Booking & Cancellation Policy
Deposits & Payment
To reserve your trip with B and Z Sportfishing, LLC, a deposit is required at the time of booking:
$250 deposit for inshore trips
$750 deposit for mid-shore and offshore trips
The remaining balance is due in full before the boat leaves the dock. We accept cash and credit cards both online and in person.
Client Cancellations & Rescheduling
Due to the nature of charter fishing, we do not offer refunds for client-initiated cancellations. However, we do our best to accommodate changes when possible:
Cancellations with more than 48 hours' notice: Your full deposit will be credited toward a future trip, either this season or next season.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice: Your deposit will be credited toward another trip this season only.
No-shows or failure to notify us before the trip: Your deposit will be forfeited and cannot be applied to a future trip.
Captain-Initiated Cancellations (Weather & Safety)
The captain has sole discretion to cancel a trip for safety reasons, including adverse weather or mechanical issues.
Trips are not canceled for rain alone, but we will cancel if storms or unsafe conditions are expected.
If the captain cancels your trip and we cannot reschedule it this season, you may choose:
A full refund of your deposit (minus credit card fees), or
To apply your deposit to a trip next season
If you paid in cash, the full amount will be refunded if you do not wish to apply it toward a future trip.
Trip Downgrades Due to Weather (Offshore to Inshore/Bay)
If you booked an offshore trip but weather conditions limit us to inshore or bay waters, you may choose to:
Apply your deposit to the cost of the inshore trip, or
Apply the full deposit to a future offshore trip
If we are unable to reschedule this season and you do not wish to book for next season:
Credit card payments will be refunded minus processing fees
Cash payments will be refunded in full