Aquarius Sport Fishing welcomes you aboard! Come experience fishing in Ocho Rios, a prime fishing destination in Jamaica that will give you plenty of chance to reel in a great catch and have an unforgettable time on the water. Captain Vaughn Johnson can take you off the shore while making sure you have a fun and successful trip you’ll remember for a long time.

Your adventure begins on a restored 55’ Hatteras convertible, a mighty boat that’s powered by two 650 HP Detroit diesel engines and spacious enough to accommodate up to 10 guests. Fitted to provide great comfort, the boat features air-conditioning, a multimedia system, TV, refrigerator, and ice-box. You’ll have access to all of its facilities, which include a flybridge, kitchen, toilet, shower, and bed. The boat’s also well-equipped for fishing and has got outriggers, fighting chair and snorkeling gear. On top of it all, there will be a first mate present to give you any help you may need during the trip.

Together with Captain Vaughn and crew, you will target Mahi Mahi, different species of Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Bonito and Wahoo. This is successfully achieved by deep sea trolling about 5 to 8-miles off the coast of Ocho Rios.

Captain Vaughn will provide you with all the necessary fishing gear, bait, licenses, as well as beer and water, so you’ll just need some snacks for the trip. On full day trips, you’ll even get a complimentary lunch.

Come to Ocho Rios and enjoy a wonderful day on the waters of Jamaica!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Spend 4 hours on the inshore waters of Ocho Rios and have fun chasing various prized species. Your trip starts at 7:00 a.m. and you'll have all the gear, water, and beer provided, so just bring something to eat and you'll be set to go.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,500
    This trip's the right choice for you if you'd like to fish later in the day. Embark on inshore waters with Captain Vaughn and spend a lovely afternoon fishing around Ocho Rios. The captain provides all the tackle, water, and beer, so you should just bring some snacks. The departure times for these trips are flexible, meaning you can also start your trip at 5:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,150
    Spend 6 hours on the inshore waters of Ocho Rios and have fun chasing various prized species. Your trip starts at 7:00 a.m. and you'll have all the gear, water, and beer provided, so just bring something to eat and you'll be set to go.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,500
    This 8-hour trip allows you to fish even more and explore the offshore grounds around Ocho Rios. Captain Vaughn will provide you with all the fishing tackle, lunch, as well as drinks. The trip starts at 7:00 a.m. and lasts until 3:00 p.m.
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FAQs about Aquarius Sport Fishing

Aquarius Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,150 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Aquarius Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Aquarius Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Beer and Water provided)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (Provided with full day trips)

Aquarius Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Aquarius Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Aquarius Sport Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Vaughn Johnson
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2021
Captain Vaughn's been tournament game fishing since childhood and has found it to be a great bonding experience with friends and family. He likes meeting new people to share his boating experiences and develop commonality. The captain believes Marlin is the top prize fish and landing one is the pinnacle of game fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

Boat specs

Hatteras (Convertible) originally built in 1981, and restored in 2005. Powered by 2 650HP Detroit engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
55 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Beer and Water provided
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch
Provided with full day trips

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
With a waiver
You Keep Catch
Shared equally with crew
Catch and Release Allowed
Determined by captain on certain types of marlin

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (55)
Nice Blue Marlin
Nice Blue Marlin
Honeymoon Fishing Trip
+52
Angler rating
25
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0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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Tim K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Honeymoon Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 22, 2024
I want to thank the captain amd the crew today. From the start of the day to the last minute these guys worked non stop. Never...
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Roman S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best charter in jamaica!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 17, 2024
I manage fishing trips for an NBA all star. Capt and crew picked us up from our rental house!! What!!! We went out and caught...
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Sam A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Nice Blue Marlin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 25, 2024
Not much was biting out there we but the boys switched it up and we managed to land a nice blue marlin with another one lost...
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Rick C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a fantastic trip!

VERIFIED   Special 4 hours trip for Rick Carter on January 19, 2024
The Aquarius team put us on a giant Marlin and several Tuna.  They all worked like a seasoned team to make the trip smooth,...
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Doug K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Vaughn

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 25, 2023
Negative first: Didn’t want marlin fishing, but trolled for them anyway. Only caught 1 Mahi Mahi and thought we should have...
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