Prices and Booking

Cancellation Policy

We have taken a 50% to hold your reservation. If a cancellation occurs your deposit will be kept unless the scheduled date or dates can otherwise be booked.

Weather Policy

If we are unable to take you due to bad weather, your deposit will be refunded in full and we will try to reschedule your trip. If we’re on the way to the fishing grounds and have to turn back due to bad weather, we will refund your deposit in full. If you fish until noon and then come in due to bad weather, you will be charged 50% of the full day fare. If you fish past noon and must return because of bad weather then you will be charged the full amount of the charter.

Tipping Etiquette

We are frequently asked by customers: What is considered a good tip? and Who do I tip?
On THE OPTIMIST, the Captain and the Deckhand split gratuities 50/50, so you may tip either one and not feel like any one is being left out.
Usually, it is customary to follow the same standards used in many other tipping situations. Much like restaurant servers, a good rule of thumb is 10 to 20 percent for good service. Keep in mind your guide and deckhand have just spent 8 to 10 hours with you, giving you their undivided attention in an effort to make your day successful.
Tips are not mandatory but, they are very much appreciated!

Fuel Surcharge

A fuel surcharge would only be applied in the event of soaring fuel prices, based on the price of fuel in Homer at the time of your charter. The surcharge, if necessary, would be assessed at check-in. Should the price of marine fuel remain under $6.00 per gallon there will be no fuel surcharge.
This will ensure that we are able to take you to the best fishing grounds without regard for the cost of fuel or how far we must travel. Therefore, you can feel confident that, as always, we will provide you the ultimate fishing experience. We refuse to limit the range of our trips in order to save fuel to mitigate high prices.