Terms & Conditions

Tail Runner Charters is the charter business; M/V Ballyhoo is the boat. We offer private inshore fishing, fly fishing, and snorkel/fish combo trips. Website descriptions and gallery photos illustrate our services and previous trips; they do not guarantee a particular catch, wildlife sighting, location, or future conditions.

Use the website lawfully and provide accurate information when contacting us or booking. Do not interfere with website security, submit fraudulent inquiries, or copy or reuse our photographs, branding, or other content without permission, except as permitted by law.

Book directly through FareHarbor using the booking links on our website. Select an available charter and date and complete the booking process to receive instant confirmation. An inquiry submission, inquiry acknowledgement email, or conversation about availability is not a confirmed reservation.

Review your confirmation for the date, trip, guest count, pickup arrangements, and any applicable booking conditions. Contact us promptly if a detail is incorrect. FareHarbor’s own terms also apply to use of its booking tools.

Your card information is held to secure your reservation. Your card is charged after the trip, not at booking. FareHarbor shows the small service fee and full booking total at checkout before you complete your reservation.

Review the current price, any taxes or fees, payment requirements, and cancellation or refund conditions shown during FareHarbor booking before completing your reservation. The conditions presented for your booking apply to that reservation; these general website terms do not create an additional deposit, cancellation deadline, or refund guarantee.

Fuel is included on every charter with no fuel surcharge. A 20% gratuity on the charter price is customary and appreciated. If you have questions about charges, changing a booking, or cancellation, call or text us before completing your booking or as soon as your plans change.

Pickup arrangements and trip details should be checked in your booking confirmation and pre-trip communication. Weather, sea conditions, and safety considerations may affect the route, fishing techniques, or activities. The captain determines safe onboard operations. For weather-related changes or cancellations, contact us about the conditions that apply to your booking rather than assuming an automatic refund or reschedule.

Fishing, boating, swimming, and snorkeling involve inherent risks. Follow crew instructions, use required safety equipment, and tell us before your trip about relevant needs or concerns. Participate only in activities appropriate to your abilities. Nothing on this page replaces a separate charter agreement or waiver, if one is provided, or limits rights that cannot be limited by applicable law.

• Up to 4 guests for the snorkel/fish combo and up to 3 anglers for fishing-only trips.
• Kids 5 years and older are welcome aboard. Please call to inquire about younger children — we'll work with you when we can.
• Weather is discussed during a pre-trip call the day before the charter and reevaluated the morning of the trip if needed.
• We provide bottled water and a cooler with ice. You're welcome to bring additional beverages if you like. If bringing alcoholic beverages, please no glass or hard liquor.
• Reef-safe sunscreen only — no spray sunscreen, please. It protects St. John's reefs and keeps the boat's deck safe.
• USCG-approved life jackets are aboard for every passenger — kids under 13 wear them while the boat is moving — along with a stocked marine first-aid kit. Captain Dustin holds a USCG Master license and is experienced in handling minor injuries and seasickness.
• No. Tail Runner Charters does not fish in National Park waters.
• Tail Runner primarily practices catch and release. Tarpon are always released. If guests catch a legal food fish and want to keep it, it can be filleted for them.

See our frequently asked questions and what to bring page for additional trip preparation information. Contact us before booking if your group needs an exception or clarification.

FareHarbor handles the online booking experience. External websites and services, including social media links, are governed by their own terms. Availability of this website or a third-party booking tool is not guaranteed to be uninterrupted; if a booking window is unavailable, call or text us.

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We may revise website information and these general terms. The date above identifies the latest revision. Updated website copy does not by itself replace conditions already agreed for a confirmed booking. If these terms differ from your booking confirmation or a separate signed charter agreement, contact us to clarify the applicable conditions.