WHAT KIND OF VESSEL WILL I BE FISHING ON?

IN THE BOX IS A BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 1989 31’ OPEN TIARA—POWERED BY BRAND NEW 454 CRUSADER ENGINES. SHE IS EQUIPPED WITH A CABIN BATHROOM, FULL CANVAS CANOPY, NEWLY UPHOLSTERED SEATING FOR THE ENTIRE GROUP, CATCH OF THE DAY COOLER, EMERGENCY SAFETY GEAR, BLUETOOTH SPEAKER, FRONT & BACK GARMIN GPS/FISH-FINDERS, SIMRAD GPS/RADAR, BLUETOOTH FISHHAWK, MAGNUM METALZ DOWNRIGGERS & RODHOLDERS, CUSTOM MADE GRANDT RODS, SHIMANO-TEKOTA REELS, AND AN UNLIMITED SUPPLY OF TACKLE & BAIT SO THAT YOU NEVER RUN OUT OF THAT HOT LURE!

ON THE STRINGER IS AN ENCLOSED 20’ LOWE —CUSTOM BUILT TO BATTLE STEELHEAD ON THE RIVER IN ALL THE CHILLY FALL/WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TO ZINGER COHO SALMON NEAR THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE ON CALM SPRING DAYS.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN COME ABOARD?

YOU CAN HAVE A MAXIMUM OF 6 PASSENGERS ON IN THE BOX — 3 PASSENGERS MAXIMUM ABOARD ON THE STRINGER. ALL OF OUR TRIPS ARE PRIVATELY CHARTERED, WHICH MEANS WE DO NOT FILL INDIVIDUAL SEATS ON THE BOAT. IT IS UP TO YOU TO CHOOSE HOW MANY PASSENGERS YOU BRING ALONG FOR YOUR OUTING—WHETHER THAT IS A SMALLER GROUP OR THE FULL CAPACITY. PRICING WILL VARY DEPENDING ON GROUP SIZE.

IN THE EVENT THAT YOU HAVE MORE THAN THE DESIGNATED CAPACITY IN YOUR GROUP INTERESTED IN A FISHING CHARTER, WE CAN ACCOMMODATE BY HIRING ADDITIONAL CHARTERS TO HOST YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. ALL ADDITIONAL BOATS & CAPTAINS HIRED HAVE A WELL-MAINTAINED WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH IN THE BOX FISHING CHARTERS. INQUIRE VIA EMAIL TO BEGIN THE MULTI-BOAT BOOKING PROCESS.

IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT FOR PASSENGERS?

WE WELCOME ALL AGES ABOARD IN THE BOX AND ON THE STRINGER! IF ANY PASSENGERS ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD, THEY MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LEGAL GUARDIAN. ALL PASSENGERS AGE 16+ MUST PRESENT A VALID 2024 MICHIGAN FISHING LICENSE UPON TRIP CHECK-IN. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE WEARING A LIFEJACKET WHILE ON BOARD. WHILE WE PROVIDE ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY THE US COAST GUARD, IT DOES NOT MEAN OUR EMERGENCY LIFEJACKETS WILL BE THE MOST COMFORTABLE FOR LITTLE ONES TO WEAR DURING THE ENTIRETY OF THE TRIP. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BRINGING YOUR OWN PERSONAL LIFEJACKET FOR YOUR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6.

WHERE DOES THE TRIP BEGIN & END?

OFFSHORE IN THE BOX TRIPS BOTH BEGIN & END AT OUR DOCK LOCATED IN THE PIER 33 MARINA IN SAINT JOSEPH, MI. WE ASK THAT YOU ARRIVE 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED TRIP TIME TO BEGIN CHECKING-IN YOUR GROUP. PLEASE ADHERE TO THE START TIME OF YOUR TRIP AND DO NOT ARRIVE TO THE BOAT ANY EARLIER THAN THE 5 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR START TIME UNLESS AN EARLY ARRIVAL HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY CONFIRMED. THE CREW NEEDS THIS WINDOW OF TIME TO TAKE A QUICK BREAK BETWEEN TRIPS AND FLIP/CLEAN THE VESSEL FOR YOUR UPCOMING CHARTER. CHARTERS BEGIN AT YOUR SCHEDULED TIME REGARDLESS IF YOU’RE LATE TO RESPECT THE TRIP TIMES THAT FOLLOW AND THE SCHEDULE OF THE CREW. IF YOU’RE UNSURE OF WHERE TO MEET OR THERE’S A CHANCE OF HEAVY SEASONAL TRAFFIC, WE RECOMMEND ADDING AN ADDITIONAL 15-30 MINUTES OF PREP TIME BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TRIP.

