Captain
Frank Drudi

Member since October 2014 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Frank Drudi has been running charters for over two decades and has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. As the owner-operator of Chelsea Charters, Capt. Frank takes it upon himself to make sure that every trip aboard his vessel is fun, memorable and preferably bountiful. Let him show you just how good the fishing in the Keys really is.

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Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Frank Drudi has been running charters for over two decades and has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. As the owner-operator of Chelsea Charters, Capt. Frank takes it upon himself to make sure that every trip aboard his vessel is fun, memorable and preferably bountiful. Let him show you just how good the fishing in the Keys really is.
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My Charter Listing

Chelsea Charters โ€“ 48' Willis Craft

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(131 reviews)
Islamorada
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (162)
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Great captain and crew
Great captain and crew
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Joseph M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 5, 2022
Joseph M. recommends Chelsea Charters โ€“ 48' Willis Craft
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Geoff D.
Forest Hill, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half-day with captain Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 21, 2021
Great time! Super friendly and helpful with the kids.
Geoff D. recommends Chelsea Charters โ€“ 48' Willis Craft
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Brik M.
Midlothian, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day with Capt. Drudi

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 26, 2021
Rough seas but still put us on some fish. Great day.
Brik M. recommends Chelsea Charters โ€“ 48' Willis Craft
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Tyler N.
West Valley City, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10 hr swordfish

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip - Swordfish on September 4, 2020
awesome experience!!! Waves were too crazy to go after swordfish, but cpt accommodated by converting it to a 8 hour. Maxed...
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Thomas C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 3, 2025
The charter operator canceled 86 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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