First the boat left late, then we didnโt catch fish. We werenโt able to finish our trip because one of the motors kept cutting off so we had to come back. I wonโt be back
Way to crowded when I looked it up it said 70 ft long about 35 people as I boarded the boat quickly realized that was not the case it was elbow to elbow fishing hardly enough room to reel your pole in and if it wasnโt for 2 of my party of 7 sitting down for the whole trip due to a frustrating situation.ย Sometimes you have to sacrifice greed to please your customers . In my Business I rely on repeat customers and word of mouth to do my advertising, I talked with several others that was on the boat and they toio shared the same views, with that being said 4 of the 7 did catch some fish so it wasnโt a total waste how ever I do know the next time I will be getting a much smaller boat with fewer people so sorry to say no repeat / or word of mouth customer here
Way to crowded when I looked it up it said 70 ft long about 35 people as I boarded the boat quickly realized that was not the case it was elbow to elbow fishing hardly enough room to reel your pole in and if it wasnโt for 2 of my party of 7 sitting down for the whole trip due to a frustrating situation.ย Sometimes you have to sacrifice greed to please your customers . In my Business I rely on repeat customers and word of mouth to do my advertising, I talked with several others that... More
here is the exact description of the boat.ย If you would have read it then you would have know exactly what to expect from a party/head boat.ย To call us greedy is out of place.ย We have boats to meet every budget.ย The lower the price the more people that are going to be on the boat.ย We offer trips for every budget so we donโt need to oversell anything.ย Party/Headboats are great for most people but they are not for everyone.ย The description is below.ย I donโt know how we could spell it out any better.
โVera Marieโ raises the bar for fishing head boats โParty Boatsโ.ย
She carries up to 65 passengers and runs two fishing trips per day during the season and 1 trip per day during the off season when available.ย This is a Party fishing boat meaning that it caries a lot of people in order to keep the low price per person.ย This is an excellent trip for passengers that are looking to spend the day on the water and catch a few fish while not breaking the bank.ย If you are looking for larger fish and less people and donโt mind spending the extra dough, I would urge you to book on one of the private boats.ย However, if you are looking for a cheap way to get out on the water and have some fun and donโt mind being with other people, then this is a great affordable way to do so.
She is also excellent for corporate parties, holiday events, family reunions, weddings, bachelor/ette parties and more.
The Vera Marie is a 70โ walk-around.ย She has a full service Sports Bar with multiple satellite tvโs.ย She also has a Sun Deck, large Air-Conditioned salon, restrooms, and overnight accommodations.
NO MORE than a six pack size cooler will be allowed aboard, the galley/snack bar items are $1-$3 Alcohol is $3-$5.
Check-in one hour prior to your departure
Located in Destin, Florida
Yes Sir, This is a walk-on or head/party boat, as people refer to it. These boats do carry quite a few passengers. There are other boats that carry less passengers that cost more, also private boats that cost even more. We have something for each families budgets and needs. Thanks for your review.
here is the exact description of the boat.ย If you would have read it then you would have know exactly what to expect from a party/head boat.ย To call us greedy is out of place.ย We have boats to meet every budget.ย The lower the price the more people that are going to be on the boat.ย We offer trips for every budget so we donโt need to oversell anything.ย Party/Headboats are great for most people but they are not for everyone.ย The description is below.ย I donโt know how we could... More
Thank you for you review.ย Glad you had a good time.
Boat was overbooked and had more groups than coolers needed to keep the fish we caught. Our fish were put into a trash can with ice with no lid, it served the purpose to keep our catch cool but left us feeling a little put off. It was crowded and shoulder to shoulder while fishing which caused lots of tangled lines. Some of the other guests were late arriving which put the whole trip off to a late start by about 45 mins. More time was spent boat riding and hopping from spot to spot than actual fishing time. Fishing spots were changed frequently and without consideration for if the fish were biting. We did catch about a dozen fish but none were nice enough to brag about. I know the company doesnโt have any control over what fish decide to bite but just seemed a bit disappointing for a chartered trip. If youโre on a budget and just looking for a time-killer, I would recommend trying this trip out. But, if you and your family are looking for a true offshore fishing experience I suggest shelling out the money for a private excursion.
Boat was overbooked and had more groups than coolers needed to keep the fish we caught. Our fish were put into a trash can with ice with no lid, it served the purpose to keep our catch cool but left us feeling a little put off. It was crowded and shoulder to shoulder while fishing which caused lots of tangled lines. Some of the other guests were late arriving which put the whole trip off to a late start by about 45 mins. More time was spent boat riding and hopping from spot to spot than actual... More
Thank you for your review.ย We apologize for the boat leaving 15 minutes late that day(arrival time and dock departure time are different).ย This boat leaves on time 99.9% of the time.ย This is a โparty boatโ meaning that it caries a lot of people in order to get the low price per customer.ย When you carry a lot of people, you are going to have more tangles.ย It is the nature of trip.ย We do however offer private trips and smaller shared trips for those who donโt mind spending the extra dough.ย They are all good trips and serve there purpose.ย I have to say that you are comparing apples to oranges when you compare a $64 party boat fishing trip to a $1200 private charter - of course its not the same.ย We do provide both as well you can see that FishingBooker offers many great private charter boats here to serve you.ย Thanks again for you review.
Thank you for your review.ย We apologize for the boat leaving 15 minutes late that day(arrival time and dock departure time are different).ย This boat leaves on time 99.9% of the time.ย This is a โparty boatโ meaning that it caries a lot of people in order to get the low price per customer.ย When you carry a lot of people, you are going to have more tangles.ย It is the nature of trip.ย We do however offer private trips and smaller shared trips for those who donโt mind spending the... More
We were under the impression there was a snack bar available. They had nothing so my grandkids had no drinks or food for five hours. We also thought the kids were guaranteed to catch fish and they caught nothing. Very disappointed with this experience.
We try to make sure and let everyone know in the confirmation email and our website to be sure and bring food and drinks. We are sorry if there was any miscommunication on that. It is rare for people to not catch any fish on a trip but there are no guarantees with Mother Nature.