PARTY BOATS DESTIN PRINCESS & DESTINY COVID-19 FAQ

Yes, it’s Red Snapper season.  We are running three trips per day.   You’re at the right place to book your bucket-list trip.

We are back to, “What can we do for you?”   Let us know if you want specific trips on specific dates, private charters, or trips leaving at a different time.  We are in the customer-pleasing business and like to hear what our customers think we can do better.

Destin is one of the largest “drive to” destinations in the Southeast.  We are open in accordance with all State of Florida and local laws, mandates, and orders, and we have been working closely with state and local agencies to ensure we provide a safe venue for fishing.  We urge to abide by all guidelines for individuals, as each individual may have different considerations.  If you are from a different state, please abide by your state’s mandates, as well.

Our normal cancellation policy is 24 hours before your trip.   If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been diagnosed positive with COVID-19, we will cancel your reservation and refund your money.

Yes!  That is a great way to play it safe.  To buy out the whole boat, call us directly at (850) 837-5088 to schedule a private charter.

Our crew has stepped up the already thorough cleaning measures taken after each trip.  The deck and outer surfaces of the boat are scrubbed daily. Pole handles, rails, and inside surfaces are further disinfected with appropriate cleaners.  Disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer is available onboard for use during the trip.

For the comfort of all of our passengers in these uncertain times, we ask that if you are coughing for any reason (more than just a normal cough to clear your throat) that you DO NOT GO FISHING.  Even if it is allergies, it makes everyone onboard very uncomfortable in present circumstances.  You might try booking for later in the season when the pollen is not so prevalent.

We have not done this so far, but ­in the interest of safety, we reserve the right to take temperatures before allowing anyone to board the boats if they are exhibiting flu-like symptoms.   As always, our largest concern is that we keep our passengers, captains, and crew as safe as possible. We recommend that you take your own temperature daily leading up to the trip to make sure you aren’t running a fever.  Anyone with a temperature over 100.4 degrees will not be allowed to board the boat.

Yes!  What doesn’t sound better right now than getting out in the fresh air and hauling in some fish!  You have the unique opportunity to fish from large, comfortable boats at an affordable price. Our crew loves fishing, and we just want to get out there and do what we love.

Please rest assured that we are working closely with the government entities in the City of Destin, Okaloosa County, and the State of Florida as well as national, Florida Wildlife Commission, and the U.S. Coast Guard mandates to make sure that we continue to keep folks safe throughout the remainder of the season.  All people travelling to Florida should follow state and CDC guidelines for individuals to keep themselves safe.  Also, please read carefully all orders from Governor DeSantis and abide by state mandates regarding individuals and travel.

Hotels and motels have remained open in Florida.  Short-term rentals are also open.  Bottom line, Destin, Florida is open for business.

The number one way to keep us all safe is to STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK.  Also, PLEASE STAY HOME IF A FAMILY MEMBER IS SICK.  If you have knowingly been exposed to someone with Covid-19, PLEASE STAY HOME.  We do ask that you call us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your trip so that we can work to get the seats filled.

Our normal cancellation policy is 24 hours before your trip. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been diagnosed positive with COVID-19, we will cancel your reservation and refund your money.

CALL US IMMEDIATELY. We would much rather keep our passengers, captains, and crew safe than take a chance.  We are being a little more flexible with refunds due to the extenuating circumstances.

IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME. We are trying to be as flexible with refunds as possible, but we also need to be fair to our crew members who count on having healthy folks to take out fishing. We give folks multiple opportunities for a refund if they simply call before their trip, even the morning of the trip!  If we refund someone who is sick but showed up at the dock to fish anyway, our crew goes home without pay for that seat (and so do we).  We simply ask that you keep very close tabs on your own health and DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE SICK. We may be forced to mandatory temp-checking each passenger before they board the boat until it becomes clear that it isn’t necessary to do so anymore

Our booking booth operators have returned to work with the boat crews but are available by telephone toll-free at (888) 837-5088 or (850) 837-5088.

Yep! Our booking office opens 30 minutes prior to the first trip and closes at Sunset with a break from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

In order to avoid large groups gathering at the booth, please stand six feet apart from the group ahead of you, and we will check you in as quickly as possible.

We have returned to full capacity as licensed by the United States Coast Guard.  Destiny carries 56 passengers, and Destin Princess carries 42 passengers.  There’s still plenty of room to distance if groups stay together.

Due to physical distancing requirements, we are asking all passengers to use the cabin sparingly, mainly if you need to use the head (restroom) or retrieve a bag.  You’ll be outside most of the day, so please make sure you have sunscreen and temperature-appropriate outerwear!

We have discontinued our requirement that every passenger wear a face covering, but if you feel safer wearing one, we have them for sale at our cost in our booking booth, or you can bring your own.   We reserve the right to reinstate this policy if the numbers spike in our area.

Based on past behavior, it is doubtful. They’re stubborn but great at fishing, full of practical jokes, and have hearts of gold.

Also, doubtful. We are locking the bridge/wheelhouse to keep the captain distanced from everyone and respectfully request that passengers not attempt to enter.

There will be a jar on each boat for the deckhand’s tips so that you can still keep your distance. If you prefer to leave a tip by card, just call us at the office and let us know – we can help.

Yes, but only while the boat is underway (not while stopped to fish).  We ask that you smoke only on the back deck while the wind is blowing the smoke away from other passengers.

Yes, our filleters are trained in safe food handling practices, and are using the utmost care in handling your fish.  As always, we recommend that fish should be cooked to the recommended internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Due to physical distancing measures, please send only one person from your party to collect your fish. If there is already someone picking up their fish, please wait until they are finished before approaching the area and keep at least 6 ft distance between people not in the same family.