Gradyful Fishing Charters is based in Boca Raton, Florida. The charter is operated by Captain Shawn, who is often found guiding his friends and clients through the beautiful waters of South Florida. Each trip is a unique experience in a friendly atmosphere that will leave you with lifelong memories.

You will be fishing aboard a 33 Tiarra flybridge, which is powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar engines for more security and speed. She can comfortably take up to 6 anglers and is rigged with top-notch navigational electronics, such as a GPS, a fishfinder, and a VHF radio. The vessel is also equipped with outriggers, a live bait tank, an ice-box, and it features a top to provide you protection from the sun.

Each trip with Capt. Shawn can be customized to suit your needs and wishes. You can fish inshore, nearshore, the wrecks, reefs, offshore, or see what is biting in the freshwater of pompano beach . The captain is good at a wide range of fishing techniques, such as light and heavy tackle, drift fishing, jigging, popping, kite fishing, spinning, trolling, and bottom fishing.

On a day out you will get an opportunity to learn about the local species and where to find them. The captain is great with kids, as well as with anglers of all ages and experience. Whether it’s your first time on the water or you are an occasional fisherman or even a pro – each trip you choose will be an eventful and memorable experience.

Among your targeted species will be Yellowtail Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, and many other saltwater species.

Your fishing trip with Capt. Shawn will include your rods, reels, tackle, live bait upon request, and lures. You will be offered soda and water, so feel free to bring your own snacks. The catch can be cleaned and filleted for you to take home after the trip.

Join Gradyful Fishing Charters and have the time of your life fishing the productive waters of Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    During this trip, you will be able to experience some fine angling with a professional guide. You will be fishing inshore, targeting whatever is biting!
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $400
    During this trip, you will be able to experience some fine angling with a professional guide. You will be fishing inshore, targeting whatever is biting!
  • Shared trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    This package can be customized to suit any angler's needs. Whether it's fishing inshore or the reefs – you may get some nice catches. Your fishing equipment will be included in the price.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Private
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    During this trip, you will be able to experience some fine angling with a professional guide. You will be fishing inshore, targeting whatever is biting!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Private (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $700
    During this trip, you will be able to experience some fine angling with a professional guide. You will be fishing inshore, targeting whatever is biting!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Private
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    This package can be customized to suit any angler's needs. Whether it's fishing inshore or the reefs – you may get some nice catches. Your fishing equipment will be included in the price.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Private
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    This full-day trip may get your hands full of Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Wahoo, and many more species. You will be fishing the waters of Boca Raton with Captain Shawn, who is an avid angler with a lot of experience. All rods, reels, and tackle are included in the price.
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FAQs about Gradyful Fishing Charters

Gradyful Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Private (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Private (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Private (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip – Private (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Gradyful Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Gradyful Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Upon request)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water and soda)
  • First Mate

Gradyful Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Available upon request)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Gradyful Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Gradyful Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Shawn Safris
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
75 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since February 2017
Captain Shawn Safris has over 20 years of fishing experience. He has been passionate about fish since childhood. He enjoys being on the water and seeing the smile on a kid's face after reeling in a fish. Shawn is never in a hurry to get off the boat, always keen on spending a few extra hours trolling for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo or Tuna.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Tiarra (Sportfishing) originally built in 1988. Powered by 2 315HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Available upon request
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Upon request
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water and soda
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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My sons first fish on the ocean
My sons first fish on the ocean
Home run !!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Brian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Home run !!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 10, 2023
Had an amazing time with Captain Shawn and Barry!!  My son(9) and I had the rime of our life.  Booked some sailfish, caught...
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Paul W.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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My sons first fish on the ocean

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 23, 2023
Fish just weren’t bitting today. We caught 2 sailfish 1 dolphin and a shark. Even though the bite was slow we stilllanded...
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Michel P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Great expérience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 27, 2023
That was a great trip even if we did not catch any fish the captain decide to stay longer for us to have the complet expérience....
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FRANCOIS M. M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Crew despite a bad day.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 27, 2023
You can’t win’em all! We had a great boat, crew and captain! But waiting for the fish to bit for hours, can’t be blamed...
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Nellie I.
Hollywood, FL
Excellent
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EPIC!!! JUST EPIC

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 6, 2023
You CANNOT go wromg fishing with Capt. Shaun and his mate Chris!! These guts are FANTASTIC and get you in BIG fish quickly....
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