Sad news on the Islander Trips... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

King Saba · 03-02-2017, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruntoj

I found a thread from last year (2016) that says $585 for the 2.5 day.

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I was just about to ask. Seems a bit much for me with the new price.

Bruntoj · 03-03-2017, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

I was just about to ask. Seems a bit much for me with the new price.

Yeah it's almost 25% more than 2016. I'm wondering how much increase there's been, if any, for non-kayak trips on either the Islander or other boats.

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goldenglory18 · 03-03-2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

I was just about to ask. Seems a bit much for me with the new price.

Same here. I just looked at what I've spent the last year in buying my yak, my salt rods and reels, and what I have left to pick up (new paddle and electronics) and I just can't justify another $800 on a trip.

Maybe next year, but I'm a no-go in 2017.....

makobob · 03-03-2017, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Same here. I just looked at what I've spent the last year in buying my yak, my salt rods and reels, and what I have left to pick up (new paddle and electronics) and I just can't justify another $800 on a trip.

Maybe next year, but I'm a no-go in 2017.....

Yep for $800 I can make 3-4 week long trips to Gonzaga, OR do Mag Bay for a couple weeks around Christmas/New Years. Still a tough choice to make, but I'll choose Baja every time. Tight Lines.

SorryCharlie · 03-03-2017, 08:57 AM

I know the owner of Fish Village, he is a very good friend so I was able to get the lowdown on the price increase.

The boat itself takes a serious beating with the kayaks being taken on and off all day, not to mention the custom swim step and bait tank rack they have to maintain and/or replace occasionally (the swim step required some mods for future trips). Also, I agree with Iceman that the Islander crew is amazing, and they also take a beating during these trips. I fully agree with the Islander that at the very least the crew should make more money from the kayak trips, given how much more they have to put into it.

Overall, the previous prices were to low for the Islander to justify the extra maintenance and work required for these mother-ship trips. While the Islander was responsible for the pricing set originally, I do not blame them for trying to do what is best for them after learning from years of running these trips.

There are still spots left on the first trip (I believe it was 8 at my last talk with Mike), but the second trip is full.

YakDout · 03-03-2017, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Yep for $800 I can make 3-4 week long trips to Gonzaga, OR do Mag Bay for a couple weeks around Christmas/New Years. Still a tough choice to make, but I'll choose Baja every time. Tight Lines.

Yep, exactly. With better fishing and more tequila. Easy choice for me.

FISH11 · 03-04-2017, 06:58 AM

It is a great trip, I had a blast on the 2.5 day trip. The only problem is the price of the ticket is not the only expense. You have to buy the drinks and tip the crew, maybe even pay for fish cleaning. I like a lot of beer and that added up, the tip based on a percentage of the cost of the trip, like at a restaurant, makes it very costly with the increase.

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FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	It is a great trip, I had a blast on the 2.5 day trip. The only problem is the price of the ticket is not the only expense. You have to buy the drinks and tip the crew, maybe even pay for fish cleaning. I like a lot of beer and that added up, the tip based on a percentage of the cost of the trip, like at a restaurant, makes it very costly with the increase. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

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03-03-2017, 08:57 AM	#5
SorryCharlie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 140	I know the owner of Fish Village, he is a very good friend so I was able to get the lowdown on the price increase. The boat itself takes a serious beating with the kayaks being taken on and off all day, not to mention the custom swim step and bait tank rack they have to maintain and/or replace occasionally (the swim step required some mods for future trips). Also, I agree with Iceman that the Islander crew is amazing, and they also take a beating during these trips. I fully agree with the Islander that at the very least the crew should make more money from the kayak trips, given how much more they have to put into it. Overall, the previous prices were to low for the Islander to justify the extra maintenance and work required for these mother-ship trips. While the Islander was responsible for the pricing set originally, I do not blame them for trying to do what is best for them after learning from years of running these trips. There are still spots left on the first trip (I believe it was 8 at my last talk with Mike), but the second trip is full.