Before Your Trip

After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with important trip information and final details. A reminder email is also sent approximately 24 hours before your trip.

• Exact meeting location and directions
• Departure time and arrival recommendations
• What to bring and what’s provided
• Contact information for day-of questions

Please review these emails before your trip and reach out if anything is unclear.

All trips depart from Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze, Florida, unless otherwise stated during booking.

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15–20 minutes before departure to allow time for parking, boarding, and a brief safety overview.

Parking at Shoreline Park

• Free: First 30 minutes
• Rate: $1 per hour
• Daily Max: $10 (Covers 24 hours. Recommended to account for travel time and potential late arrivals back at the dock).
• How to Pay: Scan the QR code on-site or pay online at cityofgulfbreeze.us/pay-to-park
• Gulf Breeze Residents (32561): can register for free parking at the same link

We provide most of the fishing essentials, but bringing a few personal items will help keep you comfortable throughout the trip.

• Sunglasses and a hat
• Sunscreen (lotion preferred over spray)
• Comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes
• Snacks and drinks. Alcohol is allowed (No glass bottles)
• Phone or camera for photos
• Cooler and ice (leave in your vehicle to transport fish home)

Your trip includes all the essentials needed for a successful day on the water.

• Top-quality fishing rods, reels, and bait
• All required fishing licenses
• Bottled water
• Life jackets for all passengers
• Ice for storing your catch onboard

You’re welcome to bring your own fishing gear if you prefer.

The boat is set up to balance fishing space and comfort during your trip.

• Flushable head (restroom) onboard
• Limited shade available, sun exposure is likely
• Limited storage space — soft bags only
• Please keep personal items minimal and secure

Trips operate in Florida state Gulf waters, and conditions can vary day to day

• Rain does not automatically cancel a trip
• Depending on wind and direction, saltwater spray is possible
• Offshore conditions may include wind, chop and heavy boat motion.
• If weather is unsafe, trips may be rescheduled or refunded

Safety decisions are always made with passenger comfort and conditions in mind.

If you’re prone to motion sickness, preparation helps, but seasickness can still occur even on calmer days.

• Take medication the night before and morning of your trip
• Stay hydrated
• Avoid heavy meals before departure
• Let the Captain know early if you’re not feeling well

Depending on trip type and location, returning to port may not always be possible. The Captain and First Mate will do their best to assist and make you as comfortable as possible while continuing the trip safely.

Trips are operated by a USCG-licensed Captain and conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements.

• Required safety equipment onboard
• Pre-departure safety overview for all passengers
• Life jackets available for all passengers
• Any children under 90 lbs MUST be identified during booking so proper child-size life jackets can be provided

The checkout process requires the number of children and approximate weights to ensure the correct life jacket sizes are onboard prior to departure.