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How to accept a captain’s offer and book

Review the captain’s written offer, accept and pay securely, then manage the day from your trips page: calendar, reminders and rescheduling. Shown in the Maritime Burials app on iPhone and Android.
Quick answer: The captain's written offer shows the date, time, hours and guests, the total, and every extra they've added. Each offer has an expiry time, shown at the top.
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    The captain's written offer shows the date, time, hours and guests, the total, and every extra they've added.
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    Each offer has an expiry time, shown at the top.
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    If it looks right, click Accept and pay. If not, reply to the captain, or click Decline.
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    Payment is handled securely by Stripe. Nothing is charged before this step.
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    Once you've paid, your booking is confirmed, and the captain's phone number, email and pickup details appear in the conversation.
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    Your trips and orders page keeps everything for the day in one place.
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    Click Add to calendar to save the service, and we'll email you reminders before the day.
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    If plans change, click Reschedule and suggest new dates. A new date always comes first.
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    From the first search to the day on the water, it's all on Maritime Burials.
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