Cricket II – The JAWS Boat
This isn’t just a fishing trip, this is a chance to be a part of a legend. Hop aboard the Cricket II, the very same boat that inspired author Peter Benchley to write the book on which the movie Jaws is based on.
This 45’ boat was built in 1947 and belongs to a different era. She was fully restored and outfitted a few years ago in order to provide free fishing trips for disabled veterans. Certain alterations were made, to make the boat wheelchair accessible. The boat is powered by a 250 HP Detroit engine, features a private toilet, navigational electronics, a fighting chair, trolling gear, tuna tubes, and all kinds of top-notch fishing equipment.
To live up to its legend, this boat will take you to Shark hunting. You can go after Blacktip and Tiger sharks that gather around wrecks. The crew provides Shark tags, so you can also be a part of this species preservation. But there’s so much more. Captain Joe and Captain Chaz have over 50 years of experience and can put you on Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel and more. It all depends on what technique you’re using and which fishing grounds you visited.
All fishing equipment, licenses, and catch cleaning are included in the price. You only need to pack your food, drinks, and bring sun protection. The cost of your trip helps to cover the cost of free trips for veterans.
Enjoy a safe and comfortable adventure on the Cricket II! You don't need a bigger boat.
Mates tip not included in the price! Regular tips are as followed:
2 hr - 50$
4 hr - 100$
6 hr - 150$
8 hr - 200$
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
+86Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
91%
May 31, 2025
4 Hour Trip (Mid Day)
Great experience!
Our group had a wonderful time. Captain Joe and Chaz were great hosts. We took a 4 hour fishing trip on a windy Saturday staying in the bay. We had fun trolling for fish and caught three different types. We each caught fish and came home with about 12. We caught a few more, but threw them back. Chaz filleted them up for us right on the side of the boat. We enjoyed hearing stories of Veterans trips offered by the crew and all of the interesting "Jaws stories". Being on the classic boat was a treat. Chaz did a great job keeping our lines in the water and getting our fish off the hooks. We would all highly recommend taking a trip with this charter. There were 5 of us and we had plenty of room to move around and felt safe doing so. Thank you and keep up the good work!!
Our group had a wonderful time. Captain Joe and Chaz were great hosts. We took a 4 hour fishing trip on a windy Saturday staying...
Aug 13, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Great Time!
We had a great time on the Cricket II! The grandson is all in about fishing. We booked the “Jaws” boat with high expectations and they did not disappoint. The crew kept the boys engaged and they explained the history of the boat and the Captain. They put us on the fish and we started catching! All in all, Highly recommend!! Link below to see for yourself. **hidden content**
We had a great time on the Cricket II! The grandson is all in about fishing. We booked the “Jaws” boat with high expectations...
Nov 3, 2024
2 Hour Trip (INSHORE ONLY)
Great family trip
We arrived a little early… Captain Joe and co-Captain Chaz were there waiting. Received us well, gave us a nice welcome/safety/overview pitch and we were on our way… Nice big boat roomy and clean. Rigged us up and had us trolling in no time. Not much luck there so CPT Joe took us to a couple of spots to do some bottom fishing. Caught some Black Sea bass, puffers, quite a few pig fish.. but we had a great time - learning about the boat, the history, the captains… their journeys. The weather was good… little chilly, but got much better. Cpt Joe not only let us adjust our fishing time window… but he also let us extend our time when we got in the fish. They cleaned our fish, packed them on ice… Can’t wait to do it again… and Cpt Joe will get my call. We all had a great time. Most of us hadn’t fished in 20 years… some hadn’t been on a boat… but they really took care of us.
We arrived a little early… Captain Joe and co-Captain Chaz were there waiting. Received us well, gave us a nice welcome/safety/overview...
Captain replied
Jul 10, 2025
2 Hour Trip (INSHORE ONLY)
Great way to start the day!
We went out on the Cricket II with Captain Joe and Chaz. We had the best time. We were very impressed with Captain Joe’s expertise and Chaz knowledge of the local history and fishing too. It was a very enjoyable experience. We fished for 3 hours and caught Blue fish snd Spanish mackerel. We caught a lot of fish. After our trip Chaz fillet our fish for us. We will definitely e coming back!
We went out on the Cricket II with Captain Joe and Chaz. We had the best time. We were very impressed with Captain Joe’s expertise...
Captain replied
Jul 5, 2025
4 Hour Trip (Mid Day)
Fun Day on the Water
Our party of 5 had a great time aboard the Crickett II. Although the weather didn't cooperate too well, Capt Joe and Chaz worked hard to put us on fish, trying different rigs and fishing locations from start to finish. We did catch a few, and being on such a historical vessel made the trip worthwhile. Would definitely book the Crickett II again.
