Overall, solid fishing but the pre-trip experience needs improvement.
The boat itself was well set up and the deckhand worked hard and did a good job fishing. We caught fish and the core on-the-water experience was good.
Where things fell apart was before we ever left the dock. There was confusion about what was included versus à la carte. Drinks were listed as included when we booked, but the crew said they were not, which led to us being pushed to buy food and drinks from a marina vendor at very high prices. We were also unexpectedly sent to purchase fishing licenses, which required cash we hadn’t planned for.
None of this was clearly explained in advance, and it created unnecessary stress at the start of the trip — especially for a family. We eventually resolved things by clarifying the booking and the crew covered bait in place of the listed beverages, but it shouldn’t have required that kind of back-and-forth.
In hindsight, a more all-inclusive operator with clear upfront communication (including cash needs, fish processing options, and what is truly included) may offer better overall value, even at a higher price point.
If the operator improves pre-trip communication and aligns the booking description with dockside reality, this would be a much stronger experience.
Overall, solid fishing but the pre-trip experience needs improvement.
The boat itself was well set up and the deckhand...
