Can I bring children?
On most trips yes, and many captains price children separately. Minimum ages are set by the individual boat, so check the listing and tell the captain the ages when you request.
Inshore and reef trips suit children well — shorter, calmer, and with enough happening to hold attention. Long offshore days generally do not, and some captains will not take young children on them at all.
Boats must carry appropriately sized life jackets for everyone aboard, so tell the captain the ages of any children when you send your request rather than on the morning.
Tell the captain what the children are like, not just their ages. A ten-year-old who has fished before is a different passenger from a ten-year-old who has never been on a boat, and a good captain will plan the morning — shorter runs, more action on lighter tackle — around it. Bring their own sun protection, snacks and a change of clothes; a child who gets soaked and cold ends a trip early for everyone.
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More about before your trip
- Where do I meet the captain?
- What is included in the price?
- Is fuel included in the price?
- What should I bring and what should I wear?
- Can I keep my catch?
- Is fish cleaning included?
- What happens if the weather is bad?
- Is there a toilet on board?
- Can I bring alcohol on board?
- How much should I tip the crew?
- How do I know what will be biting when I visit?
- How far offshore will we go?
- Can the captain pick me up from my hotel?
- Is there parking at the marina?
- What time does the trip leave, and what if I am late?
- How do I contact my captain?
- What do I do if I cannot reach the captain?