Fishing · FISHING CHARTERS
A charter buys a skipper who already knows where the fish are and a boat set up to get there. These 15 compare shared decks against private hire on price per head, hours on the water, and whether rods, bait, licence and the cleaning of your catch are in the number.
Fish Key West’s reef aboard the 64-foot FishMonster Max catamaran. The crew helps beginners and seasoned anglers, while Chase and Donte are among the friendly deckhands praised for their humor and care. The $95 trip includes gear, bait, licenses, and catch filleting.
“FANTASTIC! Best vacation trip ever! Charter & crew were awesome! Donte rocks!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re coming back with the kids & grandson!”
Spend about five hours on a private Ketchikan boat with guides such as Joey or Alex, targeting salmon and halibut in protected waters. Gear, snacks, water, and soda are included. You meet near your cruise ship, but fishing licenses, king stamps, and gratuity cost extra.
“We felt good about our trip because Captain Mike had 5 Stars, but when we got to the dock it wasn’t Captain Mike it was someone else. Our Captain that day was very kind with great manners but he did not know where the fish was located that day. We did try three different places he thought maybe they were located. For the money we paid this wasn’t good. I’m thinking, maybe Captain Mike didn’t care enough about us catching to share this information with the captain who took us out that day. Just not sure to be honest. But for sure, their excuse of TIDE issues just wasn’t the…”
Fish Fort Lauderdale reefs, wrecks, and changing depths aboard an air-conditioned boat with a licensed captain and helpful mates. Bait, tackle, licenses, coolers, ice, and fish cleaning are included. Choose a morning, afternoon, or night departure, and expect snapper, grouper, porgies, jacks, and other reef fish.
“Although I got seasick and couldn't fish the last hour everything else was fantastic! The staff was amazing with helping with the bait and teaching how to fish, which you will get don't so quickly as it is very easy and kid friendly too! I caught at least 3 fishes in a row ! Definitely nice to do just watch for the weather as I went during the windy times so it was rough out there!”
Meet your Alaska King Charter captain at the Ketchikan cruise dock, then fish for salmon and halibut from a private boat for four to six hours. Gear, bait, drinks, and dock pickup are included. Your captain may also point out eagles, whales, and other wildlife.
“We had a great time fishing with Reggie! It was late in the season, so we were warned well in advance of our trip we might not catch much of anything. We decided to go out anyway, and we are glad we did! We hooked a few halibut, dog sharks, and rockfish in 4 hours. Reggie was a great guide for our trip and helped us learn about the area he calls home. We definitely recommend this experience!”
Fish San Juan’s Laguna San José and Laguna Torrecilla aboard a private boat for up to four people. Captain Clery and guides such as Miguel, Fernando, Abi, and Hiram provide rods, reels, tackle, and bait for tarpon, snook, jacks, and fly-fishing action.
“if you love fishing this is the tour for you. Miguel our guide was spectacular. he was so friendly and knowledgeable about the specifics of catching Tarpons. He guided us through the steps and we had multiple big catches! The boat was great Read more”
Spend about five hours offshore with Captain Mark the Shark and his crew, including Russ, while targeting big game fish. The private boat holds up to eight or nine people, with fishing gear, ice, snacks, underwater cameras, and fish cleaning included. Confirm the departure dock before booking.
“I highly recommend this boat trip. Mark is amazing, he helped us to catch 2 monsters fish. If your passion is fishing rhis trip is for you 🎣”
Join Captain and Mate aboard Lady Pamela II from Hollywood for a private four-hour Fort Lauderdale fishing trip. Your group of up to six fishes for sharks that can reach 1,000 pounds, with chances for mahi-mahi, tuna, and sailfish. Bring your own food and drinks.
Captain Gavin leads a four-hour fishing trip from Costa Adeje aboard a compact 25-foot sportfishing boat. You’ll use fighting chairs, outriggers, downriggers, live bait, and trolling gear while learning techniques suited to the season and sea conditions.
“4 hours without drinking although in the description said drinking and snacks included. An unmotivated overwhelmed guide. I wanted to make my partner passionate fishermen happy. Just disappointing.Auto-translated”
Captain Mike takes your private group from Lovers Key Boat Ramp into Fort Myers waters for back-bay or offshore fishing. Target snook and redfish inshore, or grouper, snapper, shark, and mackerel farther out. Your catch can be cleaned for later.
“I loved all of it! I was so excited about the dolphins following the boat and the opportunity to catch beautiful fish-namely the nurse shark my boyfriend caught!”
Fish privately from a Bertram boat for up to six people near Cancun and Isla Mujeres. Choose two, four, six, or eight hours. Crew provide rods, bait, ice, water, and sodas. Captains and mates such as Willie, Antonio, Jorge, Christopher, Noah, and Jesus have earned praise for hard work, though English service varies.
“Captain Willie and his crew Christopher and Noah were amazing! They knew how to make our time memorable!!”
Spend four hours aboard a private Santa Elena charter from La Yola Punta Cana. Captain Miguel and crew members Elena and Alex offer trolling offshore, a lagoon option, drinks, and possible on-board grilling of your catch. The boat suits beginners, families, and groups of up to seven.
“We had a fantastic experience on this friendly charter. Elena, was exceptional. She was very organized, had everything meticulously planned, and kept us updated on weather and pickup times through frequent communication. UnfortunatelRead more”
Spend four private hours aboard the Bertram sport fisherman from Oranjestad’s Renaissance Marina. Captain Juan Carlos and first mate Rudolph work the Aruba coast for barracuda, kingfish, wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna, and seasonal marlin, with gear, bait, drinks, and an onboard restroom included.
“Great fishermen who worked hard to help us catch many fish! 12 Mahi Mahi. Very attentive to our needs.”
Spend four hours on a private Ketchikan boat targeting King, Coho, Pink, and Chum salmon. Captains such as Schuyler, Danny, TJ, and Joshua handle the fishing, while gear, snacks, and drinks are provided. Shuttle service from select locations can simplify a cruise-day schedule.
“Best guided fishing excursion. The staff was attentive from booking through drop off back at the ship. The guide, Schuyler, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made our fishing experience that much better. Highly recommend.”
Set out from Kewalo Basin Harbor with up to six family members or friends for a relaxed two-hour reef fishing trip. Captains such as Sundance, Zach, Rick, and Hannah help beginners, bait lines, identify fish, and keep children involved. Bring your own drinks and snacks, and watch for turtles, dolphins, and whales.
“Was a great experience Captain Sundance, was funny outgoing educational very helpful the only thing I would change is the amount of time that we got out there definitely want more time... Go!”
Head offshore from Punta Cana on a private 39-foot boat for 4 to 9 hours of deep-sea fishing. Captain Richard, Rosario, or another experienced skipper works with a first mate to target Mahi Mahi, tuna, sailfish, and marlin. Hotel pickup, tackle, bait, licenses, fuel, and drinks are included.
“Richard was our captain and put us in fish all day! Andy was the first mate and was very attentive the whole time. Very put together company!!”
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