Vicarious Charters

Explore the beautiful waters off the coast of North Carolina with Vicarious Charters, and have the time of your life! Captain Dave and Quentin enjoy fishing, diving, and surfing – they have a real love for the water. They’ve been running charters for the past 5 years, but they’ve been fishing for many more, so you can be sure of their ability to take you where the fish are.

You’ll head out on their 26’ Glacier Bay catamaran. It’s powered by twin 200HP Suzuki engines, making it a force to be reckoned with in these waters. The boat has all the navigational electronics you’ll need, as well as a T-top to protect you from the sun, and a basic onboard toilet. There are also large fish boxes and dry storage for anything you want to bring along.

With Dave and Quentin, you’ll get a variety of experiences to choose from. Depending on the conditions, you’ll be targeting species like Amberjack, Bluefish, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Flounder, Redfish, Seabass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Mackerel, Trout, and Triggerfish. That’s a wide range of fish, so you definitely won’t go home empty-handed!

All of the fishing equipment will be ready for you on board, as well as a range of lures. Shorter trips are a great introduction to fishing, if you want to bring your kids along for the fun. The longer ones allow for wreck fishing in the deeper waters. If you’re feeling adventurous, snorkeling and spearfishing are possible with some planning in advance.

Just make sure to bring some food and drinks to keep you energized, especially on the longer trips. Pack sunscreen but make sure it’s lotion and not spray, as spray sunscreen stains the deck and is not allowed on board. As the charter name suggests, the captains have fun when you’re having fun, so get ready!

Join Vicarious Charters, and have an adventure of a lifetime in the abundant waters of North Carolina!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Family Sound Exploration
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $300
    A great experience for the whole family. We can visit islands, dolphin watch, squid dissection, and explore the marine life in the sound. A great trip for families that have kids without the attention span for a longer trip. Some fishing is possible but with a short time fishing expectations should be realistic.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    This is a 4-hour trip in the morning, targeting whatever species the captains think will be most successful. This trip will likely be in the sound so there will be enough time to fish! They will provide all fishing gear and tackle, just be sure to bring food, drinks, and sunscreen, and you're all set!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (Noon)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Head out on the beautiful North Carolina waters at noon for some prolific fishing. You'll be targeting species like Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, whatever's biting, All the fishing gear will be provided, just bring some food, drinks, and sunscreen, and come have a great time!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    If you don't feel like getting up early in the morning, this afternoon half day trip is the one for you. You'll go nearshore fishing for Trout, Drum, Flounder, and whatever else is biting. All the equipment will be ready for you on board, just pack some food, drinks, and sunscreen, and get ready to have fun!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Spearfishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $825
    Snorkel or free dive with a speargun to fight the fish while in their environment You'll either need to have your own equipment or rent it. There are many options to choose from, just contact the captains in advance to enquire about the details.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $825
    If a half day isn't enough time for you to do everything you want, this one's the right one for you. It allows for more time to visit fishing grounds or wrecks that are a bit further from shore. Here you'll find species like Amberjack, Mackerel, and Cobia. The fishing gear will be ready for you, just make sure to bring sunscreen, as well as some food and drinks, and come have a fishing adventure!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,100
    This trip allows the most flexibility to what can be targeted. Bring plenty of food and drink as it's going to be a full day on the water.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 171 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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92%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
79%
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Kendra J.
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Great Family Fun!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 26, 2024
We booked this trip for a family ranging in ages 9-35 and David made sure we all enjoyed ourselves. He stopped and let our...
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Barry M.
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Great time had by all!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 16, 2024
Captain Dave is awesome & so positive! He’s truly informed of the area & really gave us a great time on the water! We opted...
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Robert S.
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A great trip!

VERIFIED   Family Sound Exploration on July 3, 2024
My family had never been on the sound in a boat and none of us ever fished outside of small freshwater ponds.  We had a great...
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Chris D.
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Captain Dave is the Man

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 15, 2024
My sons and I had an amazing time with Captain Dave.  We caught a ton of trout and a HUGE drum to finish off the day. Dave’s...
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Michael S.
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Great trip - fun day on the sound

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 2024
Captain Dave was friendly and accommodating. He did a great job educating our kids about the fish species and ecosystem of...
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FAQs about Vicarious Charters

Vicarious Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - Family Sound Exploration (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Noon) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Spearfishing (6 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Vicarious Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Very basic camp toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Possible with rental equipment on 6 or 8 hour trip
  • Live Bait Well Large live well
  • Spearfishing Equipment Spearfishing trips are possible but require rental
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Vicarious Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If required for the type of fishing )
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License (All licenses and permits are included )

Vicarious Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Within 25 miles of the inlet )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Vicarious Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing (If you have your own tackle, we don’t supply)
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Vicarious Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your operator

Vicarious Charters
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
6 Fishing Reports
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Member since May 2020
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The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I really enjoy being on the water and as a marine educator I am passionate about experiencing what is in our aquatic environments. I am happy to pass that excitement on to clients. Our other captain is also a local waterman who understand the biology of the area and loves to share his stoke for the Outer Banks.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Glacier Bay
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Within 25 miles of the inlet
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
If you have your own tackle, we don’t supply
Bowfishing
Spearfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Very basic camp toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Possible with rental equipment on 6 or 8 hour trip
Live Bait Well
Large live well
Spearfishing Equipment
Spearfishing trips are possible but require rental

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If required for the type of fishing
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
All licenses and permits are included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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