Frequently Asked Questions

Typically, a 20-25% tip is customary for the Captain and any crew members.

The maximum number of people allowed on the boat is 6. Note that all Fishing Charter Rates are based on 4 anglers. Each additional person on fishing charters will costs an additional $100 (up to 6 maximum). There will only be 4 baits dropped at a time while reef fishing so additional anglers will have to take turns manning a fishing rod.

Yes, swimming is allowed during the Fin & Fun charters when the Captain deems we are anchored in a safe location and ideal circumstances. We provide all necessary safety equipment and your captain will ensure that all passengers follow proper safety protocols when entering the water and re-boarding the vessel.

Well, we wouldn't be the Salty Sister if we said no...however, we do place a lot of importance on the word Adult in the phrase Adult Beverage. Every person drinking aboard the vessel must be 21 years of age, no exceptions. Beer, wine, seltzers are all allowed on the boat but do not bring hard liquor aboard, no exceptions. We can hang with the best of 'em...after we get off the water. But we're going fishing not drinking.

No smoking aboard the Salty Sister. No cigarettes. No cigars. No other things regardless of prescription. No smoking. You may vape as long as you're not annoying about it.

The Salty Sister is a licensed Charter Boat with FWC so our anglers do not need to purchase a license while fishing with a licensed Captain onboard. 

The "Captian's Choice Rule" applies to all Gulf Fishing Charters and basically means that the Captain has the right and responsibility to change any Gulf Fishing Charter into a Bay Fishing Charter of equal length for any weather or safety related reason. No questions asked, Captain's Choice.