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Party/Walk-On Fishing trip on Vera Marie
Destin, USA
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
What's Included
- Fishing
- Fishing License
- Restroom on board
- Gratuities/Tips is appreciated
- On site parking fee (USD 20 ) Free parking option available
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 546 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA
DO NOT PARK at Sextons Seafood Market, you will be towed! 600 Harbor Blvd -(get parking permit at check in) https://goo.gl/maps/mVPd356Dwgt3hRoQ7 OR 106 Benning Drive - FREE parking across the street https://goo.gl/maps/bqEdKxeHhoa1ursG7
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
Operated by Pelican Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Betty_L, May 2024
I have very mixed feelings about this trip. My adult son was very excited to go deep sea fishing finally, and I booked based on the images of the trip. However, I got a call the day before saying the boat in particular was not available and we would have to be on a smaller boat, (ended up being a very different boat, no upstairs, half the size), but we didn't know how different it would be so said ok as we were leaving the next day. I never saw the captain, except for his feet being propped up, he didn't come down and talk to us at all, or make any attempt to talk to use during the trip. I don't even know what he looked like; the college boys doing all of the work however, were wonderful, helpful, polite. I wish I'd more cash on me. I think it is very sad that the boat was not like the images portrayed, and that the actual boat docked within 10 minutes of us docking, and had only a few guests on it. It was all very strange. There were no older hands to do the fish fillets, so the younger guys didn't have much experience with cleaning the fish, which was also unlike the pics. I didn't realize there were still scales on the fish, and so many bones, but that could be my own fault. The guests were wonderful, the trip was on a perfect day, and a true effort was made to be sure everyone that wanted to catch fish had ample opportunity to do so. I wanted to be able to give this a 5, but the split from what was advertised was somewhat important to note.
Response from Host, May 2024
We are sorry you were disappointed in your deep sea fishing trip due to the boat swap. We had a regular military group fishing that day who started with 15 soldiers but then later added 10 more to their reservation. They needed to go aboard Vera Marie with that many people. Our party boat trip on Vera Marie only had 15 passengers (which normally woudl not have been enough to take a party boat trip out) so the owner decided to swap boats in an attempt to make both trips happen. Moving to the smaller boat allowed us to still do the trip. Each customer from that trip was contacted and asked if they preferred to reschedule or go on the Good Times boat. A few customers rescheduled and the rest agreed with the change. Both boats are very good and accommodating for our customers. Fishing on the Good Times with a smaller group normally costs more than the party boat. As far as the Captain, he greets the customers prior to departure and go es over what to expect on the trip, fish weather, seas, and other misc things that apply to that day of fishing. The captain puts his feet on the bench to the side of him because he is watching the customers while also being underway. The mates job is to help customers on the deck with the fishing and entertaining, we are glad you enjoyed them. Kye, our primary mate on that trip, has been on our team for three years and grew up fishing so he is definitely experienced cleaning fish. We are glad that you still enjoyed the trip and the other guests, and caught some fish to enjoy.
Jennifer_W, Apr 2024
Great time, caught lots of fish and the crew was friendly & knowledgable. Weather was not our friend.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Glad to hear you had fun and caught some fish despite the weather. We hope to see you again!
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