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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 58 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Prefect day of the water.
Prefect day of the water.
Fishing with Xavier
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Brad L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Prefect day of the water.

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Saltwater (NSB) on October 30, 2023
Capt. Xavier was great. We got on a good group of fish. Highly recommend this guyโ€ฆhe knows his stuff and will get โ€˜em in...
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Bobby R.
Quitman, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Six hour trip with Captain Xavier

VERIFIED   6hr โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (NSB) on August 27, 2023
I would highly recommend Capt. Xavier to anyone wishing to fish inshore targeting Snook,Bull Redfish and Tarpon.
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Amanda A.
Danville, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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7hr trip

VERIFIED   Special 7 hour trip for Amanda Adkins on August 4, 2023
Xavier was great. Best charter we have been on.ย  Both of my sons had great catches.
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Tina S.
Winter Park, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ladies THIS is what your husband wants!

7 Hour Trip โ€“ Saltwater (NSB) on May 6, 2022
I booked a charter with Captain X to surprise my husband for his birthday. Itโ€™s been a rough couple of years so I really...
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Ross M.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful fishing experience with Capt X!

7 Hour Trip โ€“ Saltwater (NSB) on April 21, 2022
I have been on multiple charters with multiple outfitters. Some good some not so good. Captain Xโ€™s abilities, gear, and knowledge...
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