Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (63 reviews)
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Federally permitted
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Veteran Owned
 Dunlawton Avenue 93, Port Orange, FL 32127, United States

Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters 

Over 3 miles offshore
Port Orange, FL, United States
26 ft
5
4.9/5 (63 reviews)

Come out for a great day on the water ! Welcome aboard Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters, where epic fishing adventures meet laid-back island vibes and serious fishing action. Based in Port Orange Fl, we offer fully customizable fishing trips for thrill-seekers, first-timers, families, and hardcore anglers alike. What Sets Nauti-Cartel Apart?
🎣 Hooked on Experience – Our USCG-certified captain brings deep local knowledge, top-tier fishing intuition, and a passion for putting guests on fish – with a fun, no-pressure attitude.
🛥 Badass Boat, Premium Gear – Ride in style aboard our Sea Hunt Gamefish, equipped with pro-grade electronics, rods, tackle, and safety gear. Comfort and performance guaranteed.
🐟 Target the Big Ones – Depending on the season, you'll chase after Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Tuna, Sailfish, and more.
🍹 BYOB & Vibe-Ready – Bring your drinks ( NO GLASS), we'll bring the tunes and make sure the vibe matches the adventure – perfect for parties, milestones, or just making memories.
🌅 Sunrise to Sunset – Choose from half-day, ¾-day, or full-day trips. Want something custom? Just ask – we're all about flexibility. Why Book with Nauti-Cartel?
✔️ 100% local, owner-operated
✔️ All bait, tackle, licenses, and fish cleaning included
✔️ No cookie-cutter trips – we tailor the day to you
✔️ Repeat clients, 5-star vibes, and unforgettable days on the water. Whether you're reeling in your first trophy fish or just soaking up the salty air with friends, Nauti-Cartel Charters delivers the perfect mix of thrill and chill.

Let's get Nauti. Join the Cartel. Adventure Awaits.

Come out for a great day on the water ! Welcome aboard Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters, where epic fishing adventures meet laid-back island vibes and serious fishing action. Based in Port Orange Fl, we offer fully customizable fishing trips for thrill-seekers, first-timers, families, and hardcore anglers alike. What Sets Nauti-Cartel Apart?
🎣 Hooked on Experience – Our USCG-certified captain brings deep local knowledge, top-tier fishing intuition, and a passion for putting guests on fish – with a fun, no-pressure attitude.
🛥 Badass Boat, Premium Gear – Ride in style aboard our Sea Hunt Gamefish, equipped with pro-grade electronics, rods, tackle, and safety gear. Comfort and performance guaranteed.
🐟 Target the Big Ones – Depending on the season, you'll chase after Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Tuna, Sailfish, and more.
🍹 BYOB & Vibe-Ready – Bring your drinks ( NO GLASS), we'll bring the tunes and make sure the vibe matches the adventure – perfect for parties, milestones, or just making memories.
🌅 Sunrise to Sunset – Choose from half-day, ¾-day, or full-day trips. Want something custom? Just ask – we're all about flexibility. Why Book with Nauti-Cartel?
✔️ 100% local, owner-operated
✔️ All bait, tackle, licenses, and fish cleaning included
✔️ No cookie-cutter trips – we tailor the day to you
✔️ Repeat clients, 5-star vibes, and unforgettable days on the water. Whether you're reeling in your first trophy fish or just soaking up the salty air with friends, Nauti-Cartel Charters delivers the perfect mix of thrill and chill.

Let's get Nauti. Join the Cartel. Adventure Awaits.

Darius Vargo
Captain
Darius Vargo
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore Evening
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Evening
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Snook
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Vermilion)
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $850
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day PM trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day deep water
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
10 Hour extended stay
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 5 people
10 hour trolling trip.
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
+6
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.9
63 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (99)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (63)

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Jason Newkirk
Jason Newkirk
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Perfect Day Fishing
Half day on July 17, 20263 adults

We had a perfect day with Captain Darius and First Mate Wes. Both were great, attentive, and super helpful. From the time we dropped our first lines in the water until we reeled up to come back Captain Darius had us on the fish. All day long. The boat is great, comfortable bean bag chairs and plenty of space. The rods and reels handled everything we needed on our trip. We caught many triggerfish, red snapper, and grunts. Also caught a bluefish, vermillion snapper, and a porkfish. Plenty of fish to bring home for our vacation fish fry. This was a great trip with a fantastic Captain and crew. Would recommend to anyone.

Reported catch:
Lane Snapper
Darius Vargo
Response from Captain

thank you so much for the kind words and great review, it was a pleasure having you aboard. were glad you enjoyed your trip and that we were able to keep the action going all day. im glad we could fill the box for your fish fry and we hope to have you back the next time youre on vacation in the area, tight lines- capt Darius 🤙🏽🎣

Mary Pascale
Mary Pascale
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing Day Ever!
Full Day trip on May 8, 20264 adults

Best described by my brothers who were on this Charter with me, “it was the best fishing day ever! It was EPIC and will never be forgotten”. Two of my brothers, their friend and I, all retirement age, shared this Charter. All 4 of us own boats and fish the area, so we were not new to the waters. Captain Darius exceeded our expectations in every way. He knew exactly where to find the fish, and as soon as we had lines in the water, the bite was on. We caught our limit of 24 impressive sized targeted fish in a short period of time. Captain Darius was personable and went above and beyond what we expected from a Charter Captain. He made sure we were comfortable. He graciously shared knowledge and expertise with us, that some might consider secrets of the trade. No question went unanswered no matter how much we picked his brain. All 4 of us ended the day with plenty of fish, laughs, interesting conversations, new knowledge, great fish stories, and memories that will last a lifetime. Captain Darius was a pleasure to spend the day with. If anyone is on the fence about whether a fishing Charter with Captain Darius is worth the money, collectively our answer is definitely yes. Well worth our time and money. We look forward to booking future fishing trips with Captain Darius on the Nauti Cartel.

