Rainbow Charters 

4.8/5 (170 reviews)
 4958 South Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127, United States

Rainbow Charters 

4.8/5 (170 reviews)
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4958 South Peninsula Drive
Ponce Inlet, FL, United States

Rainbow Charters is a 4th generation charter fishing business that has been operating out of Ponce Inlet, FL for more than 50 years. They offer a range of fishing trips, starting at a 4-hour day trip, up to a 12-hour adventure for hard-core anglers.

Captain Scott's goal is to provide you with a memorable experience no matter what your fishing skills are. His excellent first mate is skilled at assisting the guest anglers with whatever help they need, to make their day a fun and successful day.

You will be fishing on a 39' deep-sea fishing vessel with a 450 HP Turbo Diesel Cummins engine. The Rainbow II is a sturdy, seaworthy vessel that will provide a safe, enjoyable fishing trip. She is equipped with GPS, fish finders, tackle, rods&reels, bait, outriggers, on-board bathroom, seating for all passengers, and safety equipment.

Go after Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper, Mackerel, Amberjack, Barracuda, and Sailfish among other species. Offshore trips can take you as far as 50 miles off the coast, so you'll have the chance to target the biggest fish the Gulf offers.

Everything is included in the price except for your personal snacks, lunches, and beverages. Make sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, non-slip footwear, and a hat. If you think you might get seasick, think ahead and get some meds. Remember the camera to catch those special shots!

Rainbow Charters welcomes you aboard! Join for a memorable day on the water!

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Rating

4.8
170 reviews
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138
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18
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (233)

A variety of fish, including Snapper, stored on ice in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of large fish at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large King Mackerel at the dock, with a fishing boat in the background.
A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of King Mackerel at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches, a large King Mackerel and a shark, at the dock after a fishing trip on the Gulf Coast.
Multiple fish including a large Mahi Mahi and smaller sharks displayed on a dock after a fishing trip, showcasing a successful catch.
+227

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

All reviews (170)

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William Bender
William Bender
The captain canceled
April 3, 2026
The charter operation canceled -12 days after the trip date.
0
Kenneth Mendenhall
Kenneth Mendenhall
The captain canceled
March 26, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Tom Shelly Styman-heighton
Tom Shelly Styman-heighton
5.0
Verified
Saving Our Day
6 Hour Trip on June 25, 20254 adults
We were let down by our first charter the afternoon before our trip but the team at Rainbow stepped in and helped us out less than 12 hrs before our trip. We easily found Rainbow on the dock waiting for us. And within minutes we were off. Jarred the first mate had 7 rods out in minutes and soon we were on fish. We caught 8 on the day, as far as we heard 8 more than anyone else. They were i believe kingfish. Captain Scott motored all of the 6 hrs back and forth to keep us on the fish and Jared constantly changed baits and gave great instruction jumping in to strike when were to slow ha ha. The boat was a great size for 4 adults with shattered from the sun. We ha d a great photo season at the end of the trip and Jared made sure our catch which we did not want went to a lovely person in need. A great day was had by all and would thank the Rainbow team for making it happen at short notice. Tom, Ben, Shelly and Chloe
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
1
Dawn Sheffield
Dawn Sheffield
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing experience!
8 Hour Trip on April 24, 20252 adults
We had a great time fishing with Captain Scott! We realed in about 15 different fish/sharks of course not able to keep them all, about 9 kept and a ton of great memories! Captain Scott knows the area extremely well and will do what he can to give you the best time! Out of all the boats from Ponce Inlet out that day, our vessel caught the most! Has a great first mate running with him! Safety is always in the front of their minds! Captain Scott kept in contact with us days before our scheduled trip! This was our second time out with Scott and we plan on taking his charter on our next vacation as well.
Three anglers proudly displaying their catches, including a large Mahi Mahi and a King Mackerel, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches, a shark and a Mahi Mahi, at a marina after a successful fishing trip.
Two anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Mackerel and Snapper, on a catch board at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
A scenic sunset view from the side of a fishing boat, showcasing the tranquil ocean waves and colorful sky.
A scenic view of a vibrant red lighthouse alongside a marina filled with various boats, set against a cloudy sky.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
0
Jill Weaver
Jill Weaver
5.0
Verified
2025 Vacation
4 Hour Trip on July 23, 20256 adults
The crew was absolutely amazing. They made us feel very comfortable the whole trip. It was a great size boat for my family of 6. We brought drinks for us and they even offered for us to put out drinks in their cooler. We did the 4 hour trip and it was perfect for us. After we caught our fish, they even skinned and fillet our fish. They then digested the perfect restaurant for us to bring our fish and be cooked for us for lunch. Perfect day! I would definitely call them again for another day of fishing!
A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of King Mackerel at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
1

