Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME! 

4.9/5 (62 reviews)
 408 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954, United States

Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME! 

4.9/5 (62)
 Angler's Choice
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408 West Lake Drive
Montauk, NY, United States

Moondance Charters Of Montauk and TUNA TIME invite you on a fishing extravaganza in the waters of Montauk, New York. Montauk is a fishing haven known for its excellent fishery and top boat captains. One of these top captains is Captain Sal Trapani. Captain Sal has fished the inshore and offshore waters of Montauk for over 35 years and is keen on showing you his favorite secret fishing spots.

TUNA TIME is the new SeaVee tuna boat that cruises at 40 mph. Gets you tuna fishing in no time!

Seahorse, the roomy and comfortable 35’ Bruno is the inshore boat.

You will be offered full service on both vessels. Bot vessels are fully equipped with all the USCG approved safety equipment such as life jackets, EPIRB, and a CPR-trained crew. You will also find all the navigational features needed to make your trip productive, and these features include a GPS, a radar, a marine radio, and a fishfinder.

Some of the species you can target on your inshore trip include the famous big Montauk Striped Bass, Tuna, Black Seabass, Tautog, Scup, Bluefish, and Flounder.

If you venture further out you can expect to target Bluefin, and Yellowfin Tuna, for an experience you’ll never forget.

Captain Sal and his crew will provide you with the necessary fishing gear that includes rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, a fishing license, and you’ll have a first mate on board, too.

They are able to take seasoned anglers out, but are also very good at teaching and are very patient with beginners. They love taking families with small children on the water and teaching them all about this amazing fishery that produces a wide variety of species.

So, block out a day, book a trip that most suits you, and come and enjoy a day of fishing with Moondance Charters of Montauk and TUNA TIME!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (56)

Fishing with Sal
Captain Sal and Danny are a great team !
Great day on the water
+53

Angler rating

57
3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 62 reviews
Showing: 5 of 62 reviews
Robert K.
Robert K.
5.0/5

Jul 19, 2025

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

Captain Sal and Danny are a great team !

VERIFIED

My daughter and I had a great time with Moondance. We caught tons of fish, all of which were filleted and cleaned. They packed them in ice and sent us over to Sam’s Star Island Grill where Tom made us fish tacos on the spot. Great day, great company, great (fresh caught) lunch !

My daughter and I had a great time with Moondance. We caught tons of fish, all of which were filleted and cleaned. They packed...  

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 Robert K. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!
 Robert K. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

Joe K.
Joe K.
5.0/5

Jun 21, 2025

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

Excellent Captain

VERIFIED

If you want to catch fish, Sal will put you on them. By far the best charter. Thanks again Captain!

If you want to catch fish, Sal will put you on them. By far the best charter. Thanks again Captain!  

 Joe K. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!
 Joe K. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

Steve M.
Steve M.
4.7/5

Sep 14, 2025

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

September fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

 

 Steve M. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!
 Steve M. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

John C.
John C.
5.0/5

Aug 12, 2025

NEW HALF DAY TUNA

Tuna Time .. Amazing Time!

VERIFIED

We had ana amazing time. Great crew!

We had ana amazing time. Great crew!  

 John C. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!
 John C. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
5.0/5

Aug 8, 2025

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

Great crew

VERIFIED

 

 Elizabeth R. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!
 Elizabeth R. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Magic Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
NEW HALF DAY TUNA
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Oct 31
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US $1,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
NEW HALF DAY TUNA AFTERNOON
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
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US $1,850 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Tuna
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
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US $2,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
EXTENDED DAY TUNA
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $3,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (56)

Fishing with Sal
Captain Sal and Danny are a great team !
Great day on the water
+53

Angler rating

57
3
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 62 reviews
Showing: 5 of 62 reviews
Robert K.
Robert K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Sal and Danny are a great team !

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 19, 2025

My daughter and I had a great time with Moondance. We caught tons of fish, all of which were filleted and cleaned. They packed them in ice and sent us over to Sam’s Star Island Grill where Tom made us fish tacos on the spot. Great day, great company, great (fresh caught) lunch !

My daughter and I had a great time with Moondance. We caught tons of fish, all of which were filleted and cleaned. They packed them in ice and sent us over to Sam’s Star Island Grill where Tom made us fish tacos on the spot. Great day, great company, great (fresh caught) lunch !  

Review media 0
 Robert K. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

Joe K.
Joe K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent Captain

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 21, 2025

If you want to catch fish, Sal will put you on them. By far the best charter. Thanks again Captain!

If you want to catch fish, Sal will put you on them. By far the best charter. Thanks again Captain!  

 Joe K. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

Steve M.
Steve M.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on September 14, 2025

 

 Steve M. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

John C.
John C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Tuna Time .. Amazing Time!

VERIFIED

NEW HALF DAY TUNA on August 12, 2025

We had ana amazing time. Great crew!

We had ana amazing time. Great crew!  

 John C. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great crew

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 8, 2025

 

 Elizabeth R. recommends Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

FAQs about Mooondace Charters and TUNA TIME!

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Bruno
Boat type
Downeast

Engine model
Caterpillar 3208
Powered by
1 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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