Question 1

What are the steps to put together a trip?

Accepted Answer

Step one: Contact us to talk through available dates.  Trip date availability changes weekly, so let's get you "penciled in" before you begin promoting your trip to your students or speaking with friends.
 
Step two: We will send you flyers and applications so you can begin promoting your trip! You are under no obligation to fill a trip before you have received deposits from everyone attending, so there's never anything to lose by promoting and talking up your trip to judge interest level.
 
Step three: If this is your first trip with us there will be tons of questions, so ask away! We can do phone chats, texts, and/or Zoom meetings to exchange information and get all your questions answered.

Question 2

What are the costs for a trip?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a trip varies based on length (5-7 days or more), location, time of year, and special options. Student trips start at $1,275 per person for 5-day trips and $1,475 for 7-day trips. This includes all meals on board, educational materials, instruction, museum entrance fees, event fees, show fees (Broadway, NYC), dockage, a bunk, boat fuel, and Cruising Permits (Bahamas). The attending educator/trip coordinator attends for free and receives full airfare reimbursement. Discounts are available for multiple trips booked within the same year, multiple groups, and certain times of year. Adult & Family Trips start at $4,200 for 5-day trips for 4 travelers, with the option to add two more guests for $300 per person. Additional options can be discussed to tailor your trip and manage costs.

Question 3

What does the trip cost include?

Accepted Answer

Costs for our educational student/teacher trips include all meals, fuel, activity fees, entrance fees, use of on board equipment such as kayaks and dinghy, instruction and educational materials.

For our New York City trips, Broadway show tickets are included!

Shoreside activities and meals ashore vary greatly on Family/Friend trips and are the responsibility of guests.

Costs do not include travel/transportation to and from the boat and to our meetup/drop off locations. Ariport/train-bus station pickup can be arranged for an added fee.

Sleeping bags, cookware, tableware, cutlery, and basic condiments are all included.

Question 4

What is the experience of living aboard a boat for a week?

Accepted Answer

We call it Luxury Camping! While comfortable, some adjustment from land life is necessary. The trade-off is stunning sunsets, relaxing in quiet coves, observing sea life up close, and unique experiences only found on a sailing vessel. We conserve energy and fresh water, but there's plenty for normal use, drinking, and meals. We wash dishes in salt water followed by a fresh water rinse and shower on deck in bathing suits using seawater followed by a warm, fresh water rinse. Berths are narrower than at home, but comfortable. There's one private cabin, an open area for couples or groups, and several single bunks. The boat has two heads (bathrooms), a full galley (kitchen) with stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer, TV/DVD player, and 13 sleeping bunks. We carry all the fuel, fresh water, and food needed for the week.

Question 5

What should I bring for the trip?

Accepted Answer

Pack using soft luggage only—no hard suitcases, bags with wheels, or telescoping handles. Space is limited, so pack light. Avoid black-soled shoes or sneakers as they mark the boat. A detailed packing list will be provided before departure. For Bahamas trips, bring your own mask, fins, snorkel set, and a 3ml wetsuit (recommended for January through March). Passports are required for entering and leaving the Bahamas and a REAL ID is now required for air travel within the USA.

Question 6

Can we drink alcohol and/or smoke on the boat?

Accepted Answer

Adult trips:  We do not supply alcoholic beverages; however, you may bring your own in limited quantities. Excessive drinking or drunkenness is not allowed at anytime aboard as it is a safety issue that can impact the entire boat, crew and guests. We suggest a limit of 1-2 drinks per day.

Boundless is a non-smoking vessel including e-cigarettes, vaping. and marijuana.  If you smoke, you will probably not be happy on your trip, as smoking is not permitted on board and we cannot make accommodations for you to go ashore to smoke. Any forms of marijuana are strictly forbidden on board as we travel on federal waterways and regardless of each state's laws, marijuana is still illegal on a federal waterways. The discovery of cannabis on board by authorities can result in confiscation of our vessel Boundless and the loss of my Captain's license.

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What are the steps to put together a trip?

What are the costs for a trip?

What does the trip cost include?

What is the experience of living aboard a boat for a week?

What should I bring for the trip?

Can we drink alcohol and/or smoke on the boat?

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Frequently asked questions

What are the steps to put together a trip?

What are the costs for a trip?

What does the trip cost include?

What is the experience of living aboard a boat for a week?

What should I bring for the trip?

Can we drink alcohol and/or smoke on the boat?

Chesapeake Bay Maine Bahamas NYC/Washington DC

EXPLORE

FOR FUN

EXTRAS

Offshore passages ICW transits Meteorology training Navigation

Chesapeake Bay
Maine
Bahamas
NYC/Washington DC

Offshore passages
ICW transits
Meteorology training
Navigation