Captain
John Silver

Member since June 2022 Wanchese, United States
Background
Born and raised on Roanoke Island, Capt. John Silver has been fishing since his early days. He worked as a commercial fisherman before starting his charter business. Nowadays he devotes his efforts to sharing his passion for fishing, shrimping, and crabbing, and making sure every customer leaves his boat with a smile on their face.

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Wanchese, United States
Background
Born and raised on Roanoke Island, Capt. John Silver has been fishing since his early days. He worked as a commercial fisherman before starting his charter business. Nowadays he devotes his efforts to sharing his passion for fishing, shrimping, and crabbing, and making sure every customer leaves his boat with a smile on their face.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(176 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 176 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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David P.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip- Choose Activities - 10:30 AM on June 1, 2026
Great time on the water with an experienced crew that made the day fun.ย  Despite high winds and a few rain clouds, being...
David P. recommends Silver Charters- Crab, Shrimp, Fish
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Katie S.
Excellent
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Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip- Choose Activities - 10:30 AM on May 22, 2026
We booked a 3 hour trip with Captain John and had the best time. Both John and Chris were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable....
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Becky B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time! Highly recommend

VERIFIED   4 Hours at โ€“ Choose Activities on August 12, 2025
We were looking for a great, relaxing time. Captain John being a lifetime local knew exactly where to take us. First mate,...
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Kyle S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Part of our Vacation

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip- Choose Activities on June 1, 2026
This was the best part of our trip to the Outer Banks. The Captain and First Mate were very knowledgeable of the area. They...
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Ginny O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Crabs, crabs, crabs!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip- Choose Activities - 10:30 AM on May 28, 2026
with only 1 of 5 people with experience the mate and captain were very patient and engaging with everyone. fish were small...
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