Showtime Charters
Showtime Charters
Showtime Charters offers exciting nearshore and offshore fishing trips in Palm Beach, Florida, cruising out of the Sailfish Marina. The company is run and operated by Captain Tony, an enthusiastic guide who knows the area like the back of his hand. Showtime Charters is a team of professional, polite, and courteous mates who work hard to make your fishing experience exceed all the expectations.
Captain Tony will take you fishing aboard his beautiful 'Showtime', a newly upgraded and well prepared for the current bite 42-foot Hatteras. She comes powered by twin 600 HP Diesel engines and can cruise at the maximum speed of 21 knots. The former owner of the 'Showtime' was the mate for Ernest Hemingway. The vessel is rigged with modern navigational electronics, including a sonar, a radar, a VHF radio, and a GPS. Perfect for accommodating up to six anglers, the 'Showtime' features a wide and spacious deck fitted with a flybridge to spot any action going on below the surface, as well as an ice-box for the catch. Inside, she is air-conditioned and has a comfortable retro interior with all you need to relax in between the bites.
After a quick 15-minute ride to the fishing grounds, you will be able to enjoy butting heads with Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, Blue Marlin, Blackfin Tuna, Little Tuna, and who knows what else. Captain Tony is very familiar with the methods that work best in the local waters, including light and heavy tackle, spinning, bottom fishing, trolling, and kite fishing. Showtime Charters spares no expense to keep the latest tackle and equipment on the boat to make sure your fishing trip results in an outstanding catch.
A fishing trip with Showtime Charters comes inclusive with rods, reels, and tackle. You won't have to worry about purchasing the licenses, the captain will provide them for you and your party. If you decide to keep the catch, it will be cleaned and filleted at the end of the trip, ready to go home and straight to the frying pan!
Showtime Charters offers exciting nearshore and offshore fishing trips in Palm Beach, Florida, cruising out of the Sailfish Marina. The company is run and operated by Captain Tony, an enthusiastic guide who knows the area like the back of his hand. Showtime Charters is a team of professional, polite, and courteous mates who work hard to make your fishing experience exceed all the expectations.
Captain Tony will take you fishing aboard his beautiful 'Showtime', a newly upgraded and well prepared for the current bite 42-foot Hatteras. She comes powered by twin 600 HP Diesel engines and can cruise at the maximum speed of 21 knots. The former owner of the 'Showtime' was the mate for Ernest Hemingway. The vessel is rigged with modern navigational electronics, including a sonar, a radar, a VHF radio, and a GPS. Perfect for accommodating up to six anglers, the 'Showtime' features a wide and spacious deck fitted with a flybridge to spot any action going on below the surface, as well as an ice-box for the catch. Inside, she is air-conditioned and has a comfortable retro interior with all you need to relax in between the bites.
After a quick 15-minute ride to the fishing grounds, you will be able to enjoy butting heads with Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, Blue Marlin, Blackfin Tuna, Little Tuna, and who knows what else. Captain Tony is very familiar with the methods that work best in the local waters, including light and heavy tackle, spinning, bottom fishing, trolling, and kite fishing. Showtime Charters spares no expense to keep the latest tackle and equipment on the boat to make sure your fishing trip results in an outstanding catch.
A fishing trip with Showtime Charters comes inclusive with rods, reels, and tackle. You won't have to worry about purchasing the licenses, the captain will provide them for you and your party. If you decide to keep the catch, it will be cleaned and filleted at the end of the trip, ready to go home and straight to the frying pan!
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FAQs about Showtime Charters
What are the trip rates for Showtime Charters?
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Showtime Charters?
- Toilet Electric standard toilet
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS Garmin
- Fishfinder Garmin
- Bed 2 staterooms
- Flybridge Flybridge with seating and a beautiful view
- Live bait well
- Kitchen Galley down
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Showtime Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Of course, there is no charge for flying your catch and putting them in Ziploc's)
- Drinks (Rep provide bottled water and ice. Customer brings their own beer soda whatever no hard liquor is permitted.)
- First mate (We always have a meet on board I use a variety of mates. All of them have vast experience or super friendly.)
- Fishing license (We have a Florida State charter boat license for up to six people)
What types of fishing does Showtime Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Are normal range offshore can be from one and a quarter mile out to as much as 10 miles out on a half day we're generally fishing within 15 minutes of leaving the dock)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Showtime Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Showtime Charters?
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Sailfish
- Tuna (Blackfin)
Your operator
Captain Tony Matarese has over 30 years experience fishing in and around Palm Beach. Before moving to Florida, Tony owned and operated an auto repair business in New Jersey. Having spent all these years exploring, fishing, and diving the waters of Palm Beach, Tony has gained an excellent reputation and a vast knowledge that only experience can provide. He always gives accurate fishing reports, hand picks his mates, and trains his crew to make them the best team in the area.
Captain Tony Matarese has over 30 years experience fishing in and around Palm Beach. Before moving to Florida, Tony owned and operated an auto repair business in New Jersey. Having spent all these years exploring, fishing, and diving the waters of Palm Beach, Tony has gained an excellent reputation and a vast knowledge that only experience can provide. He always gives accurate fishing reports, hand picks his mates, and trains his crew to make them the best team in the area.
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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.
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.
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
Checks
Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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