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Note: Prices below do not include any gratuities (please see the FAQs Page to understand appropriate tipping) but do include everything you need to fish, and times are dock-to-dock to maximize your fishing time. Partial Day (5-hour) Trips Inshore or Nearshore (1 or 2 people): $350 Full Day (8-hour) Trips Inshore or Nearshore (1 or 2 people): $450 Note: There is a $50 fuel fee for nearshore/offshore trips over the basic charter cost. This fuel and oil surcharge is actually only part of the additional costs to run into the open ocean, and helps me keep the basic charter rate the same. Eco Tours are $99 per person (2-3 people per tour) and are 2 hours on the water A third person for charters is $50 each (unless the other person is a child under 12), and fishing techniques may be adjusted. To explain, three people throwing lures on a small flats boat is impractical and unsafe--we would then fish with baits. Like Gratuities, this charge must be paid on the day of the charter, with no credit card services available. Nearshore trips will not be cancelled, but will be changed to Inshore trips if weather is not conducive. The above trip rates do not include the captain's and mate's (if mate used) tip. It is a standard procedure in the fishing charter industry to tip the crew 15-20% for quality service. Our crew works hard each charter and the tip is the majority of their income. Thank you. What if Captain Keith is booked? We want to make sure you have a great fishing experience here in Central Florida. If he is booked, Captain Keith will pass you on to another captain that he trusts. There are some superb captains and some mediocre ones--let's make sure you get a great one! Captain Keith
normally fishes two anglers, but can fish more depending on which boat
is being used. Captain Keith fishes two boats--The MTC Inshore,
Deposits:
We require a deposit of $100 to hold a charter date. The deposit
is fully refundable if cancellation is received 10 days or more in
advance of the scheduled charter date, or if a trip is cancelled due to
weather. Otherwise your deposit will be credited towards another
trip within a year of the cancellation. You can place a deposit
online (see below), call Captain Keith and give a credit card number,
or you can send deposits by check (no service charge when paying with
checks), made out to Keith Kalbfleisch, to: Captain Keith Kalbfleisch 3118 Heartleaf Place Winter Park, FL 32792
Want to pay by Credit Card?
We take credit cards with the most secure system we
could find--the PayPal system used by eBay. At no time do we see
your credit card number, and you do not need a PayPal account. Unfortunately, there are some minor
limitations. First, all transactions must be completed at
least three days before a charter--no credit cards the day of the
charter! Second, there is a $10 service charge per
transaction. Also,
any extra-person charges or tips cannot be charged.
To pay by credit card simply work out a date with Capt. Keith first,
then push the buttons below.
Just Push the Button for Secure, Easy Payment! You will find these Drop-Down Menu options below: - Charter Deposit ($100 deposit and $10 Service Charge) - 5-Hour Charter--1 or 2 People ($350and $10 Service Charge) - 8-hour Charter--1 or 2 people ($450 and $10 Service Charge) - Remainder of 5-Hour Charter (If Deposit is already paid--$250 and $10 Service Charge) - Remainder of 8-Hour Charter (If Deposit is already paid--$350 and $10 Service Charge)
 Eco-Tour,
One Person ($99 plus $6 service fee, total of $105 )Two person minimum, three person maximum for eco tours.
Please call for payment options.
What Payments do we accept on the day of the Charter? Captain Keith can only take cash or traveler's checks the day of the charter. Credit card payments (above) must be paid at least 3 days in advance, and no personal checks will be accepted the day of the charter. Any extra-person fees and tips must be paid on the day of the charter. Save some Money! Go to the Shop & Save Page to save money on attraction tickets, places to stay and more on your visit to Orlando!
Most everything
is provided, but you will need some personal items. For your
safety, bring sunscreen and shoes with non-slip soles that are soft,
rubber, and non-black (leather or hard soles can easily slip on the
deck). If you are more comfortable, you are welcome to go barefoot onboard
The MTC. Wear comfortable clothes that are geared to warm weather for most of the year. Your warm-weather favorite fishing clothes or beach clothes will normally suffice. Remember this is Florida! You will be out on the open water, so feel free to wear what you would to the beach or pool. In addition, there are some items that will make your trip more pleasurable: Any lunch or snack items desired and what you want to drink (cooler with ice provided--no coolers please due to limited space); We provide digital photos of your catch to download, but if you wish you can also bring a camera to capture fishy Kodak moments (if expensive, a protective bag); Polarized sunglasses to see in the water and protect your eyes from the strong Florida sun; A billed-cap to protect your face and make it easier to spot fish in the water; and a rain jacket or regular jacket if inclement weather is expected. In addition, if you want to keep fish, don't forget a cooler to put them in at the end of the day (we don't clean fish, and it will be your responsibility to take fish whole if you decide to keep them).
If you want to catch more fish on your trip, read the Articles. They will give you tips on seeing fish, working your lure, and hooking fish.
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