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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

There's a reason daytime swordfishing was born in the Florida Keys, and a reason anglers fly in from all over the world to do it. Just a run offshore from Islamorada, the bottom falls away into the deep blue of the Florida Straits — water so deep it never sees sunlight — and down there lives the most prized gamefish in the ocean: the broadbill swordfish. This is the trip that built reputations down here, and it's the one serious anglers put at the very top of their list.

We start with the long run offshore, out past the reef and the bluewater edge to grounds where the bottom sits 1,500 to 1,800 feet below the hull. Then the real work begins. Daytime swordfishing is a deliberate, technical game — we rig weighted baits with breakaway leads and a little glow, send them all the way to the bottom, and set up a controlled drift across the strike zone. Electric reels handle the depth; you do the hunting, watching the rod tip for that first soft, telltale thump that means a gladiator just found your bait a quarter-mile down.

When a sword commits, everything changes. These fish are pure muscle and attitude — they run, they sound, they shake that broad bill, and they do not quit. You might tangle with a scrappy 40-pounder or come tight to a 300-pound-plus brute that'll test your back, your tackle, and your nerve for an hour or more before color finally shows beneath the boat. There's no feeling in offshore fishing quite like watching a swordfish rise up out of the deep.

And the swords aren't the only payoff. While we soak baits down deep, the same drops produce snowy grouper, golden tilefish, barrelfish, and other deep-water bottom-dwellers you'll never catch anywhere near shore — odd-looking, hard-fighting, and some of the finest eating in the sea. Few crews head back to the dock empty-handed.

This is a full 10-hour offshore day aboard the DirtyBoat for up to 6 anglers. We provide all the premium tackle, electric reels, rigs, bait, ice, and licensing — everything it takes to chase these fish the right way. You bring food, drinks, motion-sickness meds, sunscreen, and a big cooler for those swordfish steaks. Whether it's your first deep-drop or your fiftieth, you'll fish alongside a captain and mate who know this fishery cold and would rather grind out one more drift than call it early.

This is bucket-list fishing. Come earn it.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	10 hours
1 Person	$3,200.00
2 People	$3,200.00
3 People	$3,200.00
4 People	$3,200.00
5 People	$3,200.00
6 People	$3,200.00
7 People (two boats)	$6,400.00
8 People (two boats)	$6,400.00
9 People (two boats)	$6,400.00
10 People (two boats)	$6,400.00
11 People (two boats)	$6,400.00
12 People (two boats)	$6,400.00

Pay 30% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Kit C.

Independent Guide

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Talkative

Laid-back

About Your Guide

Kit C.

Independent Guide

Captain Kit is a Florida native who grew up on the water and now runs trips out of Islamorada, putting anglers on fish just minutes from the Gulf Stream. Before making the full-time move into fishing, he built a career in high-performance, fast-paced environments—an approach that now shows up in how he runs his boat: efficient, focused, and always working to stay on the bite.

He learned the fishery the right way—spending years as a mate under a seasoned Keys captain, dialing in everything from rigging baits and reading current to finding productive water across reefs, wrecks, and offshore grounds. That foundation shows in every trip, with a clear emphasis on putting anglers in the best position to succeed.

Captain Kit also competes in some of the Keys’ top tournaments, bringing that same competitive edge into his charters. It’s a mindset built around staying sharp, adapting quickly, and making the right call when conditions change.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 42’ Liberty Express, a powerful, tournament-ready boat equipped with top-tier tackle and all the comforts needed for a full day offshore. Docked at Robbie’s Marina, you’re just a short run from blue water—meaning more time fishing and less time getting there.

His approach is straightforward—fish hard, stay focused, and put people on fish. Whether it’s your first time offshore or you’ve been doing it for years, the goal is the same: bent rods, screaming drags, and a day you won’t forget.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Islamorada, Florida

Areas Fished

Florida Keys

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Swordfish Charter - 42' Liberty

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Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Liberty Express
Boat Length: 42'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Liberty Express
Boat Length: 42'
Boat Restroom: Yes

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.