Adventures On The Water
Adventures On The Water
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL PRICING INCLUDES A STANDARD MATE AND ANY ADDITIONAL GRATUITY IS OPTIONAL.
Adventures On The Water, we are professionals at what we do. We specialize in light and heavy tackle offshore and nearshore fishing out of Virginia Beach and surrounding waters. Combining over 4 decades of local experience, we have mastered the waters and know the hottest spots and the best bite.
Hop aboard the Fin Crazy! She's an unsinkable Boston Whaler 320 Outrage center console powered by twin 300 Mercury outboards! She's well equipped with the systems to get you to all the places the fish hide and keep you there! The boat can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people total.
The boat is fully outfitted with a cobia tower during season, trolling motor and the latest and greatest tackle, navigational, safety, and fish-finding electronics and other professional accessories as well as a toilet and freshwater sink for the kids and ladies.
The species you'll target change based on availability and chosen trip. The crew will gladly talk to you and tell you what's going on in advance. It's called fishing, but the crew likes catching just as much as you do! They keep it real and honest.
You will be able to enjoy fishing for Tuna, Marlin, Mahi, Swordfish, Tile Fish, Sea Bass offshore and Cobia, Drum, Sheepshead, Tautog, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, and more in the nearshore waters.
All trips come with smiles, memories, quality gear and tackle. Just bring your own food, drinks, and the desire to have a good time!
The captain and mate on board always do their best to keep you hooked up. Please note that they both work really hard hours before you get there and after you leave.
Enjoy some of the most diverse offshore and nearshore fishing around with Adventures on the Water!
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL PRICING INCLUDES A STANDARD MATE AND ANY ADDITIONAL GRATUITY IS OPTIONAL.
Adventures On The Water, we are professionals at what we do. We specialize in light and heavy tackle offshore and nearshore fishing out of Virginia Beach and surrounding waters. Combining over 4 decades of local experience, we have mastered the waters and know the hottest spots and the best bite.
Hop aboard the Fin Crazy! She's an unsinkable Boston Whaler 320 Outrage center console powered by twin 300 Mercury outboards! She's well equipped with the systems to get you to all the places the fish hide and keep you there! The boat can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people total.
The boat is fully outfitted with a cobia tower during season, trolling motor and the latest and greatest tackle, navigational, safety, and fish-finding electronics and other professional accessories as well as a toilet and freshwater sink for the kids and ladies.
The species you'll target change based on availability and chosen trip. The crew will gladly talk to you and tell you what's going on in advance. It's called fishing, but the crew likes catching just as much as you do! They keep it real and honest.
You will be able to enjoy fishing for Tuna, Marlin, Mahi, Swordfish, Tile Fish, Sea Bass offshore and Cobia, Drum, Sheepshead, Tautog, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, and more in the nearshore waters.
All trips come with smiles, memories, quality gear and tackle. Just bring your own food, drinks, and the desire to have a good time!
The captain and mate on board always do their best to keep you hooked up. Please note that they both work really hard hours before you get there and after you leave.
Enjoy some of the most diverse offshore and nearshore fishing around with Adventures on the Water!
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Joanne Marshall•
Virginia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedBeautiful Boat, Great Captain, and awesome 1st Mate!!
4 hr Trolling Family Friendly PM - 4:00 PM on June 20, 2026 • 6 adultsLots of Spanish Mackerel and Blue Fish, but the highlight was the boat ride. We had a great time with Captain Robert and his amazing 1st Mate. We’re definitely looking forward to doing this again soon.
Josh SchmenkRepeat angler•Ohio, US•Member since 20223 trips5.0VerifiedFun day of fishing
6 hr Nearshore Trolling/Bottom Fish on September 10, 2024 • 2 adultsWe had a fun day of fishing. Weather was perfect and the crew was great. Fishing was a little tough but the captain made lots of changes and at the end of the day we had dinner in the cooler. Thanks again for everything.
Kurt Vimont•Virginia, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedAmazing
6 hr Nearshore Trolling/Bottom Fish on November 4, 2023 • 2 adultsCaptain and 1st mate did a great job. It was my daughter 18th bday they went the extra mile to make it memorable. He did his best to get us above the fish. The captain even rocked the birthday song on the way in. Cleaned up our fish and all. I recommend this captain to anyone! You will have a blast! Thank you Capt. Smith!
Darrell Hunt•Kentucky, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedHalf day inshore
Family Friendly 4 Hrs – Inshore AM on July 30, 2021 • 3 adultsWhat a great morning on the water. We were early and ready so we put out early. No luck with the mackerel or cobia, but we could have caught our weight in ribbon fish! Had never heard of this one, but fun to catch. Easy reel for the kids or first timers. Spotted porpoise on the ride out and a sea turtle mid day. Saved phone number for future trips out of Virginia Beach.
Yonathan Cohen•Virginia, USMember since 20195.0VerifiedFull day inshore fishing on “Smoke Show”
6 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 27, 2019 • 6 adultsGreat crew on board the “Smoke Show” captain got us on the fish all day with no time wasted. First mate and owner was very attentive and informative to make sure we had the best experience. I would highly recommended this charter. Beautiful boat with great people made a perfect day on the water. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Very laid back making sure we were satisfied and happy with everything. Reeling in Spanish mackerel all day trying to run into some drum too. Finishing the day with some cobia fishing. Definitely one for the books. Will be back again to fish aboard the “Smoke Show” .
