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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 287 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Sharks, Trout, and a sting ray!
Sharks, Trout, and a sting ray!
Sharks, Trout, and a sting ray!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Natalie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish and Fun

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Shorty on February 18, 2026
Max and Ralph were great.ย  We brought our 10 and 12 year old out with us.ย  They have fished a lot back home with limited...
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Haley S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunrise Special (AM) on July 15, 2025
We had a group of 4 and had a great time! Max was an awesome captain and his co captain Ralph was awesome and funny!!! They...
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Jody H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Shorty on October 15, 2025
We all enjoyed fishing with Captain Max and his assistant, Ralph. Both were patient and helpful, making the experience easy...
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Mike L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip, Caught lots of fish!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Shorty - 10:00 AM on October 16, 2025
Thank you to Capt. Max and our 1st mate. Both gentlemen were incredible hosts and showed us a great time. We caught lots of...
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Rebecca W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sharks, Trout, and a sting ray!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset Special (PM) on April 10, 2026
Captain Max and his first mate were absolutely amazing! Friendly, fun, and knowledgeable! This was most definitely the highlight...
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