Sunshine Charters 

4.7/5 (9 reviews)
 Paradise Beach Drive, Nassau, Bahamas
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Sunshine Charters operates out of Nassau, Bahamas, and specializes in nearshore reef fishing and deep sea fishing at the area’s most productive fishing grounds. This charter is ideal both for anglers looking for their next trophy and those after their first taste of the local angling action.

Their vessel is 48’ Hatteras offshore sport fishing boat, originally built in 1980, and restored as recently as 2017. It’s powered by twin 450 HP GM engines and features all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a modern sportfisher. Nearshore trips are suitable for groups of up to 15 people while offshore adventures can take a maximum of 10 guests.

These waters are famous for their wealth of fish and diversity of species. This means that the list of possible targets stays quite long regardless of the time of your visit. Whether you’re bottom fishing or trolling, each time that rod bends, there’s a chance you’ll be surprised by what you hooked.

Fishing gear, baits, and tackle are all taken care of and will be waiting for you when you come aboard. This includes world-class Shimano rods and reels, and top-notch artificials. Snorkeling equipment is also always available for anyone looking to peek below the waves.

Also included in the price are fishing licenses, water, sodas, and catch cleaning. For those interested in spearfishing, a professional guide can be arranged ahead of the trip – for a small additional fee. All you should bring are some food, any additional drinks you’d like, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Once you have this taken care of, all you’ll have to focus on is being ready when the drag starts to scream!

Benson Nicholas

Captain

Benson Nicholas

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Air Conditioning
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair
 Food (Snacks & Lunch)

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
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Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 10 people
US $1,100 
Half Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 10 people
US $1,100 
Full Day Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 10 people
US $2,200 
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

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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

100%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Joseph T.
Joseph T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun time and good with kids!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2025

We slaughtered the strawberry grouper! Four lines at once. Three with kids.

We slaughtered the strawberry grouper! Four lines at once. Three with kids.  

 Joseph T. recommends Sunshine Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Cherie E.
Cherie E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day On The Water

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2025

Captain Benson and crew did a fabulous job of accommodating our larger group. Thank you for showing us all a great way to spend our day in the beautiful Bahamas!

Captain Benson and crew did a fabulous job of accommodating our larger group. Thank you for showing us all a great way to spend our day in the beautiful Bahamas!  

 Cherie E. recommends Sunshine Charters
Benson Nicholas
Benson Nicholas (The Captain)
Replied on June 12, 2025
Thanks very much it's my duty to make sure you all have a great vacation

Reginald G.
Reginald G.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Family Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2024

We had an awesome time on our trip. We felt safe as our little ones were well taken care off from helpful crew and captain. They even caught fish, which made their day. Our family has bonded during this experience. I would definitely recommend this charter to any family looking for an amazing experience for their teens and children as well as youth in heart. We would definitely do this again!

We had an awesome time on our trip. We felt safe as our little ones were well taken care off from helpful crew and captain. They even caught fish, which made their day. Our family has bonded during this experience. I would definitely recommend this charter to any family looking for an amazing experience for their teens and children as well as youth in heart. We would definitely do this again!  

 Reginald G. recommends Sunshine Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Clarence M.
Clarence M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Kid friendly

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2024

Nothing biting in open water so he took us to the reef so kids could catch some fish. Also stayed out 2 hours longer than he had to.

Nothing biting in open water so he took us to the reef so kids could catch some fish. Also stayed out 2 hours longer than he had to.  

 Clarence M. recommends Sunshine Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Nilseric S.
Nilseric S.
3.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

3.0/5

Crew

3.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED
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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025

 

 Nilseric S. recommends Sunshine Charters

FAQs about Sunshine Charters

What are the trip rates for Sunshine Charters?

Sunshine Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 10 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 10 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 10 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Sunshine Charters?

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

  • Toilet Enclosed flushing toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Sunshine Charters?

Trips booked with Sunshine Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (caught before the trip )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and fileting the fish at no extra charge )
  • Snacks (We supply water sodas rumpunch and chips )
  • Drinks (water and sodas )
  • First Mate (First mate is always available tips is the customers choice )
  • Fishing License (Fishing Charter licenses is included and covers all guests )
  • Lunch (Lunch is not included )
What types of fishing does Sunshine Charters offer?

Sunshine Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Twelve miles of shore)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Sunshine Charters offer?

Sunshine Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Sunshine Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Sunshine Charters include:

  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito

Meet your captain

Benson Nicholas

Nassau, Bahamas

ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2019

Benson Nicholas is a local of the area and has over 30 years of experience fishing these waters. Growing up, most of his brothers and uncles were Captains and fishermen, so he grew up on the water and decided to do it himself. He went to the Navigation school in NY. His favorite moments on the water come when he hooks a big fish. He likes to provide customers with a good experience and lifelong memories.

Fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Skipjack
Skipjack

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
15 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
GM
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Twelve miles of shore

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Handline

Spearfishing

Flounder Gigging

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

Toilet

Enclosed flushing toilet

Air Conditioning

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Flybridge

Snorkeling Equipment

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Wireless Trolling Motor

Outriggers

Tuna Tubes

Spearfishing Equipment

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

caught before the trip

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

We clean and fileting the fish at no extra charge

Snacks

We supply water sodas rumpunch and chips

Drinks

water and sodas

First Mate

First mate is always available tips is the customers choice

Fishing License

Fishing Charter licenses is included and covers all guests

Lunch

Lunch is not included

How cancellations work

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 not included

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

You Keep Catch

Crew Keeps Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How to pay

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

What’s biting in Nassau right now

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