FAQs
IS THERE A CANCELLATION FEE?
YES, ANY TRIP THAT IS CANCELLED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF DEPARTURE WILL RESULT IN $300.00 BEING RETAINED FROM ANY BOOKING. THE REMAINING AMOUNT WILL BE REFUNDED.
DO WE NEED LIFE VEST OR OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT?
NO, GUEST DO NOT NEED TO BRING PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT. BIG BENNY IS EQUIPPED WITH USCG APPROVED LIFE VEST, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FLARES, NOISE MAKING DEVICES, AND A VHF RADIO.
WHAT TO BRING?
IT IS IMPORTANT TO BRING SUNSCREEN, FOOD, DRINKS (ALCOHOL PERMITTED), SWIM MASK, AND TOWELS. A 110 QUART COOLER WITH ICE AND COMPLIMENTARY WATER WILL BE PROVIDED.
DO CHILDREN NEED TO WEAR A LIFE VEST?
YES, CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE MUST WEAR A USCG-APPROVED TYPE I, II, OR III PFD AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON ANY VESSEL LESS THAN 26 FEET IN LENGTH THAT IS UNDERWAY. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN GO ON AN EXUCURSION?
AT THIS TIME, CAPTAIN FORBUS IS PERMITTED TO HAVE SIX PAYING PASSENGERS ABOARD BIG BENNY FOR ANY EXCURSION.
WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?
CAPTAIN FORBUS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY TRIP IN THE EVENT THE WEATHER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BOATING. IF THIS HAPPENS, WE WILL ATTEMPT TO RESCHEDULE YOUR TRIP FOR ANOTHER DAY, HOWEVER, IF WE CAN’T A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED TO THE BOOKING PARTY.