Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride

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Enjoy your day on the beautiful blue Bahamian waters off the coast of Nassau with Hunter Charters! Join Captain Paul Smith who’ll take you on a memorable adventure. He’s been fishing in this area for over 30 years, having spent the last 10 growing his fishing charter fleet, which is now comprised of 4 vessels.

His boat, the Mornin’ Ride, is a 38’ Hatteras offshore sportfishing vessel, with a capacity of 7 anglers per trip. It is air-conditioned and features a toilet and shower on board. There’s also a single fighting chair among the boat’s amenities, to help you maximize your chances of reeling in any larger fish that may strike your bait.

Capt. Paul will provide you with all the fishing equipment your group requires, along with artificial bait for the trip. After a productive day of fishing these abundant waters, he’ll be happy to clean and fillet your catch so you can take it home for a nice dinner.

Depending on the season, you’ll troll the deep waters and run the reefs in pursuit of a variety of species that call these waters their home. Expect to run into creatures like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper, Marlin, and Sailfish.

Feel free to take your whole family on a great adventure. Pack your kids and teach them all about fishing on a trip they’ll always remember! Make sure to bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed throughout the day, as well as some sun protection so you can relax.

Explore the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, and make some lifelong memories with Hunter Charters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    Spend 4 hours trolling the deep and running the reefs in search of Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper and more! Price includes all fishing licenses, gear, tackle and bait.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    Enjoy trolling the deep and running the reefs for 4 hours in search of Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper and more! All fishing licenses, gear, tackle and bait are included in the price.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,400
    On this trip we will spend 6 hours trolling the deep and running the reefs in search of Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper and more! Price includes all fishing licenses, gear, tackle and bait.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,600
    Join us for a full day of action as we troll the deep and run the reefs in search of Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper and more! Price includes all fishing licenses, gear, tackle and bait.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
70%
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Anthony G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Paul and the Morning Ride were GREAT!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 28, 2024
We had a deep sea charter booked for a whole day. Unfortunately the weather did not allow us to go into the ocean. There was...
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Erika T.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Such a good day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 4, 2024
After being bumped up in boats, we were excited for a great day of fishing. We were not disappointed! Captain Alex found us...
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Dennis H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wahooooo !

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 2, 2025
Water was rough but that didn’t stop the crew from showing us a good trip and catching some awesome fish !
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Nicholas P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 27, 2024
Real great people. I’ll recommend any day
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Captain T. B.
Excellent
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Crew
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Fish On!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2024
Captain Andre and Mate Kamar were amazing!  They were flexible and worked very hard to put us on fish. The boat was clean...
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FAQs about Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride

Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed For 4 people.
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Radar

Trips booked with Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 20 miles)
  • Reef Fishing

Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Hunter Charters
Nassau, Bahamas
227 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2013
Captain Paul Smith has been fishing for more than 30 years and has been running fishing trips for over 11 years already, with his son, Paul Smith Jr. also joining the Hunter Charters team as one of the fleet’s Captains. Hunter Charters runs trips aboard 4 fantastic boats, with a fun and fantastic team of captains and crew ready and waiting to put you on fish in these waters.

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1978
Restored in
2014
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
GM
Powered by
2 x 350HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 20 miles
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
For 4 people.
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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