FAQs

It’s always a good idea to have a warm jumper and a rain jacket, even on hot days. On all but really hot days you will feel colder soon as you go offshore due to the sea air and boat speed.

We have some storage space on board so you can throw a small bag or backpack on board and not have to carry it while on the tour.

On some days – No. On some days – Yes.

Depending on the weather, you will probably get splashed. On some days the spray and waves will mean that you get wet if you sit outside.

We issue BlueWild cover-alls on Private tours. We sell eco-friendly bio-degradable rain ponchos on scheduled tours.

We have some storage space on board so you can throw a small rain jacket, bag or backpack on board and not have to carry it while on the tour.

Our boats have cabins so you can sit in the cabin where its warmer and protected from the wind. Thalassa also has a heater.

It’s always best to carry an extra layer of clothing with you on a boat.

We have a little storage space on board so you can throw a small bag or backpack into our hold and not have to carry it while on the tour.

No. There are public toilets at Dunbar and North Berwick near the harbour and the Isle of May has public toilets for those on the Island landing tour.

Firstly, don’t worry. Humans aren’t made to be on water so this feeling is entirely natural for everyone – even experienced sailors.

Secondly, the best thing to do is to take a suitable travel sickness tablet about 2 hours before your tour.

Also, don’t sit on board staring at your mobile phone – this is guaranteed to make you feel unwell.

Yes. Our life-jackets are individually certified annually to meet legislation. We also inspect and check each life jacket after every tour. We have smaller jackets with the correct buoyancy for children.

A big Yes! Take photos, share on social media – enjoy yourself! Our crew will take pics of you too if you like.

We’ll try to make sure you get the photo you want.

We’d love you to share posts, photos and videos on social.

However, there are some circumstances when the skipper will forbid any information or images to be taken or publicly shared. For example, when a passenger may be unwell or in distress.

Also in emergencies, it is more important to concentrate on following safety instructions than taking pictures.

We do not allow any taking or sharing of material taken on board at these times.

Your enjoyment, comfort and safety are our primary concern.

Whilst our tough sea-going boat can handle pretty rough weather, sometimes, the skipper may decide that conditions simply aren’t suitable for your tour. It could be the wind or the sea-swell, large waves or overall bad weather. If the forecast is poor then we will cancel and contact you in advance.

If we need to cancel, then we will reschedule your tour or offer you a full refund.

Nope. Safety of passengers and crew always dictate when a boat will sail. The skipper will make this decision.

Occasionally, tours may need to be altered, shortened or lengthened if weather changes.

Yes, but please be considerate. Slippy decks are a safety issue so please don’t come aboard with take-away food that if spilled leaves greasy marks.

Waves and fizz don’t usually mix – so fizzy drinks before or on the tour are best avoided.

We discourage alchohol on board, however a small celebration drink on a special occasion is permissable. The Skipper has absolute authority on the matter.

Yes, but we ask you to be considerate please. Please don’t come aboard with take-away food (chips, pizzas, Chinese, Indian etc) that if spilled leaves greasy marks. Slippy decks are a safety issue.

Fizzy drinks before or on the tour are best avoided – waves and fizz don’t usually mix!

If you’re unwell then sometimes the fresh air is just what you need. Sometimes it’s not, so it’s your personal decision.

Medication might affect your balance – so you need to think about whether bobbing about on a boat is best for you and your fellow passengers.

On a more social note, the mantra is ‘party hard before, better stay ashore’. A little party excess followed by wind, waves and the aroma of gannet guano has one predictable outcome.