Ocean Thrills With Captain Don

100% (16) Islamorada, FL 1 - 4 People 4 - 8 Hours From $700 Trip #1912


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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.

Join Captain Don for a fun day at sea! You'll be fishing aboard his 28' ProLine center console, equipped with twin Suzuki outboards, riggers, bait wells, and more! Enjoy catching a variety of offshore and reef fish including Sailfish, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Gag Grouper, and Snapper. These fish are extremely exciting catches, whether this is your first trip of your hundredth! In addition, they're absolutely delicious eating, and Captain Don is happy to...

About Your Trip

Join Captain Don for a fun day at sea! You'll be fishing aboard his 28' ProLine center console, equipped with twin Suzuki outboards, riggers, bait wells, and more!

Enjoy catching a variety of offshore and reef fish including Sailfish, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Gag Grouper, and Snapper. These fish are extremely exciting catches, whether this is your first trip of your hundredth! In addition, they're absolutely delicious eating, and Captain Don is happy to clean them for you at the end of the trip.

Captain Don will provide everything you need for your offshore fishing adventure, including your fishing license, plenty of bottled water, live bait and professional fishing rods and reels. A private electric head (toilet) is available. We suggest you bring camera, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, food and beverages.
Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 Hours 8 Hours
1 Person
$700.00
$1,100.00
2 People
$700.00
$1,100.00
3 People
$700.00
$1,100.00
4 People
$700.00
$1,100.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

Don R.

Independent Guide
US Veteran Veteran
Captain Don has always loved fishing. He grew up in Ohio, fishing for Smallmouth Bass and Walleye. When he got older, he spent 6 years as a U.S. Marine and fished in North Carolina and Southern California. I moved to Islamorada in 1986 when my enlistment was over. Been fishing ever since!

About Your Guide

Don R.

Independent Guide
Captain Don has always loved fishing. He grew up in Ohio, fishing for Smallmouth Bass and Walleye. When he got older, he spent 6 years as a U.S. Marine and fished in North Carolina and Southern California. I moved to Islamorada in 1986 when my enlistment was over. Been fishing ever since!
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Islamorada, Florida
Areas Fished
  • Duck Key
  • Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Ocean Thrills with Captain Don
Boat photo for Ocean Thrills with Captain Don
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Proline
Boat Length
28'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Proline
Boat Length
28'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
450
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Ice Box
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

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).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

  • Artificial Lure Fishing
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Heavy Tackle Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing
  • Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.
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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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.

Reviews

4.9
based on 16 reviews

Craig

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July 31

Very good trip…Caught the limit on snapper and grouper. Fun guy to hang out with for the day!
Highly recommend!

Craig

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July 31

Very good trip…Caught the limit on snapper and grouper. Fun guy to hang out with for the day!
Highly recommend!
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Nicholas

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February 2

Captain Don was awesome! If you are truly wanting to get out and do some fishing he is your guy. He got us on fish right away and was very clear on what he wanted us to do. My Father, brother and me had a really good day hanging out with him. We would do it again.

Nicholas

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February 2

Captain Don was awesome! If you are truly wanting to get out and do some fishing he is your guy. He got us on fish right away and was very clear on what he wanted us to do. My Father, brother and me had a really good day hanging out with him. We would do it again.
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Agnes

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December 18

Don,
Thank you so much for the amazing fishing experience! From the beginning to the end it was wonderful!!! Thank you for letting us switch out your reel to a lefty and then teaching me how to use it!!!!! Thank you for your patience with me on an open face reel! I wouldn’t have caught the Lane Snapper without you beside me! You gave me the boost to get it done! I can’t believe the huge...

Agnes

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December 18

Don,
Thank you so much for the amazing fishing experience! From the beginning to the end it was wonderful!!! Thank you for letting us switch out your reel to a lefty and then teaching me how to use it!!!!! Thank you for your patience with me on an open face reel! I wouldn’t have caught the Lane Snapper without you beside me! You gave me the boost to get it done! I can’t believe the huge fish that Eric caught! You even taught us and guided us how to fish for bait! We tried to absorb all of you amazing knowledge! Your Captain guidance and interaction was unlike no other fishing extravaganza we have been on! “If you want to catch fish and be with a experienced fisherman , then go with Captain Don!” Listen and Learn! He is the BEST!
Thank you so much from,
The Zinn’s
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Alyssa

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May 26

Captain Don is a great captain! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We left with plenty of fish when it seemed like the rest of the marina had little luck. Would definitely book with captain don again

Alyssa

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May 26

Captain Don is a great captain! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We left with plenty of fish when it seemed like the rest of the marina had little luck. Would definitely book with captain don again
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Travis

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August 5

Captain Don’t was top notch all around. I took my 14-year old son offshore and even though we booked a full day, my son got sick and Captain Don was extremely accommodating and understanding. We took us back and was able to book the 2nd half the next afternoon. He showed true professionalism and patience with my son (14 year olds ask a billion questions yet think they know everything). I would highly recommend him!!

Travis

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August 5

Captain Don’t was top notch all around. I took my 14-year old son offshore and even though we booked a full day, my son got sick and Captain Don was extremely accommodating and understanding. We took us back and was able to book the 2nd half the next afternoon. He showed true professionalism and patience with my son (14 year olds ask a billion questions yet think they know everything). I would highly recommend him!!
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Steve

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May 21

Great captain for a rough seas trip! Captain Don was very accommodating when the seas were 3-5’ waves and we were debating whether or not we would go! We ended up leaving a little later to see if the winds called down. He navigated us professionally through some pretty rough seas and we fished in 3 different spots. 2 of us were pretty sick and he was very kind and compassionate….the show must go on...

Steve

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May 21

Great captain for a rough seas trip! Captain Don was very accommodating when the seas were 3-5’ waves and we were debating whether or not we would go! We ended up leaving a little later to see if the winds called down. He navigated us professionally through some pretty rough seas and we fished in 3 different spots. 2 of us were pretty sick and he was very kind and compassionate….the show must go on though he fished with the other 2 people in our group and we caught lots of yummy fish! We took his suggestion and went to Lazy Days where they cooked it all up! Highly recommend this boat!
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Jessica

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September 7

Great Experience!! Super knowledgeable Captain, learned alot from him and had a blast catching snapper.

Jessica

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September 7

Great Experience!! Super knowledgeable Captain, learned alot from him and had a blast catching snapper.
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Dexter

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June 24

On behalf of Warren Herndon, Wayne Hall and myself (Dexter Hudson), I would like to report that we had an outstanding time on our fishing excursion with Captain Don.

Captain Don was very enjoyable to talk and visit with and he also patiently answered all of our questions, explaining what he was doing. And he worked like a Trojan baiting and putting new hooks and leaders on our poles after sharks robbed us of our...

Dexter

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June 24

On behalf of Warren Herndon, Wayne Hall and myself (Dexter Hudson), I would like to report that we had an outstanding time on our fishing excursion with Captain Don.

Captain Don was very enjoyable to talk and visit with and he also patiently answered all of our questions, explaining what he was doing. And he worked like a Trojan baiting and putting new hooks and leaders on our poles after sharks robbed us of our catch when we reeled in too slowly.

We did manage to reel in 22 good-sized Yellow Tail snapper and were able to return home as conquering heroes with meat for the table. Don not only cleaned the fish but provided several tasty recipes. The gentlemen did the cooking, the wives joined us in devouring the meal and we all had big smiles on our faces..

Thanks Captain Don! If or when we get back, you'll be the man we call!
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Shon

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June 10

Had a great time with Captain Don. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and we caught a lot of fish.

Shon

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June 10

Had a great time with Captain Don. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and we caught a lot of fish.
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Harry

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February 29

We had a good trip with Capt. Don.
Very friendly and knowledgeable.
We did have to cut our trip short, as one of our party got sea sick.
Thanks Capt. Don.
(He is also a veteran).

Harry

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February 29

We had a good trip with Capt. Don.
Very friendly and knowledgeable.
We did have to cut our trip short, as one of our party got sea sick.
Thanks Capt. Don.
(He is also a veteran).
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Gregg

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August 5

Had a blast. Super nice guy

Gregg

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August 5

Had a blast. Super nice guy
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Mark

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May 27

Captain Don was great! Family had a wonderful time! Highly recommend.

Mark

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May 27

Captain Don was great! Family had a wonderful time! Highly recommend.
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Richard

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May 12

Our trip with Don was awesome. We limited out on huge Yellowtail snapper and caught a huge Black Grouper, also sharks and other fish. Can't wait to go with him again.

Richard

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May 12

Our trip with Don was awesome. We limited out on huge Yellowtail snapper and caught a huge Black Grouper, also sharks and other fish. Can't wait to go with him again.
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John

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April 3

Great trip. We were a few minutes late and could tell the Captain was itching to get out on the water! Beautiful sunrise. Started fishing and got some good pointers. Our daughter got sea sick so we asked to head back in and Don was very accommodating. Don cleaned the fish we caught and we were on our way. Very efficient.

John

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April 3

Great trip. We were a few minutes late and could tell the Captain was itching to get out on the water! Beautiful sunrise. Started fishing and got some good pointers. Our daughter got sea sick so we asked to head back in and Don was very accommodating. Don cleaned the fish we caught and we were on our way. Very efficient.
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Paul

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March 29

Great trip
The captain was awesome and very accommodating.
We will definitely return.

Paul

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March 29

Great trip
The captain was awesome and very accommodating.
We will definitely return.
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Nathan

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November 20

Great Trip, we caught some good fish had some good stories and laughs. Would highly recommend a trip with Capt Don!

Nathan

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November 20

Great Trip, we caught some good fish had some good stories and laughs. Would highly recommend a trip with Capt Don!
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