FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many people can the boat carry ?

The Keltoi Warrior is licensed and insured to carry a maximum of 12 paying passengers and 2 crew.

What if there are only six of us ?

Firstly, you are paying for the hire of the boat not per passenger. Where possible we can try and combine parties to suit.

Do you require a deposit ?

YES - to secure your booking you will need to send a deposit of €150, per day booked ( a full week charter would require a deposit of €750, one day requires a deposit of €150 ).

What if the charter is cancelled ?

If the skipper cancels due to weather or circumstances beyond his control the deposit will be refunded in full.
If the charterer cancels the trip within 6 weeks of its date, the deposit is forfeited. If a cancellation occurs within 3 weeks of its date the entire fee is payable.

Is the boat licensed and insured ?

The Keltoi Warrior is licensed by the Department of the Marine. It is also fully insured for charter. A copy of our licence and insurance is on board which you are welcome to view.

What about safety equipment ?

Safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost importance. The boat is equipped accordingly over and above the Departments recommendations.

Is bait provided ?

Not normally, mackerel ( our most popular bait ) is usually feathered on the way to the fishing grounds.

What happens to our catch ?

Normally we release most of our catch, with species such as Blue Shark and Tope we tag and release, which is monitored by the Central Fisheries Board.

What tackle should I bring ?

You will usually need a 30lb class downtide outfit for general fishing i.e. Tope and Conger. You could also bring 12-20lb uptider/downtider for Pollack, Bass, Ray etc.
Braid fishes well in the stronger runs of tide and heads from 5oz to 11/2oz should suffice.

Rods and Reels are available to hire onboard at €20 per outfit. End tackle lost is charged extra.

What clothing should I bring ?

We recommend you wear many layers of clothing rather than one heavy item. It is usually much cooler at sea with the breeze being stronger also a good set of waterproofs is advisable.

Do I need food ?

Copious amounts of Tea and Coffee are provided onboard FOC
It's recommended you bring a packed lunch, this can be provided if necessary at extra cost. The heating of food onboard is provided.