Off Duty Charters 

4.9/5 (382 reviews)
 Last End Point, Bluffton, SC 29926, United States

Off Duty Charters 

4.9/5 (382 reviews)
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Last End Point
Bluffton, SC, United States
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Off Duty Charters offers a great time on the water for everyone, whether you are a complete beginner or an expert angler. A day of fishing with Captain Richard Martinez is fun for all ages!

Enjoy a quick ride to the waters close to shore, which are home to various types of Sharks. There are Blacktip, Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, and other species of these monsters that are especially great for a 'bragging' photo.

If Sharks are not up your street, Capt. Richard can take you out to Port Royal or Calibogue Sound, where you could sample anything from Ladyfish to Redfish. Otherwise, you could check the bite 5-10 miles off the coast of Hilton Head Island, targeting King and Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Drum, and more.

A day out with Off Duty Charters will take place on a 24' Sea Fox center console, a spacious fishing machine. It is equipped with a single 200 HP Suzuki engine and features modern electronics, outriggers, and an array of quality rods and reels. You will mostly be using spinning and conventional gear, including reels by Penn. Live bait, lures, and fishing licenses are also included in the price.

Grab your lunch and drinks and join in the adventure. It's fish on!

NOTE: Catch and release only!

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Rating

4.9
382 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (589)

An angler proudly displays a caught shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
Three young anglers enjoying a day on the water, posing on the boat with a scenic backdrop.
An angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
A young angler proudly displays a large shark while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
+583

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (382)

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Dominic Mervin
Dominic Mervin
5.0
Verified
Great fishing and Captain is amazing with kids!!
3 HR Shark trip evening (sunset) on June 14, 20254 adults2 children
We had a wonderful trip! We caught plenty of fish—some we kept, and some we released. It was the first time our six- and four-year-old were on a boat together fishing, and the captain was absolutely fantastic with them. The entire experience was amazing. I would highly recommend this charter to anyone—whether you're bringing young kids out for their first time or you're an experienced angler just looking for a relaxed and easygoing captain. We had to reschedule our trip about three times, and the captain was incredibly understanding and accommodating each time. Great service, great experience!
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Two young girls enjoying snacks while seated inside a boat, with a fishing rod visible in the background, highlighting a family-friendly fishing experience.
A young girl enjoying her time on a boat, seated comfortably in the helm area, showcasing a fun and relaxed fishing experience.
A young girl and an adult are fishing together on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
Angler proudly displaying two caught sharks while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of sharks while on a fishing trip in coastal waters.
A cheerful young girl poses with a peace sign while seated inside a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the water with family.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
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J. Zurcher
J. Zurcher
5.0
Verified
Nice time with Captain Richard
Special 3 hour trip for J. Zurcher on May 3, 20255 adults
We enjoyed our outing with Off Duty Charters. Lines were in the water in about 25 mins from departure, and we hooked on to some sharks soon after. Ended the trip at a second spot with a nice hammerhead, which was a lot of fun (and a lot of fight!). Enjoyed being on the boat with Captain Richard and talking about our families. He's a very nice guy.
A fisherman on a boat is preparing to reel in a shark while enjoying a day on the water.
A young angler is excitedly reaching out to hold a freshly caught fish while on a boat, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
Two young anglers actively fishing from a boat, casting lines into the water on a cloudy day.
A Hammerhead shark is seen resting in a net, showcasing the catch from a deep-sea fishing expedition.
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Christian Andersen
Christian Andersen
5.0
Verified
Great morning trip!
3 HR Shark Trip (AM) on July 7, 20252 adults2 children
This was a great fishing trip for me and my three sons on our yearly vacation to Hilton Head. The weather was perfect and the sharks were biting. We had a great great time with Captain Richard because he was knowledgeable, patient and definitely hard-working as we caught some pretty large sharks, and even a tarpin!!
Three young anglers enjoying a day on the water, posing on the boat with a scenic backdrop.
An angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
A young angler proudly displays a large shark while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while a guide assists with a net on a sunny day in open waters.
0
Rachael Forgette
Rachael Forgette
5.0
Verified
New
March fishing trip
2 Hour Trip – Kids (8:30AM) on March 31, 20265 adults1 child
Reported catch:
Ray
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Chris Parker
Chris Parker
5.0
Verified
Great time!
3 HR Shark Trip (AM) on June 28, 20252 adults
Went out shark fishing, and caught em! My boys loved it and we had a great time with a friendly, knowledgeable, guide. Wanted to book Richard previously but didn’t work out, next time back I. The area will hook up with him! Awesome adventure, thank you again!
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A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Angler proudly displaying a large shark while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
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2 Hour Trip – Kids (8:30AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour Trip – Kids (11AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 11:00 AM
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US $350
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2 Hour Trip – Kids (1:30PM)
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour Trip – Shark (8:30 AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 8:30 AM
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Apr 1 - Oct 10
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour Trip – Shark (11:00 AM )
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 11:00 AM
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Apr 1 - Oct 10
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour Trip – Shark (1:30 PM )
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2 Hour Trip
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Apr 1 - Oct 10
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 HR Shark Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 8:30 AM
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Apr 1 - Oct 10
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 HR Shark trip (Noon)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
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Apr 1 - Oct 10
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 HR Shark trip evening (sunset)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 PM
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Apr 1 - Oct 10
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 HR Nearshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 8:30 AM
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Jan 15 - Sep 30
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
382 reviews
5
353
4
25
3
2
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (589)

