Captain
Joel Cruz

Member since July 2023 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Joel runs trips out of Key West aboard a 34’ Crusader. These waters are known for Groupers and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

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Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Joel runs trips out of Key West aboard a 34’ Crusader. These waters are known for Groupers and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(42 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $210

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
Great time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Rick C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A dream come true

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on January 14, 2025
This trip was so fun. Joel the captain took us out to get fresh bait and we did some reef fishing for red snapper. So many...
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing frenzy

VERIFIED   6 hour AM (shared) on December 4, 2024
The captain put us on a school of mahi and it got wild, we had 4 on at once the mate had fish in the boat and lines out and...
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Mike F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Original trip cancelled

VERIFIED   6 hour AM (shared) on December 5, 2024
My original trip was cancelled but the Captain rebooked me for the following day. Had a good time fish werenโ€™t biting,...
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D'Arcy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic fishing experience!

VERIFIED   4 hour AM (shared) on April 17, 2025
Capt Joel was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. He entertained my many questions and was happy to teach along...
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Gina H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Holy Makerel!

VERIFIED   4 hour AM (shared) on March 12, 2025
Joel and Landon were absolutely amazing. Landon made sure everything was taken care of and everyone caught fish. Joel navigated...
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