At 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 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 more than 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 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. The mate works for tips, 18-20% of the trip price is the industry standard.

Enjoy some of the most diverse offshore and nearshore fishing around with Adventures on the Water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Dinner/Holiday/Special Occasions
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $300
    Got something special planned? Want to go see Holiday lights or fireworks on the water? Want to go to your favorite local near/on the water restaurant by boat? We provide dockside service to and from Virginia Beach, Downtown Norfolk Waterside, Downtown Portsmouth or any other local on the water or near the water restaurant. Hours vary and are customized for your needs. Base price plus hourly. Ask for details.
  • Private trip
    AM/PM Dolphin/Whale/Sightseeing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    You pick the time! Up to 6 people. 2 HOUR MINIMUM. $100 EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR OR PARTIAL HOUR. NIGHT TIME IS AN ADDITIONAL $100 SURCHARGE
  • Private trip
    4 hr AM Nearshore-Family Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    This trip is mainly focused on children or beginners. Weather dependent we will troll or bottom fish for several different species.Your captain provides all the gear you need so all you need to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy. Departure times are flexible. Please make sure to bring your own personal infant or small child PFD if needed.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 hr PM- Nearshore Family Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    This trip is mainly focused on children or beginners. Weather dependent we will troll or bottom fish for several different species.Your captain provides all the gear you need so all you need to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy. Departure times are flexible. Please make sure to bring your own personal infant or small child PFD if needed.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
  • Private trip
    6 hr Nearshore Seasonal Species
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    This is our most popular 6 hr trip that focuses on seasonally available species. Included in this list is Spade fish, Red Drum, Black Drum, Sheeps Head, Taug, Flounder and Spanish Mackerel to name a few. We specifically target to most abundant fish available at that time. You also may specifically request a species and we will spend the day concentrated on that target species requested.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    6 hr Nearshore Tautog/Sheepshead
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 1
    US $800
    SPRING OR FALL - This is a targeted species trip. We will be fishing nearshore structure on or near the bottom. I personally don't recommend this trip for inexperienced younger children or anglers as Tautog and Sheepshead fight hard.
    Targeted fish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    6 hr Night Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $950
    We will head out before the sun goes down and fish into the night. Typically this fishing is targeting under slot to slot sized red drum. These fish usually are up to 30" fish and put on one heck of a show! We fish live/dead bait on bottom rigs. This is not a trip for small children.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    8 hr Near Shore Seasonal Species
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,150
    This is a FULL day inshore 8 hr trip that focuses on seasonally available species. Included in this list is Spade fish, Red Drum, Black Drum, Cobia, Sheeps Head, Taug, Flounder and Spanish Mackerel to name a few. We specifically target to most abundant fish available at that time. You also may specifically request a species and we will spend the day concentrated on that target species requested.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    10 hr Middle Ground Trolling/Bottom
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 1
    US $1,650
    This is a 10 hour seasonal trip from April on through October typically. We fish anywhere from 15-40 miles on average depending on the availability of species. Typical targeted fish caught are flounder, sea bass, spade fish, tog, mahi and mackerel just to name a few!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    12 hr Offshore Trolling / Deep Drop
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,000
    Full day offshore trolling or deep drop fishing. We will target species such as Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo and Marlin on the troll! We will target species such as Tile fish, Swordfish and other deep bottom dwellers deep drop fishing! If you prefer to do one over the other please let us know prior to your trip so we can prepare accordingly.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
    Tilefish
    Tilefish
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FAQs about Adventures On The Water

Adventures On The Water offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - Dinner/Holiday/Special Occasions (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - AM/PM Dolphin/Whale/Sightseeing (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 hr AM Nearshore-Family Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 hr PM- Nearshore Family Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 hr Nearshore Seasonal Species (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 hr Nearshore Tautog/Sheepshead (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 hr Night Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 hr Near Shore Seasonal Species (8 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - 10 hr Middle Ground Trolling/Bottom (10 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 12 hr Offshore Trolling / Deep Drop (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Adventures On The Water, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet There is a full toilet & freshwater sink available
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Adventures On The Water include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottled water is provided. )
  • First Mate (18–20% gratuity is customary)
  • Fishing License (We provide licenses for the entire crew. )

Adventures On The Water offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Adventures On The Water offers the following fishing techniques:
  • 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

Top targeted fish species with Adventures On The Water include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Robert Smith
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
39 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since August 2017
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Boston Whaler (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by 2 300HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
There is a full toilet & freshwater sink available
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Bottled water is provided.
First Mate
18–20% gratuity is customary
Fishing License
We provide licenses for the entire crew.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

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
Bring personal life vests for young children
You Keep Catch
Fish cleaning offered for an additional charge
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (60)
Amazing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Kurt V.
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing

VERIFIED   6 hr Nearshore Seasonal Species on November 4, 2023
Captain 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...
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Daniel A.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   6 hr Trip – Speckled Trout/Reds on June 18, 2022
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...
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Darrell L.
Baton Rouge, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip with Capt Robert

VERIFIED   4 hr PM Trip – Inshore on March 26, 2023
The bite started out slow but Capt Robert was determined to put us on some fish, and he did. We had a couple of first time...
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Jeffery B.
Suffolk, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Robert

VERIFIED   4 hr AM Trip – Inshore on February 19, 2023
Great trip with Captain Robert. The boat was awesome, excellent rods/reels. He put us on the fish and we landed them. He clearly...
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David M.
Canyon Lake, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   4 hr AM Trip – Inshore on February 16, 2022
Had a great trip With Capt. Robert. Was a great day on the water and we tried multiple spots to catch fish. We found them,...
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