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.

Hey, I'm Captain Frank Drudi

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
(132 reviews)
Islamorada
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 132 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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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Michelle B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain and crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 30, 2025
Even though we were having a hard time finding fish initially, Captain and first-mate Nate never gave up. Great family experience.ย ...
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Rachael W. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish on

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 29, 2025
We enjoyed the charter. Caught enough fish to have them shipped home after cooking some up fresh. Zach and Captain Frank...
Rachael W. C. recommends Chelsea Charters โ€“ 48' Willis Craft
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Delmar O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2025
Captain and first mate were awesome. They put us on fish and we caught our limit. We had a great time.
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day at sea

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 26, 2025
Capt. Frank and first mate Zach worked real hard to be sure that we had a great day of fishing.ย  They paid particularly good...
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Jamie L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 18, 2025
We went out with 3 adults and two kids. Great trip and lots of fish. Thank you.
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