Pura Vida Charters Offshore Fishing
4.9/5 (338 reviews)
Federally permitted
5000 92nd Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33708, United States–
Pura Vida Charters Offshore Fishing
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (338)
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Angler's Choice
5000 92nd Street North
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Pura Vida Charters invites you aboard for some of Florida's most exciting fishing! Choose from a variety of offshore fishing excursions on the Gulf of Mexico and reel in your own big catch. Captain Greg Macfarlane has been fishing these waters all his life, so he'll put you on the fish in no time.
Step aboard his 32' Sabalo Downeast boat, powered by a 370 HP Cummins engine. This craft comes equipped with a Furuno FCV-585 Fishfinder, GPS, VHF radio, radar, and sonar.
But it isn't just prepared for fishing, it's also designed for your comfort! Up to 6 anglers can enjoy a 15' fishing deck with comfortable seating, a private toilet, and a bed. A large icebox with plenty of ice is ready for your food, drinks, and fish.
Capt. Greg specializes in live bait fishing, he runs a variety of offshore fishing trips. Join him and fish for species such as Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, and Tuna, depending on the season and conditions on the day.
Pura Vida Charters supplies rods, reels and tackle, live bait, fishing licenses, and full insurance. Capt. Greg prefers to release any game fish that are not very tasty, such as Shark, but any edible fish can be kept by the client. He is happy to clean and fillet your catch, and highly recommends taking it to a local restaurant after your trip, where it can be prepared for you!
Capt. Greg takes pride in giving all his clients a great experience offshore. Whether you're a family looking to have a good time on the water, or a group that is trying to fill their freezers, there's a trip for you. You are guaranteed to catch some great specimens on every trip!
Join Pura Vida Charters and come have an amazing offshore fishing adventure in the Gulf of Mexico!
Rating
4.9
338 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (453)
+447
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
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Missy Welby
Michigan, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
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Amazing Adventure
Half day extended on April 29, 2026 • 4 adults
Captain Greg and Aidan were fantastic. The group of teenage boys that went today had a fantastic time. They caught 35 fish. Mackerel grouper hog and snapper. They even had a shark on the hook but couldn’t bring it in but that just made the adventure even that more exciting. I highly recommend this to anyone who’s considering a fishing charter. Thank you so much Captain Greg.
Reported catch:
0
Jeff Speer
Minnesota, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Half day extended on March 26, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children
This was our 1st deep sea fishing charter, 4 adults and 2 children (5 & 12 yrs old). Captain Greg and mate Aden were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They put us on fish immediately landing 8 kingfish ,also caught 2 grouper which were out of season and had to throw back. Moved on to limit of snapper. Capt. Greg helped the 5 yr old with the fishing experience. The trip exceeded our expectations and I would book another trip with them in a heartbeat. Great trip!
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Ivan Seleznev
Massachusetts, US
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Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Full day trip 7/13
3/4 Day Trip on July 13, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child
Captain Greg was very understandable with us, and let us make changes to the trip even with the morning of the trip. We increased it to the full day trip and he was perfectly okay with it. Captain Greg is a very kind and reasonable person who is very experienced in his field. We caught many fish, moved from spot to spot quick if there weren’t big bites, and the filets were wonderfully cut after. The first mate Aiden was also beyond helpful with helping us with bait, removal of fish caught, and entanglements we faced. Everyone ensured we had the best experience possible. I highly recommend Captain Greg for any journey you wish to partake in, and know you are in good hands.
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Craig Owens
Maryland, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
An excellent fishing experience
Half day extended on April 26, 2026 • 3 adults
Captain Greg and deckhand Aiden were awesome. We caught over 50 fish and kept about 30. Snapper, Hog, Grouper & Puffer. Already cooked some at home and is of course fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!
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Don Friedel
Illinois, US
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Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
The best charter I’ve ever been on
3/4 day extended on February 14, 2026 • 5 adults
Capt Greg was awesome. Put us on the fish immediately and the heat never stopped. Phil and his first mate Logan are fantastic. Would reccommend this trip to anyone. We hit limit with fish and caught some absolute monsters.
I’ve been on 10 charters in my life and going forward will be tough to use anyone else.
The best Forsure don’t even looks anywhere else
Reported catch:
+1
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Half Day Trip
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half day extended
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 day extended
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Extended
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating
4.9
338 reviews
5
322
4
10
3
3
2
2
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (453)
+447
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
All reviews (338)
Filter
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Showing 1 – 5 of 338 reviews
Missy Welby
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Adventure
Half day extended on April 29, 2026 • 4 adults
Captain Greg and Aidan were fantastic. The group of teenage boys that went today had a fantastic time. They caught 35 fish. Mackerel grouper hog and snapper. They even had a shark on the hook but couldn’t bring it in but that just made the adventure even that more exciting. I highly recommend this to anyone who’s considering a fishing charter. Thank you so much Captain Greg.
Reported catch:
0
Jeff Speer
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Half day extended on March 26, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children
This was our 1st deep sea fishing charter, 4 adults and 2 children (5 & 12 yrs old). Captain Greg and mate Aden were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They put us on fish immediately landing 8 kingfish ,also caught 2 grouper which were out of season and had to throw back. Moved on to limit of snapper. Capt. Greg helped the 5 yr old with the fishing experience. The trip exceeded our expectations and I would book another trip with them in a heartbeat. Great trip!
0
Ivan Seleznev
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Full day trip 7/13
3/4 Day Trip on July 13, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child
Captain Greg was very understandable with us, and let us make changes to the trip even with the morning of the trip. We increased it to the full day trip and he was perfectly okay with it. Captain Greg is a very kind and reasonable person who is very experienced in his field. We caught many fish, moved from spot to spot quick if there weren’t big bites, and the filets were wonderfully cut after. The first mate Aiden was also beyond helpful with helping us with bait, removal of fish caught, and entanglements we faced. Everyone ensured we had the best experience possible. I highly recommend Captain Greg for any journey you wish to partake in, and know you are in good hands.
0
Craig Owens
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
An excellent fishing experience
Half day extended on April 26, 2026 • 3 adults
Captain Greg and deckhand Aiden were awesome. We caught over 50 fish and kept about 30. Snapper, Hog, Grouper & Puffer. Already cooked some at home and is of course fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!
0
Don Friedel
Illinois, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
The best charter I’ve ever been on
3/4 day extended on February 14, 2026 • 5 adults
Capt Greg was awesome. Put us on the fish immediately and the heat never stopped. Phil and his first mate Logan are fantastic. Would reccommend this trip to anyone. We hit limit with fish and caught some absolute monsters.
I’ve been on 10 charters in my life and going forward will be tough to use anyone else.
The best Forsure don’t even looks anywhere else
Reported catch:
+1
0
FAQs about Pura Vida Charters Offshore Fishing
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Sabalo
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
5.9L Cummins
Powered by
1 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots