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.
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- US $250 per group - [Inshore] 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $950 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet Handi-cap access
- Fighting Chair 2 chairs
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We’ll clean the fish for you! It’s included with the trip!)
- First Mate (2 )
- Fishing License (You do not need a fishing license! We cover all guests!)
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (You’ll be able to see land from the boat!)
- Wreck Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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