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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (282)
Enjoyable trip despite tough weather
Best trip I was ever on
Best trip I was ever on
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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
94%
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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   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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Brian O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Riptide

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on March 25, 2025
Captain RJ and Clem Rick were outstanding.ย  They understood what we wanted to get out of our trip.ย  We knowingly went out...
Brian O. 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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Ben B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Enjoyable trip despite tough weather

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on August 1, 2025
Captain Taber and the Mate Clemrick worked hard to get us the absolute best fishing experience despite 6 foot seas offshore....
Ben B. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE
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