Dear Casa Vieja Family,
Our Fish & Stay packages are designed to provide an all-inclusive experience, and our rates account for normal inflation and operating costs, including fuel. Our philosophy is simple: Normal increases are on us. Extraordinary increases, we share.
Since March, marine diesel in Guatemala has risen from approximately $5.00 per gallon (Q38.30) to $7.36 (Q56.20) — an increase of nearly 47%.
Rather than pass that entire increase on to our anglers, Casa Vieja will continue to absorb the normal fuel costs included in our packages, along with a significant portion of this extraordinary increase. We have established a marine diesel threshold of approximately $5.90 per gallon (Q45).
Below that threshold, there is no fuel surcharge. Above it, a temporary surcharge applies per boat, per fishing day, based on vessel size. The charge breakdown by boat can be seen below:
Important Details:
- The surcharge is Per/Charter. Not Per/Angler. It is to be shared amongst the anglers aboard the Boat.
- Invoices will be updated and sent out two weeks prior to your arrival date.
- The price you will be charged is based on the date you were invoiced and not what price fuel is on the days that you are out on the water.
Remember, the surcharge is per boat, not per angler, and is shared among the anglers aboard. For existing reservations, the applicable surcharge will be reflected on the final invoice. Most importantly, this is temporary. Fuel prices will be reviewed twice monthly and the surcharge adjusted accordingly. When diesel falls below our threshold, the surcharge goes away.
We believe sharing an extraordinary increase is the fairest way to continue delivering the boats, crews, service, and experience you expect from Casa Vieja. Thank you for your understanding, loyalty, and for being part of the Casa Vieja family. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Guatemala.
Tight lines,
– Kristen Salazar
