While enjoying the sea of gorgeous Key West Florida why not seize the opportunity and treat yourself to an offshore fishing adventure? Blue Dream Charters are there for you to give you the chance to make some great memories and hopefully get tasty fish along the way. Captain Frank Ratcliff will take good care of you and he’ll do his best to share his knowledge and passion for fishing.

You’ll be cruising the waters of Keys on board a 28’ Whitewater center console. This boat is can take on groups of 6 guests tops. It holds a GPS and fishfinding equipment for your better fishing experience. With two 200 HP Suzuki engines that can reach maximum speeds of 30 knots, you’ll be arriving at your hot-spot in no time.

This charter specializes in offshore fishing along with wreck and reef locations. You get to try your skills with some light tackle, drift fishing, or bottom fishing. The fish bites all year long, it’s just a matter of which species is available. More adventurous anglers can go after feisty Kingfish, and if you’re set to catch tasty Black Grouper it’s available from May till December. Or you can play it safe and go after delicious Mahi Mahi.

Families with children are welcome. When it comes to fishing gear it will be waiting for you on board, but no lures and additional equipment. The crew does offer drinks for a more comfortable trip. If you get lucky you can keep the catch, and the crew will gladly help you with the preparation.

Experience Key West to the fullest and book a trip with Blue Dream Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Tarpon/Barracuda/Shark
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    A 4-hour inshore trip chasing Tarpon, Barracuda, and sharks. Bycatch of some tasty snapper and jack could be found for dinner!
  • Private trip
    4 hr tarpon pm
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Afternoon fishing for tarpon and sharks in beajtoful key west harbor.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Spearfishing/Lobster
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $850
    A fun family adventure diving for a variety of good-eating fish.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $850
    This 4 hour trip is perfect for people who want to do some fishing or relax on the water and still have the rest of the day free. Experience fishing of the Key West and have a chance to go after Cobia, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and if available different species of Grouper.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $850
    A 4-hour trip in the afternoon.
  • Private trip
    Full day Spearfishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Full day of spearfishing gives yiu the opportunity to shoot some wauliry fish/‘s see tons of wild life

FAQs about Blue Dream Charters

Blue Dream Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour – Tarpon/Barracuda/Shark (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 hr tarpon pm (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Spearfishing/Lobster (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full day Spearfishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Blue Dream Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Blue Dream Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Blue Dream Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Blue Dream Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Blue Dream Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Frank Ratcliff
Key West, Florida, United States
52 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2020
I was born and raised in Key West, Fl. Fishing and diving have been a part of my life since I was 6 years old. Being on the water has always been my favorite thing to do and love taking people out on the beautiful water of Key West where they can make memories.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

28 Whitewater (Center console) originally built in 1994. Powered by 2 200HP 2021 Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
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
You Keep 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Wonderful and enjoyable time!!
Wonderful and enjoyable time!!
Amazing trip
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Erin B.
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Wonderful and enjoyable time!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 8, 2024
Captian Frank was great! Four of us went out and caught some snapper, porgy, and yellow fin for our dinner. Captain Frank was...
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Jeff W.
Palm Harbor, FL
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Half day with Capt. Frank

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2023
Capt. Frank put us on the fish!! Great day of fishing. I definitely recommend his charter service.  I’ve used him multiple...
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Kay B.
West Fork, AR
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Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 22, 2023
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George O.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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Half Day AM Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 14, 2023
Great day!
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Donald P.
Rifle, CO
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Full day fishing.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 10, 2022
Captain Frank is a true professional in his field. Frank was very helpful and did a great job for our party. He is very knowledgeable...
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