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
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
Forrest R.
Captain
Lawrence A.
Captain
RJ S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(111 reviews)
Angler's choice
St. Thomas
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $850
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(28 reviews)
Angler's choice
St. Thomas
 Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 140 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (211)
Slaying Tuna!
Great Day!
Great Day!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Ernest C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  May 28, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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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   NEW  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
Overall

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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Logan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

These guys are pros!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on January 22, 2025
We took our two young kids (four and six years old) their mom and myself on a four hour, offshore fishing trip. I canโ€™t...
Logan S. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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David D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic fishing in STT

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on December 20, 2024
This is a committed Captain and crew on the superb โ€œRiptideโ€.ย  We are a family of five and Captain Forrest and first mate...
David D. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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