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
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My Charter Listing

Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(91 reviews)
Red Hook
Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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A Fishing Certificate of Appreciation
My whole family had a great time
My whole family had a great time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
73%
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Bill W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on April 21, 2025
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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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Vincent C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Charter in St Thomas

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2024
Red Bailey is an expert captain and equipment is excellent for deep sea excursions.
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Richard C.
Excellent
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Great day with Captain Red

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 15, 2024
We had a great day with Captain Read and Donovan, his first mate. Got some kingfish, barracuda and snapper and had a great...
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Kirk R.
Excellent
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Day to remember

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 10, 2024
Captain Red is a wealth of knowledge. As is his hand Donovan. They put us on some fish and I truly enjoyed watching my wife...
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