Captain Paul's Yacht Charters

Captain Paul’s Yacht Charters invites you to explore the beautiful waters of Southwest Florida and enjoy one or more activities offered. Captain Paul is a laid back charter operator who wants everyone aboard his vessel to have a relaxing and fun time, and he’ll give his all to providing you with a memorable experience.

Aboard his 44’ Marine Trader motor yacht you’re in for the luxury treatment. Powered by two 165 HP Volvo engines, you’ll gently drift along the inshore waterways taking in the sights. She comes complete with a saloon with a TV, kitchen with a fridge, as well as 2 staterooms and 2 bathrooms for your convenience.

You’ll hit the inshore waterways targeting sharks by chumming and bottom fishing these shallow waters to entice these monsters of the sea. You’ll get to use Penn and other gear.

In safer waters, get your masks on and go snorkeling, The ultimate way to see what’s hiding below the blue line and get up close and personal with the marine life. You’ll be provided with bags to collect shells, too, and Capt. Paul is happy to teach your kids about the different kinds that they catch.

Choose your destination and let the captain know what you’d like to see. He’s known these waters for years and has a wealth of knowledge to share. The boat has a large cockpit where kids can even get to steer the helm! The whole family is welcome aboard and Capt. Paul will ensure you all enjoy.

Captain Paul’s Yacht Charters is ideal for special occasions such as small parties, weddings, and intimate burials at sea. No trip is too much for Capt. Paul, so just get in touch through FishingBooker, and it can be arranged.

Tax included in the prices.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun)
    US $500
    Stay in the inshore waters and fish for Sharks and other nearshore predators. Feel free to mix it up and let your captain know if you'd like to go swimming, snorkeling, or shelling.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun)
    US $600
    Get ready to explore these waters for plenty of world-famous species. Let the captain know if you'd like to indulge in some snorkeling with the beautiful creatures under the sea, or shell, or anything else.
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FAQs about Captain Paul's Yacht Charters

Captain Paul's Yacht Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Paul's Yacht Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Kitchen With a Fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Captain Paul's Yacht Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Snacks (Various chips, potato,cheeze doodles etc)
  • Drinks (water)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Captain Paul's Yacht Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Captain Paul's Yacht Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Captain Paul's Yacht Charters include:
  • Ray
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Paul Stiso
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
203 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2017
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Paul is a retired NYCPD Sargent of the Scuba Team. He runs relaxed trips and is comfortable if people don't want to fish .We CATCH AND RELEASE. .Having run site-seeing charters, dolphin-watching, and shelling trips since 2000 in the area, he understands that people want different things. He wants to make you feel at home. I love everything about the water, above or below it."

About this listing

Targeted species

Ray Ray
Shark (Bonnethead) Bonnethead Shark
Shark (Hammerhead) Hammerhead Shark
Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel

Boat specs

Marine Trader (Motor yacht) originally built in 1986. Powered by 2 165HP Volvo engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 7 knots.

Length
44 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Snacks
Various chips, potato,cheeze doodles etc
Drinks
water
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 203 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (270)
Fishing with Paul
Picture perfect day!
Picture perfect day!
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Angler rating
188
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Tiffany J.
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Fun family outing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 9, 2024
We truly enjoyed the hospitality of Captain Paul and First Mate Gary.  They made sure all the kids had a good time and caught...
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Isaac A.
Winchester, IN
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Awesome Day out with Captain Paul!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 17, 2023
As soon as I booked the trip, Captain Paul reached out to me immediately to thank me for booking with him and also was able...
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RONALD F.
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 12, 2023
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Zack W.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 29, 2023
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Lisa M.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 20, 2023
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