Why we require a waiver
Boating is wonderfully relaxing and, like any activity on the water, it carries inherent risks. Before your cruise, every guest (or a parent or guardian for any minor) signs a liability waiver and safety acknowledgment. It protects you, your group, and Yachtsy, and it confirms everyone understands a few basic safety rules.
What you're acknowledging
By signing, each guest confirms that they:
- Understand that boating involves inherent risks and choose to participate voluntarily.
- Will follow all instructions from Yachtsy staff and any driver during the cruise.
- Understand that children 13 and under must wear a life jacket at all times, as required by law.
- Will not swim from the boat — swimming in the Inner Harbor is prohibited.
- Agree to the no-smoking rule and to drinking responsibly aboard.
- Accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or unsafe behavior.
Guests under 18
Minors are welcome on every cruise. A parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver on behalf of any guest under 18, and a responsible adult must remain aboard for the duration of the trip.
How & when to sign
You'll receive a link to the full waiver with your booking confirmation. Everyone in your group signs it digitally before you arrive — the waiver is electronic only, so there's no paperwork to fill out and no in-person signing at the dock.