Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon)

Waymaker Charters offers you sunset cruises and fishing trips on the beautiful Albemarle Sound. It’s got everything you need to catch a variety of prized species and have fun on the water. Whether you’re looking to fish, crab, search for dolphins, or just enjoy a day out on the water, Waymaker Charters got you covered! Their pontoon will provide a comfortable trip for your party and all the trips are family-friendly and great for the kids. Come aboard and enjoy a true fishing adventure on the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

You’ll fish with Captain Ryan from a 22’ Sweetwater pontoon boat that has room for up to 6 people. It’s powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine, uses a fishfinder system for navigation, and features an ice-box to store your fish and drinks.

You and the captain will use spinning on light tackle to attract your prey. The species you’ll target are Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, and Black Drum. You can choose whether you’ll keep your catch and take it home or just release it back into the water.

Waymaker Charters will provide you with all the fishing gear, licenses, as well as fish cleaning and filleting. The gear includes rods, reels, tackle, live bait, as well as lures. All you need to bring is your favorite food and drinks.

If you’re looking for an ocean adventure, check out our other boat, Revival Fishing, also listed here on Fishing Booker.

Come visit the Outer Banks and have a memorable time fishing with Waymaker Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Afternoon Trip (1:00pm)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $275
    Enjoy a two hour, afternoon trip in the sound. On this family friendly adventure, you and the captain can search for dolphins, explore islands, search for driftwood, pull up to a sandy beach to swim, and you might even catch dinner. The captain takes care of all the gear, so just bring something to eat and drink. Our 22' pontoon with a 115 HP Suzuki is perfect for family adventures and especially great for kids. It's got everything you need to have fun on the water.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Afternoon Trip (3:30pm)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $275
    Enjoy a two hour, afternoon trip in the sound. On this family friendly adventure, you and the captain can search for dolphins, explore islands, search for driftwood, pull up to a sandy beach to swim, and you might even catch dinner. The captain takes care of all the gear, so just bring something to eat and drink. Our 22' pontoon with a 115 HP Suzuki is perfect for family adventures and especially great for kids. It's got everything you need to have fun on the water.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $275
    Enjoy an evening trip in the sound. You and the captain can search for dolphins, fish, and you may even catch dinner, all while watching one of our world-famous Outer Banks sunsets. The captain takes care of all the gear, so just bring something to eat and drink. Our 22' pontoon with a 115 HP Suzuki is perfect for family adventures or sunset cruises on the beautiful Roanoke Sound. It's got everything you need to have fun on the water. Family-friendly and great for the kids.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    This trip is a 4-hour tour of the Albemarle Sound. You can fish for Speckled Trout, Puppy Drum, Sheepshead, and more. You can also crab, look for dolphins, explore islands, hunt for treasure, whatever you like! All trips are family-friendly and all the gear is provided.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    This trip is a 4-hour tour of the Albemarle Sound. You can fish for Speckled Trout, Puppy Drum, Sheepshead, and more. You can also crab, look for dolphins, explore islands, hunt for treasure, whatever you like! All trips are family-friendly and all the gear is provided.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Afternoon + Evening Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $650
    This trip is perfect if you want to spend an extended time out on the water. On this family friendly adventure, you and the captain can fish, search for dolphins, explore islands, search for driftwood, pull up to a sandy beach to swim. There's plenty of time to break up the trip how you want. Our 22' pontoon with a 115 HP Suzuki is perfect for family adventures and especially great for kids. It's got everything you need to have fun on the water.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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A must when I'm OBX!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2024
Centrally located between most beaches, this was an experience I will never forget! Everyone we talked to was friendly and...
Daniel L. recommends Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon)
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The Crabby Fishing Excursion

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 30, 2024
Captain Ryan informed us that he’d find out who lacks patience.  I can’t believe how cold and windy it is here.  Non-the-less…..we...
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Shawn F.
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Best trip to end summer

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 5, 2024
We had a ball on this trip.Me and my family enjoyed it from start to finish. We really didn’t know what kind of day we was...
Shawn F. recommends Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon)
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Stephanie E.
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It didn’t happen unless you have a picture!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Afternoon Trip (1:00pm) on July 15, 2024
My friend and I took our kids on vacation and booked the fishing trip for the boys. It was an amazing couple hours.  Our boys...
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Another great fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on September 20, 2024
We fished with Lewis last year and had a blast.  We looked forward to going out with him this year.  He is a cool guy and...
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FAQs about Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon)

Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per group - 2 Hour Afternoon Trip (1:00pm) (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group - 2 Hour Afternoon Trip (3:30pm) (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Afternoon + Evening Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon), you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Sometimes we fish for live bait as a part of the trip. )
  • Lures
  • Fishing License (We have a blanket fishing license for the boat that covers all people on board!)

Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing

Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) include:
  • Black Drum
  • Catfish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Charter Operator

Waymaker Charters
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
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We are a family owned and operated charter and commercial fishing business. We love life on the water, and nothing makes us happier than sharing that with all the folks who book trips with us. Whether you're looking for an ocean sport fishing adventure or a family friendly inshore trip around the sound, Waymaker has got you covered. We offer a range of fishing experiences from our two boats: a 22 foot Pontoon, Waymaker Charters and a 29 foot C Hawk, Revival Fishing.
Our Team
Ryan H.
Captain
Lewis M.
Captain
Megan D.
Business associate

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Catfish Catfish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sweetwater
Boat type
Pontoon

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sometimes we fish for live bait as a part of the trip.
Lures
Fishing License
We have a blanket fishing license for the boat that covers all people on board!

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We love having kids of all ages!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
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American Express

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