Surf Rider Fishing Charters 

4.1
(98 reviews)
 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958, United States–

Surf Rider Fishing Charters 

Sebastian, FL, United States
–
34 ft
6
4.1
(98 reviews)

Booked with us before? You may qualify for a Loyalty Discount. Sign in to check.

Surf Rider Fishing Charters invites you to join Captain Rick Marchetti for a fishing adventure out of Sebastian, FL. Rick has been fishing in these waters since the seventies, so be assured he knows what's what. Whether you're looking for a fun family outing or something to do with friends, Rick will do his best to make sure you're having fun on the water.

You'll be fishing aboard a 37' Luhrs that's powered by a 370 HP Luhrs engine. It has a flybridge that gives you a great view of the surroundings, and other amenities such as a toilet (porta potti) are there to ensure your comfort during the trip. There's plenty of room on the boat for up to six people, so don't be afraid to bring the whole family along.

Captain Rick is an offshore fishing specialist and has a variety of packages for you to choose from. If you're itching to go after some big game fish like Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, and more, you're definitely in luck. You can also do some bottom fishing for the likes of Red and Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, and others if you prefer.

The price of a trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the required fishing licenses. A 20% tip for the deckhand is customary.

After the trip is over, Captain Rick will clean the catch for your convenience. All that's left for you to do is to bring some drinks and snacks, a pair of polarized sunglasses, and you're all set.

Surf Rider Fishing Charters invites you to join Captain Rick Marchetti for a fishing adventure out of Sebastian, FL. Rick has been fishing in these waters since the seventies, so be assured he knows what's what. Whether you're looking for a fun family outing or something to do with friends, Rick will do his best to make sure you're having fun on the water.

You'll be fishing aboard a 37' Luhrs that's powered by a 370 HP Luhrs engine. It has a flybridge that gives you a great view of the surroundings, and other amenities such as a toilet (porta potti) are there to ensure your comfort during the trip. There's plenty of room on the boat for up to six people, so don't be afraid to bring the whole family along.

Captain Rick is an offshore fishing specialist and has a variety of packages for you to choose from. If you're itching to go after some big game fish like Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, and more, you're definitely in luck. You can also do some bottom fishing for the likes of Red and Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, and others if you prefer.

The price of a trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the required fishing licenses. A 20% tip for the deckhand is customary.

After the trip is over, Captain Rick will clean the catch for your convenience. All that's left for you to do is to bring some drinks and snacks, a pair of polarized sunglasses, and you're all set.

Rick Marchetti
Captain
Rick Marchetti

Select date to see availability

Trip availability and prices

Trip date:
Group Size:
September 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (Shark)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip (Shark)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 13 - Jul 10
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Red Snapper Season
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 11 - Jul 12
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Loading...

Rating

4.1
98 reviews
3.9
Boat & equipment
4.3
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
82%
Family friendly
92%
Friendly captain
88%
Good boat
70%
Recommended
78%
Caught fish

Reviews (98)

  • Jordan Moore
    Jordan Moore
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Rick

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    Captain rick and his crew were easy going and down to earth. We didnt catch any of the fish i wanted to catch ( we only did a half day) but he was able to put us on fish so that the kids could have a great time and we did!! highlight of the trip, one of our kids hooked a hammer head shark and rick helped her get the thing surfaced next to the boat so we could get great pictures of it!

  • Eric Gilman
    Eric Gilman
    us
    Vermont, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Deep sea fishing

    Full Day Trip on February 27, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Rick and his mate took us about 20 miles offshore where we got hooked up every time we stopped we caught fish some of the biggest trigger Fish we’ve ever seen. And snapper and redfish even got to see some sharks and some dolphins. Highly recommend choosing these guys to fish with down to earth. Nice. And their boat has a lot more room to move around and Fish then a lot of the other charters highly recommend choosing these guys you won’t regret it.

  • Doug Gutzmer
    Doug Gutzmer
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Great 3/4 day of fishing 60+

    3/4 Day Trip on February 17, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain RICK was wild adverse and fishing methods and first mate. Colton did a great job keeping the boat clean and keeping bait on the hook at all times and right there there get the fish off quickly. One other thing, bring a big cooler to take your fish home and a bag of ice to keep them Cold.

  • Donald Brundage
    Donald Brundage
    us
    New Jersey, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    4.7
    Verified

    Best Trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 13, 2026 • 3 adults

    Had a great time. Caught alot of fish for the little amount of time we were out there. Would definitely do this trip again. Highly recommended.

  • Jeff Deyette
    Jeff Deyette
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on July 7, 2026 • 5 adults
  • Dana G
    Dana G
    us
    Missouri, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Rick, A+

    3/4 Day Trip on August 6, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had a fantastic time out on the water with Capt. Rick and Greg! From the moment we set off, there was tons of activity — they truly know where to find the fish. They took care of everything; all we had to do was reel them in! We brought home a kingfish and several French grunts, which made for a delicious dinner. Our daughter (11) and our son (14) had an absolute blast. It was a fun, stress-free, and memorable experience — and a great value for the price. Highly recommend this charter!

