frequently asked questions
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR CHARTER?
Your fair includes:
- Fish cleaning
- Fish packaging in ziplocks
- Rods : "charter is responsible for any rods/reels they drop overboard!"
- Reels
- Tackle
- Bait
- Ice
- Cooler space PLEASE DO NOT BRING GLASS BOTTLES ON THE BOAT.!!! CANS ONLY
DO I NEED A FISHING LICENSE ON YOUR BOAT?
No. All passengers are covered under our recreational charter boat license.
DO YOU SUPPLY LIVE BAIT?
Live bait is provided only when needed. It depends on the time of year and what we are fishing for... we have live bait pens offshore we will stop at and load up the livewells... as well as all different frozen baits and atificial lures
SHOULD I TIP?
It is customary to tip 20% of the trip’s fare.
CAN WE KEEP WHAT WE CATCH?
Absolutely! That's the whole idea.
WHAT’S THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
To receive a full refund of your deposit we must receive notice of your intent to cancel within seven days of your trip date. If you choose to reschedule your trip prior to the seven days, your deposit will roll over to the rescheduled date. If it’s within the seven day period, there will be a $100.00 rescheduling fee. If you choose to cancel your trip within seven days, 50% of the trip’s fair will be due.
WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We prefer cash for the balance the day of the trip. A 20% deposit is due at the time of booking via personal check or the easiest way is PayPal (Captainfrank@skirtchasercharters.com, Frank Hutchko), or credit card. Please note that payment in full is due before the boat leaves the dock. If there is any remaining balance due, it must be paid in cash at the boat before departure. (note) CREDIT CARDS will be charged an extra 3% service fee
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WHAT TIME DO WE LEAVE?
Each trip is different based on the mileage offshore we are running and the hours of the trip..but our times are flexible to suit your group’s needs. You can find our rate info on the booking page.