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.

This trip utilizes many different techniques of fishing (bottom fishing/trolling/jigging) and targets multiple varieties of species. Great for the beginner or expert fisherman. Targeted species include different varieties of snapper (red snapper seasonal), grouper, mahi, cobia, amberjack (seasonal) and more. Captain Rick will be running this trip for you, ensuring a great time out on the water! This voyage features a distinguished chef who offers a superb cruising experience with three meals a day, including...

About Your Trip

This trip utilizes many different techniques of fishing (bottom fishing/trolling/jigging) and targets multiple varieties of species. Great for the beginner or expert fisherman. Targeted species include different varieties of snapper (red snapper seasonal), grouper, mahi, cobia, amberjack (seasonal) and more. Captain Rick will be running this trip for you, ensuring a great time out on the water!
This voyage features a distinguished chef who offers a superb cruising experience with three meals a day, including snacks. It's an unforgettable, worry-free journey—just arrive and indulge in the red-carpet service provided by the chef and their crew.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	12 Hours
1 Person	$8,580.00
2 People	$8,580.00
3 People	$8,580.00
4 People	$8,580.00
5 People	$8,580.00
6 People	$8,580.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

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.

Ruben R.

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.

Outfitter

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Fishing has been a lifelong passion of mine. I began at a very young age and have been fortunate enough to make a living doing what I love. Born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast, I've dedicated the past 25 years of my adult life to fishing and exploring.

About Your Guide

Ruben R.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Outfitter

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Blue Marlin

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

Steaks

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Blue Marlin

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

Steaks

Whats your favorite band?

I have many

Whats your favorite movie?

Forest Gump

Whats your favorite sports team?

Houston Astros

Whats your drink of choice?

Water

What was your last halloween costume?

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A bigger boat, always a bigger boat.

How did you get started guiding?

I have fished my entire life and always wanted to be a guide. One morning I woke up to go to my normal 9-5 job and asked myself why am I not doing what makes me happy. I quit my job that morning and the rest is history.

What makes you different from other guides?

I strive to provide a safe, fun, and entertaining experience aboard the boat. Each trip for me is an opportunity to share my passion and knowledge with a new group. Whether you are a beginner or the expert angler my goal is that we catch fish obviously but you also leave having learned something new and created memories that will last a lifetime.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Galveston, Texas

About Your Boat

Boat photo for 12 Hour Deep Sea with Chef

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Viking
Year Built: 2001
Boat Length: 55'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Viking
Year Built: 2001
Boat Length: 55'
Engine Manufacturer: Man
Total Horsepower: 2600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: The boat features three staterooms and two private bathrooms, each with a shower. High-speed internet and cable TV are available throughout, ensuring you stay connected with the world or catch your favorite sports team in action while at sea. In 2023, we upgraded all our fishing and navigational electronics to the latest technology, along with our fishing equipment.

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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.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

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 .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

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

Bottom Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

This voyage features a distinguished chef who offers a superb cruising experience with three meals a day, including snacks. It's an unforgettable, worry-free journey—just arrive and indulge in the red-carpet service provided by the chef and their crew.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Ruben will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

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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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.