Captain
Red Bailey

Member since April 2019 Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands
Background
Captain Red Bailey is one of the most renowned captains in St. Thomas and with good reason. Fishing is his lifelong passion and calling, and he spent over 50 years on the water. In that time, he honed his angling skills and participated in numerous tournaments all over the world. Capt. Red has also had famous guests on board, including Jerry Lewis, and that alone speaks volumes of the captain's expertise. Today, he runs fishing trips from the Sapphire Marina and regularly puts people on the best bite of their life.
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Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands
Background
Captain Red Bailey is one of the most renowned captains in St. Thomas and with good reason. Fishing is his lifelong passion and calling, and he spent over 50 years on the water. In that time, he honed his angling skills and participated in numerous tournaments all over the world. Capt. Red has also had famous guests on board, including Jerry Lewis, and that alone speaks volumes of the captain's expertise. Today, he runs fishing trips from the Sapphire Marina and regularly puts people on the best bite of their life.
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Rod and Reel
97
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My Charter Listing

Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(97 reviews)
Red Hook
 4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 97 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
74%
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Matthew S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 16, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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LeRoy T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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An Unforgettable Fishing Tour

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2025
Captain Red and his Abigail III Aimed to satisfy your deepest fishing desires. An experienced captain with a great sense of...
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Brian L.
Belgrade, Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We killed them

VERIFIED   NEW  Blue Marlin Trip on July 13, 2025
Best trip I have ever been on
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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Would book again

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2025
Rough day but Captain gave us option before we left dock.ย  Swells to8 feet but he still found fish.ย  Will definitely book...
David W. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Alvin D. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Fishing Certificate of Appreciation

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 30, 2024
I extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation for the fishing experience in my Hometown of the Virgin Islands. Your...
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