KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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- Reserved Tickets are available for pick up at our Dock Ticket Office.
- We accept cash and all major credit/debit cards as forms of payment.
- As of 9/9/2024 we do not accept cash on board any cruise.
- When using a credit card or debit/credit card for bar tabs, your card will post a predetermined authorization amount(s). These amounts may remain on your account up to one week dependent on the issuing institution/bank of your credit card/bank card. However, once the actual charge is accepted by your bank/institution, all pending authorization amounts will be removed from the account. Please refer to your bank’s policies on pending transactions.
- As of 8-5-2022, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue requires that an explanation be provided to all customers regarding the stated service charges. The service charge assessed at the time of booking does not represent a tip or gratuity to the service staff onboard the vessel. This service charge covers certain direct cruise costs and is not used as payment to any onboard crew member for the service they provide to passengers. It is at your discretion that you can provide a gratuity for any exceptional service provided while on your cruise.
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- No animals are allowed on premises unless the animal is a licensed service animal.
- No loitering or solicitation is allowed on premises.
- Smoking is not permitted inside any vessel.
- All sightseeing & kids cruises are SMOKE FREE
- No outside food or beverages are permitted on premises.
- No drones are allowed on property.
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- All Sales are Final. No Refunds or Exchanges. With the exception of any reservation who has purchased Ticket Assurance. As of 9/9/2024 we will be completely cashless on board every vessel for every cruise.
- All children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- All passengers on any dance, concert, wine or beer tasting cruise must be 21 years of age. A valid I.D. must be presented to board the boat. No one will be admitted without valid identification.
- All dining cruises have reserved seating. If you would like to sit with another group, please inform your reservation sales agent at time of reservation OR include in your online booking. We cannot guarantee day of seating changes/requests.
- We do not guarantee any first deck seating. If specific seating arrangements are necessary due to a disability, please inform your reservation sales agent at time of reservation.
- The Gateway Clipper and it’s designated assignees have the right to interview, photograph or video any persons on premises. By entering our venue and/or purchasing a ticket for a cruise, you give your consent for the release, publication, exhibition or reproduction of the above mentioned interviews, photographs, audio and/or video recordings for use in promotional materials including, but not limited to, print, radio, television, and online advertisements, web casts, social media channels, trade or vendor shows, Gateway Clipper website and blog, or any other purpose deemed necessary by the Gateway Clipper Fleet and its assignees.
We reserves the right to move any cruise to another vessel without prior notification.
We reserve the right to cancel, reschedule or change the time of any cruise. You will be notified of any changes.
All prices, entertainment, menus, times and schedules are subject to change.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Gateway Clipper Fleet is committed to providing excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment. Our vessels and crew are licensed and inspected regularly by the U.S. Coast Guard and must operate in compliance with the Marine Transportation Security Act of 2002.
As of 9/9/2024 the Gateway Clipper Fleet will be cashless on board every cruise. We will accept cash at the Ticket Office and for Shuttle. Our dock bar, snack bar and on board every vessel will be completely cashless. We will accept major credit and debit cards, Google Pay & Apple Pay.
Security Brief Before Boarding:
Prior to sailing, the Captain of your vessel will give a safety and security speech. We kindly ask that you listen carefully and if you have any questions or concerns at anytime during your cruise, that you contact one of our uniformed deck crew.
Safety Policies:
- Passengers may be subject to search
- Carry on items/baggage may be subject to search
- Unattended items left on vessels or the dock will be removed immediately
- Facility and vessels are monitored by C.C.T.V.
- No drones are allowed on property
General FAQ’s:
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the stated departure time of your scheduled cruise.
- Casual dress is acceptable on any sightseeing or dance/concert cruise. We suggest “Dressy Casual” or “Dress” attire on any dining cruise.
- We suggest that you wear comfortable shoes that are easy to walk in. We do not suggest you wear spike or excessively high heels.
- For the safety of all, we reserve the right to search any passenger.
- All bags and/or carry-on containers are subject to inspection.
- If assistance is needed due to a disability, please inform your reservation sales agent at time of reservation.
- Parking is available at all Station Square Parking Lots. We recommend that you park in the West Lot (next to the Gateway Clipper) or in the Parking Garage. Please remember that the Gateway Clipper does not manage Station Square Parking. For any parking issues, please call 412-261-1993
- All our vessels are inspected and certified by the United States Coast Guard.
Ticket Assurance
We are happy to offer Ticket Assurance for an additional fee on your reservation.
If you choose to purchase this option you can cancel your reservation up to 72 hours prior to sailing and receive a refund minus the assurance and booking fees.
Additional Details:
- Refund will go to the original form of payment
- Gift cards have no cash value
- Refund amount will not include assurance cost and/or the booking fee
- Refunds can take up to seven days
- Assurance does not allow your reservations to be transferred
If you opt out of the assurance you are not entitled to a refund under any circumstance. Any cancelations after 72 hours will not be entitled to any refund.
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Prior to sailing, the Captain of your vessel will give a safety and security speech. We kindly ask that you listen carefully and if you have any questions or concerns at anytime during your cruise, that you contact one of our uniformed deck crew.
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- Passengers may be subject to search.
- Carry on items/baggage may be subject to search.
- Unattended items left on vessels or the dock will be removed immediately.
- Facility and vessels are monitored by C.C.T.V.
- No drones are allowed on property.
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Gateway Clipper does not permit open carry by customers. Our normal boarding procedure does not require us to search or ask any passenger if they are carrying a weapon, however, we do reserve the right to do so. If a handgun or any other weapon is revealed, whether by question or search, we will ask that a permit to carry be presented. If they do not have a permit to carry, they will need to return their weapon to their vehicle prior to boarding the vessel.
Some examples of prohibited weapons include:
- Firearms (pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, airsoft or bb guns)
- Knives (switchblades, gravity knives or any knife with a blade longer than 3 inches)
- Metal Knuckles
- Bows and Arrows
- Tasers
Any Gateway Clipper cruise with armed security reserves the right to decide whether firearms will be permitted on board by passengers. This is sole at the discretion of the Gateway Clipper Fleet.