Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
4.9/5 (73 reviews)
Estate Frydenhoj 6300, East End, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands–
Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
East End, U.S. Virgin Islands
–33 ft
6
4.9/5 (73 reviews)
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****
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Customer reviews
Rating
4.9
73 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (146)
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
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Elizabeth Budin
Nebraska, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
best fishing charter!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore - 12:00 PM on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 22, 2026
Thank you, Elizabeth. Glad you had a good day on the water! See you next time!
Kaleb Campbell
Maine, US
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Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Absolute killer day aboard the RipTide!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
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!
Response from Captain
March 23, 2026
Thank you, Kaleb. Nice work on the sailfish!
Anthony Esson
Repeat angler
Michigan, US
•
Member since 2024
•
3 trips
0
4.7
Verified
Great bottom fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on March 28, 2026 • 2 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 28, 2026
Thank you, Anthony. Glad you guys were able to put a nice box of fish together.
Richard Lee
Virginia, US
•
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
All around great experience!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on April 7, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children
Captain Brian and Micah wade tue family fishing trip fantastic. both were very knowledgeable, friendly, and easygoing. We caught a bunch of fish and a big king mackerel. Micah was terrific with the kids. He skillfully filleted the fish for us and let the kids feed the scraps to the tarpon at the dock. I highly recommend Drift Charters.
Response from Captain
April 7, 2026
Thank you, Richard. Glad the crew was able to put your group on fish!
Theodore Chuha
Ohio, US
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Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing, Fantastic trip
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 6, 2025 • 5 adults
What a blast. Captain Lawrence put us on the fish. First mate Clemrick could not have been better. He was informative and worked extremely hard to make sure we all caught fish. He made the entire trip fun and exciting. We caught some large wahoo, king mackerel, tuna, barracuda and mahi. When we returned they cleaned the fish and recommended a restaurant for us to take the fish for our dinner. Best tasting fish ever. Book your trip
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 9, 2025
Thank you, Theodore. Glad you guys were able to land some nice fish!
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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
8 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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Customer reviews
Rating
4.9
73 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (146)
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
All reviews (73)
Filter
Sort by: Featured
Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 73 reviews
Elizabeth Budin
Nebraska, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
best fishing charter!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore - 12:00 PM on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 22, 2026
Thank you, Elizabeth. Glad you had a good day on the water! See you next time!
Kaleb Campbell
Maine, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Absolute killer day aboard the RipTide!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
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!
Response from Captain
March 23, 2026
Thank you, Kaleb. Nice work on the sailfish!
Anthony Esson
Repeat angler
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
4.7
Verified
Great bottom fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on March 28, 2026 • 2 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 28, 2026
Thank you, Anthony. Glad you guys were able to put a nice box of fish together.
Richard Lee
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
All around great experience!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on April 7, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children
Captain Brian and Micah wade tue family fishing trip fantastic. both were very knowledgeable, friendly, and easygoing. We caught a bunch of fish and a big king mackerel. Micah was terrific with the kids. He skillfully filleted the fish for us and let the kids feed the scraps to the tarpon at the dock. I highly recommend Drift Charters.
Response from Captain
April 7, 2026
Thank you, Richard. Glad the crew was able to put your group on fish!
Theodore Chuha
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing, Fantastic trip
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 6, 2025 • 5 adults
What a blast. Captain Lawrence put us on the fish. First mate Clemrick could not have been better. He was informative and worked extremely hard to make sure we all caught fish. He made the entire trip fun and exciting. We caught some large wahoo, king mackerel, tuna, barracuda and mahi. When we returned they cleaned the fish and recommended a restaurant for us to take the fish for our dinner. Best tasting fish ever. Book your trip
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 9, 2025
Thank you, Theodore. Glad you guys were able to land some nice fish!
FAQs about Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots