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
(120 reviews)
St. Thomas
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $850
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(41 reviews)
St. Thomas
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (255)
Hooked a marlin
Hooked a marlin
Hooked a marlin
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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
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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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
Overall

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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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
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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Andrew R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Day!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 17, 2025
We had a great time!ย  Captain RJ and Taber were awesome!ย  Fantastic fishing boat. We had 2 kids with us (12 and 7) and they...
Andrew R. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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Jeff H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beyond expectations!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (PM) - Offshore on June 27, 2025
Iโ€™d hoped my boys and my mom could catch 1 good-sized fish each. We were landing fish all day! Mahi, Bonita, Barracuda, snapper,...
Jeff H. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - NONSENSE
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