Guest Information

Please review the following information if you have questions before embarking on your adventures. The page details what we recommend you wear & brings, along with answering our most frequently asked questions.

What To Bring

  • Lunch, snacks, and canned beverages of your liking (no glass).
  • Bring fishing hat, polarized sunglasses, and sunscreen (no sprays).
  • Non-skid light colored sole Footwear you do not mind getting wet
  • Don’t forget to capture your adventure with cameras, GoPro, and cell phone.
  • Rain gear as summer sun showers are common.
  • Light jacket is recommended for early spring and late fall temps.
  • Lunch, snacks, and canned beverages of your liking (no glass).
  • Bring sunscreen, hats, and polarized sunglasses.
  • Non-skid light colored sole Footwear that you do not mind getting wet or sandy
  • Don’t forget to capture your adventure with cameras, GoPro, and cell phones.
  • Rain gear as summer sun showers are common.
  • Light jacket is recommended for early spring and late fall temps.
  • Snacks and canned beverages of your liking (no glass)
  • Hats and polarized sunglasses.
  • Non-skid light colored sole footwear you do not mind getting sandy or wet
  • Don’t forget to capture your adventure with cameras, GoPro, and cell phones.
  • Rain gear as summer sun showers are common.
  • Light jacket is recommended for early spring and late fall temps.

What Captains Provide

  • Cooler with ice for your drinks, eats, and your catch of the day.
  • Bottled spring water and non-sugar hydration packets
  • Florida Saltwater Fishing License
  • Fish Cleaning & Ziploc Freezer Bags
  • Professional Fishing Equipment & Tackle
  • Fresh local bait & artificial lures
  • Hi-Res photos capturing lifetime catch memories
  • Cooler with ice for your drinks & eats
  • Bottled spring water and non-sugar hydration packets
  • Shelling Bags for your found treasures
  • Marine life and shelling identification
  • Forgotten Coast historical information
  • Hi-Res group photos capturing lifetime memories
  • Cooler with ice for your drinks & eats
  • Bottled spring water and non-sugar hydration packets
  • Sunset Shelling Combo (3hr) Bags for your found treasures
  • Marine life and shelling identification
  • Forgotten Coast historical information
  • Hi-Res group photos capturing lifetime memories

Frequently Asked Questions

The dolphins are residents of the Forgotten Coast area and can be seen year round. However, you are more likely to see the strand feeding behavior during dusk or dawn hours.

You have a 99% chance of seeing dolphins on our dolphin & shelling tours daily, although you may see dolphins on our other charters & tours.

No experience is needed. We take out first-timers all the time! We provide a very detailed instruction while you’re fishing to ensure that you feel comfortable and have the best time possible on the water.

Large Group of  7 or more people will be accommodated by booking multiple boats per our requirements stated above at time of booking upon availability. The US Coast Guard regulations & licensing for charter boats are 6 people max or vessel capacity. Required confirmation upon booking to reserve the correct boat/capacity per Coast Guard Regulations.

Capt. Davidson: Boat 1 – Wt. Cap: ~ 1,000 lb: Fishing 4 ppl or Tours 6 ppl max

Capt. Boat 2, 3, 4 – Wt. Cap: ~ 1,500 lb: Fishing 4-6 ppl or Tours 6 ppl max

Yes. They are available in any denomination and can be customized with a personal photo & message. You can buy them online or over the phone.

You are able to see wildlife at all times throughout the day. However, you are more likely to see the active feeding behaviors during dusk or dawn hours on our river adventure tours.

Dogs are only allowed on boat tours or sunset cruises with our pre-approval. Please let us know if you will be bringing your furry friend at time of booking or contact our office to discuss details & requirements.

Our recommendation for concerned clients or have experienced this condition in the past, there are several excellent precautionary measures available over the counter after consulting your physician prior to your trip. Key factor is staying well hydrated and limit any or all alcohol consumption prior to departure. There are non pharmaceutical options available as well. If an unforeseen issue arises our Captains are trained to minimize the condition and head back to the dock if condition persists.

All legal fish caught within Florida recreational saltwater state regulations can be harvested. The Captain onboard your fishing charter will measure all fish to verify legal size limit. Upon arriving back to the dock, the Captain will fillet & package the fish in Freezer Lock bags. Our clients are asked to bring their own cooler & ice to transport their fillets home with them.

  • Online reservation process is quite easy by clicking on the Book Now button to make your reservation.
  • All Major credit cards are accepted for making reservation via phone or online.
  • Booking by phone (no online fees) will require a card to confirm your reservation with a verified 50% deposit.
  • Any remaining balance will be paid day of charter upon returning to dock via Venmo, Cash, or Company Check. Credit Cards on file can be used as final payment plus the CC processing fee.

You can pay the remainder owed after the trip at the dock via Venmo, cash, company check or credit card. If you are paying by credit card, the processing charge will be added to offset the processing fees (no sales tax) .

  • We monitor our local weather & NOAA’s forecast constantly for any remotely trouble-some conditions are approaching & small craft advisories.
  • We contact you concerning bad weather the evening prior to your fishing charter or boat tour.
  • Cancellations due to weather or wind conditions are always at the captain’s discretion under federal & state law.
  • If our captain cancels due to inclement weather or small craft advisory, you will be fully refunded your deposit or payment. Of course, we will try to reschedule your charter based upon our availability later in your stay.
  • All reservations require 50% Deposit at time of booking by phone. Online bookings require 100% deposit thru FareHarbor’s secure integrated system.
  • Cancellations outside of 10 days to scheduled Charters & Tours will be refunded 100%, minus Credit Card processing fees. Deposits may be applied to a future trip or refunded by company check.
  • Cancellations within 10 days of Charter will forfeit their required Deposit (50% of Total Cost)
  • Captain’s Cancellations due to severe weather, NOAA advisories, and any other unforeseen (unsafe) circumstances, we will rebook your charter/tour upon our availability or issue 100% refund of monies paid.
  • No-shows or Day prior (24hr) cancellations will forfeit deposits, no refunds, and Credit Card on file will be charged any remaining full payment of scheduled charter.

These are common questions asked by our clients. If you have a question that is not listed on this page, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (850) 323-0687 ext. 1 or info@southernsalinity.com

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