Crazy Banana Charters runs angling trips out of Tavernier and offers to show you a fun saltwater fishing experience!

Capt. Randy and Capt. Ray will do their best to ensure you enjoy a day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, and jigging, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, Snook, and Amberjack, depending on the season and weather conditions.

You’ll be fishing from a 34’ Venture boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The Captain will provide bottled water, and feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks.

You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip. There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Crazy Banana Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 2 - Sep 30
    $750
    The half-day is a 4-hour reef or wreck fishing trip. We will target yellow tail snapper and bottom fish. We provide all the tackle and bait needed for the trip! The trip price is for 4, and we can accommodate up to 6 people with an additional charge for the extra guests.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 2 - Sep 30
    $750
    This is a 4-hour trip fishing the wrecks or reefs. We will target yellow tail snapper and bottom fish while yellow tailong. The trip is for up to 4 people but we can take up to 2 additional people for an extra fee. We will provide everything that is needed for you to have a successful trip! We will provide bottled water. Anything else you would like to drink or eat, please bring with you.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 2 - Sep 30
    $1,300
    This trip is a 6-hour offshore fishing trip. We could fish for Sailfish, mutton snapper, grouper, Mahi Mahi and Wahoo by doing deep drop or vertical jigging. We will provide the fishing licenses for everyone and all the fishing gear needed for success.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 2 - Sep 30
    $1,500
    This is an 8-hour offshore fishing trip. We provide fishing licenses for everyone and all the tackle, rods, and reels to have a fun successful trip.
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FAQs about Crazy Banana Charters

Crazy Banana Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $750 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $750 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,300 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • $1,500 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Crazy Banana Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers

Trips booked with Crazy Banana Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Crazy Banana Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Crazy Banana Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Crazy Banana Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

About the Captain

Randy King
Key Largo, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
12 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2022
I grew up fishing with my grandpa and grandma and grew to love the sport ! Now I take my personal experience and use them to teach others and show them a great time sharing my passion

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Venture (Center console) originally built in 2006. Powered by 2 300HP 2006 mercury verados engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 46 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Mahi madness
 Half-Day Trip with Captain Ray and Austin
 Half-Day Trip with Captain Ray and Austin
Angler Rating
11
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
58%
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Andrew V.
Wilmington, DE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half-Day Trip with Captain Ray and Austin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 4, 2023
By far the best charter we’ve done. Great boat and equipment. Very easy process and a laid back feel. We had great weather...
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Ramon A.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mahi madness

Full Day Trip – Offshore on March 31, 2023
The crew from the beginning were very welcoming and very detailed. The walk threw of the gear and the day was very helpful...
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Sean D.
Kula, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing experience

Half Day Trip (AM) on April 25, 2023
This was the best charter fishing boat I have been on ! Captain and crew were awesome got us on the fish fast and we filled...
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Tammy V.
Escanaba, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain king

3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on February 11, 2023
WOW what a great catch.  🎣🐠 Great customer service and amazing experience Beautiful boat ride out to our...
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Mckenzie K.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing on Crazy Banana

Full Day Trip – Offshore on November 15, 2022
I would 10/10 recommend fishing with Crazy Banana and their team. The crew and captain were so nice and welcoming that it felt...
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