BOAT TRIP INFORMATION

Thank you for booking your Pembrokeshire boat trip with us! We aim to make it a memorable experience of our county’s beautiful islands and wildlife.

Please read the following information with regards to your coming boat trip:

What to wear

You must ensure that you wear suitable clothing. Please dress appropriately – take warm clothing at any time of year, as it is always cooler at sea.

A waterproof jacket is essential. In all conditions we advise warm windproof clothing and in windy/wet conditions a waterproof jacket and trousers. The skipper may refuse boarding if you are not suitably dressed and in such an event no refund will be given.

In sunny weather, protective cream and sunglasses are advised.

You are welcome to bring cameras and small bags containing personal effects, but all at your own risk.

Departure

All the trips leave from St Justinian’s, about 2 miles west of St David’s. See directions on how to get there.

Please allow plenty of time to get to St Justinian’s from St David’s as it is a narrow road with passing places.If travelling by car please make sure you also leave yourself enough time to park and walk down the steps to the slipway.  On arrival meet our boarding master at the top of the steps 15 minutes prior to your departure time, they will check your booking and escort you to the boat and assist with boarding

If you will have difficulty arriving on time, please call us with an ETA so we can let the crew know, if you are late the boat will not wait and you will not be refunded.

Toilets

There are decent public toilets in St David’s (next to the City Hall). At St Justinian’s at the lower lay-bys there are porta-loos in the peak times. These may not be in place in April!

Medical conditions

When booking you must inform us of any medical conditions. All boats can experience unpredictable movements that can aggravate existing medical conditions. You must inform us of such conditions, especially back/bone conditions and pregnancy.  We will advise you as best we can but as we are not medical experts, the decision as to whether to sail will be entirely at your risk. The skipper may refuse boarding in certain circumstances.

Safety

• Your responsibility *very important*. You must inform the  skipper or  crew of any difficulties or disabilities that you may have. When on board, please take notice of informed safety procedures.
• The sea is a dangerous and ever changing environment and all adventurous activities carry certain risks that cannot be ignored. We do not, therefore, accept any responsibility for any events or incidents occurring outside our control.
• If we suspect you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs you will not be allowed to board our vessels and you will not be eligible for a refund.

• Our vessel is inspected by the Marine Coastguard Agency and licensed to Cat. 4 to operate 20 miles from a safe haven.
• We carry equipment well in excess of the legal requirements.
• Full third party liability is provided for all passengers, excluding personal effects, which are carried at your own risk.
• The company has a written safety policy including standard operating procedures and risk assessments, which are reviewed annually.
• All boat crew have a valid First Aid certificate.
• All passengers are fitted with lifejackets.