Our party of 5 had a great time aboard the Crickett II. Although the weather didn't cooperate too well, Capt Joe and Chaz worked...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
+86Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
91%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience!
4 Hour Trip (Mid Day) on May 31, 2025
Our group had a wonderful time. Captain Joe and Chaz were great hosts. We took a 4 hour fishing trip on a windy Saturday staying in the bay. We had fun trolling for fish and caught three different types. We each caught fish and came home with about 12. We caught a few more, but threw them back. Chaz filleted them up for us right on the side of the boat. We enjoyed hearing stories of Veterans trips offered by the crew and all of the interesting "Jaws stories". Being on the classic boat was a treat. Chaz did a great job keeping our lines in the water and getting our fish off the hooks. We would all highly recommend taking a trip with this charter. There were 5 of us and we had plenty of room to move around and felt safe doing so. Thank you and keep up the good work!!
Our group had a wonderful time. Captain Joe and Chaz were great hosts. We took a 4 hour fishing trip on a windy Saturday staying in the bay. We had fun trolling for fish and caught three different types. We each caught fish and came home with about 12. We caught a few more, but threw them back. Chaz filleted them up for us right on the side of the boat. We enjoyed hearing stories of Veterans trips offered by the crew and all of the interesting "Jaws stories". Being on the classic boat was...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Time!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 13, 2025
We had a great time on the Cricket II! The grandson is all in about fishing. We booked the “Jaws” boat with high expectations and they did not disappoint. The crew kept the boys engaged and they explained the history of the boat and the Captain. They put us on the fish and we started catching! All in all, Highly recommend!! Link below to see for yourself. **hidden content**
We had a great time on the Cricket II! The grandson is all in about fishing. We booked the “Jaws” boat with high expectations and they did not disappoint. The crew kept the boys engaged and they explained the history of the boat and the Captain. They put us on the fish and we started catching! All in all, Highly recommend!! Link below to see for yourself. **hidden content**
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great family trip
2 Hour Trip (INSHORE ONLY) on November 3, 2024
We arrived a little early… Captain Joe and co-Captain Chaz were there waiting. Received us well, gave us a nice welcome/safety/overview pitch and we were on our way… Nice big boat roomy and clean. Rigged us up and had us trolling in no time. Not much luck there so CPT Joe took us to a couple of spots to do some bottom fishing. Caught some Black Sea bass, puffers, quite a few pig fish.. but we had a great time - learning about the boat, the history, the captains… their journeys. The weather was good… little chilly, but got much better. Cpt Joe not only let us adjust our fishing time window… but he also let us extend our time when we got in the fish. They cleaned our fish, packed them on ice… Can’t wait to do it again… and Cpt Joe will get my call. We all had a great time. Most of us hadn’t fished in 20 years… some hadn’t been on a boat… but they really took care of us.
We arrived a little early… Captain Joe and co-Captain Chaz were there waiting. Received us well, gave us a nice welcome/safety/overview pitch and we were on our way… Nice big boat roomy and clean. Rigged us up and had us trolling in no time. Not much luck there so CPT Joe took us to a couple of spots to do some bottom fishing. Caught some Black Sea bass, puffers, quite a few pig fish.. but we had a great time - learning about the boat, the history, the captains… their journeys. The weather...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great way to start the day!
2 Hour Trip (INSHORE ONLY) on July 10, 2025
We went out on the Cricket II with Captain Joe and Chaz. We had the best time. We were very impressed with Captain Joe’s expertise and Chaz knowledge of the local history and fishing too. It was a very enjoyable experience. We fished for 3 hours and caught Blue fish snd Spanish mackerel. We caught a lot of fish. After our trip Chaz fillet our fish for us. We will definitely e coming back!
We went out on the Cricket II with Captain Joe and Chaz. We had the best time. We were very impressed with Captain Joe’s expertise and Chaz knowledge of the local history and fishing too. It was a very enjoyable experience. We fished for 3 hours and caught Blue fish snd Spanish mackerel. We caught a lot of fish. After our trip Chaz fillet our fish for us. We will definitely e coming back!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun Day on the Water
4 Hour Trip (Mid Day) on July 5, 2025
Our party of 5 had a great time aboard the Crickett II. Although the weather didn't cooperate too well, Capt Joe and Chaz worked hard to put us on fish, trying different rigs and fishing locations from start to finish. We did catch a few, and being on such a historical vessel made the trip worthwhile. Would definitely book the Crickett II again.
Our party of 5 had a great time aboard the Crickett II. Although the weather didn't cooperate too well, Capt Joe and Chaz worked hard to put us on fish, trying different rigs and fishing locations from start to finish. We did catch a few, and being on such a historical vessel made the trip worthwhile. Would definitely book the Crickett II again.
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