Frequently Asked Questions About Our Destin Fishing Charters & Excursions

Have questions about our Destin fishing charters or scenic cruises? You’ve come to right place!

Many of the answers to our most frequently asked questions can be found here, but if you have additional questions – head over to our contact page and give us a call! We’ll be happy to help you plan a memorable day on the waters of Destin, Florida!

What time do we meet?

Pickup times for your trip will vary depending on the length of charter and your fishing goals for the day.

Your Captain will speak with you directly the day before your trip to coordinate your meeting time, location and what you’d like to get out of your fishing experience.

What happens if we have to cancel?

We understand that things happen and we’ll do everything we can to accommodate you!

There will be a 20% deposit that is refundable up until 48-hrs prior to departure, also refundable if we cancel due to inclement weather or conditions inside of those 48-hrs

What if it rains or there's bad weather?

While the weather in Destin, Florida is often postcard-perfect, sometimes weather does set in. Typically, we fish rain or shine, however we want everyone to be safe.

In the event that your Captain chooses to call off your Destin fishing charter due to bad weather or other conditions which might make your trip unsafe, we’ll do our best to reschedule your charter.

If for travel or other reasons you are unable to reschedule with us, we’ll provide a 100% refund for any amounts previously paid.

Where do we meet for our Destin fishing charter?

On the day of your charter, you’ll meet us directly at the boat:

East Pass Marina
214 Harbor Blvd.
Destin, FL 32541

(Right behind the green Xtreme H2O building)
You will be parking in spot #25

When you speak with your Captain the day before your charter, he’ll provide any updates on location and meeting time. Of course this is a great time to ask any questions you might have!

What can we expect to catch on our charter?

Depending on the type of Destin fishing charter you book, the species we target will vary.

Offshore, we’ll target:

Grouper
Snapper
Mahi-Mahi
Amberjack
And more…

Can we keep the fish we catch?

Yes, however keeping different fish species may be seasonal – so ask your Captain which fish can be kept at the time of your charter.

Your Captain will clean your fish and bag your fresh catch for you!

Are we allowed to tip the Captain?

Absolutely! Your Charter Captain works extremely hard to provide his guests with the best charter fishing experiences possible.

Customarily, gratuities for a Captain are 20%+ of the cost of your charter.

Do we need fishing licenses?

Nope!

Your Charter has all of the licenses and permits you’ll need for your fishing charter and are included for your trip.

Can we bring alcohol on a fishing charter?

Yes. We even supply an iced-down cooler to keep your drinks chilly!

We just ask that you drink responsibly and leave the glass containers at home.

Also, you may want to bring an extra cooler with ice for your beverages. Although we have one on-board, we want to make sure you have plenty of space to keep y our drinks chilly!

What kind of boat will we be going out in?

Testify Charters in Destin, FL runs all of its charters on our 34’ Hatteras w/ cobia tower

To learn more about our vessel and equipment visit this page!

How many people can go on a charter?

For all of our charters, a maximum of 6 guest may be in your party including:

Offshore fishing charters
Dolphin & sunset cruises

What if we would like to go longer?

Of course!

If you’re on a charter with us and would like to extend your trip…we’ll be happy to accommodate as long as our booking calendar allows.

AdventuresStarting at $400!

From short but sweet sunset cruises to full-day offshore fishing charters, we’ve got you covered.

Call:(405) 318-9728

Reviews from Our Guests

Captain Patrick is a fishing wizard! His knowledge of the Gulf is unparalleled, and he had us reeling in Snapper like it was magic. A day with Testify Charters is a day well spent!

Olivia

Took a ride with captain Jacob, we got to see dolphins, turtles , and we were able to get the full local experience! 10/10 would highly recommend booking with testify charters for anyone who wants to make their trip in Destin a memorable one!

Caitlin