When you go on one of our multi-day trips, Pirate Queen Paddling will supply all of the technical equipment needed, including boats, paddles, PFD’s, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, meals, etc. By using our quality gear, you and your crew members will be equally provided for and comfortable during the course of your adventure.

Because our travel areas are characterized by unpredictable weather, appropriate clothing for various situations is important. Synthetic clothing refers to polyester, polypropylene, Capilene, fleece, or wool. Please remember that you can find these items at the Pirate Queen Paddling retail stores in both Morehead City and Oriental. As a trip participant, you receive 10% off gear you purchase for a trip with us and can call ahead or e-mail your gear needs to have your personal gear waiting for you. This list has been compiled from years of experience in water environments and can be further discussed/explained upon request.

The Gear List

>Click here< to download the Gear List. You will be a happier camper if you use the list.

The Health Form

You need to download >click here< the Health Form and have it filled out before your trip.

Important: Multi-Day Trip Reservation & Cancellation Info

This information defines our responsibility with respect to Pirate Queen Paddling Adventures. Please read it carefully. Payment of deposit represents an acceptance by the participant of these terms.

Reservations:
To make your reservation for any Adventure, submit the downloadable health form with a deposit of 50% trip cost to Pirate Queen Paddling, P.O. Box 697, Oriental, NC 28571. Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure date.

Cancellation and Refunds:
The 50% deposit is nonrefundable. A fee of 25% of the full price of the trip is charged for cancellations. Refunds for participants who cancel within 45 days of the departure date will receive 25% of full price. Pirate Queen Paddling reserves the right to cancel any trip, in which case a full refund is given. Pirate Queen Paddling is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by participants in preparation for the trip. Trip cancellations due to insufficient registration will occur 20 days or more prior to departure date, and all weather cancellations will be made at the earliest window possible.

Medical:
While our adventures are not rigorous expeditions, they can be physically demanding and we may tavel to areas where medical establishments are not immediately available. Pirate Queen Paddling assumes no liability regarding the provisions of medical care. Persons with medical problems, physcial limitations and/or who have special medication requirements or allergies must make them known to Pirate Queen Paddling on the health form. Our Guides have the ultimate say in removing a participant from the roster when further participation may endanger that individual or others during the course of the adventure. Refunds are not given under such circumstances.

Clothing & Equipment:
Participants provide personal gear as outlined on the downloadable "Pirate Queen Paddling Gear List". On all of our Adventures, technical gear is supplied for participants which includes: expedition kayaks, paddles, PFDs, bilge pumps, paddle flotation, tents, sleeping bags, therma-rest pads, stoves, excellent food, and comprehensive first aid.

Costs Include:
Scheduled shuttle pick-ups and drops to nearby airports, lodging, meals, snacks & beverages, instruction, assistance with travel planning, pre-departure materials containing information on your destination, suggestions for preparing for your trip and a personal gear list, limited group size of 6-12 participants, and the attentive care of Pirate Queen Paddling Guides are covered in the registration fee.

Cost Do Not Include:
Airfares, visa or departure taxes, medical and evacuation costs, expenses resulting from delays to bad weather, trail, river and road conditions, sickness, government action and flight delays, alcoholic beverages, and sundry personal expenditures are not included in your registration fee.

Insurance:
We recommend that all participants obtain a short term traveler's insurance policy coverage baggage, accident/life, evacuation and trip cancellation.

The Trip Application

You need to download >click here< the Trip Application and fax it in before your trip.

To apply for a position at Pirate Queen paddling download these two forms:

Employment Application

Employment Statement