A good adults-only trip starts with good answers. Before you pay a deposit, for a Kanoka trip or anyone else’s, ask these questions in writing. A well-run organizer gives clear, specific answers, not vague reassurance. Print this page or save it to your phone.
Who’s on the trip
- ☐ Is every traveler 21 or older, and how is that confirmed?
- ☐ Is the trip open to couples, solo travelers, or both?
- ☐ Roughly how big is the group?
- ☐ Who hosts the trip, and will a host travel with the group the whole time?
Standards and consent
- ☐ Is there a written code of conduct? Can I read it before I book?
- ☐ How are consent and boundaries handled, and what happens if someone ignores them?
- ☐ Is anything expected of me beyond good company? (The right answer is no.)
- ☐ Which parts of the trip, if any, are clothing-optional, and are they clearly labeled?
Privacy
- ☐ What’s the photo policy, and who can take pictures where?
- ☐ Is the guest list or group chat private to signed-in members?
- ☐ How is my personal data stored, and is it ever sold or shared?
- ☐ Do emails arrive with discreet sender names and subject lines?
Money and logistics
- ☐ What exactly is included, and what costs extra?
- ☐ What are the deposit, payment and cancellation terms?
- ☐ Is the hotel, ship or boat confirmed, or still to be announced?
- ☐ Where and when does the trip start and end, and are transfers included?
- ☐ Do I need a passport, visa or specific travel insurance?
Fit
- ☐ What does a typical day look like, and how much is optional?
- ☐ Can I skip any part of the trip without missing out on the rest?
- ☐ Are there theme nights or dress codes I should pack for?
- ☐ Can I talk to someone before I commit?
Red flags
- No written code of conduct, or none they’ll share before you pay
- Pressure to book fast with vague or invented deadlines
- Photos of other guests posted publicly without clear consent
- Fuzzy answers on age verification, pricing or cancellations
How Kanoka answers
Every Kanoka traveler is 21 or older. Photos are by permission only, crew spaces are members-only, and we never sell or share your data. Joining a trip never commits you to anything beyond good company. Pricing, inclusions and terms are confirmed with you directly before you book. Where a detail isn’t final yet, our event pages say so. See the upcoming trips, read our Privacy Policy, or ask us anything.
Want this list as a PDF with a packing list and etiquette basics? Get the free First Lifestyle Trip Kit. New terms? See the Lifestyle Travel Glossary.