Frequently Asked Questions
The offshore fishing boats do have a cabin with a restroom. The inshore fishing boats are smaller open boats and do not have a restroom.
If conditions will be unsafe the charter will be canceled and any charges refunded. We leave the call up to the captain. High wind, lightning, heavy rain are usually what will cause a charter to be canceled.
You do not have to bring anything. The cost of the charter covers everything for fishing (boat, bait, captain, licensing, tackle and equipment). Any drinks or snacks you may want are available for purchase at check-in.
There is a cooler with ice provided on the fishing boats that you are welcome to use. In the interest of space it best to use that one.
There are a variety of species. As is the nature of fishing, the catch can vary from day to day and season to season. The captain will do his best to get you on whatever fish will give you the best opportunity at getting a bite. These are some of the expected species by season.
Spring Fish - Sea Bass, Sheep's Head, Black Drum, Sharks, Red Fish, Trout and King Mackerel
Summer Fish - Big Sharks, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Tarpon, Jack Crevelle and Cobia
Fall Fish - Red Fish, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Trout, Barracuda, Tarpon and King MackerelFor fishing charters at Shelter Cove Marina, yes. If the fish are within the legal size limits and species that are permitted to keep, You can keep them. The captain will filet the fish for you after the charter.
All of our activities and charter's cancellation policies differ slightly. Please reference the following information after identifying the charter company you have selected:
Bluewater Adventure
100% refund given for cancellation due to weather conditions and when you cancel prior to the 72 hour window. There are no refunds if you cancel within **72 hours** of your boat tour or if you are late to arrive for your boat tour (always a full refund for bad weather).
Captain Hook
Customers may cancel anytime prior to the trip and get a full refund as long as they give us 24 hour notice. Any cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled trip will be charged the full amount of the trip. The Captain can cancel the trip anytime for weather or any other reason with a full refund. No refunds or credit given for late arrivals or not showing up for the trip.
The Holiday
Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Dolphin Seafari
We require a 24 hour notice of any cancellations. Changes in number of guests must be called in.
Pontoon Rentals
Your card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel your trip within 72 hours of its scheduled start time, you are responsible for the full cost of the reservation. If you cancel outside of that 72-hour window, we will give a full refund.
In the case of inclement weather, we will make the final decision on canceling the trip based on everyone’s safety. If the trip is canceled due to inclement weather, we will try to rebook you for another time or offer a full refund.