Charter Operator
Drift Charters

Member since November 2022 St. Thomas, 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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St. Thomas, 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
(119 reviews)
St. Thomas
Trips from US $850
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(38 reviews)
St. Thomas
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (249)
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Choppy but FUN!
Choppy but FUN!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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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   NEW  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 - NONSENSE
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Theodore C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing, Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 6, 2025
What a blast. Captain Lawrence put us on the fish. First mate Clemrick could not have been better. He was informative and worked...
Theodore C. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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David M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hot Mahi Bite

VERIFIED   NEW  10 Hour Trip โ€“ Marlin (AM) on June 19, 2025
The Captain and his worked extremely hard to track down the fish. We were presented with a challenges as the grass was prevalent.
David M. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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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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Doug M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellence exudes

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on March 3, 2025
Our half a day on the RipTide with Forrest and RJ could not have been better. The boat was in excellent shape, the equipment...
Doug M. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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