Guide:

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

Captain Ralph is the obvious choice when it comes to Luxury and VIP cruising and deep-sea fishing in the Miami area. He has been sportfishing his entire life and has logged over 25 years going out of Haulover marina alone. Located only 10 minutes away from the warm waters of the Gulf Stream where some of the best deep-sea fishing is done, going out of Haulover with Captain Ralph is a no brainer!

Our crews are professional and courteous. Your trip includes a captain, cockpit manager, and stewardess to provide you with top-quality service.

We have one of cleanest and biggest cruising and SportFishing yachts in the industry!  Our boat is a 55 custom Hatterras cruising and fishing Yacht which is perfectly located in Sunny Isles and only minutes away million-dollar homes, downtown Miami and Key Biscayne.

When you come aboard Luxury screams at you, she is a beautiful high-class sportfishing fishing machine.   You will experience a professionally maintained and beautiful fishing machine with ample room for you and your guest or clients to enjoy a top-notch cruise or fishing experience.

We have top-of-the-line and tournament grade tackle All custom-made Biscayne Rods  and more!  She has a 20 foot beam so they'll be plenty of room and if you want to get out of the sun we have a AC with a spacious salon and plush interior and custom counters full bar, Starlink high speed Internet, 55”Samsung , beautiful mahogany sectional, screen, full electronics safety gear and more!  Outside we have a huge flybridge with plenty of room for everyone onboard She has been totally been built for luxury with all the amenities.

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
6 People	$4,000.00	$3,000.00	$2,000.00
5 People	$4,000.00	$3,000.00	$2,000.00
4 People	$4,000.00	$3,000.00	$2,000.00
3 People	$4,000.00	$3,000.00	$2,000.00
2 People	$4,000.00	$3,000.00	$2,000.00
1 Person	$4,000.00	$3,000.00	$2,000.00

Pay 40% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Ralph M.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide 31 years of exp.

Talkative

Comfortable

Beginner Oriented

Instructional

Intense

Quality

About Your Guide

Ralph M.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 31 years of exp.

Most importantly, Captain Ralph and all his crew are very professional and courteous with every single client! Their goal is to always catch fish, be safe and give you a memorable fishing experience. Their experience and knowledge of the southeast Florida waters can be the difference in catching fish or not catching fish. They pride themselves on being the best all around fishing charter service in Miami. They are located at Bill Bird Marina in Haulover Park on the strip of A1A in Miami Beach, Florida. Capt. Ralph and his Fleet is conveniently located just fifteen minuets from the fishing grounds of the gulf stream and the beautiful southeast coast of Florida. Whether you're an avid saltwater angler or novice, a vacationing family or businessman, Captain Ralph can accommodate you and your guest with a variety of charters including 4, 6, and 8 hour deep sea fishing trips.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

450 pound broadbill swordfish

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Barbecue

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

450 pound broadbill swordfish

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Barbecue

Whats your favorite band?

Led Zeppelin

Whats your favorite movie?

Star Wars

Whats your favorite sports team?

Miami Dolphins

Whats your drink of choice?

Water

What was your last halloween costume?

Sasquatch

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A new truck

How did you get started guiding?

I was 29 years old and I was friends with a professional captain, and he told me that I would be a great charter boat captain. I had the personality and the know how to do it.

What makes you different from other guides?

The difference from me from other guys is the unique way that I expressed myself. Every trip is special to me as it should be.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Miami Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Dania beach
Pompano Beach
Key Biscayne

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Luxury Off Shore Deep Sea Fishing

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 55'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 55'
Engine Manufacturer: Detriot
Total Horsepower: 2000
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Sea Cross Luxury Fishing Charters We are the obvious choice when it comes to Luxury and VIP cruising and deep-sea fishing professional and courteous crews with a captain, cockpit manager, and stewardes to provide you with a maximum service Luxury experience  We have one of cleanest and biggest cruising and SportFishing yachts in the industry!  Sea Cross is a 55 custom Hatterras Cruising and Fishing Yacht which is perfectly located in Sunny Isles and only minutes away million-dollar homes,downtown Miami and key Biscayne. we are only 10 minutes away from the warm waters of the Gulf Stream where some of the best deep-sea fishing is done.  We are always at your service and ready to take you on a Yacht charter trip of a lifetime! We are one of the most experienced and successful tour cruising and fishing charter services that operate in South Florida for more than 35 years!!!  The Owner and operator of this magnificent luxury Sport Fish is Captain Rafael Mayans.  When you come aboard Luxury screams at you, she is a beautiful high-class sportfishing fishing machine.   You will experience a professionally maintained and beautiful fishing machine with ample room for you and your guest or clients to enjoy a top-notch cruise or fishing experience.  We have top-of-the-line and tournament grade tackle All custom-made Biscayne Rods  and more!  She has a 20 foot beam so they'll be plenty of room and if you want to get out of the sun we have a AC with a spacious salon and plush interior and custom counters full bar, Starlink high speed Internet, 55”Samsung , beautiful mahogany sectional, screen, full electronics safety gear and more!  Outside we have a huge flybridge with plenty of room for everyone onboard She has been totally been built for luxury with all the amenities.

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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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Albacore Tuna	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Almaco Jack	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Atlantic Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Bigeye Tuna	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Black Grouper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Blackfin Tuna	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Blue Marlin	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Cero Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Kingfish	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Mahi Mahi	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Sailfish	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Skipjack Tuna	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Wahoo	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Yellowfin Tuna	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal

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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
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

The Seacross is outfitted with all custom tackle from Biscayne Rods in Shimano. Everything is tailor-made for the boat and customized.

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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations.

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

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Kevin

Verified Review

July 9

Our family had a great time with Ralph, Tati, and Mike! We’ve never deep sea fished before and Mike taught us everything we needed to know! We would definitely book with them again.

Kevin

Verified Review

July 9

Our family had a great time with Ralph, Tati, and Mike! We’ve never deep sea fished before and Mike taught us everything we needed to know! We would definitely book with them again.

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Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

Eric

Verified Review

May 11

Beautiful boat and super nice crew

Eric

Verified Review

May 11

Beautiful boat and super nice crew

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Trip: VIP Luxury - Offshore Deep Sea

Zachary

Verified Review

May 4

Captain Ralph was a blast, definitely recommend and would go again!

Zachary

Verified Review

May 4

Captain Ralph was a blast, definitely recommend and would go again!

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Trip: Full Day Off Shore Deep Sea Fishing

Tanden

Verified Review

June 4

Captain was awesome and very informational.

Tanden

Verified Review

June 4

Captain was awesome and very informational.

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Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

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, bait, 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.