Rates & FAQ
| Charter Prices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore Tuna/Mahi Trolling | 10 hours | $1675 | |
| Combo Wreck Fishing / Tuna Mahi Trolling | 10 hours | $1500 | |
| Tuna/Mahi Trolling | 8 hours | $1300 | |
| Ocean Wreck/Bottom Fishing/Shark | 8 hours | $1300 | |
| Ocean Wreck/Bottom Fishing/Shark | 6 hours | $965 | |
| Ocean Wreck/Bottom Fishing/Shark | 5 hours | $860 |
All Over-Board charter prices are based on the entire boat which will include up to 6 anglers. Our USCG license only allows us to have a maximum of six guests whether guests are fishing or not. Our Over-Board charters include boat, captain, mate, rods/reels, ice, bait and tackle.
Booking:
We offer multiple ways to book and pay for your charter. When booking using our booking calendar, you can choose to make a $200 credit card deposit to confirm your reservation date and then pay the balance in cash at the dock or you may elect to pay the entire amount by credit card while booking. You can also call and discuss the reservation date first with Capt. Dustin and then pay with Venmo. Your final payments are always due prior to leaving the dock. Please remember that it is extremely difficult to fill canceled dates. Any cancellations must be made 14 days prior to of your scheduled date in order to receive a refund on your deposit.
Weather Cancellations:
If the weather becomes an issue threatening your charter trip, the captain has sole authority to make the call at the dock and refund your deposit accordingly (or you may elect to apply your deposit or full payment to a future charter date). We know you want to fish and our goal is to provide you with your scheduled trip if at all possible. Cancellations are only considered when there are safety issues for the group.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How many people are allowed on a charter?
Our US Coast Guard license allows us to take six paying anglers on a charter trip.
Q. Do I need to bring fishing gear or bait?
Our charter will provide the very highest quality fishing gear and the freshest bait available.
Q. Where do we depart from/return?
Over-Board is docked at O.C. Fisherman's Marina on Golf Course Rd. The captain will tell you what time to be at the boat for your departure when you make your reservation.
Q. Do you provide food and drinks?
Customers are requested to bring their own food and drink. We will help you load your cooler(s) when you arrive for your charter.
Q. Can I keep my fish?
Yes, it is customary for the customers to take their fish and divide them up among their party. To protect the species we normally release billfish. The captain and mate are responsible for keeping track of the catch so that only legally caught fish are brought back to the dock.
Q. Do you clean and pack my fish?
You can take your fish with you and filet them at home or use the professional fish cleaning service that is available daily at the Marina to filet and pack your catch.
Q.What happens if the weather is bad?
It is the captain's choice concerning the weather. Please show up for your trip even if you are sure that your trip will be canceled. Often the weather is much different offshore then it is at the dock. If the captain determines that for safety reasons it is necessary to cancel your trip he will discuss rescheduling your charter or refunding your deposit.
Q.Will we get seasick?
If you are prone to seasickness or motion sickness there are many over-the-counter pills available. Bonine works for most people when taken the evening before the trip. If you are concerned with taking pills or even giving these medicines to your family, please check out an electronic Reliefband. These electronic devices even work well on 3D amusement park rides. They were prescription only for several years before being accepted by the FDA for over the counter use. They work for most people but not all.
Q.Am I required to tip the mate?
The mate is paid via your tips. Please keep in mind he is almost always the hardest working person on any charter boat. It is customary at Ocean City to tip the mate 15% to 20%.
Q. Is beer, wine or liquor allowed on the boat?
A. There is to be no hard liquor onboard. If you choose to drink please be responsible. Drunkeness will cause termination of the trip at the captain's discretion.
