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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Showtime Sportfishing Charters
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Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Caught fish
50%
West Palm Beach, Florida
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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
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
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
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.
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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
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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:
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Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.