We have never been fishing in the Caribbean before and didn’t know what to expect but Papa Smurf blew us out of the water! We had an incredible experience with Captain Anthony and first mate Mike. They took us to a couple great spots on the reef and we caught a ton of strawberry grouper, rainbow runners, triggerfish, yellowfin snapper and butterfish. There were times all 4 of us had multiple fish on the line and we ended up with a pile of very nice size fish that was delicious and good for grilling and baking. Anthony and Mike were super attentive, friendly and helpful and even taught some of our novice fishermen a few tips and tricks. Definitely a five star experience, great price, and awesome time and we will be booking again next time we are in St. Maarten.

My husband & I honeymooned to St Martin & we are so glad we booked with Papa Smurf. The crew was so kind, generous & really knew what they were doing. We were fortunate to catch a wahoo, tuna & a few barracuda! When arriving back to the dock they surprised us with a champagne toast which couldn’t have been more thoughtful!
After the charter ended, they sliced up our fish & took us to a local chef who prepared our fresh caught fish for us - it was amazing! This charter was truly the highlight of our trip & I couldn’t have asked for a better crew to lead us through it! I would absolutely recommend Papa Smurf!

Four of us gentlemen embarked on an unforgettable half-day fishing adventure aboard the Papa Smurf with Captain Anthony and First Mate “Magic” Mike.

Our hosts were a couple of very skilled and passionate anglers with a deep understanding of the local waters. Their expertise navigating the boat and ability to read the water were truly impressive.

The highlight of the trip was landing a 45 pound Wahoo.

Captain Anthony and Magic Mike are exceptional hosts. They are friendly and welcoming always willing to go the extra mile making sure we had everything we needed.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in St. Maarten, I wholeheartedly recommend the Papa Smurf. They will undoubtedly make your trip a memorable one. Thanks Guys!
- Gargamel

A travel influencer said it would be hard pressed to find a local fishermen willing to take my son and I out. Papa Smurf (Anthony) was as close to this experience as I think you can get. Anthony and Mike taught us how to ocean fish, every fish pulled in was named, and they gave us cooking recommendations. Papa even gave us a contact to have our fish cooked! Fishing booker and the website/emails say license and cleaning are not included but Anthony and his first mate took care of EVERYTHING!! Highly recommended and hope to schedule a deep sea fishing charter. I can’t say enough good about Papa Smurf and the experience.

We did a five hour trip, the weather was on the hot and windy side but the Captain and Magic Mike worked hard to put us on fish. We ended up with a few mahi and a small tuna plus a few barracuda caught and released. Mike cleaned the mahi, bagged and put on ice for the trip back to our resort for dinner. Very nice people and fun trip for all.