FAQ
Everything you need to know before, during, and after booking a passage or course with Ocean Sailing Adventures.
You will receive a confirmation email with a secure checkout link. Your spot is held for 3 days while you complete your deposit payment. Once payment is received, your berth is confirmed and we send you the full pre-departure guide.
A 10% deposit is due at booking to secure your spot. A second payment is due 60 days before departure, and a final payment is due 20 days before departure. All amounts and due dates are shown in your confirmation email and Customer Portal.
Your 10% deposit is non-refundable. Once your second or third payment is made you are considered committed to the trip. We maintain a waitlist and will do our best to re-book your spot if you need to cancel, in which case a refund minus the deposit may be issued. See the full Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Passage Training is designed for sailors who have completed basic certification (ASA 101/103 or equivalent) and are ready to move into real offshore experience. You do not need to be an expert — our captains teach as we sail.
Most passages carry 3 to 5 crew in addition to the captain, depending on the vessel. Cabins are available as private or shared berths. You can select your preference during booking.
Pack in a soft duffel bag — no hard-shell luggage. Foul-weather gear, non-marking deck shoes, sunscreen, and seasickness medication are recommended. A full packing list is in your confirmation email and on the What to Bring page.
Offshore passages involve open-water conditions and some crew do experience motion sickness, especially in the first 24 hours. We recommend consulting your doctor about preventative options (prescription patches, Bonine, or ginger) before departure. Most crew feel fine within a day or two of getting underway.
Yes — offshore sailing is a 24-hour operation. Watch schedules are typically 3 hours on, 6 hours off and are set by the captain before departure. Night watches are one of the most rewarding parts of a passage.
Your Customer Portal is a personal dashboard where you can track payment status, view your itinerary, download crew waiver and medical forms, and message us directly. A setup link is included in your confirmation email. You can also access it any time at oceansailingadventures.com/customer/login.
We reserve the right to cancel any passage due to unforeseen circumstances such as severe weather, vessel issues, or crew emergencies. In that case, you will receive a full refund of all monies paid. We are not responsible for additional expenses you may have incurred in preparing for the trip, so travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Yes — strongly. Because of the nature of offshore passages, we cannot make refund exceptions for personal emergencies once payments beyond the deposit have been made. Travel insurance protects you in the event of illness, injury, or other emergencies. We recommend comparing policies at InsureMyTrip.com.
Email us at support@oceansailingadventures.com, call us at (843) 241-6874, or use the Contact page. We typically respond within one business day.
Are you a sailing school, sailing club, or instructor referrer? Contact us directly for partner-specific questions about referral codes, payouts, embed kits, and onboarding.