FAQs

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What is the typical weather in Greenville in July?What if it rains?

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We can expect (and hope for) 70s and sunny in Greenville in the summer. The crew of the Katahdin has great judgment and will decide if the conditions are too bad to leave the dock. Rain or shine, we will have a great party on the historic boat!

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What is the attire?

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Semi-formal! Sundresses and dress pants are perfect and, as a reminder, stiletto high heels are not allowed on the boat in order to preserve the antique wood and keep everyone safe!

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Are kids allowed?

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Yes! We would love if your whole family can attend. please note in your RSVP how many from your family will be attending. Also note that children under 10 are required to wear some sort of floatation vest/life jacket while on the boat.

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Can we jump off the boat and swim?

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Unfortunately no, The Katahdin staff will be quite upset with us, and that might not be the safest choice. However, there are plenty of other great locations in Greenville to swim in Moosehead Lake

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Where should we stay?

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Please see the travel tab of the website for this information.

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What if I get sea sick?

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The conditions on the Lake are usually quite glassy and I would not worry about feeling sick. We will have some patches on hand just in case.

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Where can I get more information on The Katahdin?

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Right here: https://www.katahdincruises.com/

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What can we do in between the ceremony and the reception?

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Please see the "Things to do" tab. There will be a few hours in between the ceremony and the reception so please explore Greenville, take a nap, put your dancing shoes on, have an oyster, jump in the lake, or whatever suites your fancy. Cocktails begin on the Katahdin at 6:00pm. Just do not miss the boat departure at 7:00pm!

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Are firearms permitted?

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No, but we promise you will have a blast anyway!

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Will Santa Claus be present?

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We are unsure of his schedule, but he is invited!

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Do I need to know how to swim?

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No, we do not plan on making anyone walk the plank :)

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Can I depart the boat early?

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The boat will only return to the pier at 10:00pm unless there is an emergency.

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What about the booze?

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There will be an open bar...drink to the foam!

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Can I lean off the front of the boat and say "I'm the King of World" a la Leo Dicaprio?

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At the risk of being incredibly cheesy, yes.