Darius Vargo
Response from Captain

thank you so much for the kind words Mary! you guys were an absolute pleasure to have aboard and i look forward to our next trip together!

Morgan Spivey
Morgan Spivey
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
New
Definitely one of if not the best offshore trip I’ve had!
10 Hour extended stay on July 11, 20264 adults

If anyone is curious about booking with Darius, just go ahead and do it! He a top rate guy and a heck of a captain! Got us fish from the start. Caught AJs, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, and some grunts to mix in. The highlight came while trolling when I got to catch my first Wahoo coming in around 35-40lbs. Definitely looking forward to fishing with him again!!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Mangrove Snapper
Lane Snapper
Darius Vargo
Response from Captain

thank you for the great review Morgan, it was definitely a fun trip, you guys were awesome and i look forward to fishing with you again in fhe future 🤙🏽🎣

Donna Waddell
Donna Waddell
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Good time!
Half day on June 5, 20264 adults

Captain Darius and First Mate Christopher were very personable and enjoyable to be with. We were hoping for an offshore trip but the seas were angry. Captain was able to pivot and bring us to a spot inshore where we were able to catch fish, including some we have never caught before despite being experienced anglers. Our 14 year-old twins were able to log in a bunch more fish for their S.T.A.R. tournament. Overall great day. Highly recommend Nauti-Cartel.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Mangrove Snapper
Darius Vargo
Response from Captain

thanks Donna for the review, you guys were awesome and I greatly appreciate you guys being so flexible! i hope to fish with you guys again in the future and i hope the rest of your vacation was great.

Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray
Member since 2026
5.0
Great 5 hours on the water
5 Hour Trip – Evening on January 2, 2026

We had a mishap booking with another charter and captain darius was kind enough to take time and switch that captain to take us when we had planned on going fishing. He was very kind and professional the whole time and a pleasure to deal with. He was very informative about the fish and the areas where he will take you to catch them and answered all our questions. He made sure our trip was special and memorable for both of us and got us both multiple types of fish. This is a much more personal, chill and informational charter than with a big crowded party boat. If your looking to step up your charter game, dont hesitate just book it!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Darius Vargo
Response from Captain

thanks Kevin! im glad you guys had as good of a time as i did ! i look forward to fishing with you guys in the future 🤙🏽🎣

FAQs about Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters

Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Evening (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Evening (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 hour trip (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half day (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half Day PM trip (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Half Day deep water (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 10 Hour extended stay (10 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 10 hour trolling trip. (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We do have a head on board but prefer it to be an emergency use only. But we understand emergencies happen
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Must have when bottom fishing!
  • Outriggers Must have for a nice wide spread when trolling
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We will stop at one of many bait spots and load up on live bait. When we are done and heading back we will release whatever bait we didn't use )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We absolutely do not charge for filleting fish. It's included with every trip)
  • Drinks (I provide water with every trip and have a large ice box for any additional refreshments and snacks you care to bring. Alcohol is permitted in moderation. )
  • Fishing license (Fully uscg licensed captain)
Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (On a full day trip (8+ hours) we will travel 50+ miles offshore. Shorter trips will very)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Nauti-Cartel Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Darius Vargo
Darius Vargo
Darius Vargo

Port Orange, Florida, United States

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
63 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2025
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

born in the outerbanks of North Carolina fishing is more then a hobby it's in my DNA. its something I've loved since i was a kid.i moved to the area as a young child and have been fishing the local waters here for close to 20 years. i spent the better half of a decade in the military which gave me a really cool opportunity to fish in many different places and learn many different techniques some in which i still use today. this isnt just a job to me, this is love and passion. Having the opportunity to bring smiles, joy, and most importantly memories that last a lifetime to people doing something i love is a gift i wish everyone could experience.

Our Team
Kevin M.

Kevin M.

Captain

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
63 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2025
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

born in the outerbanks of North Carolina fishing is more then a hobby it's in my DNA. its something I've loved since i was a kid.i moved to the area as a young child and have been fishing the local waters here for close to 20 years. i spent the better half of a decade in the military which gave me a really cool opportunity to fish in many different places and learn many different techniques some in which i still use today. this isnt just a job to me, this is love and passion. Having the opportunity to bring smiles, joy, and most importantly memories that last a lifetime to people doing something i love is a gift i wish everyone could experience.

Our Team
Kevin M.

Kevin M.

Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2016
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
On a full day trip (8+ hours) we will travel 50+ miles offshore. Shorter trips will very
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We do have a head on board but prefer it to be an emergency use only. But we understand emergencies happen
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Must have when bottom fishing!
Outriggers
Must have for a nice wide spread when trolling
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We will stop at one of many bait spots and load up on live bait. When we are done and heading back we will release whatever bait we didn't use
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We absolutely do not charge for filleting fish. It's included with every trip
Drinks
I provide water with every trip and have a large ice box for any additional refreshments and snacks you care to bring. Alcohol is permitted in moderation.
Fishing license
Fully uscg licensed captain

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.

More details

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
I absolutely love taking kids fishing. I love getting them involved from the very beginning all the way until the end. Showing them how all the electronics work how to tie knots and all the ins and outs of all of the equipment and tools we will be using
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Orange right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
WahooWahoo

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