Answers to our frequently asked questions (faqs)

You can book your charter by phone, email, contact form, or through our online booking system.

• Call us at: 954-451-2031
• Email us at: info@captainsunshinecharters.com
• Use one of the contact forms found throughout this website
• Use our convenient online booking system HERE

We accept all major payment methods such as cash, credit/debit cards, Zelle, and Venmo.

We only offer private charters. The prices listed on our website are for the whole boat not per person. You can find a list of our prices on our Charters page.

Due to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, our boat is limited to up to 6 passengers. All of our charters are kid friendly and happy to accommodate bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate events, fishing tournaments, birthday parties, marriage proposals, and memorial services.

Captain Sunshine Charters are private charters, so it will be only your group with your private captain and crew.

Prices include U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, crew, fuel, bottled water, assorted soft drinks, snacks, ice, and all USCG required safety equipment. To see a full list of what’s included in your charter, please visit our Charters page.

Absolutely, they would highly appreciate it! As a reminder, a tip is not included in the charter price. Like any other restaurant or service industry, standard gratuity for a hardworking crew is typically 15-20% of the trip cost.

We do not take a partial deposit. Payment is due in full for you charter at the time of booking.

All cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before your scheduled trip to receive a refund. If the cancellation is less than 72 hours, you will not receive a refund for your trip. You may reschedule your trip one time during the current season and your original payment will be transferred to the new trip. If the captain cancels the trip before the boat leaves the dock (bad weather or mechanical problems), then the trip will be fully refunded if rescheduling is not possible.

Most charters go out rain or shine. We do not reschedule for rain. If the weather is going to be dangerous or questionable, we will contact you prior to the charter to reschedule or process your refund.

We have two designated pick up locations in both Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. However, we also offer custom pick up locations at private residences or other acceptable docks of your choice, upon request and approval.

• Our Fort Lauderdale location: 1784 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
• Our Pompano Beach location: 2901 NE 14th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Avoid arriving at the boat hungover. If you have a tendency to get seasick please look into different seasickness medications prior to your charter.

For the best comfort, we recommend that you bring a hat, sunglasses, bathing suit, sunscreen, food and beverages of choice, and comfortable shoes with non-marking soles.

Alcohol and beer are allowed on board for passengers over the age of 21. However, the captain has the right to cancel the trip at any time if they feel as if someone has become too intoxicated and a danger to themselves or anyone else on the boat.

Illegal drugs and contraband are not allowed on any of our charters. A charter will be cancelled immediately if either of these are brought on the boat. Cancellations due to drugs contraband will not be refunded.

The earlier the better. Some parts of the year are busier than others, but we do stay busy year-round. We can make a reservation as little as 24 hours or years in advance.

Yes, we are available to do sunset cruises, sightseeing tours, snorkeling, sandbar excursions, night trips, and more.