Frequently Asked Questions

Plan Sea is a spacious vessel that can comfortably accommodate more than 20 people. However, to provide private charters without a commercial passenger vessel license, federal law limits us to no more than six (6) passengers, including adults and children. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

No. We close online reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure since we need to schedule crew. Many reservations are made months in advance – especially in our busy season (June- August).

Typically, the weather forecasts in this area are very inaccurate beyond 24 hours. The main thing we watch is wind forecasts since even with a little rain, passengers still enjoy the cruise inside our pilothouse with large windows and heat. 

Although we make every effort to accommodate last-minute requests, we have to turn down many requests. You should book as soon as your plans are firm since the deposit is fully refundable if the weather is bad and we can’t arrange another mutually convenient time. Weather cancellations may only be made by the Captain taking safety and passenger comfort into account.

Yes, please do.  Bring your own alcoholic beverages in reasonable quantities and food. We have a large cooler with ice on board. No red wine, please.

We are excited to tell you about our new boat in 2026! The new boat is a 2019 Back Cove 37 Downeast luxury yacht. It has comfortable seating for about ten people inside or outside. A stateroom, head, full galley and a large swim platform. The yacht is air conditioned. It’s 600HP Cummins diesel allows a top speed of 29 knots and a comfortable cruise at 22 knots.

The vessel is not handicap accessible. Depending upon the dock and tides, there may be up to a three-foot difference between the boat deck and dock height.  Aboard the boat, there are steps to get to the bathroom.

Captain Dave: My wife really gets seasick! I’ve always said that if she gazes at a watercolor painting for too long she gets nauseous. I’ve even felt seasick – even though I grew up on boats. There is no worse feeling and I will help you avoid this. During our 37 years of marriage I’ve had to learn how to drive the boat and avoid certain conditions that get her nauseous.

Typically, our cruises are in very protected, calm waters. We’re not going miles offshore which makes a big difference.

If you start to feel nauseous during the cruise, let the crew know immediately and we will help you. In hundreds of voyages and thousands of passengers, we’ve only had one passenger vomit.

Don’t let a bad experience in the past keep you from enjoying a day at sea with your group.

We don’t do any fishing.

The vessel is equipped with all the required safety gear plus a life raft and emergency radio beacons. The captain is a 100-ton Master.

Yes. Children ages twelve(12) and younger are required to wear life jackets while on board.

There are a few things that you may want to bring to make yourself as comfortable as possible on the yacht. Once you are away from the dock, there is no going back if you happen to forget something important. Use this handy checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything:

• Boating on Cape Cod the weather can change quickly – bring a windbreaker or additional layers in case you get cold or it rains
• Wear a swimming suit or you may change in the cabin
• Beach towels for after swimming.
• Sunscreen lotion is fine. NO SPRAY SUNSCREEN is allowed on the boat. Please use towels to protect cushions from sun-screened bodies
• Hat and sunglasses
• Seasickness medication Bonine to be taken 1 hour before departure
• Food and beverages, including beer and white wine in reasonable quantities. No RED wine
• There is a large cooler on board with ice
• Please do not bring much stuff as storage is limited onboard
• Child PFD life vests.
• iPod, iPad, Android, or a smartphone to share music – we have a variety of cables and Bluetooth. Remember to DOWNLOAD music since cell service can be spotty at sea!

Plan Sea is regulated by the US Coast Guard. Any drugs that are illegal federally are strictly prohibited aboard the vessel. For example, marijuana may be legal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but the vessel could be confiscated by the federal government if marijuana is brought on board. The cruise will end and passengers will be dropped off in the closest harbor with no refund if illegal drugs are found. All crew members are in a random drug testing program.

Tipping is not required, but is appreciated. Gratuities can be added to the final bill or paid in cash after a fantastic cruise.

You must arrive at the dock at least fifteen (15) minutes before the scheduled departure. These docks are extremely busy and we approach the dock only after we know the group is waiting. We are allowed to be at the dock for up to 5 minutes.

Falmouth Harbor is our home dock so we will be waiting for your group there.

Make sure you know where the pickup location is before the day of the cruise. Parking is always a challenge so leave plenty of time to find a legal space. Our email confirmation messages usually have instructions.

Of course, we hope that a cancellation is not necessary, but just in case, here is our policy:

50% deposit, fully refundable up to 7 days before the cruise for ANY reason. The deposit is non-refundable within 6 days of the scheduled cruise if the cruise cannot be rescheduled. Fully refundable due to mechanical problems with the boat or the Captain determines that the cruise needs to be canceled due to bad weather and it can’t be rescheduled.