How much does a trip cost?

Purchase your tickets At the Half Moon Bay Tackle shop before boarding the RIPTIDE!

Gift Certificates Available All Year!
YOU CAN PURCHASE THEM BY E-MAIL OR BY CALLING WITH YOUR
CREDIT CARD OR BY SNAIL MAIL

Charter the RIPTIDE for your group!
Beginners & Individuals Welcome !
Corporate Team Building - Client Entertainment - Employee Rewards!!
We offer special all-inclusive packages for your convenience!!!
Gift Certificates!!!!

Reservations & Availability
Call for details - 1-888-747-8433
650-728-8433

mail to: Capt. Smitty

Prices Effective July 1, 2008,

Individual rates (does not include license or tackle)
Salmon $75 weekdays $80 weekends
Rockfish (local) $65 weekdays $70 weekends
Rockfish (Farallone Islands) $70 weekdays $75 weekends
Tuna $300

Rockfish Charter (does not include license or tackle) Season opens May 1st
Weekday (local) charters first 12 passengers: $780 ($65 each additional person)
Weekend (local) charters first 15 passengers: $1050 ($70 each additional person)
Weekday (Farallone Islands) charters first 12 passengers: $900
($75 each additional person)
Weekends (Farallone Islands) charters first 15 passengers: $1200
($80 each additional person)
For charters a 50% deposit is required to hold reservation
Check in time is 6:00 am AT THE SHOP
(ALWAYS VERIFY YOUR TIME, Trips return between 1 and 3 PM)

Salmon Charter (does not include license or tackle)
Weekday charters first 12 passengers: $900 ($75 each additional person)
Weekend charters first 15 passengers: $1200 ($80 each additional person)
For charters a 50% deposit is required to hold reservation
Check in time is 5:00 am AT THE Shop
(ALWAYS VERIFY YOUR TIME, Trips return between 1 and 3 PM)

Tuna Charter (in season) (does not include license or tackle)
Tuna charters up to 6 passengers: $1800
For charters a 50% deposit is required to hold reservation
Check in time is 4 am AT THE BOAT (ALWAYS VERIFY YOUR TIME)

Rod Rental Tackle and license ( Available on board the boat)
Rod rental is $10 per person
Basic tackle kit is $10 -$12 per person
One Day License is $14 per person

Fish cleaning
Salmon are cleaned on board, free of charge.
Rockfish and tuna can be cleaned for you for a nominal charge.

Whale Watching:
     $40 Regular 3-hour tour
    Individuals and small groups welcome
    Private Charters for Whale Watching/Nature Trips
    Weekdays - up to 12 people - $480 (Regular 3-hour tour)
                                                                     ( High season possible 4 hour trips)
    Weekends - up to 15 people - $600 (Regular 3-hour tour)
                                                                     (High Season possible 4 hour trips)


Individuals and small groups must total a minimum of 8 passengers to run a trip

    Whale Watching All day trips are:
    $75 per person Weekdays
    $75 per person Weekends
    Minimum of 10 people required for open loads.
    Private Charters for Whale Watching/Nature Trips
    Weekdays - up to 12 people - $900(Regular all day tour)
    Weekends - up to 15 people - $1125 (Regular all day tour)

Riptide Sportfishing reserves the right to cancel or change trips.
Trips may be canceled due to insufficient sign ups.
Deposit returns will be made by check and mailed.
Cancellation of reservations requires 72 hours for groups of 4 or less. For groups of 5 or more 10 days.
For groups of 5 or more a 50% deposit is required.
Balance is due on date of trip.
Cancellations require verbal confirmation and cancellation id #
Children must be at least 7 years of age and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
School groups/scout groups/private parties - children must have written permission from parent or legal guardian.

Whale Watching, Eco Tours and Nature Trips: Go to: whale.htm

Burials at Sea
RIPTIDE SPORTFISHING is licensed by the State of California to scatter ashes at sea. We provide this service for those who wish to have a loved one's ashes scattered on the ocean. We can carry up to 20 passengers. Arrangements can be made for clergy, flowers or other wishes of the family. Call for pricing. Ashes Scattering.

Gift Certificates Available All Year!

Purchase your gift certificate in increments of: $60, $85, $100 or more. If you require overnight return mail (Fed Ex or US Postal Service) there will be an additional $20 charge.
We now accept credit cards
There is a $5 charge for processing credit cards and mailing certificates

Sample Packages Include:

	A Day of Fishing Aboard the Riptide
	*Whale Watching/Nature Trip Aboard the Riptide*
	*Good on Any Trip Aboard the Riptide*

Your gift certificate will be personalized with the name of the recipient.

Just send us your payment, the name of the recipient, and your preferred return mail address.
Our mailing address is:
Riptide Sportfishing & Whale Watching,
PO Box 370537
Montara
CA, 94037
Please make your check payable to “Riptide Sportfishing.” Payment is accepted by check or money order (checks have to clear the bank). Or call us at 888-747-8433 and order your certificate over the phone.

mail to: Capt. Smitty

The Fine Print: All gift certificates are subject to space availability and reservations are required. Gift certificates must be presented on the date of the trip. The face value of gift certificates will be applied to total charges due for the specific trip reserved. Any additional charges are payable at the time of redemption in cash or check only. Certificates are not refundable but are transferable.

THE SMALL PRINT: Above prices are based on descriptions shown and subject to change at any time; charters with special requests may be priced individually. Above prices do not include charges for rental gear, tackle, weights, or licenses. Gratuities for the deckhand are customary and not included in pricing.

Sample Packages Include:

A Day of Fishing Aboard the Riptide

Whale Watching/Nature Trip Aboard the Riptide

Good on Any Trip Aboard the Riptide