Planning Your Port Canaveral Offshore Charter

If you have a date in mind give Joe a call to confirm availability (321-405-4551) or book online when you're ready. A $77.25 deposit is required to reserve the date.

We have a charter for just about everyone. Whether you're taking the family and friends, employees, or customers we will do everything to make your trip a success. Check out our charters and reserve your dates today.

Check out the Hilton Cocoa Beach - Captain Joe's Preferred Hotel

Designate one person from your group as Captain Joe's primary contact. This person will ensure that all communication with Captain Joe will be shared among the group.

• Polarized Sun Glasses
• Required Medications: If you have a known medical concern, please bring your required medications and notify the captain.
• Apparel: Long sleeve UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) clothing is recommended, boat or tennis shoes (no dark-soled shoes please), wide-brimmed hat, and appropriate weather related gear.
• Food and drinks (Lunch and Snacks): We provide bottled water, ice and a cooler.
• Small backpack or tote and waterproof bags (Ziploc freezer bags work well) for wallets, phones, cameras, etc.
• Sunblock : Take the time to apply your sunblock before boarding and bring it (Non-aerosol sunscreen only) with you.
• Camera or Go Pro Camera

• Get directions to the dock. If you will be driving from Orlando on the Beachline you will encounter tolls. You may want to contact Sun Pass to inquire about a prepaid toll pass.
• Avoid heavy or fatty meals and alcohol. Prepare your lunch and snacks.
• Take your seasickness medicine at bedtime the night before.
• Prepare a small backpack or tote and waterproof bags (Ziploc freezer bags work well) for wallets, phones, cameras, etc.
• Set your alarm.
• Get a good nights rest.

Check out our weather prediction page to see how your charter is shaping up. Captain Joe will normally make the determination 12 hours before the scheduled charter. The two primary factors are wind and swell. High winds (>20 knots) will normally cancel a charter.

• Take your seasickness medicine at breakfast.
• Dress appropriately for the day's weather forecast. Apparel: Long sleeve UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) clothing is recommended, boat or tennis shoes (no dark-soled shoes please), wide-brimmed hat, and appropriate weather related gear.
• Apply sunblock, remember only non-aerosol sunscreens are allowed on-board.
• Gather your things and head for Bluepoints Marina, try to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your charter
• Meet Captain Joe at the boat dock. This is the opportune time to settle the balance of the charter fee. Please don't board the boat until you talk to Captain Joe or his First Mate
• Go through the Captain's safety procedures. Request a personal flotation device (self-inflating life jacket) if you would like one.