Policies

Booking with SFC means you accept these terms.

Departure

Arrive 15 minutes early. We leave on time — for the tide and for the other guests. Late arrivals are treated as no-shows: no refund.

If we cancel

If the skipper calls off a trip for weather, sea conditions or mechanical reasons, you choose: full refund, or reschedule to any available date. The skipper's call on conditions is final.

If you cancel

Notice given	Shared charters
14+ days	Full refund
7–13 days	50% refund, or full credit valid 12 months
48 hours – 6 days	Full credit valid 12 months, at our discretion
Under 48 hours, or no-show	No refund or credit

Private charters: the 25% deposit is non-refundable. The balance follows the table above. One free date change if you ask 14+ days ahead, subject to availability.

Public holidays

$20 per person on Victorian public holidays, payable on board.

Fishing Licence

Anglers aged 18–69 need a current Victorian fishing licence — that's your responsibility, not ours. Under 18, over 70 and concession holders are exempt. Five minutes online at the Victorian Fisheries Authority.

Alcohol 

Cans only, no glass. None under 18. Intoxicated behaviour ends the charter with no refund.

Gear

Rods and reels supplied. Broken or lost gear: $200 per item.

Raw fish

Eating raw fish on board is at your own risk, however fresh it is.

Risk

We're fully licensed and insured, but fishing at sea carries risk. Bookings are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Nothing here limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.