BY BOOKING WITH SCHMIDT HAPPENS FISHING, YOU AGREE TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Departures

Our charters depart from Fernandina Beach, FL unless stated otherwise. Please ensure you arrive the boat no later than 15 minutes prior to departure time. If you do not arrive within 30 minutes of scheduled departure time without contacting and receiving confirmation from captain, this will count as a cancellation. 

Cancellation Fees

If charter is not cancelled within 72 hours of scheduled departure time, you will not be refunded the 20% deposit. Failing to contact or arrive within 30 minutes of scheduled departure time is understood as a cancellation. 

Weather Conditions and Cancellations

No fishing charter will go ahead if a Gale Weather warning has been issued. (Captain’s discretion on all other trips). If the weather would deem unsafe for passengers, the captain will contact you prior to the trip to cancel. In the case of unsafe weather conditions, you will receive a full refund, including the 20% deposit. 

Payments

Payments may be paid online, via phone or in person using Square. A 20% deposit will be held upon initial booking, and the full amount will be charged at the end of the trip. The person making the booking is responsible for the payment of the entire amount.

Privacy

All details obtained from clients i.e. telephone numbers, email address, postal address, credit card and bank account details, are for the express purpose of the operations of Schmidt Happens Fishing. These details are never sold, distributed or released to any other parties or bodies. In the instance of dishonored cheques or unauthorized credit cards these details WILL be forwarded to legal or recovery professionals.

Health & Safety

All passengers of Schmidt Happens Charters must be at least 3 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a legal adult (18+ years old). Customers need to highlight if they have a pre-existing medical condition and if need be discuss any medication that may be required in case of emergency.  Customers will be asked to compete a liability release form if a condition is present. Failure to not declare a pre-existing medical condition will be considered negligent and we will take no responsibility should an incident arise. If you are prone to seasickness, we advice taking motion-sickness-preventing medicine, if suitable with current physical condition and other medications. This is up to the passenger’s discretion and Schmidt Happens Charters cannot be liable of action taken. 

Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol is permitted on board the boat, however we request responsible consumption. Any behavior we deem unsafe, will result in your charter being cut short and your group being returned to shore. Additionally, illegal drugs in any form will not be allowed on the boat.  

Behavior & Conduct

Our staff should be treated with respect at all times, they are not to be insulted, sworn at, abused or defamed. The skipper reserves the right to return any individuals to the nearest port with no refund being issued, this includes abuse and harassment.  Our fishing gear is for your use however if it is deliberately abused, damaged or lost overboard you will be charged a fee of $200.00. Please treat our equipment with the respect you would give your own gear.  Also any damage to the boat will be charged to you should you damage it due to carelessness.