Orlando Princess & Canaveral Princess Deep Sea Fishing
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Camera, sun block, hat, hand towel, comfortable shoes, cooler (but leave it in your car for the fish), cash for tipping the hard-working guys/gals on board that work hard for you all day long. You are welcome to bring your own fishing rod; however, you can only fish with 1 at a time. Most people just use the fi
shing gear we supply. You can bring a small cooler for your drinks & food but it has to be small enough to fit under the bench and we do not allow you to bring your own alcohol on board.
2. What time should I arrive? Half Day 9:45 am
Full Day 7:15 am
Night Shark Fishing 5:15 pm
3. What is your fishing schedule? Half Day 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Full Day 8 am – 5 pm
Night Shark Fishing 6pm – 10 pm (Only on Select Evenings)
4. Do you go fishing everyday? Yes, we are scheduled to fish everyday of the year except Christmas day & Thanksgiving day (for obvious reasons). Of course, there are days we don’t get to go fishing if we have rough seas or if we have scheduled maintenance on our boats (this is why reservations are crucial).
5. Do I need to make a reservation? We can’t plan for you if we don’t know you are coming with us. Besides, if there is an unforeseen problem with the weather, we are able to quickly contact you regarding any possible changes.
6. What do I need to make a reservation? You will need to visit our website to secure your fishing trip date at www.orlandoprincess.com where you will pay a deposit to book your date and the balance will be due at the fishing office the day of your fishing trip.
7. Do you offer any discounts or specials for small or large parties? We promise, you will not find a better deal for the size boats we use, the amenities we include, not to mention our outstanding service that can not be matched, just look at our reviews online. All discounts are listed on our website and you must buy online to qualify.
8. Do you guarantee fish? Believe it or not, this is a very common question. The quick and easy question is No. Any boat that can guarantee fish to every single person is just selling you a dream. We are a family owned & operated business that is not here to mislead you in anyway. We take great pride in being honest with our customers. Since we do not know the skill level of any of our customers, we have no idea what they are capable of doing in terms of fishing, but the great news is, we have professional and helpful deckhands that work very hard to ensure you have a great time. They will teach you everything you want to know; all you have to do is ask. Take their advice, because it truly helps. Fishing is much different here than wherever you might be from so listen to the pros!! There is one thing we can guarantee; you will not find crewmembers that will work harder for your friends and family. Trust us, we have checked them all out!! Just remember, we can’t make the fish bite.
9. Where are you located? We are in Port Canaveral!! Our office is in between Rusty's Restaurant and Gators dockside.
10. What is your address?
670 Glen Cheek Drive Cape Canaveral FL 32920
11. What credit cards do you accept? Visa & MasterCard
Don’t forget to bring cash for tipping!!
12. What if there is rough weather? Everyday our Captains check the weather reports and if there is a problem with rough seas, we will call you the evening before your fishing trip to discuss your options in terms of rescheduling your fishing trip. We do suggest booking your fishing trip in the beginning of your vacation so that you have other days to work with in the event there is rough seas. We only look at the weather the day before each fishing trip due to the fact predictions can change frequently and we want to rely on the latest forecast.
13. Do you go fishing if it rains? The fish don’t know it’s raining and besides, our rainstorms are usually very quick. Try not to plan your vacation around the rain due to the fact this is Florida and being that we are in a sub-tropic climate, you can expect the weatherman to predict some chance of rain many days through the year. It is extremely rare for Florida to get a complete day of nothing but rain (this can happen if we have a tropical storm, but it is not usually the case).
14. What are your office hours?
7 am – 5 pm and open until 6 pm on evenings we have night shark fishing.
15. What is a recommended tip (gratuity)?
20% of what a full ticket price would cost is standard in the industry. The cook has a separate tip jar from the deckhands. At the end of your fishing trip, the deckhands will go around the boat with their tip jar so be sure to show your appreciation for their hard work all day. As you know, they can’t make the fish bite, but they work hard to show you a great time.
16. Is fish cleaning service included in my ticket price? No, it is not included; however, it is available once the boat returns to the dock. The guys that helped you on the boat all day will be happy to stay after to clean your fish for a small fee. It is really cheap to have them do it, but they will give you a price based on how many fish you have and what kind of fish it is. They will even be happy to remove the jaws from your shark for an extra fee as this is time consuming but it will create an ever-lasting memory of your fishing trip!!!
17. Do you offer a service so I can have my fish mounted? Yes, we do and will be happy to provide you a price based on the size & type of fish once the boat returns to the dock. What better way to tell your fish story, you can proudly display your catch on your wall!
18. Where do you go fishing? We fish off of Port Canaveral in the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on which fishing trip you book & where the captain travels to that day, you can expect to travel approximately 18-25 miles offshore.
19. How soon should I book my fishing trip? We suggest as much notice as you are able to provide. We do not have a required time frame, but keep in mind once a day sells out then that day will not be available any longer. At a minimum, please provide a 24 hour notice. We suggest booking early in your vacation so there are other days to fall back on in the event of issues with the weather.
20. What is your least crowded day? Typically, Monday – Friday is our least busy time to go fishing. The weekends are usually busier than the weekdays & Saturday’s are almost always busier than Sunday.
