Hunter Charters – 38’ Mornin' Ride

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    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
    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
    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
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    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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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

Meet the Charter Operator

Hunter Charters
Nassau, Bahamas
215 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Hatteras (Sportfishing) originally built in 1978, and restored in 2014. Powered by 2 350HP GM engines.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
For 4 people.
Flybridge

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

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

Payment

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
67%
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Charles H.
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5.0 / 5
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Switched boats and times, still a great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 28, 2023
Got upgraded to larger 48’ Hatteras in lieu of schedule change. Was a little concerned with move to afternoon trip. However,...
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Tate B.
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Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on April 6, 2024
Caught a ton of fish. Captain and crew knew what they were doing. Amazing people and the best charter I’ve been on. 10/10...
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Ian S.
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Friendly crew, great with first-timers

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on April 5, 2024
Thanks to Kemar and Angelo for a great day, and their patience. Great with over excited, super interested kids!  We loved...
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Jason O.
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Great Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 27, 2024
Thank you Alex and Jake for the great catch and great fishing experience 🎣🐟
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Scott F.
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Fishing with Paul

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2023
The captain and crew were very professional and super fun to fish with. We caught some yellow fin tuna and one barracuda. I...
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