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Kraken Charters 

4.7
(4 reviews)
 4403 Pretty Lake Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States–
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Kraken Charters 

Norfolk, VA, United States
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31 ft
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4.7
(4 reviews)
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If fishing in Virginia Beach or Norfolk is on your bucket list, look no further than Kraken Charters.

Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Black Drum, Black Seabass, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Spadefish, Flounder, Tautog, Bluefish, Horse-eye Jack, and more could be biting if conditions are right. For these species, you'll likely troll or bottom fish. For the more adventurous anglers, a day of sight-casting for Cobia and Bull Red Drum is an experience you won't forget!

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests at all times, so check whether an appropriate size is available on board. The minimum weight requirement is 90 lbs. Also, remember to bring snacks so nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your trip begins aboard a 31' Pursuit walkaround that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials a fishing machine needs. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Tom provides rods, reels, and lures. Live bait is available, but it's best to ask in advance whether you'll need to catch it yourself.

A First Mate will be on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

There's no need to buy a fishing license; just show up ready to fish! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow the regulations while fishing.

A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and non-spray sunscreen. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but please avoid glass bottles.

Now it's time to hit the water with Kraken Charters!

Note: The price does not include a tip for the mate or the current fuel surcharge due to rising fuel prices.

If fishing in Virginia Beach or Norfolk is on your bucket list, look no further than Kraken Charters.

Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Black Drum, Black Seabass, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Spadefish, Flounder, Tautog, Bluefish, Horse-eye Jack, and more could be biting if conditions are right. For these species, you'll likely troll or bottom fish. For the more adventurous anglers, a day of sight-casting for Cobia and Bull Red Drum is an experience you won't forget!

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests at all times, so check whether an appropriate size is available on board. The minimum weight requirement is 90 lbs. Also, remember to bring snacks so nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your trip begins aboard a 31' Pursuit walkaround that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials a fishing machine needs. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Tom provides rods, reels, and lures. Live bait is available, but it's best to ask in advance whether you'll need to catch it yourself.

A First Mate will be on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

There's no need to buy a fishing license; just show up ready to fish! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow the regulations while fishing.

A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and non-spray sunscreen. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but please avoid glass bottles.

Now it's time to hit the water with Kraken Charters!

Note: The price does not include a tip for the mate or the current fuel surcharge due to rising fuel prices.

Kraken charters
Charter Operator
Kraken charters
9 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour – Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+2
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour – Morning Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour – Afternoon Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour – Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
9 Hr – Wreck Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Seabass (Black)
Jack (Horse-eye)
Flounder
+1
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
12 Hour – Offshore Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Swordfish
+3
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.7
4 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (7)

Reviews (4)

  • Junior Socito
    Junior Socito
    Member since 2024
    5.0

    Night Trip Onboard the Kraken

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 20, 2024

    Awesome experience with a great Captain and Crew.

  • Robert Morrell
    Robert Morrell
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on water

    4 Hour – Inshore Trip on July 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    Excellent boat and crew. originally booked for full day, but due to weather and conditions deteriorating later in day we changed to 1/2 on advice of Capt Tom who was in communication with us daily leading up to trip. Vin ran a great deck and was very personable, as was Capt Tom. Boated Spanish mackerel for dinner and through back several Blues. Great day with my son who just returned from deployment. We will be returning!

  • Anthony Howell
    Anthony Howell
    Member since 2023
    4.0

    Full day troll and deep drop.

    12 Hour – Offshore Fishing Trip on August 25, 2023

    Capt Tom and his guys did a great job. We saw 5 school of tuna bursting out of the water but they went back down just as fast. Blueline tile were biting. I went late august in 2023. It is a small boat for 6 anglers but everyone caught fish and had a fun!

