Pura Vida Charters Offshore Fishing
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (389)
+386Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
97%
Jul 13, 2025
3/4 Day Trip
Full day trip 7/13
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.
Captain Greg was very understandable with us, and let us make changes to the trip even with the morning of the trip. We increased...
Jul 15, 2025
Full Day Trip – Extended
Fishing with Greg
Captain Greg was great. He had a 6 hour window in between storms and didn’t give up on our experience. We caught our limit and made it back before the storm. He put us on a great haul of red grouper. The deck hand was also great. 5 anglers and we never had to touch a fish or bait a hook. I will be booking with Greg every year. Boat was amazing. We had shade the whole time. My 12 year old nephew was very well taken care of by the crew. We went out 40 plus miles with zero issues.
Captain Greg was great. He had a 6 hour window in between storms and didn’t give up on our experience. We caught our limit and...
Jun 16, 2025
Half Day Trip
A good laid back family trip
We were looking for a good laid back family trip offshore to do some fishing. Captain Greg and his First Mate Aiden provided a great time and experience for my sons. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and we were able to catch some fish and for all of us to eat for a couple of days! I would definitely recommend Pura Vida for your fishing excursions.
We were looking for a good laid back family trip offshore to do some fishing. Captain Greg and his First Mate Aiden provided a...
Mar 29, 2025
Half Day Trip
Awesome Trip!
We had an amazing time out on the water with Captain Greg and Logan! They were both professional, fun, and knew exactly where to find the fish. We caught plenty and enjoyed every moment of the trip. The boat was well-equipped, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. We’d definitely do it again and highly recommend them!
We had an amazing time out on the water with Captain Greg and Logan! They were both professional, fun, and knew exactly where...
Jul 20, 2025
3/4 Day Trip
Excellent trip for a group
Captain Greg and his shipmate Aiden did a fantastic job accommodating me and my group, we got plenty of fish for the trip and would consider doing so again.
Captain Greg and his shipmate Aiden did a fantastic job accommodating me and my group, we got plenty of fish for the trip and...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (389)
+386Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
97%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full day trip 7/13
3/4 Day Trip on July 13, 2025
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.
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Greg
Full Day Trip – Extended on July 15, 2025
Captain Greg was great. He had a 6 hour window in between storms and didn’t give up on our experience. We caught our limit and made it back before the storm. He put us on a great haul of red grouper. The deck hand was also great. 5 anglers and we never had to touch a fish or bait a hook. I will be booking with Greg every year. Boat was amazing. We had shade the whole time. My 12 year old nephew was very well taken care of by the crew. We went out 40 plus miles with zero issues.
Captain Greg was great. He had a 6 hour window in between storms and didn’t give up on our experience. We caught our limit and made it back before the storm. He put us on a great haul of red grouper. The deck hand was also great. 5 anglers and we never had to touch a fish or bait a hook. I will be booking with Greg every year. Boat was amazing. We had shade the whole time. My 12 year old nephew was very well taken care of by the crew. We went out 40 plus miles with zero issues.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A good laid back family trip
Half Day Trip on June 16, 2025
We were looking for a good laid back family trip offshore to do some fishing. Captain Greg and his First Mate Aiden provided a great time and experience for my sons. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and we were able to catch some fish and for all of us to eat for a couple of days! I would definitely recommend Pura Vida for your fishing excursions.
We were looking for a good laid back family trip offshore to do some fishing. Captain Greg and his First Mate Aiden provided a great time and experience for my sons. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and we were able to catch some fish and for all of us to eat for a couple of days! I would definitely recommend Pura Vida for your fishing excursions.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Trip!
Half Day Trip on March 29, 2025
We had an amazing time out on the water with Captain Greg and Logan! They were both professional, fun, and knew exactly where to find the fish. We caught plenty and enjoyed every moment of the trip. The boat was well-equipped, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. We’d definitely do it again and highly recommend them!
We had an amazing time out on the water with Captain Greg and Logan! They were both professional, fun, and knew exactly where to find the fish. We caught plenty and enjoyed every moment of the trip. The boat was well-equipped, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. We’d definitely do it again and highly recommend them!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Excellent trip for a group
3/4 Day Trip on July 20, 2025
Captain Greg and his shipmate Aiden did a fantastic job accommodating me and my group, we got plenty of fish for the trip and would consider doing so again.
Captain Greg and his shipmate Aiden did a fantastic job accommodating me and my group, we got plenty of fish for the trip and would consider doing so again.
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