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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
200
Reviews
18
Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
Forrest R.
Captain
Lawrence A.
Captain
RJ S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(134 reviews)
East End
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $900

Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(66 reviews)
East End
 Last booking: 6 days ago
Trips from US $1,050

Fishing Reports

Sailfish & Wahoo Bite is Hot!
Sailfish & Wahoo Bite is Hot!
Dec 9, 2025 East End
All boats finding their fair shareof wahoo, blackfin tuna & sailfish over the last couple weeks. Limited availability for rest of December and January is filling up fast. Book in advance to ensure availability. Tight lines!
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WAHOO SZN 2K25!
WAHOO SZN 2K25!
Nov 18, 2025 East End
Wahoo are starting to show up and we are here for it! Not only one of the fastest fish in the ocean but one of the best eating. We are also finding mahi mahi & blackfin tuna inshore & offshore. Book in advance to ensure availability. Lets go!
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August 2025 Report - Marlin, Mahi & Tuna
August 2025 Report - Marlin, Mahi & Tuna
Aug 28, 2025 East End
Both Nonsense and Riptide finding mahi & tuna with a few marlin mixed in. Canโ€™t catch them on the couch, letโ€™s make some memories! Book today!!!
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MAHI & TUNA TIME!
MAHI & TUNA TIME!
Jun 17, 2025 East End
Both Riptide & Nonsense are finding an abunance of mahi mahi and tuna offshore right now. Seas have been rough, but the fish have been chewing! Book in advance to ensure availabilty.
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MAHI SZN!!!
MAHI SZN!!!
May 19, 2025 East End
Both Riptide & Nonsense are finding mahi, tuna and a few marlin starting to show up. June & July are starting to book up, book your trip in advance!
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SPRING BREAK IS HOT!!! ?
SPRING BREAK IS HOT!!! ?
Mar 18, 2025 East End
Both Riptide & Nonsense continue to find fish! We have been catching sailfish, tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi, king mackeral, cero mackeral & bonita. The bite is heating up and this is yoir reminder to book in advance to ensure availability.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 200 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (332)
Great bottom fishing trip!
Great bottom fishing trip!
Absolute killer day aboard the RipTide!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Kaleb C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolute killer day aboard the RipTide!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on March 23, 2026
We could not be any more happy with the experience aboard the RipTide. The captain Brian and his first Micah weโ€™re very welcoming...
Kaleb C. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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Anthony E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great bottom fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on March 28, 2026
We wanted to experience near-shore bottom fishing this time around and Riptide delivered with constant action. We fished 70...
Anthony E. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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Richard L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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All around great experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on April 7, 2026
Captain Brian and Micah wade tue family fishing trip fantastic. both were very knowledgeable, friendly, and easygoing. We caught...
Richard L. 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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Robert L. T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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