Grand Slam Miami Charters– 30' Boat

Captain Josh Holmes is the owner and operator of Grand Slam Miami Charters. He runs trips out of Miami as well as down in the Keys, targeting the awesome range of big game predators and deep-water reef species that call the area home. He has a great range of trips to choose from, each promising big fish and a hard fight to get them onboard.

Head offshore in search of pelagic species like Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Tuna, or drop your lines over reefs and wrecks in search of Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish, and more. Up for the ultimate challenge? Head out on a specialist Swordfishing charter, dropping lines hundreds of feet into the depths of the ocean to hook these delicious, hard-fighting fish.

However you want to spend your day, you won’t find a better place to spend it than aboard Captain Josh’s 30’ Contender center console. This hardy vessel has everything you could ask for, from outriggers and downriggers for the best spread to spearfishing equipment to let you get up close and personal with your favorite species.

The seas around Miami are some of the most productive in the state, with deep waters just a stone’s throw from the shore and a huge mix of species crowding into every habitat around. Captain Josh has been fishing these waters for over 20 years and knows how to get the most out of every spot and species. He provides bait, lures, and quality tackle on every trip, and will clean and fillet all your catch at the end of the day.

So many fish, so little time! Whatever you go for, you’re in for an awesome time, with an experienced guide and a clean, modern boat. It’s shaping up to be a seriously good fishing trip



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $950
    Spend the morning fishing local reefs and wrecks for Hogfish, Yellowtail Snapper, Black Grouper, and much more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $950
    Enjoy a productive afternoon fishing local reefs and wrecks for Hogfish, Yellowtail Snapper, Black Grouper, and much more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Reef Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    His deeper waters to fish reefs and wrecks for Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish, Amberjack, and much, much more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Offshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    This trip is great if you want to fill the freezer. Targeted species include Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, and more.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    If Yellowtail and Mutton Snapper and Grouper are what you are looking to target, this is the trip for you. Also targeted on these trips are Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, and Sailfish.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Offshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,550
    With the whole day onboard, you can head way offshore in search of Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, and who knows what else!
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Swordfishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,900
    Daytime Swordfishing was pioneered here in Florida and can be the most intense and exciting angling in the world when the action is hot. It can also involve lots of waiting and sitting on edge for any twitch on the line, but when you land that monster Swordfish all the waiting and hoping pays off big time!
  • Private trip
    Night Trip: Swordfishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $1,900
    Night Fishing for swordfish is a fantastic opportunity to fight these monster pelagic with top of the line fishing gear.

FAQs about Grand Slam Miami Charters– 30' Boat

Grand Slam Miami Charters– 30' Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $950 per group - Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Reef Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group - Full Day Trip - Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - Full Day – Swordfishing (10 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - Night Trip: Swordfishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Grand Slam Miami Charters– 30' Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Grand Slam Miami Charters– 30' Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Grand Slam Miami Charters– 30' Boat offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Grand Slam Miami Charters– 30' Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Grand Slam Miami Charters– 30' Boat include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Hogfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Josh Holmes
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
153 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since April 2017
Captain Josh Holmes loves fishing for Florida's famous inshore and offshore species. He's a fun person who's always ready for action, and who's always giving his all to make his guests feel comfortable on his boat. He's been nonstop fishing in South Florida for the last 20 years and there's no slowing down in sight

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Hogfish Hogfish
Sailfish Sailfish

Boat specs

Sea Vee (Center console) originally built in 2002, and restored in 2016. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 48 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt Josh
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Tom R.
Miami, FL
Excellent
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Half day trip with Capt Josh

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) on September 8, 2023
Capt Josh took very good care of us on his speedy fishing machine. His expertice and local knowledge help us to land lots of...
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Joseph T.
Silver City, SD
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Great day in challenging conditions

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) on February 20, 2022
My son and I had a great time with Captain Holmes.  It was a challenging day with 20+ mph winds and choppy water but we managed...
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Matthew B.
Pompano Beach, Florida
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Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing on February 9, 2020
Top of the line everything. Great personality. Boat was in the water live well full of bait waiting for me to jump on board...
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Gregory M.
Atlanta, GA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef Fishing on December 29, 2022
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Armando R.
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef Fishing on December 4, 2021
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