WE ASK THAT YOU PARK IN THE OVERFLOW LOT IN FRONT OF OUR MARINA GATE. AFTER ACCESSING THE HAND-GATE ENTRANCE TO THE RIGHT OF THE TRAFFIC-GATE, YOU WILL SEE OUR SLIP NOT MORE THAN 50 FT FORWARD. OUR SLIP IS MARKED CLEARLY WITH OUR FISH DISPLAY SIGNAGE. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM ENTERING THE MARINA UNTIL 5 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR TRIP AND BE RESPECTFUL OF OUR NEIGHBORS' SLIPS.

FOR ON THE STRINGER TRIPS, PLEASE REFER TO THE MEETING LOCATIONS IN YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL AND PERSONAL CAPTAIN COMMUNICATIONS.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

FEEL FREE TO BRING A COOLER OF ANY SNACKS OR DRINKS TO ENJOY DURING YOUR TRIP. WE RECOMMEND BRINGING ALONG ANY RAIN GEAR IF THE WEATHER CALLS FOR IT, INSECT REPELLANT, AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/SUNSCREEN FOR THOSE HIGH UV DAYS. WE ONLY ALLOW LOTION SUNSCREEN ON THE BOAT—NO SPRAY SUNSCREEN. ANY TYPE OF SPRAY SUBSTANCE COULD DAMAGE FISHING GEAR. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY—YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR 2024 MICHIGAN FISHING LICENSE IF AGED 16+. IN THE BOX DOES NOT PROVIDE OR SELL FISHING LICENSES. YOU CAN VISIT THE MICHIGAN DNR WEBSITE TO PURCHASE ONLINE / FIND RETAIL LOCATIONS.

CAN I HAVE ALCOHOL ON THE BOAT?

WE ALLOW CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ONBOARD IF AGED 21+. YOU MUST HAVE VALID IDENTIFICATION WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES WHILE CONSUMING ALCOHOL ON IN THE BOX. WE ARE PURELY A BYOB BUSINESS, MEANING WE DO NOT PROVIDE ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO PASSENGERS FOR PURCHASE OR CONSUMPTION.

WHAT ITEMS ARE RESTRICTED?

WE FIRMLY DO NOT ALLOW ANY GLASS BOTTLES OR KEGS. WE ASK THAT YOU TRANSFER ANY LIQUIDS IN GLASS BOTTLES TO ANOTHER DRINKING CONTAINER TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE ON THE BOAT. WE ALSO DO NOT ALLOW ANY ILLEGAL DRUGS ONBOARD IN THE BOX.

WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS ARE DECIDED DAY-OF BY THE CAPTAIN OF YOUR TRIP. THE BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE CANVAS CANOPY FOR RAINFALL CONDITIONS, SO YOUR TRIP WILL CONTINUE DESPITE RAINY OR WINDY WEATHER. IF YOUR CAPTAIN DEEMS THE WEATHER TO BE CONSIDERED SEVERE/UNSAFE, THEY WILL NOTIFY YOU BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TRIP TIME AND CREDIT YOU FOR A FUTURE BOOKING. SEVERE WEATHER INCLUDES LIGHTNING AND ROUGH SEAS. YOUR CAPTAIN WILL BE WATCHING THE RADAR DAY OF AND WEATHER CANCELLATIONS ARE ONLY DETERMINED BY THEM FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CREW & PASSENGERS.

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?

BOOKING DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. TRIP DATE/TIME CHANGES MUST BE MADE 30+ DAYS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED TRIP TO KEEP BOOKING DEPOSIT. IF THE ORIGINAL SCHEDULED TRIP IS CANCELED/CHANGED WITHIN A 30 DAY WINDOW, THE BOOKING DEPOSIT IS FORFEITED AND THE REMAINING BALANCE MAY BE CHARGED IN FULL. IF THERE IS A NO CALL-NO SHOW SITUATION, THE CARD ON FILE WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF SCHEDULED TRIP RATE.

ALL TRIP ALTERATIONS OR CANCELLATIONS MUST BE COMMUNICATED THROUGH AN EMAIL MESSAGE TO RECEIVE BOOKING CREDIT: INFO@INTHEBOXFISHINGCHARTERS.COM

DUE TO THE INCREDIBLY SHORT SEASON IN THIS INDUSTRY, WE EXPECT OUR CUSTOMERS TO UNDERSTAND HOW WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE ANY SPECIAL CANCELLATION REQUESTS.