Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Join the skilled, local crew of Y-Knot Charters for an experience you’ll never forget! Captain Andrew Schirn is a passionate angler who’s favorite thing is seeing his customers smile after he puts them on the fish of their dreams.

The “Y-Knot” is a spacious 38’ Bertram offshore sport fishing boat offering plenty of space for up to 12 guests and lots of shade. This beauty features a restroom, freshwater shower, and easy access to the water thanks to a big diving ladder. It also boasts twin 270 Yanmar engines, a flybridge, beds, downriggers, a fighting chair, an ice-box, and top-notch marine electronics and safety gear.

The captain picks up customers at the yacht club. He explains all about safety, and after that, the trip can start. The captain likes to listen to what his customers want to do and try to make it happen.

West Bay is famous for deep sea fishing. You’ll get to enjoy the ride to the open ocean (up to 9 miles), where you’ll fish for pelagics such as Wahoo, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Barracuda, and more! You can stay close to land and fish the drop-off or, weather permitting, venture farther out to the legendary 12-Mile Bank.

You’ll be using a variety of fishing techniques, including bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and more. Trolling is the most common and customers take turns while fishing. If it’s reef fishing, 5–6 people can fish at the same time.

You’ll get to keep half of your catch, and when the trip is done, the captain cleans the fish for you to take home. The charter will cover the use of top-quality fishing gear, mostly by Penn. Snorkeling gear, lures, snacks, drinks, and licenses are also included.

You can rely on Y-Knot Charters for a heart-pumping, custom-tailored, and safe adventure out on the sweet-salty waters of magnificent Grand Cayman!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $1,600
    This morning trip is perfect if you want to go deep sea fishing but don't want to spend the whole day on the water. Depending on the bite, the main stars of your trip will be Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, Tuna, Barracuda, and so much more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $1,600
    If you're not an early riser, this afternoon trip is exactly what the doctor ordered! You'll be deep sea fishing for A-listers such as Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, Tuna, Barracuda, and the list keeps on impressing.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Fishing/Stingrays
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $1,900
    This 6-hour trip combines some excellent deep sea fishing with admiring beautiful Stingrays. You'll be targeting pelagics such as Wahoo, Tuna, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and more. In addition to fishing, you'll get to visit the popular Stingray City Sandbar, stand in waist-height crystal clear waters and feed, hold, and even kiss Southern Atlantic Stingrays in their natural habitat!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $2,400
    This 8-hour trip is all about fishing the offshore waters of the Caymans, famous for deep sea fishing. You'll get to target the likes of Wahoo, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Barracuda, and whatever else is in the season and biting. You can choose to fish the drop off closer to the shore or hit the deeper waters and explore the legendary 12-Mile Bank.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Doug B.
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Big Wahoos

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (PM) on September 16, 2024
Had a great time, caught 2 large Wahoo and a small tuna. Andrew and Pierre are a great pair of guys. This was a corporate event...
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Edward Z.
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Great Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) on March 22, 2024
Captain Andrew and First Mate Jacob were great!  They were super friendly and professional. We had great Weather and conditions....
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Gary H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing fun in Grand Cayman

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Fishing/Stingrays on November 1, 2023
This boat and captain and crew understand you want to catch fish and they know the best spots they will provide some drinks...
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Luke C.
Miami, FL
Excellent
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1/2 day offshore trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) on July 12, 2023
We took the Intrepid out on a 1/2 day offshore trip. Captain and crew worked hard to get us on the fish. Very helpful...
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Daniel G.
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Great day-6 hour trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Fishing/Stingrays on February 17, 2023
Captain Andrew was great, picked us up at our location staying at one point, and knew exactly where to go to try and put us...
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FAQs about Y-Knot Charters – 38’

Y-Knot Charters – 38’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,600 per group - Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Fishing/Stingrays (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - Full Day Trip – Deep Sea (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Y-Knot Charters – 38’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full-head
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment Always available in all sizes
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Y-Knot Charters – 38’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Mostly Penn)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Chips, various)
  • Drinks (Bottled water, sodas)
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License

Y-Knot Charters – 38’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles)
  • Reef Fishing

Y-Knot Charters – 38’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Y-Knot Charters – 38’ include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Andrew Schirn
West Bay, Cayman Islands
40 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since January 2019
Captain Andrew Schirn has been a captain for 4 years now. He started his career by helping out on fishing and diving boats to gain experience. The best part of the job for him are the smiles on his customers' faces, and being there on their journey of catching a fish of a lifetime. In the odd case he can’t take customers out, he has a substitute captain that takes people out on this boat. His name is Kirk, and he has over 30 years of experience.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Snapper (Mutton) Mutton Snapper
Snapper (Yellowtail) Yellowtail Snapper

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1981
Restored in
2010
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Full-head
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Mostly Penn
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Chips, various
Drinks
Bottled water, sodas
First Mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Clients keep half of the catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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