Family Ties Charters 

5.0/5 (13 reviews)
 Annie Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States

Family Ties Charters is a "family" first company. We specialize in nearshore and offshore adventures for the most exciting fish species around. Join Capt. Barry on your next vacation and have a fun day out on the water. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to clean your catch. All fish are taken home whole.

Spend your morning checking the bite nearshore or spend your whole day battling big fish up to 35 miles offshore. Hardcore anglers to novice fishermen, everyone is welcome to join in the adventure.

The ‘Family Ties’ is a 25’ Sea Cat boat. She was built in 1997 and has plenty of space for up to 4 anglers. The Family Ties comes powered by a 90 HP Yamaha 4-Stroke engine and can cruise at a top speed of 20 knots. She is fully rigged with electronics and professional accessories to aid your search for the fish.

Your day with Family Ties Charters will see you slow trolling for Pelagics, along with bottom fishing and fast trolling. Live bait fishing is also possible when the conditions allow.

You will be targeting Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Bluefish, False Albacore, Amberjack, Barracuda, Grouper, Black Seabass, Snapper, and Mahi Mahi if you don’t want to go too far out. If you are up to a challenge, the list of your potential catches will also include Sailfish.

All you have to do is bring your family with you and hop on board. All rods, reels, tackle, lures, and licenses will be provided by the captain. Fish cleaning is not included.

Barry Bierstedt

Captain

Barry Bierstedt

23 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
Cruise and Island hopping
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
US $300 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 21
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip - Combo
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 30
US $850 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip - Trolling
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 30
US $850 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (24)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

100%

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Charles V.
Charles V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A+++ effort!

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Half Day Trip on June 26, 2025

Captain Barry made a huge effort to insure a safe, fun and successful trip for all of us! We highly recommend him for an excellent charter!

Captain Barry made a huge effort to insure a safe, fun and successful trip for all of us! We highly recommend him for an excellent charter!  

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Michael G.
Michael G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water

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Half Day Trip on July 26, 2024

My friends and I had a great time on our trip. Captain Barry is very knowledgeable and patient, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be booking another charter.

My friends and I had a great time on our trip. Captain Barry is very knowledgeable and patient, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be booking another charter.  

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Jason W.
Jason W.

Burlington, NC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time had by all!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on August 25, 2022

Morning started off without a hitch Captain was ready to go. He had us on fish early on we caught probably 30 or so. For my boys first time charter it was perfect. Plenty of action captain was easy going and relatable. He is a 2nd generation captain and he knows these waters very well.

Morning started off without a hitch Captain was ready to go. He had us on fish early on we caught probably 30 or so. For my boys first time charter it was perfect. Plenty of action captain was easy going and relatable. He is a 2nd generation captain and he knows these waters very well.  

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Shelby J.
Shelby J.

Dunwoody, GA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day

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Half Day Trip on July 14, 2022

Capt Berry work hard to make our day a great experience. Would book him again.

Capt Berry work hard to make our day a great experience. Would book him again.  

 Shelby J. recommends Family Ties Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Bradford K. W.
Bradford K. W.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day

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Full Day Trip on August 11, 2021

Captain Barry was Awesome ! He provided a full day of fishing and let us split the day from trolling to bottom fishing and we caught fish on both ends . Had a great time and recommend Family ties charters to anyone looking for an angling experience:)

Captain Barry was Awesome ! He provided a full day of fishing and let us split the day from trolling to bottom fishing and we caught fish on both ends . Had a great time and recommend Family ties charters to anyone looking for an angling experience:)  

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FAQs about Family Ties Charters

What are the trip rates for Family Ties Charters?

Family Ties Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $300 per group - Cruise and Island hopping (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half day PM (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Combo (7 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Trolling (7 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Family Ties Charters?

When you book a trip with Family Ties Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Family Ties Charters?

Trips booked with Family Ties Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared beforehand/caught on the trip)
  • Lures
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Family Ties Charters offer?

Family Ties Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing (1 to 20 miles)
  • Offshore Fishing (20-35 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Family Ties Charters offer?

Family Ties Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Family Ties Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Family Ties Charters include:

  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Barry Bierstedt

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018

Barry Bierstedt is a second generation captain and fisherman. He began fishing offshore at a young age of 6 and tried commercial fishing at 8. Barry was introduced to charter fishing by his father and has never looked back. Fishing is not only his great passion; it’s a way of life. Barry loves the waters and sharing his knowledge with others.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Pink Snapper
Pink Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Sea Cat
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Yamaha 4 Stroke
Powered by
2 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

1 to 20 miles

Offshore Fishing

20-35 miles

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Drift Fishing

Kite Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Prepared beforehand/caught on the trip

Lures

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

All ages welcome; vests provided

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel