Terms & Conditions | Go Sailing NYC

Passenger Eligibility & Limits

As per USCG federal licensing regulations, a maximum 6 passengers are allowed onboard.
To protect us from pirates and stowaways, a valid government-issued photo ID (passport or US driver’s license) matching the credit card used for booking must be provided before any passenger can board the vessel. If the photo ID is not provided, passengers will not be able to board the vessel, and refund/rescheduling will not be issued.

Service animals are permitted, pets are not.
Smoking, vaping, open flames, glass, red wine, hard coolers, illegal drugs, sharp objects, weapons, and other pirate accessories are not allowed.

Each charter is flexible in nature due to tides, winds, and other weather conditions. We will do our best to stick to the schedule, but cannot be held responsible for charters that end earlier or later than scheduled. There are no full or partial refunds for charters starting late or ending early.

Reservations are non-refundable.
Weather Assurance: Our captains monitor real-time radar (available within 2 hours of departure). If weather requires the captain to postpone your charter, rescheduling is complimentary and a breeze — simply select any available charter of equal or lesser value within the same calendar year.

Cancellation: Cancel for any reason up to 30 days before departure for a full refund (minus the Premium fee).
Rescheduling: Reschedule once for any reason up to 48 hours before departure. Inside 48 hours, only the captain may reschedule based on the weather radar available 2 hours before departure.
Guarantee: If the captain postpones due to weather, you may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund (minus the Premium fee).

Access to the dock is five minutes before the start of your charter. The vessel departs the dock approximately five minutes past the scheduled charter time. The vessel will wait for late arrivals, but the charter will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Excessive consumption of alcohol on a sailboat is unsafe. As per NYS Liquor Authority and the US Coast Guard, if passengers become unsafe due to alcohol consumption, the captain is required to limit alcohol service and return to the dock immediately.

Wearing a USCG-approved life jacket is optional but recommended.
For passengers 13 years of age and under, New York State law requires them to wear a life jacket.
Passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Parents and legal guardians are solely responsible for the supervision and safety of any minors in their care at all times while aboard the vessel.
Boating is inherently dangerous and all risks outside the reasonable control of the owners or operators of Go Sailing NYC (GSNYC) are waived. The GSNYC captain will determine the safe operating speed of the vessel based on current conditions. GSNYC has the right to refuse or terminate passengers GSNYC judges to be unsafe to themselves, other passengers, and/or crew. GSNYC shall not be liable for damages for emotional distress, mental suffering/anguish, psychological injury, or damage to or loss of personal property. GSNYC shall have the benefit of all statues of the United States of America providing for limitation and exoneration from liability. All disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incident to this contract shall be litigated before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan or before a court located in New York County, New York.

GSNYC may take photographs or videos during the charter, and we may use those photographs or videos on our website and for other promotional purposes.