Charter Operator
Drift Charters

Member since November 2022 East End, U.S. Virgin Islands
Background
The Crew of Drift Charters runs trip out of Compass Point Marina, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, aboard a 33ft Topaz Sportfishing boat (RIPTIDE) & 34ft Regulator center console (NONSENSE). We also pick up in Cruz Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands if staying in St. John. These waters are known for mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, barracuda, marlin & sailfish to name a few. We will do our best to put your group on fish and ensure you have an enjoyable day on the water. Quit wishing, let’s go fishing!
Techniques
Trolling & Bottom Fishing

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East End, U.S. Virgin Islands
Background
The Crew of Drift Charters runs trip out of Compass Point Marina, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, aboard a 33ft Topaz Sportfishing boat (RIPTIDE) & 34ft Regulator center console (NONSENSE). We also pick up in Cruz Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands if staying in St. John. These waters are known for mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, barracuda, marlin & sailfish to name a few. We will do our best to put your group on fish and ensure you have an enjoyable day on the water. Quit wishing, let’s go fishing!
Techniques
Trolling & Bottom Fishing
Our Team
Forrest R.
Captain
Lawrence A.
Captain
RJ S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(133 reviews)
East End
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $850
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(58 reviews)
East End
 6 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $1,000

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 191 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (322)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Jason A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slaying Tuna!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on May 7, 2025
Capt. Lawrence and his mate Tyler were top notch today. We had a slow first hour, but then the capt found the birds and it...
Jason A. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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Robert L. T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on December 27, 2025
We had great weather Captain and crew had everything ready!ย  They had a great attitude and made the trip fun for the whole...
Robert L. T. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS
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Taylor S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on January 12, 2026
we looked forward to this trip for a year and it was fantastic Capt. Brian was great and very knowledgeable and we tried to...
Taylor S. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS
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Katie C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Catching in rough waters

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) - Offshore on June 17, 2025
Although conditions were less than ideal, we caught fish. Our crew of 7 joined RJ on the Nonsense and had a great day. We did...
Katie C. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS
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Brian J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning on FV Riptide

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on February 24, 2026
Cpt Brian and Micah got my son ( age 11) and myself on the bite in less than 60 minutes. Friendly and professional and great...
Brian J. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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