FAQs about Kraken Charters

Kraken Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour – Inshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour – Inshore Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour – Afternoon Inshore Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour – Morning Inshore Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $150 per person after 5 guests - 8 Hour – Inshore Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group, additional US $200 per person after 5 guests - 9 Hr – Wreck Fishing Trip (9 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group, additional US $325 per person after 5 guests - 12 Hour – Offshore Fishing Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Kraken Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full head with sink, vac toilet and shower.
  • Air conditioning Only at dock.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge Sight-casting tower.
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen We have a propane grill for cooking out.
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Kraken Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (we can fish for live bait, we use it for different species, this is part of the trip and is included.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Additional cost, payable to the mate.)
  • First mate (20% tip is customary)
  • Fishing license (Our licenses covers all guests.)
Kraken Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Approx. 70mi)
  • Wreck fishing
Kraken Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Kraken Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Kraken charters
Kraken charters
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since April 2023
I have been around boats and fishing all my life. From a young age, the ocean called to me, and I began scuba diving and fishing early on. I am a marine educator and practice ethical, conservation-focused fishing techniques. Sharks are my area of specialty, and I spent years working with nonprofits researching sharks and educating the public. I am also a scuba instructor with NAUI and SDI/TDI, with over 20 years of experience. I offer classes in scuba diving, freediving, and spearfishing. If you're looking for a custom dive charter, please message me. So, what are you waiting for? Quit slackin' and book the Kraken!
Our Team
Tom J.
Tom J.
Captain
Ben K.
Ben K.
First mate
Chris L.
Chris L.
First mate
Andrew C.
Andrew C.
First mate
Kraken charters
Kraken charters
Fully verified
4
reports
4
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
I have been around boats and fishing all my life. From a young age, the ocean called to me, and I began scuba diving and fishing early on. I am a marine educator and practice ethical, conservation-focused fishing techniques. Sharks are my area of specialty, and I spent years working with nonprofits researching sharks and educating the public. I am also a scuba instructor with NAUI and SDI/TDI, with over 20 years of experience. I offer classes in scuba diving, freediving, and spearfishing. If you're looking for a custom dive charter, please message me. So, what are you waiting for? Quit slackin' and book the Kraken!
The crew
Tom J.
Tom J.
Captain
Ben K.
Ben K.
First mate
Chris L.
Chris L.
First mate
Andrew C.
Andrew C.
First mate

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tautog
Tautog
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • A variety of fish, including black bass, neatly laid out on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    Weatherman was way off today, the winds didnt may down and we dealt with big swells and chop.all day long. We got some fish in the boat though albeit a slow one. Remeber always keep 2 hands on your rod when weather us rough
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
    Excellent boat and crew. originally booked for full day, but due to weather and conditions deteriorating later in day we changed to 1/2 on advice of Capt Tom who was in communication with us daily leading up to trip. Vin ran a great deck and was very personable, as was Capt Tom. Boated Spanish mackerel for dinner and through back several Blues. Great day with my son who just returned from deployment. We will be returning!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia on a fishing charter, with a fellow fisherman capturing the moment on a phone.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Good day on the water with nice weather and a decent bite. We were able to get some quality fish today and tried a few different tactics. Saw a handful of cobia today eager to chew
  • Family group with two children posing beside a large spread of freshly caught fish on a marina dock, with a charter boat and marina setting in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Spanish Mackerel
    The last few inshore half days have been pretty good! we have been getting quality spanish and some nice blue fish even the occasional ribbon fish.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Cobia on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    This trip was a success in my book, we had a great crew who put in a long day of hard work and we made it come together. We didn't win the overall tournament but we did get 1st place female angler!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Pursuit Boats
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full head with sink, vac toilet and shower.
Air conditioning
Only at dock.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Sight-casting tower.
Live bait well
Kitchen
We have a propane grill for cooking out.
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
we can fish for live bait, we use it for different species, this is part of the trip and is included.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Additional cost, payable to the mate.
First mate
20% tip is customary
Fishing license
Our licenses covers all guests.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

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
Kids are allowed however if they are under 90lbs you must provide your own lifejacket, we may be able to acquire one for you but they are limited and not guaranteed. Children under 13 must wear life jackets at all times and we will not venture offshore wi
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
We can load a wheelchair on board and secure it

How you can pay

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Norfolk right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
TautogTautog
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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