Deep Sea Express Charters
Your family adventure on Wrightsville Beach begins by booking a trip with Deep Sea Express!
'The Hard Way' is an easygoing boat that will get you out there in a relaxed, comfortable setting. You'll have it made in the shade underneath the large sunshade over the fishing deck, and there is plenty of room in the wheelhouse if you want to get out of the elements. There is also a private restroom below the deck. Great boat for families!
When you arrive at the dock on Seacrest Drive parking is free, a rare occasion on Wrightsville Beach.
Captain Ger Hardin has been running charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 20 years now, so he knows a thing or two about how to catch fish around here.
All bait, tackle, ice, and even licenses are included for your entire party. Young children are welcome and if they don't have their own life jacket the captain will furnish them with a youth-sized life jacket as required by the Coast Guard.
You will need to bring your own food and drink, alcohol is allowed but please try to avoid glass, and make sure to bring some sunscreen and wear clothing and footwear that you don't mind getting fishy.
After the trip, Captain Ger will clean your catch and bag the filets for you, be sure to bring a cooler to carry your filets home.
It's time to go where the fish are!
Your family adventure on Wrightsville Beach begins by booking a trip with Deep Sea Express!
'The Hard Way' is an easygoing boat that will get you out there in a relaxed, comfortable setting. You'll have it made in the shade underneath the large sunshade over the fishing deck, and there is plenty of room in the wheelhouse if you want to get out of the elements. There is also a private restroom below the deck. Great boat for families!
When you arrive at the dock on Seacrest Drive parking is free, a rare occasion on Wrightsville Beach.
Captain Ger Hardin has been running charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 20 years now, so he knows a thing or two about how to catch fish around here.
All bait, tackle, ice, and even licenses are included for your entire party. Young children are welcome and if they don't have their own life jacket the captain will furnish them with a youth-sized life jacket as required by the Coast Guard.
You will need to bring your own food and drink, alcohol is allowed but please try to avoid glass, and make sure to bring some sunscreen and wear clothing and footwear that you don't mind getting fishy.
After the trip, Captain Ger will clean your catch and bag the filets for you, be sure to bring a cooler to carry your filets home.
It's time to go where the fish are!

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We had another fantastic trip today with Captain Ger on the Deep Sea Express! We caught 21 fish and had an incredible time from start to finish. This was our fourth trip with him, and he continues to deliver a fun, safe, and memorable experience every time. He is great with the whole family, knows exactly where to find the fish, and makes sure everyone has a good time. This is exactly the kind of fishing trip I was looking for to enjoy with my family and create lasting memories together. We will definitely be back!
My son (never fished the ocean on a boat) and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on The Hard Way. Access to the boat was super easy and free. Captain Ger worked hard to find the bite. He has a wealth of knowledge about the area. Great conversations were had. We are looking forward to our next trip. It will be a full day to target the larger species. Thanks again, Captain!!

This was our first excursion like this. We didnt know what to expect but were so happy with all of it. Captain Gerr was an absolute great guy and very helpful. Did everything he could to find us fish. we fid catch Mackeral. I recommend this trip.

Captain Ger was great! very flexible and easy to work with. he was great at showing us how to work the gear and wven fileted the catch for us. I would highly recommend him.

we had a really good time out fishing with Captain Ger. he was very helpful and knowledgeable. We were out four hours and caught 20 Spanish Mackerel. Thanks Captain Ger.
We had a wonderful time with Captain Ger. He explained everything very well. We caught some Spanish Mackerels. We will sign up for him again. I would definitely recommend!
Capt. Ger did a great job with getting us hooked up to fish and bringing in 10 keepers. We had a fun morning on the water with him.
Had a great time on the water with Ger. We were uncertain of how fishing would go after the big storm. Lots of rain water was still spilling into the ocean affecting conditions, which we we warned about. Thanks to Ger’s expertise (over 20 years of experience!), we still managed to catch some beautiful Spanish mackeral And got to see a loggerhead turtle! His boat had a very comfortable setup and the canopy protecting us from the sun was a godsend. Ger was super helpful, explained how everything worked, answered all our questions, and guided us the entire way. Expertly fileted our catch with fresh ice for the cooler. It made for a memorable trip and will be worth going out again even if it’s just me and the husband versus a bigger group! Thanks Ger!!!

We recently had the pleasure of spending a day on the water with Ger and his boat, “The Hard Way,” and it was an unforgettable experience. We booked a trip to catch Spanish mackerel, and boy, did we have success! We caught 15 fish in total, which made for an exciting and productive day. The boat itself was incredibly steady and roomy, comfortably accommodating me, my wife, my son, and his girlfriend. There was plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy the fishing action. I spent most of the day watching my wife and kids reel in one fish after another, which was a delight to see. Ger was an excellent host and guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed for a successful fishing trip. At the end of the day, he even filleted our catch, ensuring we could enjoy a delicious fish dinner that evening. If you’re looking for a fantastic fishing adventure, I highly recommend Ger and “The Hard Way.” It was a perfect day on the water, and we can’t wait to do it again!

We had a blast. 3 adults and 2 young children and we caught tons of Spanish Mackerel and even a Benito! For the price and what you get out of it, it was awesome. Ger taught us all about the area, the fish there, how to use all the equipment, and was the right amount of helpful while letting us feel accomplished and that we did it ourselves. He cleaned all the fish for us and even taught my husband how to do it. We had so much fun. Highly recommend.
We had another fantastic trip today with Captain Ger on the Deep Sea Express! We caught 21 fish and had an incredible time from start to finish. This was our fourth trip with him, and he continues to deliver a fun, safe, and memorable experience every time. He is great with the whole family, knows exactly where to find the fish, and makes sure everyone has a good time. This is exactly the kind of fishing trip I was looking for to enjoy with my family and create lasting memories together. We will definitely be back!

Thank you so much for the kind review, I look forward to fishing with yall again

Captain Ger was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and patient with my 8-year-old grandson. We caught both King and Spanish Mackrell and Amber Jack. Weather was perfect to celebrate G-Pops birthday with an 8-hour deep sea fishing outing.

Thanks so much for the nice review! I look forward to fishing with yall again in the future
Had a great day with Captain Ger Hardin with my wife, son and his fiancé, and grandson on The Hard Way. Captain Hardin is extremely knowledgeable about recreational and commercial fishing and conservation efforts in the area to include oyster replenishment. We only caught one Spanish Mackerel but not for a lack of effort on the Captain’s part. Other boats that morning were also struggling to find fish. Very enjoyable day and will book another trip with him.

Thank you for the nice review and I appreciate your patience on a tough day
My son (never fished the ocean on a boat) and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on The Hard Way. Access to the boat was super easy and free. Captain Ger worked hard to find the bite. He has a wealth of knowledge about the area. Great conversations were had. We are looking forward to our next trip. It will be a full day to target the larger species. Thanks again, Captain!!

Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice review, I’m giving your review 5 stars, I look forward to fishing with you again!

This was our first excursion like this. We didnt know what to expect but were so happy with all of it. Captain Gerr was an absolute great guy and very helpful. Did everything he could to find us fish. we fid catch Mackeral. I recommend this trip.

Thank you for the nice review, I had fun fishing with yall
