FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Where Are You Located?

    We are located right on the Destin Harbor at 210 Harbor Blvd.  Destin, FL. , directly behind Brotula's restaurant.  

  • What Time Do the Charters Start?

    All morning charters start at 6:00 AM and Afternoon charters vary from 12:00-3:00 PM. Please arrive 10 minutes beforehand.

  • Total Cost of Trips on THE FIRST LIGHT?

    20% Deposit at Time of Booking.  Remainder to be paid after trip. 


    4 HR Shark:  $1200.00   

    4 HR Offshore:  $1200.00 (OFF SEASON ONLY) 

    5 HR Offshore:  $1500.00 (OFF SEASON ONLY)

    6 HR Offshore:  $1800.00 (NOV-MAY)

    6 HR Offshore/Season:  $1950.00 (JUN-OCT)

    7 HR Deal:  $2050.00

    7 HR Deal/Season:  $2200.00 (JUN-OCT)

    8 HR Big Catch:  $2400.00

    8 HR Big Catch/Season:  $2600.00 (JUN-OCT)

    9HR:  $2700.00

    9 HR/Season:  $2925.00 (JUN-OCT)

    10 HR Big, Big Catch:  $3000.00

    10 HR Big, Big Catch/Season:  $3250.00 (JUN-OCT)

    12 HR Trollin & Droppin: $3500.00

    12 HR Trollin & Droppin/Season: $3700.00 (JUN-OCT)

    16 HR FADS:  $4400.00

    18 HR PELAGIC & FADS:  $4950.00

    24 HR BUCKET LIST:  $6000.00

    30 HR AWESOME DEAL:  $7000.00

    36 HR AWESOME DEAL:  $9000.00

    2 DAY ULTIMATE DREAM CATCH:  $10,000.00

    3 DAY MOST UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE:

    $12,000.00


    ***Customary, and very much appreciated, tip is 20% for the livelihood of our staff.***

  • Total Cost of Trips on the Nothin' Matters?

    20% Deposit at Time of Booking.  Remainder to be paid after trip.  


    4 HR Shark:  $1100.00

    4 HR Shark/Season:  $1200.00 (JUN-OCT)

    5 HR:  $1375.00 (OFF SEASON ONLY)

    6 HR Offshore:  $1650.00 (NOV-MAY)

    6 HR Offshore/Season:  $1800.00 (JUN-OCT)

    7 HR deal:  $1900.00

    7 HR Deal/Season:  $2100.00 (JUN-OCT)

    8 HRS:  $2200.00

    8 HRS/Season: $2400.00 (JUN-OCT)

    9 HR:  $2475.00

    9 HR/Season:  $2700.00 (JUN-OCT)

    10 HR:  $2700.00

    10 HR/Season:  $3000.00 (JUN-OCT)

    12 HR Dream:  $3100.00

    12 HR Dream/Season:  $3400.00 (JUN-OCT)

    16 HR Pelagic & Fads:  $4000.00



    ***Customary, and very much appreciated, tip is 20% for the livelihood of our staff.***

  • What is your Refund Policy?


     A full refund will be issued in the following
    situations:

    • Cancellation is 24 HRS or more.
    • Bad weather conditions
    • Rough water conditions
    • Boat malfunction/Captain 

     A 20% penalty will be incurred if:

    • Cancellation is made between 12-23 HRS

    Payment in full will be rendered if:

    •  Cancellation is 12 HRS or less

  • What Forms of Payment Do You Take?

    Cash and Credit Cards

  • What All Is Included in Trip Cost?

    Everything except food, drink, and tip is provided. 

    Sunscreen and/or sea sickness aids are recommended if needed.

  • What Kinds of Fish Will I Catch?

    Please see Fish Chart.

  • What is the Maximum Amount of People Allowed on the Boat?

    The First Light can hold up to 10 ppl.


    The Nothin' Matters can hold up to 6 ppl.

  • Can You Bring Extra People If They Aren't Fishing?

    Unfortunately, no.  The maximum is 10 passengers total on the First Light and 6 total on the Nothin' Matters, whether they are fishing or just along for the ride.

  • What Should I Wear?

    Comfortable clothing and rubber soled shoes, like flip flops etc.  No boots, please.