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.
Techniques
Rod and Reel

Hey, I'm Captain Red Bailey

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.
Techniques
Rod and Reel

My Charter Listing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 119 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
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Great first trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
77%
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Robert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day with my sons and nephews Great day with my sons and nephews

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2026
Spent a great morning fishing with my family. The captain and first mate were excellent. We got on the boat and the captain...
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Michael L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Successful fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Blue Marlin Trip on July 20, 2026
Our experience was one to remember! We caught 17 black fin tuna and fought for some bigger fish as well but just couldnโ€™t...
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Peter B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Holiday Family Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 22, 2025
We had a great fishing trip with Captain Red and Donovan on the afternoon of December 22nd!ย  We sailed North from Sapphire...
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TRAVIS E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 30, 2026
Captn Red and Donovan were great. My first deep water fishing trip. Started off slow but picked up quick! Caught Blackfin,...
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Andrew G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 13, 2026
really appreciated captian red and donovan, they out us on to some nice black fin non stop
Andrew G. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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