Looking to catch a pile of fish without dedicating the whole day to the cause? These 3, 4, 5, and 6 hour options with Captain Vinnie provide just that! Please keep in mind when booking that start times depend on what duration you decide to book: 3hr trips leave at 7am only, 4hr trips leave at 8am and 1pm, 5 hour trips leave at 7am only, and 6hr trips leave at 7am and 1pm.
About Your Guide
Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
My Name Is Captain Vinnie.
I started fishing in South Florida since I was 4 years old. My mother taught me how to fish in fresh water for bluegill and catfish; I have always loved fishing and have always been fascinated with fish. When I turned 12 I started getting into saltwater fishing with my dad, my family had a house in Key Largo where we had a 25-foot center console boat and we would go out fishing the reefs and offshore waters of Key
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Every now and then we would go down to the local charter boat dock in Islamorada where we had a few friends in the charter boat industry. I would love to see what the catch of the day was and ask them many questions about fishing, wondering one day if I would be as good as them.
Within the next few years, I developed a serious love for fishing. I started working on fishing charter boats by the age of 17 and obtained my first private job at 19. I worked on a charter boat in the Bahamas fishing tournaments for blue marlins. We fished in many of the billfish tournaments and came close to many top finishes. This was a great opportunity to learn things about rigging tackle and baits as well as boat handling and maintenance.
I obtained my 100 ton my Captain’s License soon after I returned and began looking for jobs. It was very hard to get hired because of my young age and lack of experience.
I soon decided to go into fishing charter business with a friend of mine whose dad let us use his boat for charter, it was a small boat (only 24 feet), but it was an opportunity. We were in business for about 3 years and then decided to go out own way. In those 3 years, I gained a lot of knowledge about how to treat customers and how the charter boat industry works.
My dad and I started looking for a boat to buy; he could see I was very serious about fishing and wanted to make a career out of it. We were very fortunate to find the YB Normal, a 43-foot Custom Sportfish. This was the perfect boat built in Key West specifically for charter. We eventually were lucky enough to find dock space in Fort Lauderdale at the world famous Bahi Mar and the rest is history
Start Location
1784 Southeast 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States
| Bodies of water fished: Port Everglades Terminal 25
About Your Boat
Boat Type
Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer
Torres
Boat Length
43
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere 9.5L Turbo
Total Horsepower
400
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Toilet electric
Air Conditioning ice cold ac
Fighting Chair custom built
GPS Garmin
Fishfinder Furuno
Bed dual beds available
Flybridge Plenty of seating for better view
Live Bait Well 50 gallon capacity
Kitchen
Refrigerator full size fridge and freezer
Multimedia System
Outriggers custom strung with multiple release clips
Ice Box plenty of room for food and drinks
Amenities and Information
Water Type
Deep Sea, Nearshore
Skill Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Tackle
All rods, reels, and tackle are included.
Beer
Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.
Boat Restroom
Available
Air Conditioning
This boat has air conditioning.
Weather
You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.
Federal Permit
This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.
All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.
Things to Keep in Mind
Payment & Tipping
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.
Pricing Matrix
6 Hours
5 Hours
4 Hours
3 Hours
6 People
$1,100.00
$962.50
$825.00
$605.00
5 People
$1,100.00
$962.50
$825.00
$605.00
4 People
$1,100.00
$962.50
$825.00
$605.00
3 People
$1,100.00
$962.50
$825.00
$605.00
2 People
$1,100.00
$962.50
$825.00
$605.00
1 Person
$1,100.00
$962.50
$825.00
$605.00
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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.
Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.
Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!
