Welcome aboard the LADY JANE
A United States Coast Guard certified passenger vessel. Once a commercial steel hull shrimping trawler she has been retired after years of loyal service to the shrimping industry.
She has been painstakingly refurbished for the purpose of eco-tourism, education, and conservation. Take time out of the day and spend it aboard Lady Jane, while helping Captain Cameron and his crew sort through the abundant sea life retrieved from the water on each trawl. From small bottom dwelling species to apex predators, each trawl has new species to offer.
If you’re worried about bad weather, relax! Each cruise will be in protected waters through the picturesque Marshes of Glynn County and its’ tributaries. The Lady Jane provides an enclosed cabin, restroom, large covered deck with ample seating, and room for you to walk from bow to stern while enjoying the views.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are Reservations Required?
A: Yes, reservations are required for all excursions and can be made on this website. Walk-ups are allowed but most trips sell out so we can’t assure you a ticket if you don’t buy online.
Q: What is the difference between Open to the Public Excursions and Private Excursions?
A: Open to the public means that anyone from the general public can buy a ticket on that excursion. A private excursion is a booking that rents out the whole boat for a specific person or group and no one outside of their invited guests are allowed on that excursion time.
Q: How long is the public shrimping excursion?
A: Our excursions last between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Q: What happens to the excursion if there is bad weather?
A: In coastal Georgia, the weather can change rapidly. We want you to enjoy your experience with us and your safety is our number one concern. If we need to cancel due to weather, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us, that means we are going and you should check in for the trip as instructed on your receipt.
Q: I have reservations and I need to cancel them. What do I do?
A: Tickets are non-refundable unless the trip is canceled by us. If you contact us at least 48 hours prior to your trip, we will be happy to move your reservation to another date or hold your reservation until you know when you can come out. On private excursions, a 14-day notice is required in order to receive a refund of your deposit. You will be charged for the full excursion amount if you don’t give us at least 48-hour notice of the cancellation.
Q: Is there an age limit on your excursion?
A: There is no age limit on our excursions.
Q: How do I make a reservation?
A: You can make a reservation buy clicking the Buy Tickets Here links on the website.
Q: Is food and drink available on board The Lady Jane?
A: No, we are not allowed to provide food or drink to our passengers. You are, however, allowed to bring along a cooler with whatever food or drink you want to bring.
Q: Is alcohol allowed on board The Lady Jane?
A: Yes, alcohol is allowed aboard The Lady Jane and you must be 21 years old to drink alcoholic beverages while onboard. The Captain and Crew have the right to ask anyone for personal ID to verify their age when drinking alcohol so be sure to have ID on you.
Q: What should I wear on this trip?
A: There are no attire requirements on our excursions. Take a look at the weather and dress comfortably and appropriately for your departure date.
Q: What happens to the animals caught during each trawl?
A: As the main goal of our operation is education and conservation, we strive to return all animals back to the water unharmed.
Q: Can guests keep any of the shimp or animals caught on board?
A: Sorry, our permit with the State of Georgia requires us to return all animals caught in our nets back to the water. We do not have a fishing permit.
Q: I get motion sick, will we be in rough water during our excursion?
A: Our goal is to provide you with an enjoyable cruising experience and we operate our vessel in protected waters. Motion sickness medicine is recommended for those with extreme cases but is not necessary for most guests.
Q: Can we bring pets onboard the boat?
A: No, pets are not allowed onboard the boat unless it is a properly documented service animal.