Fishing on a head boat

[a-baum]

Hey folks,

Absolutely love fishing but can't afford a boat or a private charter as often as I'd like to fish. So I was looking at head boats, specifically the Voyager which seems to have some pretty cool trips on its calendar out for tilefish, cod, tuna, etc. There's others I have looked at as well.

I am just not sure what to expect on those trips, especially an overnight trip. Some trips limit to 26-30 people while others limit to 44 or so. I am worried about etiquette on how to fish in big crowds like that and concerned that I might piss people off. Certainly don't want to be "that guy" on a trip that is 15-24 hours in length. What can I generally expect on those longer trips? Are most people friendly? Is it a fun atmosphere? I will likely go alone on my first few trips. When you find your spot, is that your spot for the whole trip? I may try out a shorter trip first but would like to get a little more offshore for bigger species. Any tips for a total headboat newbie? Thanks!