Aqua Safari Charters

Private Charters on “Island Girl”

Our Private Charters consist of reserving the whole boat for your individual party. We offer deep sea and bay & jetty fishing charters. All prices include the the cost of diesel fuel. All fishing equipment and bait are included.

A 50% Deposit is required to confirm your reservation. Full payment is due prior to departure. Trips can be prepaid in advance of departure date. We accept major credit cards, cash and our gift certificates. Trip prices do not include fish cleaning services or customary crew gratuity of 15-20% .

4 Hour Bay & Jetty:
8am – Noon or 1pm – 5pm, Mondays – Thursdays
– $625 for up to 6 passengers.
– Add $60 for each additional passenger to a maximum of 18.
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6 Hour Deep Sea:
7am – 1pm or 2pm – 8pm, Mondays – Thursdays
– $1395 for up to 6 passengers.
– Add $125 for each additional passenger to a maximum of 18.
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9 1/2 Hour Deep Sea:
7am – 4:30pm, Mondays – Thursdays
– $1695 for up to 6 passengers.
– Add $125 for each additional passenger to a maximum of 18.

7am – 4:30pm, Friday, Saturday or Sunday
– $2295 for up to 10 passengers. Add $125 for each additional passenger to a maximum of 18.

Public Charters on “Island Girl”

Deep Sea:
9 1/2 hour trip: Monday/Wednesday
– Up to 40 miles, Gulf of Mexico.
– Trips depart at 7:00 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m.
– $125 per person.
– Up to 18 people.
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Bay & Jetty Fishing:
– 4 hour trip: Tuesdays only
– 4 – 8 miles in Galveston Bay and Galveston Jetties.
– Morning trips depart at 8:00 a.m. and return at 12:00 p.m.
– Afternoon trips depart at 1:00 p.m. and return at 5:00 p.m.
– $50 per person.
– Up to 18 people.

What's Included

– Rod and reel
– Tackle
– Bait and Chum
– Ice for your catch.

You are welcome to bring your own rod and reel. We only ask that it be in good condition so “that the big one doesn’t get away”.  We promote light tackle and catch and release. Our crew is available for assistance and we are happy to teach fishing and give helpful instruction.

Burial Ceremony at Sea

Man has marveled at the world’s great seas since the beginning of time. The sea’s peace and tranquility, power and glory, have brought comfort and joy to mankind. Always changing yet timeless, the world’s seas are a final resting place for generations.

The scattering of cremated remains at sea has been an attractive alternative to other forms of internment for many reasons – affordability, return to nature, love of the everlasting sea, wishes of the deceased, nautical background or experiences, conservation of land space, and other frequently cited reasons for selecting sea scattering for the final disposition of cremated remains. Aqua Safari Charters, LLC. has been providing this service to many families since the 1990’s.

For burial at sea, Aqua Safari Charters, LLC. can provide two types of services:

Attended Services:
Many families desire our exclusive charter service with a journey from port with family and friends. This sea voyage provides a special opportunity for remembrance and perhaps a special memorial service ceremony.

Our 42 foot boat, the “Island Girl” can accommodate intimate groups of up to 18 people and is Coast Guard Certified and Inspected. The size and design of this boat makes for a very stable vessel and comfortable cruise. The vessel’s owner/operator, Captain Paul Stanton, is a 100 ton Coast Guard Licensed Master and has held a captain’s license since 1980. We cruise from Galveston’s Pier 19 area out of Galveston Island Harbor, through Galveston Bay, out through the Galveston Jetties and into the Gulf of Mexico.

At a dispersal site, usually up to 3 miles of the jetties, the Captain will position the vessel at rest for the scattering of ashes. If you like, cut flowers may be brought to scatter and the Captain will record the exact GPS coordinates of the dispersal site and and provide a signed letter of documentation for you. This location can be used if a revisit is desired. Time from departure to return to our dock is usually less than 2 hours. All inclusive price for the 42 ft. “Island Girl” is $650 (Monday – Thursday), and $750 (Friday- Sunday). Farther voyages may be requested at an additional cost.

Unattended Services:
Some families do not wish to attend a sea service or cannot go to sea for a variety of reasons. We can take the cremated remains into the sea for you. A dignified burial at sea within 30 days will be performed and the Captain will record the exact GPS coordinates of the dispersal site and provide a signed letter of documentation for you. This is a popular service with prices beginning at $100 depending on the site selected and will usually be completed within 30 days of receipt of the cremated remains at our office.

The choice of funeral arrangements and crematory can be made at your convenience with your funeral director. You may have your funeral director contact us directly or you may call us at 409-795-7480.

Important Things To Know Below are our policies, reservations, and service details.

Reservations:
Reservations are recommended on all trips. Please call 409-795-7480 to make a reservation. Walk-ins are welcome on public trips, but guaranteed reservations receive priority over walk-ins. Private charters can be taken on short notice subject to availability.

On Private Charters:
A 50% deposit is required and is due upon booking to confirm your reservation. Private charter deposits are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is received 21 days from the departure date. Moving your departure date less than 21 days from the original departure date is considered a cancellation without refund of deposit. Customer cancellation notice given within our policy terms will result in your deposit being applied to another reservation date or your deposit refunded in full at your request. Please ask for a customer cancellation confirmation number in the event of a refund due.

On Public Charters:
A deposit of the full amount is required to confirm your reservation due to the low number of our average passenger load (about 12 persons) and to assure the minimum number of passengers necessary to make the trip. Your credit card number can be used to pay your reservation via phone order. A full refund on public trips can be assured by giving at least 5 days notice on cancellation .

Payment & Fees:
Full payment is due prior to departure. Trips can be prepaid in advance of departure date. We accept cash, our gift certificate and major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).All trip prices do not include customary crew gratuity of 15 – 20% or fish cleaning services which average about $20 per angler

Fishing License:
The state of Texas now requires a salt water fishing license for ALL trips, including deep sea trips. The only exceptions are for anyone under 17 years old or anyone born before 9/1/1930. Everyone else must have their license with them. Also, be sure that the license includes the red drum tag.