2017 Islander Talk (Poll Added)

I would consider a 3.5 day for $1000

Ditto.

The Dylanator - 2016 2.5 Day Trip

I'm out for this trip as well, thats quite a price increase within a year span.

The more affordable Islander.

I've done a few 2.5 day trips on that stuff.   

Ya know? Thinking about this price increase, I have considered the following;

For $875 -
- I could buy a round trip plane ticket to Hawaii or Cabo = $$$
- I may have $500+ left over for food, lodging, island travel, boat ride etc. = not enough $$$
- I probably need more like $1500 + to make it doable with enough time and extras?
- I won't have my kayak or fishing gear (unless I opt to drive 1337 miles and 33.5 hours to Cabo, then back)?
- I won't have a guide unless I know someone, or hire one???
- I (probably) won't be able to bring any fish home?

but, "if"? I go Islander again for 2.5 days (guaranteed) -

- I get a guided boat ride to and from San Clemente island
- I get a stateroom for 2+ days
- I get 3 meals per day
- Bait and beer if I want (No host?)
- Freezer storage and cleaning (add $$ tip for cleaning) for the fish I catch
- Comraderie with like minded souls of NCKA
- I will have to pay for parking (shared $$)
- Driving expenses to and from the Central Coast
- I catch exotic fish that I usually don't have access to.
- $$ Tip for the crew, "if?" I choose.
- I'm retired, so for me it's doable  !

Just sayin', nuff said.

I Zod Out

Ya know? Thinking about this price increase, I have considered the following;

For $875 -
- I could buy a round trip plane ticket to Hawaii or Cabo = $$$
- I may have $500+ left over for food, lodging, island travel, boat ride etc. = not enough $$$
- I probably need more like $1500 + to make it doable with enough time and extras?
- I won't have my kayak or fishing gear (unless I opt to drive 1337 miles and 33.5 hours to Cabo, then back)?
- I won't have a guide unless I know someone, or hire one???
- I (probably) won't be able to bring any fish home?

but, "if"? I go Islander again for 2.5 days (guaranteed) -

- I get a guided boat ride to and from San Clemente island
- I get a stateroom for 2+ days
- I get 3 meals per day
- Bait and beer if I want (No host?)
- Freezer storage and cleaning (add $$ tip for cleaning) for the fish I catch
- Comraderie with like minded souls of NCKA
- I will have to pay for parking (shared $$)
- Driving expenses to and from the Central Coast
- I catch exotic fish that I usually don't have access to.
- $$ Tip for the crew, "if?" I choose.
- I'm retired, so for me it's doable  !

Just sayin', nuff said.

I Zod Out

For $875 (ea), if you don't need to be pampered, would more than cover a ten day trip to Baja.  Don't dead head to Cabo, camp along the way at different spots on the Sea of Cotez and Mag Bay.

For $875 (ea), if you don't need to be pampered, would more than cover a ten day trip to Baja.  Don't dead head to Cabo, camp along the way at different spots on the Sea of Cotez and Mag Bay.

Uhhh? Been there = twice. Stayed in Ensenada, San Quintin, Catavina, Bahia de California, San Ignacio, Magadalina Bay, Muleje, Lorato, Todos Santos, and Cabo de Baja/California. Spent more than that in $$, and I did it camping by motorcycle!

Sorry, but I need to be pampered! 

I Zod Out

Ya know? Thinking about this price increase, I have considered the following;

For $875 -
- I could buy a round trip plane ticket to Hawaii or Cabo = $$$
- I may have $500+ left over for food, lodging, island travel, boat ride etc. = not enough $$$
- I probably need more like $1500 + to make it doable with enough time and extras?
- I won't have my kayak or fishing gear (unless I opt to drive 1337 miles and 33.5 hours to Cabo, then back)?
- I won't have a guide unless I know someone, or hire one???
- I (probably) won't be able to bring any fish home?

but, "if"? I go Islander again for 2.5 days (guaranteed) -

- I get a guided boat ride to and from San Clemente island
- I get a stateroom for 2+ days
- I get 3 meals per day
- Bait and beer if I want (No host?)
- Freezer storage and cleaning (add $$ tip for cleaning) for the fish I catch
- Comraderie with like minded souls of NCKA
- I will have to pay for parking (shared $$)
- Driving expenses to and from the Central Coast
- I catch exotic fish that I usually don't have access to.
- $$ Tip for the crew, "if?" I choose.
- I'm retired, so for me it's doable  !

Just sayin', nuff said.

I Zod Out

This is an excellent post! I was gonna simply say that in the past, I would've factored a $150-200 dollar tip, plus beer tab. So the new prices are only a little more than that #. I think I tipped 500+ for last years 3.5 day but that included my day 3 jackpot winnings. The price jump is a bumer, but it's a pretty special experience.

Cod Almighty - 2016 2.5 Day Trip

I just poached this from the BWE board.

Islander Owner's response to a member's inquiry as to whether they could sponsor a raffle.

Hi Jim,
Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately at this time we do not have any kayak trips scheduled. We're not sure if these will be moving forward anymore….I can let you know when/if we book any for the summer. Best of luck to you and your tournament….

We would like to continue the kayak trips but sadly can't afford to at our past price point. We priced them very low from the beginning to build the business, but the wear and tear on our boat eats up more in repairs than the miniscule amount we were taking home. We spent a small fortune last year to paint the boat which was finished right before our first kayak trip. After 5 trips of kayaks slamming against the side, the paint job was thrashed. This, coupled with many other expenses pertaining only to kayak fishing (replacing outboards, fixing skiffs, etc.) means we need to raise prices significantly in order to continue and as yet, the kayak fishermen are not willing to pay it. I'll let you know if anything changes.
Best,
Juliet

...replacing outboards...

 

Sure is a magical place.

...replacing outboards...

Yeah, 'cause that was totally our fault!