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.
Techniques
Rod and Reel

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(104 reviews)
Red Hook
Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
76%
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Mark G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with a good Friend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 26, 2025
Had a great time and caught some fish. Red and Dominic were amazing .
Mark G. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Sheri C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 4, 2025
ย  Very friendly.
Sheri C. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Matthew S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 16, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Brian L.
Belgrade, Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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We killed them

VERIFIED   Blue Marlin Trip on July 13, 2025
Best trip I have ever been on
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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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...
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