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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Nate G.
New Orleans, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Red

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 1, 2021
I don’t think my review can do it justice.  Captain Red put us on some fish, but this trip was filled with so much more. ...
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Ally T.
Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day Blue Marlin Charter

VERIFIED   Blue Marlin Trip on July 29, 2023
Our experience with capt. red and Donovan were amazing and we would definitely recommend their charter! They are very knowledgeable...
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Michael L.
Georgetown, Texas
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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Fishing with Red

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 14, 2023
Captain Red and his deck hand done an amazing job!  I would highly recommend them to anyone!  We caught a HUGE Blue Marlin...
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Mike D.
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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I’m sure if you go with them if the fish are around you will catch. You can always recognize a professional even if no fish around. These guys are professional!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 28, 2024
Mike D. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Aaron B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Red

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 5, 2024
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