Captain
Tony Varano

Member since May 2015 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Born and raised in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Captain Tony has only ever known fishing. He feels that it was inevitable that, in this fishing town, he would become a captain. He's now accrued over 25 years of experience and enjoys sharing his passion with every guest. He's proud that his boat enables him to operate more efficiently on the waters than some of the bigger sportfishing boats, providing more quality time on the water for customers.

Hey, I'm Captain Tony Varano

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Born and raised in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Captain Tony has only ever known fishing. He feels that it was inevitable that, in this fishing town, he would become a captain. He's now accrued over 25 years of experience and enjoys sharing his passion with every guest. He's proud that his boat enables him to operate more efficiently on the waters than some of the bigger sportfishing boats, providing more quality time on the water for customers.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(227 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
 Last booking: 2 days ago
trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 228 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (251)
Good day w the little ones...
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
197
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
83%
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Robert S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 14, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AWESOME EXPERIENCE ALL AROUND!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Shark fishing on Hog Tide on March 13, 2024
5 stars all around for this trip and crew!ย  Absolutely top notch.ย  If the fish were not biting we moved spots for non-stop...
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Sam M.
Oviedo, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Full day- good trip however missed the mark

VERIFIED   8 Hour Sportfishing Trip on May 13, 2023
Great boat and crew- request was to fish for Mahi and groupers- trolled for a while- mostly bonitas and some king mackerel-...
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Robin T.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day w the little ones...

VERIFIED   6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (AM) on July 18, 2023
Start got moved back a little bit so they could hear what was not hitting as we left for 6-hour trip. They did a great job...
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Rodney D.
Bell, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Tony and Taylor

VERIFIED   8 Hour Sportfishing Trip on July 22, 2023
Wished we had caught more keepers.ย  The trip was enjoyable.ย  Failing to catch any real keepers they decided to troll.ย  The...
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