| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is your guest capacity?
Can all my guests be seated in the same room on one level?
Are you handicapped accessible?
Do you have air conditioning and heating?
What is the cost of a private charter?
Can we provide our own caterer?
Can we provide our own bar?
When are final guest count and payments due?
What kind of music and entertainment do you provide?
Can we have our wedding ceremony on The Black-Eyed Susan?
Can the Captain perform the ceremony?
What do I need to wear?
How does weather affect the cruise schedule?
Can we sail from locations other than Fells Point?
Can you sail to other ports such as Annapolis?
Is smoking permitted on board?
Q. What is your guest capacity?
A. We are US Coast Guard approved to carry 149 passenger and up to 20 additional person consisting of vrew, catering staff, and vendors, a maximum of 169 persons.
Q. Can all my guests be seated in the same room on one level?
A. Yes, of course, on our main deck. In addition, the bar is on this deck. There are restrooms on both decks. Q. Are you handicapped accessible?
A. Yes, but only on our main deck. Q. Do you have air conditioning and heating?
A. Our main deck is serviced by 3 independent air conditioning systems, guaranteeing comfort in the heat of the summer. Heat, when required, is more than amply provided by 2 commercial furnaces. The upper deck is winterized and heated in the colder months. Q. What is the cost of a private charter?
A. The Black-Eyed Susan is primarily a charter dinner boat. There are three different prices to consider, charter fee, menu price and beverage service price. Q. Can we provide our own caterer?
A. Exceptions to allow this are sometimes agreed to, however, the entire experience is measured by the quality of the food and service, along with the beauty and quality of The Black-Eyed Susan. We are “food people” with a boat, not a boat with food. The Schleider family, owners and operations of The Black-Eyed Susan, has been providing fine catering for over 5 decades. We are approved to serve off premise sites that include such prestigious locations as The Baltimore Museum of Art; Walters Art Museum; The Visionary Arts Museum, and many more prominent sites When required, we can arrange for Kosher meals, or suggest a Kosher caterers. Q. Can we provide our own bar?
A. Maryland State Law prohibits this. This would be a violation of our Alcoholic Beverage License. Q. When are final guest count and payments due?
A. Final guest count is due 6 days in advance of your charter. You may increase the number slightly after that. Additions made 72/48 hours prior to your cruise will have a 10% surcharge added on. Q. What kind of music and entertainment do you provide?
A. The Black-Eyed Susan has a state-of-the-art CD and amplification system, available at no additional cost. For most events where music and dancing is a part of the planning, both DJs and small live groups are appropriate. You can provide your own musicians, or we can offer recommendations. Q. Can we have our wedding ceremony on The Black-Eyed Susan?
A. Yes, our upper deck is ideal for a wedding ceremony. There is sufficient chapel seating for all your guests. Q. Can the Captain perform the ceremony?
A. Yes, our Captains are ordained meeting all legal requirements. You may also provide your own clergy, if you prefer. Q. What do I need to wear?
A. The preferred attire is often suggested by the host or type of occasion you are attending. For women, comfortable shoes are suggested, and seasonal garments are always necessary. Q. How does weather affect the cruise schedule?
A. It would be nice if we could control the weather. We sail rain or shine. We can safely operate in all weather and water conditions. On extremely rare occasions, (3 times since the year 2000), when wind gusts have been 35 mph or higher, we have remained dockside. The celebrations continued as planned. Q. Can we sail from locations other than Fells Point?
A. Yes. With advanced planning we can arrange dockage at the Maryland Science Center and other locations in and around the Harbor. Q. Can you sail to other ports such as Annapolis?
A. Yes. We can sail from Baltimore and back, if you plan a full day. We can also arrange to originate the charter from other ports, such as Annapolis. Q. Is smoking permitted on board?
A. Yes, but only outside on the lower front deck. | 