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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Rod and Reel

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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
(97 reviews)
Red Hook
 3 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
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (76)
We killed them
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Angler rating
74
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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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Matt L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Blue Marlin Trip on May 11, 2025
Great experience and a great history lesson of the islands as a bonus
Matt L. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Kirk R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Bill W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 21, 2025
Bill W. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Anthony E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Red

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 7, 2025
Anthony E. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Vincent C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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.
Vincent C. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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