Trip availability and prices

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April 2026
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Group Size
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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Deep Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip
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US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
170 reviews
5
138
4
18
3
3
2
2
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (233)

A variety of fish, including Snapper, stored on ice in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of large fish at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large King Mackerel at the dock, with a fishing boat in the background.
A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of King Mackerel at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches, a large King Mackerel and a shark, at the dock after a fishing trip on the Gulf Coast.
Multiple fish including a large Mahi Mahi and smaller sharks displayed on a dock after a fishing trip, showcasing a successful catch.
+227

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

All reviews (170)

Filter
Showing 15 of 170 reviews
William Bender
William Bender
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on April 3, 2026
The charter operation canceled -12 days after the trip date.
0
Kenneth Mendenhall
Kenneth Mendenhall
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on March 26, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Tom Shelly Styman-heighton
Tom Shelly Styman-heighton
5.0
Verified
Saving Our Day
6 Hour Trip on June 25, 20254 adults
We were let down by our first charter the afternoon before our trip but the team at Rainbow stepped in and helped us out less than 12 hrs before our trip. We easily found Rainbow on the dock waiting for us. And within minutes we were off. Jarred the first mate had 7 rods out in minutes and soon we were on fish. We caught 8 on the day, as far as we heard 8 more than anyone else. They were i believe kingfish. Captain Scott motored all of the 6 hrs back and forth to keep us on the fish and Jared constantly changed baits and gave great instruction jumping in to strike when were to slow ha ha. The boat was a great size for 4 adults with shattered from the sun. We ha d a great photo season at the end of the trip and Jared made sure our catch which we did not want went to a lovely person in need. A great day was had by all and would thank the Rainbow team for making it happen at short notice. Tom, Ben, Shelly and Chloe
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
1
Dawn Sheffield
Dawn Sheffield
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing experience!
8 Hour Trip on April 24, 20252 adults
We had a great time fishing with Captain Scott! We realed in about 15 different fish/sharks of course not able to keep them all, about 9 kept and a ton of great memories! Captain Scott knows the area extremely well and will do what he can to give you the best time! Out of all the boats from Ponce Inlet out that day, our vessel caught the most! Has a great first mate running with him! Safety is always in the front of their minds! Captain Scott kept in contact with us days before our scheduled trip! This was our second time out with Scott and we plan on taking his charter on our next vacation as well.
Three anglers proudly displaying their catches, including a large Mahi Mahi and a King Mackerel, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches, a shark and a Mahi Mahi, at a marina after a successful fishing trip.
Two anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Mackerel and Snapper, on a catch board at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
A scenic sunset view from the side of a fishing boat, showcasing the tranquil ocean waves and colorful sky.
A scenic view of a vibrant red lighthouse alongside a marina filled with various boats, set against a cloudy sky.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
0
Jill Weaver
Jill Weaver
5.0
Verified
2025 Vacation
4 Hour Trip on July 23, 20256 adults
The crew was absolutely amazing. They made us feel very comfortable the whole trip. It was a great size boat for my family of 6. We brought drinks for us and they even offered for us to put out drinks in their cooler. We did the 4 hour trip and it was perfect for us. After we caught our fish, they even skinned and fillet our fish. They then digested the perfect restaurant for us to bring our fish and be cooked for us for lunch. Perfect day! I would definitely call them again for another day of fishing!
A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of King Mackerel at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
1

FAQs about Rainbow Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
39 ft
Year built
1982
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Number One Hull, Key West, FL
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins Turbo Diesel
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots
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