FAQ's

The cost for booking the whole boat varies depending on length of trip. See our price list for full information.

We offer many trips for individuals or small groups who do not wish to charter. Please see our availability calendar or call Sarah to discuss available individual dates.

Our full list of dates available are advertised within the availability calendar tab. Feel free to call Sarah if you need further assistance or information on dates.

You can enquire about bookings by sending a message on our Contact Us Tab or by emailing info@merlincharters.co.uk but we do strongly advise bookings are made by calling our booking line on 07863774909.

You can book multiple dates on one deposit providing that all trips prior to the last booking are paid in full so the deposit can automatically transfer to the next booking.

Deposits are paid via card by following the instructions on the payment link sent via SMS immediately after booking. The rest of the balance is to be paid onboard on the day of the trip by cash or by card. The boat has a card payment terminal onboard and this is the preferred payment method but cash is accepted too. We do not accept paypal or any other app modes of payment.

Indeed. It is strongly advised to arrive 15mins before your scheduled sailing time as in some occasions we will be sailing during an ebb tide and being late may result in cancellation of trip and loss of deposit or a shortened trip due to tides..

That is absolutely fine. Merlin caters for all experience levels and our experienced friendly Skipper is happy to provide tuition at no extra cost. 

Unfortunately not but Rod Hire is available at £5pp including tackle (excludes tackle on wrecking trips).  Bait is also in addition and prices can be be found on our price list.

No, you do not need to bring your own but there is a small additional fee for the use of our equipment. Please see price list for further info on tackle & bait prices.

Regretfully that may be the case but unfortunately not much can be done if this occurs other than taking a look at our calendar and choosing another. 

There is no ruling on how far in advance to book but we strongly recommend booking as far in advance as possible as our booking line becomes very busy and fewer dates become available as the season starts. If you wish, you can book as far ahead as you like.