Reel Charters 

4.0
(6 reviews)
 Juancho Yrausquin Boulevard, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten–

Reel Charters 

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
–
31 ft
8
4.0
(6 reviews)

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Book your next trip with Reel Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Philipsburg for more. With Captain Ronn at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Goliath Grouper, Grunt, Hogfish, Caribbean Queen Snapper, Rainbow Runner, Red Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Snapper, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more can be found in these waters, depending on conditions. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also remember to bring snacks to keep 'em happy!

Capt. Ronn runs a 31' Cabo Yachts sportfishing vessel with room for 8 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, sunblock and a hat. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. There will be some light snacks available on board.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Reel Charters!

Book your next trip with Reel Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Philipsburg for more. With Captain Ronn at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Goliath Grouper, Grunt, Hogfish, Caribbean Queen Snapper, Rainbow Runner, Red Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Snapper, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more can be found in these waters, depending on conditions. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also remember to bring snacks to keep 'em happy!

Capt. Ronn runs a 31' Cabo Yachts sportfishing vessel with room for 8 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, sunblock and a hat. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. There will be some light snacks available on board.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Reel Charters!

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip – Reel-Mania
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+7
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip –Cruise Ship Friendly
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo
+3
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.0
6 reviews
4.2
Boat & equipment
4.0
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (8)

Reviews (6)

  • Mikey V
    Mikey V
    ca
    Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great day on the water

    Half Day Trip – Reel-Mania on October 28, 2026 • 8 adults

    Captain Shane and Mate Ricky did a great job putting us on fish. They took great care of us and we all had a terrific time.

  • Barry Suttles
    Barry Suttles
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    Great time with family and friends

    Half Day Trip – Reel-Mania on September 17, 2026 • 7 adults

    Look forward to another trip.

  • Jeromy Johnson
    Jeromy Johnson
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Solid fishing outing

    Half Day Trip – Reel-Mania on June 22, 2026 • 8 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time fishing with Capt. Ronn, he was an excellent source of information and experience. The first mate who managed the fishing was OK, communication was a little bit of a struggle. We caught a nice Mahi and a large Barracuda, nothing amazing but a solid fishing outing!

  • Jessica Arago
    Jessica Arago
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    February fishing trip

    Half Day Trip –Cruise Ship Friendly on February 12, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children
  • Mohamed Gaber
    Mohamed Gaber
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    3.0
    Verified

    inexperienced crew

    Half Day Trip – Reel-Mania on February 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    The guys didn't explain to us anything when we started the trip. we had to ask about everything. They didn't tell us where we're fishing, how far off shore we'll be. they didn't tell us what type of fishing we're doing, what fish we would expect to get. How to best fish in these waters. we had to ask all these questions to understand what's going on. The boat was going faster than expected, and the gas from the engines was a bit much, which gave us headaches.

  • Peter Carlson
    Peter Carlson
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    3.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Ronn

    Half Day Trip – Reel-Mania on March 11, 2026 • 3 adults

FAQs about Reel Charters

Reel Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $99 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Reel-Mania (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $99 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip –Cruise Ship Friendly (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Onboard, we have a clean enclosed WC.
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Save yourself the hassle of cleaning or filleting the fish! Your catch will be filleted and clean on the boat, ready to go straight into your kitchen for lunch or dinner!!)
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Enjoy ice cold beers, sodas and water. If you want to bring along your own drinks, you can do just that- we have plenty of room!)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Reel Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Reel Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Hogfish
  • Queen Snapper (Caribbean)
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Reel Charters
Reel Charters
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2025
Benefit from Capt. Ronn's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Philipsburg. This area is known for Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper and Goliath Grouper and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Our Team
Jae J.
Jae J.
Captain
Ronn J.
Ronn J.
Captain
Reel Charters
Reel Charters
Fully verified
3
reports
6
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Benefit from Capt. Ronn's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Philipsburg. This area is known for Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper and Goliath Grouper and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
The crew
Jae J.
Jae J.
Captain
Ronn J.
Ronn J.
Captain

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Rainbow Runner
Rainbow Runner
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Rainbow Runner
Rainbow Runner

Real catches by this captain

  • Four adult anglers proudly display a mixed catch of large pelagic fish on a marina dock, including colorful mahi-mahi and long-bodied game fish, with boats and a tropical harbor in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Mikey V.
    Mikey V.
    Captain Shane and Mate Ricky did a great job putting us on fish. They took great care of us and we all had a terrific time.
  • Adult anglers proudly holding a large spotted king mackerel aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Barry S.
    Barry S.
    Look forward to another trip.
  • A smiling angler proudly displays a vibrant Mahi Mahi while seated on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grey skies today, but we still got our guests on some fish. 3 barracudas and 1 mahi.
  • Two Mahi Mahi laid out on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Two mahis today

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Cabo Yachts
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Onboard, we have a clean enclosed WC.
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar
What's included & add-ons
INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Save yourself the hassle of cleaning or filleting the fish! Your catch will be filleted and clean on the boat, ready to go straight into your kitchen for lunch or dinner!!
Snacks
Drinks
Enjoy ice cold beers, sodas and water. If you want to bring along your own drinks, you can do just that- we have plenty of room!
First mate
Fishing license
TRIP ADD-ONS
Available extras – arranged and paid directly to your captain.
Catch Cleaning & Filleting
CATCH & GRILL - When back along the shoreline, our Crew will clean and grill your catch for you to enjoy while cruising!! Catch served Burger Style!
US $29
per person
optional
Lunch
Think you wont get hungry from all that fishing? Add a lunch sandwich to your trip!
applies to all trips
US $10
per person
optional
Drinks
Want more than just Beers, Sodas & Water? Add Seltzers
applies to all trips
US $10
per person
optional
Catch Cleaning & Filleting
optional
CATCH & GRILL - When back along the shoreline, our Crew will clean and grill your catch for you to enjoy while cruising!! Catch served Burger Style!
US $29
per person
•
Lunch
optional
Think you wont get hungry from all that fishing? Add a lunch sandwich to your trip!
US $10
per person
•
applies to all trips
Drinks
optional
Want more than just Beers, Sodas & Water? Add Seltzers
US $10
per person
•
applies to all trips

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No smoking
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
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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