Captain
Joseph Dibella​​

Member since February 2021 Morehead City, United States
Background
Captain Joe Dibella worked on this boat as a mate in its glory days. Although he didn't have trips as dramatic as the ones in the movie, he did catch a record Great White Shark, weighing 3,427-lb, the largest of any species ever landed with a rod.
Techniques
We are a Family Friendly Fishing Vessel , Lots of room to move about , Wheelchair Friendly and all the best Equipment to make your experiance enjoyable ! Handicap Rods and Reels are available and our Crew is more than Happy to Teach beginners ! Tuna and Mackeral are our Fall target , along with bottom Fishing ! Giant Tuna in November and December

Hey, I'm Captain Joseph Dibella​​

Morehead City, United States
Background
Captain Joe Dibella worked on this boat as a mate in its glory days. Although he didn't have trips as dramatic as the ones in the movie, he did catch a record Great White Shark, weighing 3,427-lb, the largest of any species ever landed with a rod.
Techniques
We are a Family Friendly Fishing Vessel , Lots of room to move about , Wheelchair Friendly and all the best Equipment to make your experiance enjoyable ! Handicap Rods and Reels are available and our Crew is more than Happy to Teach beginners ! Tuna and Mackeral are our Fall target , along with bottom Fishing ! Giant Tuna in November and December
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(50 reviews)
Morehead City
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
What a fishing trip should be.
What a fishing trip should be.
Great Time!
+88
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
92%
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Michael F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Day on the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Mid Day) on July 5, 2025
Our party of 5 had a great time aboard the Crickett II. Although the weather didn’t cooperate too well, Capt Joe and Chaz...
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Thomas W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun fishin’

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (INSHORE ONLY) on April 19, 2025
My 12 year old and I had a great time with Captain Joe and Chaz.  Caught a lot of fish in a day other boats were reporting...
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Marty N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time fishing with the kids!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (INSHORE ONLY) on July 9, 2025
We had an awesome time on the Cricket II (the Jaws boat) for a quick inshore trip with the family. The crew was super nice...
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Joseph P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 26, 2025
I took my wife and kids on a four hour trip.  It was really slow to start.The captain did not give up and took us to some...
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Alyson S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Adventure

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Mid Day) on June 13, 2025
My husband and I took a half-day trip and caught fish and had an excellent time. Captain Joe and Chaz were amazing! Smooth...
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