Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty 

4.1
(8 reviews)
 Carnivale Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas–

Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty 

Nassau, Bahamas
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31 ft
4
4.1
(8 reviews)

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In the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas are perfectly-located to get you fishing, so Born Free Fishing Charters are in just the right place. With quick access to the open waters, and even trips to the inshore bays that attract a range of exciting fish, they promise an unforgettable fishing experience in the most amazing crystal clear waters.

A professional fishing outfit, the fleet is the result of the hard work of a pioneer of Bahamas fishing – Captain Phillip Pinder. Since 1978, he’s built his fishing empire and has now grown across the country to provide fun and fulfilling fishing trips, along with his nephew, Captain Nicholas.

Up to 4 guests are welcome aboard the 31’ Bertram offshore sportfishing vessel. A true giant of the seas, it was built in 1976 and is still going strong after restoration in 2016. It boasts all the latest amenities in the air-conditioned cabin, along with a bunk, toilet, and covered deck, for your comfort. Bring some drinks and snacks and make yourself at home!

As far as fishing is concerned, you couldn’t wish for a better boat. The GPS and fishfinder will get you to the sweet spots, while the outriggers will help you troll. Climb up to the flybridge to see for yourself where the birds are feeding, and settle int0o the fighting chair once you’ve hooked that bite.

Wherever you go, you’re in for a treat, with trips out of Nassau offering up everything you could imagine. Hop aboard an inshore charter and target Kingfish, Hogfish, and a variety of both Grouper and Snapper. Meanwhile, an offshore adventure will see you put your strength to the test against Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and many more.

With a cleaning and filleting service at the end of your trip, there’s nothing left for you to do but settle in and enjoy what promises to be the fishing trip of a lifetime. Come aboard Born Free Fishing Charters and get your fill of fishing!

In the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas are perfectly-located to get you fishing, so Born Free Fishing Charters are in just the right place. With quick access to the open waters, and even trips to the inshore bays that attract a range of exciting fish, they promise an unforgettable fishing experience in the most amazing crystal clear waters.

A professional fishing outfit, the fleet is the result of the hard work of a pioneer of Bahamas fishing – Captain Phillip Pinder. Since 1978, he’s built his fishing empire and has now grown across the country to provide fun and fulfilling fishing trips, along with his nephew, Captain Nicholas.

Up to 4 guests are welcome aboard the 31’ Bertram offshore sportfishing vessel. A true giant of the seas, it was built in 1976 and is still going strong after restoration in 2016. It boasts all the latest amenities in the air-conditioned cabin, along with a bunk, toilet, and covered deck, for your comfort. Bring some drinks and snacks and make yourself at home!

As far as fishing is concerned, you couldn’t wish for a better boat. The GPS and fishfinder will get you to the sweet spots, while the outriggers will help you troll. Climb up to the flybridge to see for yourself where the birds are feeding, and settle int0o the fighting chair once you’ve hooked that bite.

Wherever you go, you’re in for a treat, with trips out of Nassau offering up everything you could imagine. Hop aboard an inshore charter and target Kingfish, Hogfish, and a variety of both Grouper and Snapper. Meanwhile, an offshore adventure will see you put your strength to the test against Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and many more.

With a cleaning and filleting service at the end of your trip, there’s nothing left for you to do but settle in and enjoy what promises to be the fishing trip of a lifetime. Come aboard Born Free Fishing Charters and get your fill of fishing!

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Born Free Charters
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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Hogfish
US $825
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
+2
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.1
8 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
4.1
Captain & crew
3.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (4)

Reviews (8)

  • Florence Sibert
    Florence Sibert
    fr
    France
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Fishing with Nicholas

    Trip for Florence on May 4, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Andrew E. Stead
    Andrew E. Stead
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    great day with Captain Bubbles

    Half Day Trip (PM) on December 6, 2025 • 4 adults

    We had an excellent time and caught 25 fish, which we were fileted and we took home for dinner.

  • Averie Zisek
    Averie Zisek
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Nicholas

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 2, 2021 • 4 adults
  • Vito Giuliani
    Vito Giuliani
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day of fishing

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on January 14, 2019 • 2 adults

    We started late but the crew sure made up for it. We caught plenty of fish, a couple of monsters. Doesn’t get any better!

