Page 7 - Destin Snorkel Handbook

TRIP PREPERATION
TRIP PREPERATION

While Underway

While underway, at all times make sure no one is standing on the seats or sitting on the rails as well as no
one is wearing their fins on the boat. Remember safety first! Make it a goal to introduce yourself and talk to
each family that is on your trip. Remember your there to assist and help customers with anything as well as
make sure they have an enjoyable experience! When looking for dolphins you will need to help in assisting
the captain in locating them and spotting them for the customers whenever they resurface. Depending on
the captain and when feasible you may or may not need to do a dolphin speech. It is good to prepare and
brush up on your dolphin facts so you will be ready answer questions that customers may have about them.
(See Dolphin Speech Page)

Arriving at the dock

Before arriving at the dock and after departing the last spot (Snorkel or Shelling) take up the snorkel and
masks and if the captain hasn’t already done so take the fins up as well. Upon arriving at the boat slip, be
ready at the front of the boat to grab the lines. While pulling in the slip, make sure everyone stays seated
and all arms are inside the boat. Upon arriving at the dock grab the spring line first then attach both bow
lines. Once the boat is secured pull the ramp on and thank everyone for coming as they depart.

End Of The Day Procedures

• Put ns away (close n boxes if you’re the last snorkel trip)
• Clean wetsuits and hang (if necessary)
• Wash boat deck, seats, motors and anchors
• Clean bathroom and clear bathroom drain
• Garbage picked up and thrown out
• Coolers and mask buckets drained
• Anchor lines and chain put up and o the deck
• Make sure boat is tied up correctly away from all docks and pylons
• Attach electric
• Ramp is o and all gates latched and closed