How much is it to ride on Quicksilver?
If you need to book your own run, it is $130, provided you are on time.
If you are tagging along on a run that someone else has booked, it is only $12.
If you are riding on a scheduled run, it is only $12.
Please see our Price List for more details.
How do I make an online reservation for Quicksilver?
Click on the reservations link above . You will be taken to a screen that shows this week’s availability. You can press the arrow to the right to see next week’s availability. Pick the date and time you want. Then fill out form with contact information and departure and destination. Click confirm booking. If you provided an email address, you will be emailed a confirmation.
What is a scheduled run?
A scheduled run is any run that Quicksilver lists on our calendar as “Scheduled Run”. Scheduled runs are open to the public.
What is a Shared Trip?
A shared trip is made when a charter client lets us know they’d like to share their trip with the community. We then put word out on social media and our calendar that a Shared Trip has been booked and others are invited to ride along.
Where do I find out about these runs?
Click on the Schedule link at the top of this page. Last-minute updates are posted on Facebook.
I think Quicksilver has a run but haven’t seen it on the website. Should I call the cell phone to inquire about some insider info?
No. The schedule on our website gets live updates. Sometimes people do not want to share their trips with the public or their scheduling needs are uncertain so we choose not to share the trips with the public to avoid leaving someone on the dock.
We heard about someone booking a trip. Can we tag along?
It is possible with the charter client’s consent. Please see our price list for more info.
I want to book a run but don’t know when I will be there. What should I do?
Book the run for when you think you will be there. Then call us to adjust. Please be reasonable and consider the captain’s time. If the captain on duty is waiting on the boat for more than 15 minutes, we will bill you for wait time.
Do you allow dogs?
Yes. Please keep dogs off seats and under your control. Please be respectful of other passengers and the boat.
I want to book Quicksilver to take me to Islesboro. Does it matter how many people are in my party?
There is a maximum of 24 people on Quicksilver. If there are more than 24 passengers, you will need to tell your captain, and we will try to make arrangements to book a sister ship or we can do another trip back to back.
Can we smoke while aboard?
No, Quicksilver is a non-smoking vessel.
Do I need to bring life preservers for my kids?
No Quicksilver is equipped with PFDs for everyone. You may want to bring your own more comfortable PFDs.
I see on my bill my trip from Lincolnville was more than $130 dollars, what’s up with that?
If you keep Quicksilkver waiting on the dock for longer than 15 minutes you will be charged. Please see our Price List page for more info.