Sea-Clusion Charter Boat 

4.5/5 (133 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5950 Peninsular Avenue, Key West, FL 33040, United States

Sea-Clusion Charter Boat 

Federally permitted
Key West, FL, United States
46 ft
6
4.5/5 (133 reviews)

Sea-Clusion Key West runs offshore fishing trips of a variety of lengths out of Key West, FL, targeting the huge range of bottom, reef, and pelagic species to be found in the area. Key West needs no introduction as a sportfishing location. This angler's paradise of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters offers some of the best fishing in the entire country and has yielded more world-record catches than anywhere else on the planet!

The boat you will be fishing aboard is a 46' Bertram sport fisherman powered by twin 430 HP Detroit Diesel engines. Completely rebuilt in 2015, she can carry up to 6 guests in sumptuous luxury. It includes GPS, fishfinder, outriggers, downriggers, a livewell, and a fighting chair to help bring in those blue water beasts. The vessel also boasts a large flybridge, and a fully air-conditioned interior complete with a head and plenty of space to relax in the cool in-between bites.

Sea-Clusion Key West offers trips of a variety of lengths and start times in order to best provide that perfect ocean experience you are looking for - whether you want to spend a morning on the reef pulling in delicious Snapper, Grouper, and Mackerel with the family; go all out on a full day offshore extravaganza doing battle with huge Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and even Swordfish; or anything in between!

Captain Steve is a very skilled professional that will work with you on every trip to make sure you get the very most out of your day on the water. You will be given a choice of light and heavy tackle, with the option to bottom fish, troll spin, jig, kite fish, and more, and at the end of the day all your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you ready to take home and enjoy!

Sea-Clusion Key West runs offshore fishing trips of a variety of lengths out of Key West, FL, targeting the huge range of bottom, reef, and pelagic species to be found in the area. Key West needs no introduction as a sportfishing location. This angler's paradise of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters offers some of the best fishing in the entire country and has yielded more world-record catches than anywhere else on the planet!

The boat you will be fishing aboard is a 46' Bertram sport fisherman powered by twin 430 HP Detroit Diesel engines. Completely rebuilt in 2015, she can carry up to 6 guests in sumptuous luxury. It includes GPS, fishfinder, outriggers, downriggers, a livewell, and a fighting chair to help bring in those blue water beasts. The vessel also boasts a large flybridge, and a fully air-conditioned interior complete with a head and plenty of space to relax in the cool in-between bites.

Sea-Clusion Key West offers trips of a variety of lengths and start times in order to best provide that perfect ocean experience you are looking for - whether you want to spend a morning on the reef pulling in delicious Snapper, Grouper, and Mackerel with the family; go all out on a full day offshore extravaganza doing battle with huge Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and even Swordfish; or anything in between!

Captain Steve is a very skilled professional that will work with you on every trip to make sure you get the very most out of your day on the water. You will be given a choice of light and heavy tackle, with the option to bottom fish, troll spin, jig, kite fish, and more, and at the end of the day all your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you ready to take home and enjoy!

Thomas Degan
Captain
Thomas Degan
20 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip - Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Sun)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+4
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Sun)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+4
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip - Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Sun)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+3
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Sun)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+3
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.5
133 reviews
4.4
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (93)

What anglers say

86%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
90%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish

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Donnie Martin
Donnie Martin
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
New
Steve and Jeff were amazing!
3/4 Day Trip - Morning on June 29, 20266 adults

Captain Jeff and DeckLead Jeff were awesome! Couldn’t have asked for a better crew. We caught a Tuna and about 40 yellow fin snappers. Great experience we’ll definitely be back. The boats a little long in the tooth, but the crew made up for it for sure. 👍

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Blackfin Tuna
Troy Knight
Troy Knight
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time with Sea Clusion
Full Day on March 13, 20266 adults

We had a great time with Captain Steven and Mate Justin! The boat was a great size for our group with great AC in the cabin. We caught some great fish considering the season. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
Eric Hauser
Eric Hauser
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
SeaClusion was what the Doctor ordered
Half Day Trip - Morning on June 9, 20261 adult

Knowledgeable Captain Steve and First Mate Jeff busted his A$$. Lot’s of activity, great stories along with relevant conversation

Thomas Degan
Response from Captain

We are so happy you enjoyed the trip. Steve and Jeff are some of the best and most experienced in the business.

Vladimir Klyuzko
Vladimir Klyuzko
Repeat angler
ru
Russia
Member since 2026
2 trips
4.7
Verified
New
June fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip - Morning on June 22, 20264 adults1 child

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Robert Davies
Robert Davies
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2020
3.3
Verified
great weather, no big fish, first mate yelled at us
Half Day Trip - Afternoon on March 27, 20262 adults

we asked if Mahi Mahi was possible and we were told yes. but the day before we went we were told the current was wrong and it would be lucky to catch Mahi Mahi or tuna. maybe catch a sail fish but our boat didn't have the true sail fish set up. Captain did his best and the first mate worked very hard the whole time. We went to another spot at the end of our time and both captain and mate got us on some fish for our dinner. The captain did a beautiful job cleaning them and he was friendly and kind. the first mate is arrogant or didn't want to be there. he was excellent at his fishing skills but his social skills leave much to be desired. 4 hours of one word answers is a bit much. and then when he but our head off because our tip wasn't good enough was enough for me to think I needed to warn other people. at 45 years old he should know how to let people know what he expects for a tip rather than be aggressive after he sees the amount isn't right. the Captain told us what the right amount was so we gave it to him.

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper

FAQs about Sea-Clusion Charter Boat

Sea-Clusion Charter Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip - Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip - Morning (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Morning (6 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - Full Day (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Sea-Clusion Charter Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a fully functional private head on board.
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box and refrigerator
  • Radar
Trips booked with Sea-Clusion Charter Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The mate will clean and bag up your catch so you can bring it home ready to eat. Or take it to one of the many local restaurants who offer a 'We cook your catch' menu option. )
  • First mate (We have one of the area's most experienced mate on board. He is truly a legend in the local fishing community. It is customary to tip him 20% of the cost of the trip. He works very hard for you and deserves it. )
  • Fishing license (The captain has a license that covers up to six anglers on board. )
Sea-Clusion Charter Boat offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (We go where the fish are depending on the season. It's usually no more than 25 miles off shore. )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Sea-Clusion Charter Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sea-Clusion Charter Boat include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Permit
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Thomas Degan
Thomas Degan
Thomas Degan

Key West, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
133 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017

Deep Sea fishing is my passion. Knowing there is a chance everyday to catch an outstanding fish is why I am eager to go to 'work' every morning.

Our Team
Steve S.

Steve S.

Captain

Jeff D.

Jeff D.

First mate

ID & license verified
133 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017

Deep Sea fishing is my passion. Knowing there is a chance everyday to catch an outstanding fish is why I am eager to go to 'work' every morning.

Our Team
Steve S.

Steve S.

Captain

Jeff D.

Jeff D.

First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Permit
Permit
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1977
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 430HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
We go where the fish are depending on the season. It's usually no more than 25 miles off shore.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a fully functional private head on board.
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
and refrigerator
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
The mate will clean and bag up your catch so you can bring it home ready to eat. Or take it to one of the many local restaurants who offer a 'We cook your catch' menu option.
First mate
We have one of the area's most experienced mate on board. He is truly a legend in the local fishing community. It is customary to tip him 20% of the cost of the trip. He works very hard for you and deserves it.
Fishing license
The captain has a license that covers up to six anglers on board.

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We don't have any age limits as long as there's an adult accompanying them.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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 Key West right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
PermitPermit
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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