  • Mike Buxton
    Mike Buxton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Huge 60lb Kingfish

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 9, 2025 • 5 adults

    A friend visiting from Seattle wanted to go fishing. Found Rick and Greg through Fishngbooker.com. We caught a huge Kingfish and a large Sailfish. Both Rick and Greg were very helpful with bringing in the fish and cleaning it. I would highly recommend them, a true fishing experience.

  • Carolina Serrano
    Carolina Serrano
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on March 25, 2024 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Great day, even though it was windy, give us a great tour, the captain and his assistant, excellent people.

  • James Francis
    James Francis
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day of fishing!

    3/4 Day Trip on March 21, 2024 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Rick and First mate Greg were very knowledged and experienced. Would recommend going fishing on this boat!

  • Greg Miiller
    Greg Miiller
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Rick Fishing Trip

    3/4 Day Trip (Shark) on March 27, 2022 • 5 adults

    If you are a SERIOUS fisherman then this is your boat. This is not the "fun" boat or the "party" boat but a TRUE FISHING boat! You tell him what you want and he will put you on it (if possible). Captain Rick knows the waters as he was raised on the ocean. He is a no nonsense fisherman ready to get it done!

Rating

4.1
98 reviews
3.9
Boat & equipment
4.3
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
82%
Family friendly
92%
Friendly captain
88%
Good boat
70%
Recommended
78%
Caught fish

All reviews (98)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 98 reviews
Jordan Moore
Jordan Moore
us
Michigan, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Rick
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2026 • 3 adults • 3 children

Captain rick and his crew were easy going and down to earth. We didnt catch any of the fish i wanted to catch ( we only did a half day) but he was able to put us on fish so that the kids could have a great time and we did!! highlight of the trip, one of our kids hooked a hammer head shark and rick helped her get the thing surfaced next to the boat so we could get great pictures of it!

Eric Gilman
Eric Gilman
us
Vermont, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Deep sea fishing
Full Day Trip on February 27, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Rick and his mate took us about 20 miles offshore where we got hooked up every time we stopped we caught fish some of the biggest trigger Fish we’ve ever seen. And snapper and redfish even got to see some sharks and some dolphins. Highly recommend choosing these guys to fish with down to earth. Nice. And their boat has a lot more room to move around and Fish then a lot of the other charters highly recommend choosing these guys you won’t regret it.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Mutton Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Doug Gutzmer
Doug Gutzmer
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2024
4.7
Verified
Great 3/4 day of fishing 60+
3/4 Day Trip on February 17, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain RICK was wild adverse and fishing methods and first mate. Colton did a great job keeping the boat clean and keeping bait on the hook at all times and right there there get the fish off quickly. One other thing, bring a big cooler to take your fish home and a bag of ice to keep them Cold.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Donald Brundage
Donald Brundage
us
New Jersey, US
•
Member since 2022
4.7
Verified
Best Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 13, 2026 • 3 adults

Had a great time. Caught alot of fish for the little amount of time we were out there. Would definitely do this trip again. Highly recommended.

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Laura Mathews
Laura Mathews
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
•
Member since 2023
•
2 trips
The captain canceled
June 23, 2026

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Surf Rider Fishing Charters

Surf Rider Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Shark Trip (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Shark Trip - 2:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (Shark) (7 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Full Day Trip (Shark) (10 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip - Red Snapper Season (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Surf Rider Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Surf Rider Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Surf Rider Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 20 miles.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Surf Rider Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Surf Rider Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Rick Marchetti
Rick Marchetti

Sebastian, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
130 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since January 2018

Captain Rick is a native Floridian, and one of his first fishing memories is going after Bass in the Everglades. He's been fishing the offshore waters near Sebastian since the seventies and has learned quite a lot in that time.

Rick Marchetti
Rick Marchetti
2
reports
130
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Rick is a native Floridian, and one of his first fishing memories is going after Bass in the Everglades. He's been fishing the offshore waters near Sebastian since the seventies and has learned quite a lot in that time.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Best Trip
    Donald B.
    Donald B.
  • Fishing with Rick
    Jordan M.
    Jordan M.
  • July fishing trip
    Jeff D.
    Jeff D.
  • Deep sea fishing
    Eric G.
    Eric G.
  • Great 3/4 day of fishing 60+
    Doug G.
    Doug G.
  • Capt. Rick, A+
    Dana G.
    Dana G.
  • Huge 60lb Kingfish
    Mike B.
    Mike B.
  • Good  trip
    Carolina S.
    Carolina S.
  • Great day of fishing!
    James F.
    James F.
  • Half day trip on the Surfrider
    James F.
    James F.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2012
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
1 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Sebastian right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
WahooWahoo

Compare similar fishing charters

Current
Surf Rider Fishing Charters
Surf Rider Fishing Charters
4.1
(98)
34 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
5 hour trip • 6 persons
US $750