PRICING & TRIPS
We have a FEDERAL CHARTERBOAT PERMIT FOR REEF FISH on our 42' Sally D, allowing us to charter fish in federal waters, greatly increasing our fishing territory and your catch opportunities. Not to mention the experienced crew, the AC, the roomy shaded deck, and the only anti-rolling gyro in the area. We strive to be the best.
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OFFSHORE BOTTOM FISHING TRIPS
aka DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS
PASSENGER MAX IS 6 PEOPLE,
NO EXCEPTIONS, PER USCG.
PRICES DO NOT CHANGE BASED ON
NUMBER OF PASSENGERS OR ANGLERS.
ALL CHARTERS ARE PRIVATE.
WE DO NOT COMBINE PARTIES.
A $200 DEPOSIT BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD IS
REQUIRED TO RESERVE A TRIP ON THE SALLY D.
THE BALANCE IS DUE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE CHARTER. IF YOU USE A CREDIT CARD TO PAY THE BALANCE, THERE WILL BE A 3% PROCESSING FEE.
•WE PROVIDE ALL LICENSES, TACKLE, & BAIT, EXEPT FOR LIVE BAIT, WHICH IS USED ONLY IN RED SNAPPER SEASON, JUNE THROUGH MID-AUGUST. SEE LIVE BAIT INFO BELOW.
•WE DO NOT CLEAN FISH. SEE FISH CLEANING BELOW.
•BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS & DRINKS.
•A CUSTOMARY TIP FOR THE CAPT/CREW IS 20% OF THE TOTAL CHARTER PRICE. PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY ARE BELOW.
•NO CHARGE IF CAPTAIN CANCELS THE TRIP DUE TO UNSAFE WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
•PREPARE FOR MOTION SICKNESS LONG BEFORE THE TRIP.
ABOUT LIVE BAIT
We recommend that our customers purchase live bait only during Red Snapper Season, June through mid-August. We will have cut bait on hand, but we find that live bait increases our odds when trying to catch Red Snapper and Grouper. As the charter boat heads out to the fishing grounds, it makes a stop by a bait barge standing by offshore with holding pens of live bait. Anglers transact directly with the bait guys. We recommend a purchase of approximately $10 per passenger. You will need cash.
Availability of live bait hinges on environmental challenges such as bad weather. We often tweak departure times to improve our chances of getting live bait.
Please watch our short video of purchasing live bait.
PAYMENT
A $200 deposit by credit or debit card is required to book a trip. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. The balance of the charter price is due at the conclusion of the trip and may be made by cash or credit card(s). If you are using a credit card to pay the balance, there will be a 3% processing fee, and please have your card(s) with you so we can physically read it. A customary tip for the captain/crew is 20% of the total charter price.
CANCELlATION & NO-SHOW POLICY
You can cancel or reschedule your booking up to 7 days before the trip without penalty and receive a refund of 100% of any deposit paid. Cancellations must be in writing sent to us by email. Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior will result in a charge of 40% of the charter price, less any deposit. Cancellation between 24 and 72 hours prior will result in a charge of 60% of the charter price, less any deposit. Cancellation between 10 and 24 hours prior will result in a charge of 80% of the charter price, less any deposit. Cancelation in less than 10 hours prior and failure to show on the day of charter will result in a charge of 100% of the charter price, less any deposit. If the captain cannot run the trip due to unsafe weather conditions or other unforeseen difficulties, we will try to reschedule you, if unable, no charges will apply and you will receive a refund of 100% of any deposit paid. The captain reserves the right to refuse passengers who are a threat to safety or otherwise disruptive. He also can cut a trip short without a discount if a passenger becomes problematic.
FISH CLEANING OPTIONS
Once the fishing season is in full swing, there is a fish cleaning service available at the marina. We will assist you in getting your fish to the marina's processor. The cost is ordinarily determined by the pound. If you plan to keep fish, you need to bring a cooler that you can leave in your vehicle while fishing. If the marina's fish cleaning service is not available, the captain can recommend a conveniently located fish market. We are not aware of any do-it-yourself fish cleaning facilities because wildlife regulators want the fish processors to keep track of what is caught.