An angler proudly displays a caught shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
Three young anglers enjoying a day on the water, posing on the boat with a scenic backdrop.
An angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
A young angler proudly displays a large shark while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
+583

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (382)

Filter
Showing 15 of 382 reviews
Dominic Mervin
Dominic Mervin
5.0
Verified
Great fishing and Captain is amazing with kids!!
3 HR Shark trip evening (sunset) on June 14, 20254 adults2 children
We had a wonderful trip! We caught plenty of fish—some we kept, and some we released. It was the first time our six- and four-year-old were on a boat together fishing, and the captain was absolutely fantastic with them. The entire experience was amazing. I would highly recommend this charter to anyone—whether you're bringing young kids out for their first time or you're an experienced angler just looking for a relaxed and easygoing captain. We had to reschedule our trip about three times, and the captain was incredibly understanding and accommodating each time. Great service, great experience!
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Two young girls enjoying snacks while seated inside a boat, with a fishing rod visible in the background, highlighting a family-friendly fishing experience.
A young girl enjoying her time on a boat, seated comfortably in the helm area, showcasing a fun and relaxed fishing experience.
A young girl and an adult are fishing together on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
Angler proudly displaying two caught sharks while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of sharks while on a fishing trip in coastal waters.
A cheerful young girl poses with a peace sign while seated inside a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the water with family.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
0
J. Zurcher
J. Zurcher
5.0
Verified
Nice time with Captain Richard
Special 3 hour trip for J. Zurcher on May 3, 20255 adults
We enjoyed our outing with Off Duty Charters. Lines were in the water in about 25 mins from departure, and we hooked on to some sharks soon after. Ended the trip at a second spot with a nice hammerhead, which was a lot of fun (and a lot of fight!). Enjoyed being on the boat with Captain Richard and talking about our families. He's a very nice guy.
A fisherman on a boat is preparing to reel in a shark while enjoying a day on the water.
A young angler is excitedly reaching out to hold a freshly caught fish while on a boat, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
Two young anglers actively fishing from a boat, casting lines into the water on a cloudy day.
A Hammerhead shark is seen resting in a net, showcasing the catch from a deep-sea fishing expedition.
0
Christian Andersen
Christian Andersen
5.0
Verified
Great morning trip!
3 HR Shark Trip (AM) on July 7, 20252 adults2 children
This was a great fishing trip for me and my three sons on our yearly vacation to Hilton Head. The weather was perfect and the sharks were biting. We had a great great time with Captain Richard because he was knowledgeable, patient and definitely hard-working as we caught some pretty large sharks, and even a tarpin!!
Three young anglers enjoying a day on the water, posing on the boat with a scenic backdrop.
An angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
A young angler proudly displays a large shark while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while a guide assists with a net on a sunny day in open waters.
0
Rachael Forgette
Rachael Forgette
5.0
Verified
New
March fishing trip
2 Hour Trip – Kids (8:30AM) on March 31, 20265 adults1 child
Reported catch:
Ray
0
Chris Parker
Chris Parker
5.0
Verified
Great time!
3 HR Shark Trip (AM) on June 28, 20252 adults
Went out shark fishing, and caught em! My boys loved it and we had a great time with a friendly, knowledgeable, guide. Wanted to book Richard previously but didn’t work out, next time back I. The area will hook up with him! Awesome adventure, thank you again!
Review media 0
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Angler proudly displaying a large shark while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
0

FAQs about Off Duty Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Sea Fox
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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