Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
If you are visiting St. Thomas or St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, come join us for a day of fishing on Riptide.
Riptide is a 2003 Topaz 32 Express that was completely refitted in 2022. If you are looking for a comfortable day out fishing, this is the boat you want to be on. Riptide has covered seating/shade, head/bathroom, bed, dinette and bluetooth.
We offer 4, 6 & 8 hour trips accommodating up to 6 anglers plus captain & first mate. There will be ice & bottled water provided. We will clean and bag any fish you wish to keep.
Don't miss out on the chance to hook the catch of a lifetime on one of the most comfortable charter boats around. Enjoy your fresh catch at one of our local restaurants.
MINIMUM AGE FOR FISHING IS 4 YEARS OLD.
****PLEASE INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS AND IF YOU ARE ST. THOMAS OR ST. JOHN PICK-UP****
If you are visiting St. Thomas or St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, come join us for a day of fishing on Riptide.
Riptide is a 2003 Topaz 32 Express that was completely refitted in 2022. If you are looking for a comfortable day out fishing, this is the boat you want to be on. Riptide has covered seating/shade, head/bathroom, bed, dinette and bluetooth.
We offer 4, 6 & 8 hour trips accommodating up to 6 anglers plus captain & first mate. There will be ice & bottled water provided. We will clean and bag any fish you wish to keep.
Don't miss out on the chance to hook the catch of a lifetime on one of the most comfortable charter boats around. Enjoy your fresh catch at one of our local restaurants.
MINIMUM AGE FOR FISHING IS 4 YEARS OLD.
****PLEASE INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS AND IF YOU ARE ST. THOMAS OR ST. JOHN PICK-UP****
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Customer reviews
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What anglers say
All reviews (76)
We took 6 people and were able to sit in the shade (the seating area is covered). Constantly rotated reeling in our 14 fish (mostly black fin tuna and one Wahoo). They are one of the few charters that actually let you keep all your fish meat (not just the meat off of a 20# fish like other boats, but don't take more than you think you can eat) so book it early on your trip and save money eating fresh catch the rest of your trip. Bring a cooler/tote or something with ice to put your fish in. There are only a double and two single padded seats for your group but two can sit on the shell next to the single seats. Friendly and personable Captain and First mate. I would definitely book again and do it at the beginning of the trip.
Thank you, Kyle. Enjoy the tuna & wahoo!
Captain(Thaddeus) and first mate (Micah) immediately made me and my friend feel welcomed, comfortable, and completely at ease. This was their first women's-only fishing trip, and they truly made us feel right at home from start to finish. We spent the first five hours fishing and caught a handful of fish — two of which they cleaned, cut up, and prepared for us to take back. We were able to enjoy the fresh fish throughout the rest of our vacation in St. Thomas, and it was absolutely delicious. For the last hour of the trip, we headed over to Christmas Cove where we got to swim and relax in the beautiful water, which was the perfect ending to the day. The entire experience was fun, welcoming, and memorable. Highly recommend Riptide fishing charter, and we're already looking forward to coming back again in the future!
Thank you, Elizabeth. Glad you had a good day on the water! See you next time!
We could not be any more happy with the experience aboard the RipTide. The captain Brian and his first Micah we're very welcoming and all around awesome people to spend our 4 hour trip with. Micah was very experienced in the stern and Brian ended up putting us on an amazing sailfish and got it done! Would highly recommend booking with these, guys we will be back again soon!
Thank you, Kaleb. Nice work on the sailfish!
We wanted to experience near-shore bottom fishing this time around and Riptide delivered with constant action. We fished 70 to 140 feet depths and caught Brazillian Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Strawberry Grouper and Rock Hind. We also got put the light tackle to the test catching a 6 foot Nurse Shark to close out the trip. Captain Brian and First Mate Mike were great, answering questions and making sure we had everything we needed to really enjoy our trip!
Thank you, Anthony. Glad you guys were able to put a nice box of fish together.
Some real deal fishing and the guys on the boat firing on all cylinders the whole time. Nothing beats fresh yellowtail sashimi just a few hours after pulling it out of the ocean yourself!
Thank you, Stephen. We had fun with you guys. Enjoy the tuna & Mahi!
FAQs about Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
What are the trip rates for Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE?
- US $1,050 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE?
- Toilet Enclosed
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We will filet and bag all fish you wish to keep at no extra charge. )
- Drinks (Bottled water and ice provided )
- First mate (First mate included on every trip. Salary based off gratuity, 20% gratuity for mate and captain are standard. )
- Fishing license (No fishing license required currently. )
What types of fishing does Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (South Drop 8-10 miles. North Drop 17-20 miles. Usually decide where we will fish depending on weather conditions that day.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE?
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Red)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Queen Snapper (Caribbean)
- Rainbow Runner
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
The Crew of Drift Charters runs trip out of Compass Point Marina, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, aboard a 33ft Topaz Sportfishing boat (RIPTIDE) & 34ft Regulator center console (NONSENSE). We also pick up in Cruz Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands if staying in St. John. These waters are known for mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, barracuda, marlin & sailfish to name a few. We will do our best to put your group on fish and ensure you have an enjoyable day on the water. Quit wishing, let's go fishing!
Forrest R.
Captain
Lawrence A.
Captain
RJ S.
Captain
The Crew of Drift Charters runs trip out of Compass Point Marina, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, aboard a 33ft Topaz Sportfishing boat (RIPTIDE) & 34ft Regulator center console (NONSENSE). We also pick up in Cruz Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands if staying in St. John. These waters are known for mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, barracuda, marlin & sailfish to name a few. We will do our best to put your group on fish and ensure you have an enjoyable day on the water. Quit wishing, let's go fishing!
Forrest R.
Captain
Lawrence A.
Captain
RJ S.
Captain
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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:
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