  • Loli Romero
    Loli Romero
    ch
    Switzerland
    Member since 2019
    3.3
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 2, 2019 • 4 adults
  • Travis Smith
    Travis Smith
    us
    New Mexico, US
    Member since 2017
    4.3
    Verified

    December fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on December 26, 2017 • 4 adults
  • Frank Dudley, Jr
    Frank Dudley, Jr
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2017
    2.0
    Verified

    Full Day with Born Free Sitting Pretty

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on December 17, 2017 • 6 adults

    The deck mate was great and worked his tail off but the rest of the day was WORST trip ever. I've been on several charters and this one was by far the worst. I took the family and my oldest son being a cancer survivor want to go offshore as one of his dream trips. This dream was shattered. It seemed as if the Captain was only worried about catching Barracuda for his friends or to sell once back at the dock. I told the mate we didn't want them and he took up the rigs we were trolling in the shallow waters to catch the CUDA's with, and the Capt. made him put them back out. Once we landing a few yellow tail snapper the Capt. trolled the desert for over 2 hours and no strikes at all. he would zig zag back and forth trying to make me think he was actually trying to locate structure when there wasn't any for miles. I booked an 8 hour trip and by 5 hours It became a joke. I told the captain to head for the dock I was done. Once asked him to clean the fish he seemed irritated and it showed in his body language. I normally don't say much but this was an expensive boat ride. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH SITTING PRETTY Capt. John...

Rating

4.1
8 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
4.1
Captain & crew
3.9
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (8)

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Andrew E. Stead
Andrew E. Stead
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified
great day with Captain Bubbles
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 6, 2025 • 4 adults

We had an excellent time and caught 25 fish, which we were fileted and we took home for dinner.

Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Wahoo
Cubera Snapper
Born Free Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you so much for joining us! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent time on the water and an amazing catch. We're glad you enjoyed the filleting service and were able to take them home for a fresh, delicious dinner. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back for another great day of fishing soon!

Florence Sibert
Florence Sibert
fr
France
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
Fishing with Nicholas
Trip for Florence on May 4, 2026 • 2 adults

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
Goliath Grouper
+2
Averie Zisek
Averie Zisek
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Nicholas
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 2, 2021 • 4 adults

Vito Giuliani
Vito Giuliani
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2019
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on January 14, 2019 • 2 adults

We started late but the crew sure made up for it. We caught plenty of fish, a couple of monsters. Doesn't get any better!

Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Loli Romero
Loli Romero
ch
Switzerland
Member since 2019
3.3
Verified
August fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 2, 2019 • 4 adults

FAQs about Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty

Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $825 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Bathroom with toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Our crew will clean and fillet your catch on board at no additional charge.)
  • Drinks (Water and ice)
  • First mate (Gratuities are optional but greatly appreciated. Guests typically tip 10–15% of the charter cost. A first mate is always available to assist throughout your trip.)
Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (In Nassau we do not have to travel far to get to ocean as the continental shelf drops off only about a half mile from shore.)
Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Born Free Fishing Charters – Sitting Pretty include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Born Free Charters
Born Free Charters
Nassau, Bahamas
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Typical response within 11 hours
Member since November 2013
Experience the waters surrounding Nassau on your half or full day charter with the best in the business. Born Free Charters has been offering private charters for inshore fishing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, beaching, and snorkeling with turtles for over forty years! Now we are pleased to add out island charters to swim with the pigs to our list of tour offerings. Sharing our beautiful sun, sand and sea with our guests is our passion.
Born Free Charters
Born Free Charters
Fully verified
30
reviews
2013
member since
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response
Experience the waters surrounding Nassau on your half or full day charter with the best in the business. Born Free Charters has been offering private charters for inshore fishing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, beaching, and snorkeling with turtles for over forty years! Now we are pleased to add out island charters to swim with the pigs to our list of tour offerings. Sharing our beautiful sun, sand and sea with our guests is our passion.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Nicholas
    Florence S.
    Florence S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1976
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Isuzu
Powered by
2 x 215HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Bathroom with toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Catch cleaning & filleting
Our crew will clean and fillet your catch on board at no additional charge.
Drinks
Water and ice
First mate
Gratuities are optional but greatly appreciated. Guests typically tip 10–15% of the charter cost. A first mate is always available to assist throughout your trip.

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
There are no age limits — guests of all ages are welcome aboard!
You keep catch
Crew keeps 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
 American Express

What’s biting in Nassau right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
HogfishHogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
WahooWahoo

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