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
(127 reviews)
Islamorada
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 127 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (159)
Great Trip
Family Fishing Trip
Great fishing with friends
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Steven G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 16, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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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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Chris S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 20, 2024
Chris S. recommends Chelsea Charters โ€“ 48' Willis Craft
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George B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rough seas, GREAT TIME!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 24, 2023
Capt. Frank did a fantastic job of putting us on the fish and 1sf Mate Zack was awesome. They were able to give us a crash...
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Andrew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great bachelorโ€™s party trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 2024
We booked a 3/4 day trip for our friendโ€™s bachelor party. We had planned on catching Dolphin but Captain Frank recommended...
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