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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Noah C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Xavier

VERIFIED   5hr โ€“ Inshore Fishing (PM) on September 3, 2023
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Dean N.
Cincinnati, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   7hr โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (Canaveral) on March 31, 2023
We had a great day out on an inshore trip with Captain X. Windy conditions and the bite was slow, but he worked hard to put...
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Dylan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5hr โ€“ Inshore Fishing (AM) on March 16, 2024
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Justin B.
Hinsdale, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5hr โ€“ Inshore Fishing (PM) on August 2, 2023
Capt. Xavier worked super hard to get us on some good snook and help my 10yo son get his first shark. I really enjoyed fishing...
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John R.
South Harrison, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Back water with Captain Xavier

VERIFIED   7hr โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (Canaveral) on April 27, 2023
Consistent production of quality game fish, thoughtful planning re: developing weather, maximized enjoyment with a crescendo...
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