days or more prior to sail: No Charge
  • Within 14 days of sailing: $5              
  • 24 -72 hours prior to sail: $15                                                                                                    

Requests to reschedule within 24 hours or less from the start time of the sail are not accepted and the ticketed passenger is responsible for full payment, regardless of whether the scheduled sail occurs or not.            

Cancellation                                                                                     

In the event of a cancellation by the Captain of the vessel due to severe weather, environmental conditions, unforeseen prohibitive events, or mechanical failure, the sail will be rescheduled to a mutually agreeable date prior to October 10 of the current year at no additional charge (Rain Check). Refunds are offered if no other arrangements are possible. Severe weather is determined solely by the Captain of the vessel.                               

Substance Abuse                                                                                                           

The use of illegal substances is strictly forbidden on board the vessel. This includes underage use of alcohol or cigarettes. Non-compliance of this rule will result in the termination of the sail and no refund will be given.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Risks                                                                                               

Ticketed Passengers understand and accept that there is an inherent risk of personal injury or accident, “Risks", which may occur at wharfs and aboard sailboats. Therefore, passenger agrees to release and hold harmless Maine Day Sail, LLC, Iolaire LLC, their members, employees and agents from all liability and responsibility for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death however caused, including, but not limited to, product defect or the negligence of the released parties.          

Ticketed Passenger has discussed the Risks with their invitees, and all invitees have agreed to release and hold harmless Maine Day Sail, LLC, Iolaire, LLC, their members, employees and agents in the same manner Charterer has in the above paragraphs. The foregoing notwithstanding, Ticketed Passenger agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Maine Day Sail, LLC, Iolaire, LLC, their owners, employees, and agents from any claims brought by Ticketed Passenger’s invitees.              

If it is necessary to obtain medical treatment for the Ticketed Passenger or its invitees, regardless of cause, such expenses shall be paid by the Ticketed Passenger. Authority is granted without limitation to Maine Day Sail, LLC and its assigns in all medical matters to hospitalize and treat the passenger (ticketed or invitee).                                                                                               

Disputes shall be governed by Federal Maritime law. In any action against Maine Day Sail, LLC, Iolaire, LLC, or its members, agents, partners, employees, or servants which results in a decision/judgment/decree/order/ stipulation or settlement substantially upholding the Maine Day Sail, LLC / Iolaire, LLC position, the adversary party shall reimburse Maine Day Sail, LLC and/or Iolaire, LLC attorney's fees, court costs and expenses.

Photography/Videography     

Maine Day Sail, LLC, lolaire, LLC, their members, employees and agents may use photographs and/or video taken of ticketed passengers for educational and/or promotional materials. No names will be used with photos.  Learn more...                   

Agreement                                                                                       

I have read and agree to above and sign this of my own free will and desire. It is my intention that checking the "I accept terms & conditions" box at time of ticketing is my legally binding signature.