How much does it cost to get a captain's license in Florida?
How much does it cost to get a captain's license in Florida?
2 How much does a captain's license course cost? The most popular captain's license course, the OUPV/Six-pack course, costs $595 for a deluxe edition including online and physical materials through Mariners Learning System. The Deluxe Master Captain's License course costs $795.
What does it take to get your captain's license in Florida?
You need to make sure you spend enough time on the water. You will need signatures of witnesses that can attest you have spent 360 days as part of a crew on any vessel with at least 90 days in the last 3 years and a minimum of 90 days offshore as sea time. You will need to pass your coast guard exam.
Where can I get a captain's license in Florida?
In order to purchase an FWC Charter Captain license, you must have a Coast Guard Captain's license. Call 1-888-427-5662 for information on the Coast Guard Captain's license. USCG charter boat captain information is available on the USCG web site.
What size boat requires a captains license in Florida?
The 25, 50, or 100-Ton Master License allows the holder to operate inspected vessels as well as uninspected vessels. Any vessel that is authorized to carry more than six paying passengers must have on board a captain who holds a Master license.
Do you need a captain's license in Florida?
All saltwater fishing guides in Florida must comply with USCG requirements. This means that you must have a Captain's license – officially called Merchant Mariner Credential – for saltwater guiding.Aug 20, 2021
How long does it take to get a captain's license in sea?
360 days
How much is it to get a captain's license in Florida?
The Deluxe Master Captain's License course costs $795. For just the digital edition, the OUPV course costs $495, and the Digital Master course costs $695. The auxiliary sailing and assistance towing endorsements both cost $125 for the deluxe edition and $100 for the digital-only edition.
Is the captain's license test hard?
Here's a secret: The Captain's course is not hard. While there is a lot of information to cover, we work hard to present it in an easy-to-grasp and relatable way and have been honing our approach for 15 years. While there is some math, most of it can be done with the aid of a calculator.
Do I need a captains license for my personal boat in Florida?
Florida does not have a "boating license." The Boating Safety Education Identification Card is proof of successful completion of the educational requirements and is valid for life.