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 tons of covered seating/shade, AC, Refrigerator, head/bathroom, bed, dinette and a TV downstairs, which is great for kids or anyone wanting to “beat the heat”.
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****
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (113)
+110Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
100%
Jul 6, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
Amazing, Fantastic trip
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
What a blast. Captain Lawrence put us on the fish. First mate Clemrick could not have been better. He was informative and worked...
Captain replied
May 7, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
Slaying Tuna!
Capt. Lawrence and his mate Tyler were top notch today. We had a slow first hour, but then the capt found the birds and it was a tuna frenzy! Both captain and and mate were very courteous and happy to share information about the islands or general fishing information. The Riptide is a very nice Topaz with ample room for fishing and has great amenities for a charter vessel! They were even kind of enough to offer sashimi on boat, to which we indulged. It was a great experience for my wife and I as we both enjoy sport fishing. We would not hesitate to book with Drift or Capt. Lawrence again.
Capt. Lawrence and his mate Tyler were top notch today. We had a slow first hour, but then the capt found the birds and it was...
Captain replied
Mar 3, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
Excellence exudes
Our half a day on the RipTide with Forrest and RJ could not have been better. The boat was in excellent shape, the equipment was professional grade, and the knowledge and courtesy of the crew was beyond expectations. Forrest and RJ cared deeply about us having a great time and they work very hard to make everything perfect. It was! There’s only one boat I would take out of St. Thomas to fish and maybe even charter for an afternoon snorkel or island hopping, and that would be the RipTide with the men that care so deeply about their clients and have such a huge knowledge base of the area and of fishing. Highly recommended.
Our half a day on the RipTide with Forrest and RJ could not have been better. The boat was in excellent shape, the equipment was...
Captain replied
Jul 17, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
Awesome Day!!
We had a great time! Captain RJ and Taber were awesome! Fantastic fishing boat. We had 2 kids with us (12 and 7) and they had a great time. Seas were choppy, but we caught fish!! Very knowledgeable and they both ran a great charter. This is our 2nd charter with Drift. The 1st one was with their other boat. I highly recommend Drift! We will definitely be back. Thanks fellas!!
We had a great time! Captain RJ and Taber were awesome! Fantastic fishing boat. We had 2 kids with us (12 and 7) and they had...
Captain repliedJun 19, 2025
10 Hour Trip – Marlin (AM)
Hot Mahi Bite
The Captain and his worked extremely hard to track down the fish. We were presented with a challenges as the grass was prevalent. It did not stop the crew from constantly keeping our lines clear of grass in order to keep the bite alive. The pictures probably red present half our catch as we released too many to count. Great experience if looking for action. Thank you again and we will see you all very soon!!🏝️🎣 Moreno Family, Bullhead City,Ariza
The Captain and his worked extremely hard to track down the fish. We were presented with a challenges as the grass was prevalent. ...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (113)
+110Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing, Fantastic trip
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 6, 2025
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
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Slaying Tuna!
8 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on May 7, 2025
Capt. Lawrence and his mate Tyler were top notch today. We had a slow first hour, but then the capt found the birds and it was a tuna frenzy! Both captain and and mate were very courteous and happy to share information about the islands or general fishing information. The Riptide is a very nice Topaz with ample room for fishing and has great amenities for a charter vessel! They were even kind of enough to offer sashimi on boat, to which we indulged. It was a great experience for my wife and I as we both enjoy sport fishing. We would not hesitate to book with Drift or Capt. Lawrence again.
Capt. Lawrence and his mate Tyler were top notch today. We had a slow first hour, but then the capt found the birds and it was a tuna frenzy! Both captain and and mate were very courteous and happy to share information about the islands or general fishing information. The Riptide is a very nice Topaz with ample room for fishing and has great amenities for a charter vessel! They were even kind of enough to offer sashimi on boat, to which we indulged. It was a great experience for my wife and...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Excellence exudes
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on March 3, 2025
Our half a day on the RipTide with Forrest and RJ could not have been better. The boat was in excellent shape, the equipment was professional grade, and the knowledge and courtesy of the crew was beyond expectations. Forrest and RJ cared deeply about us having a great time and they work very hard to make everything perfect. It was! There’s only one boat I would take out of St. Thomas to fish and maybe even charter for an afternoon snorkel or island hopping, and that would be the RipTide with the men that care so deeply about their clients and have such a huge knowledge base of the area and of fishing. Highly recommended.
Our half a day on the RipTide with Forrest and RJ could not have been better. The boat was in excellent shape, the equipment was professional grade, and the knowledge and courtesy of the crew was beyond expectations. Forrest and RJ cared deeply about us having a great time and they work very hard to make everything perfect. It was! There’s only one boat I would take out of St. Thomas to fish and maybe even charter for an afternoon snorkel or island hopping, and that would be the RipTide with...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Day!!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 17, 2025
We had a great time! Captain RJ and Taber were awesome! Fantastic fishing boat. We had 2 kids with us (12 and 7) and they had a great time. Seas were choppy, but we caught fish!! Very knowledgeable and they both ran a great charter. This is our 2nd charter with Drift. The 1st one was with their other boat. I highly recommend Drift! We will definitely be back. Thanks fellas!!
We had a great time! Captain RJ and Taber were awesome! Fantastic fishing boat. We had 2 kids with us (12 and 7) and they had a great time. Seas were choppy, but we caught fish!! Very knowledgeable and they both ran a great charter. This is our 2nd charter with Drift. The 1st one was with their other boat. I highly recommend Drift! We will definitely be back. Thanks fellas!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Hot Mahi Bite
10 Hour Trip – Marlin (AM) on June 19, 2025
The Captain and his worked extremely hard to track down the fish. We were presented with a challenges as the grass was prevalent. It did not stop the crew from constantly keeping our lines clear of grass in order to keep the bite alive. The pictures probably red present half our catch as we released too many to count. Great experience if looking for action. Thank you again and we will see you all very soon!!🏝️🎣 Moreno Family, Bullhead City,Ariza
The Captain and his worked extremely hard to track down the fish. We were presented with a challenges as the grass was prevalent. It did not stop the crew from constantly keeping our lines clear of grass in order to keep the bite alive. The pictures probably red present half our catch as we released too many to count. Great experience if looking for action. Thank you again and we will see you all very soon!!🏝️🎣 Moreno Family, Bullhead City,Ariza
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