Stacy Ott•Ohio, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedBig Fish...Big Fun!!
Family Friendly 4 Hrs – Inshore PM on July 14, 2021 • 2 adultsFirst time ocean fishing...This is a clean boat and awesome crew. Memories that will last a lifetime! Hubby says he will be bringing friends back from Ohio. Thanks Blake and Jay for all your work amd hosptality!!
Brian EckertRepeat angler•Virginia, US•Member since 20215 trips5.0VerifiedGreat time on Smokeshow
Virginia Beach/10 Hrs – Nearshore on April 7, 2021 • 4 adultsEverything from communication, the boat, the fishing, the Captain and Mate made this an excellent first time out tuna fishing. It was a great experience and we will be going out again soon! Thanks guys!
Jasmine Hann•Virginia, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedFamily Fun
Family Friendly 4 Hrs – Inshore AM on June 20, 2021 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had an awesome time! Crew was interactive and enjoyable. The trip was family friendly, and everyone got to participate. We look forward to an offshore excursion next time!
Christina Carpenter•West Virginia, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedHalf day with captain mike
Family Friendly 4 Hrs – Inshore AM on August 23, 2021 • 4 adultsHad an awesome time. We had the biggest haul of the morning with captain mike and Blake!
Mark SettleRepeat angler•Virginia, US•Member since 20212 trips5.0VerifiedHalf day trip with Captain Jay
Family Friendly 4 Hrs – Inshore AM on August 21, 2021 • 3 adultsHad an awesome day with lots of action. The crew stayed busy and kept us on the fish.
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Our group had an amazing trip. The boat was perfect. The fishing gear was top notch. Captain Robert made us feel like family and just was great. We had the greatest time out on the water. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.
You guys were a great group! We love having fishing families on board! Thank you all for your service and sacrifices! Hope to see you again soon!!!
Lots of Spanish Mackerel and Blue Fish, but the highlight was the boat ride. We had a great time with Captain Robert and his amazing 1st Mate. We’re definitely looking forward to doing this again soon.
Such a pleasure to have you all aboard! We can't wait to see what the next extra trip holds!
Thank you for fishing with us! We look forward to seeing you again!
We had a fun day of fishing. Weather was perfect and the crew was great. Fishing was a little tough but the captain made lots of changes and at the end of the day we had dinner in the cooler. Thanks again for everything.
It was great having you guys aboard! Thank you for coming out with us! Hope you enjoy your spoils from the day!
We went on a near-shore-ish trip on Father's Day weekend with Captain Robert and we had a good time. The fish weren't as cooperative as we wanted them to be but we all learned a lot about being out on the water with a knowledgeable Captain. We still caught some spadefish on light tackle and it was a blast. My dad caught the biggest one and it had that reel screaming at times. I will definitely recommend Captain Robert and hope to be out on the water again with some of my friends with a fly rod.
Thank you so much for fishing with me! Looking forward to fishing with you again!
FAQs about Adventures On The Water
- US $350 per person - 10 hr Sea Bass Shared (10 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hr AM/PM Dolphin/Whale/Custom (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hr AM/PM Dolphin/Whale/Custom - 11:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hr AM/PM Dolphin/Whale/Custom - 2:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hr AM/PM Dolphin/Whale/Custom - 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 hr Trolling Family Friendly AM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 hr Trolling Family Friendly AM - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 hr Trolling Family Friendly AM - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 hr Trolling Family Friendly PM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 hr Trolling Family Friendly PM - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 hr Trolling Family Friendly PM - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 hr Trolling Family Friendly PM - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $875 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 hr Black Drum, Red Drum (6 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 hr Winter Taug Bay (6 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 hr Winter Taug Bay - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,250 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 8 hr TROPHY STRIPED BASS (8 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 10 hr GIANT BLUEFIN TUNA (10 hours)
- US $1,745 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 hr Sea Bass, Flounder, Tautog (8 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 10 hr Winter Taug and Sea Bass (10 hours)
- US $2,900 per group - Seasonal Tile Fish/Sea Bass/Sword (12 hours)
- US $2,900 per group - Seasonal Tile Fish/Sea Bass/Sword - 5:00 AM (12 hours)
- US $3,150 per group - 12 hr Offshore Trolling / Deep Drop (12 hours)
- Toilet There is a full toilet & freshwater sink available
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge Cobia Tower
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We will either provide or acquire live bait at no cost to our clients!)
- Lures
- Drinks (Bottled water is provided. )
- First mate (18–20% gratuity is customary)
- Fishing license (We provide licenses for the entire crew. )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (70)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing (Bring your own gear)
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Bowfishing (Bring your own gear)
- Handline
- Spearfishing (Bring your own gear)
- Deep sea fishing
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- Marlin (Blue)
- Seabass (Black)
- Sheepshead
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tautog
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
I grew up fishing the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean from a young age. I don't have a favorite fish to target, honestly. It depends upon the season and what fishery is hot at the time.
Robert S.
Captain
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Virginia Beach right now
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Marlin (Blue)
Seabass (Black)
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Tautog
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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