Q: How many people can fit on the boat?
A: Due to our license we are only allowed to carry 6 passengers max per boat.
Q: Can we bring our own drinks and food?
A: Yes, but no glass containers or bottles allow on the boat. Glass can break and cause injury to you or any personal on the boat.
Q: Do we get to drive the boat?
A: Unfortunately no, we do provide a US Coast Guard license Captain that will operate the vessel and navigate the waters for you.
Q: Does your charter come with captain?
A: Yes, our charters are ONLY captained charters. we do not rent our boats out separately.
Q: What is included with your charters?
A: Boat with captain; an inflatable paddle boards, 15ft lily pad, large cooler with ice and water bottles, Bluetooth sound system. March-October: You can customize the trip for Crab Island, Dolphin Watching, and more!
November-February: Dolphin and Harbor Cruises
Q: Can we bring alcohol on the boat?
A: Yes, for anyone 21 years and older
Q: Are there venders on Crab Island?
A: Yes, there are vendors selling ice cream, t-shirts, food, pineapples, coconuts. There is even a general store selling floats, sunscreen, etc. Please note: These vendors leave starting in November and come back in May. Your charter can be totally customized with these options:
1. Crab Island- This is a sandbar, not to be mistaken for an actual island.
2. Dolphin Cruise- We can take you to search for dolphins in the harbor, or kick back blast the music and cruise!
3. Specter Island-This is exclusive to our 8 hour cruises, it is a series of islands by Fort Walton that are secluded and great for a large group hangout. We suggest going to the Gulf for lunch if you go there! Available from March-October
Q: Are your charters private?
A: Yes, our charters are booked for your party only
Q: What are the prices for your charter?
A: Pricing varies by season/time. Give us a call at 850-860-6895 for any questions.
Gratuity is NOT inlcuded in the total price
Q: Can we put down a deposit on a charter?
A: Yes, you can put down a deposit of $250 + tax to reserve your date/time. This can be done over the phone at 850-860-6895. The balance of your charter is due the day BEFORE your charter if paying by credit card OR the day of if paying by cash
Q: Where do your charter pick up?
A: At the Gulf on Okaloosa Island. 1284 Marler Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Please PARK in the overflow parking lot.
Q: What is your cancelation policy?
A: You can cancel for any reason up to 48 hours before your charter and will receive a full refund.
Q: What happens if it rains or bad weather the day of our charter?
A: The captains’ have a good radar app and will make the call on the weather an hour before the charter. Please note: The call on the weather can ONLY be made by the captain. You will get a full refund of amount paid if your trip is canceled due to in-climate weather.
Q: Do we need to arrive early to our charter?
A: You need to allow enough time to find the location and find the boat on the harbor; it isn’t necessary to be there too early as the captain will pick you up promptly at the time of your charter. We suggest getting to the docks 30 minutes beforehand.
Q: Are there lifejackets on the boat?
A: Yes, there are coast-guard required life jackets on our boats. If you have small children, you may want to bring their own life jacket as all children 8 and under are required by law to wear a life jacket while on the boat and the coast guard approved ones may not be the most comfortable for small children
Q: Can we bring our own cooler?
A: Yes, you can bring your own cooler and/or you can add to our cooler. We do provide a large 75 quart Yeti ice chest for your party on each boat.
Q: What other items should we bring on our charter?
A: Here’s what we suggest for the sunny season
1. Sunscreen
2. Towels
3. Snacks
4. Money for tips/vendors
5. Bathing Suits
Q: If we have floats or rafts we want to bring, do you have an air pump on the boat?
A: Yes, we keep an air pump on the boat for our equipment that you can use if you have floats or rafts that you want to bring on your charter
Q: Can we add extra time to our charter if we want to stay longer?
A: If we do NOT have anyone schedule after your trip. Must be approved and verified by the captain before extending the trip.
Q: Is gratuity included in the final price?
A: Gratuity is not included in the price, suggested tip is 15-20% of the pre tax total
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anna trieu2022-01-31Great service and highly recommended!!! Our family had a great experience! They were really friendly and thorough on explaining how everything works. The pontoon boat was really nice. Everything went smoothly and we will definitely be returning again. Thank you HD Pontoons!
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