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NEW Longport, NJ 1 - 6 People 8 Hours From $1,400 Trip #8824
Fishing in Destin
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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.

Climb aboard with Captain Mike for an unforgettable deep sea fishing adventure out of Longport! You’ll be fishing from a powerful 52’ Down East Cruiser that was built for both speed and comfort, powered by twin 500 HP Cummins engines and designed with over 40 years of fishing expertise in mind. This clean, fast vessel boasts a wide beam for maximum stability, and with a convenient on-deck restroom, you won’t miss a second of the...

About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Captain Mike for an unforgettable deep sea fishing adventure out of Longport! You’ll be fishing from a powerful 52’ Down East Cruiser that was built for both speed and comfort, powered by twin 500 HP Cummins engines and designed with over 40 years of fishing expertise in mind. This clean, fast vessel boasts a wide beam for maximum stability, and with a convenient on-deck restroom, you won’t miss a second of the action.

Your full-day, 8-hour trip kicks off bright and early at 7:00 AM from Seaview Harbor Marina. With free parking, clean restrooms, and a plaza to gather before and after your trip, everything is set up to make your day smooth from start to finish. Less than an hour from departure, you’ll have lines in the water and be chasing down some of the ocean’s most thrilling species!

Whether you're drift fishing, jigging, or trolling, Captain Mike’s goal is simple: put you right on the fish. Throughout the trip, you’ll be targeting a fantastic variety of offshore species including powerful Bluefish, vibrant Mahi Mahi, speedy Spanish Mackerel, razor-sharp Wahoo, and the hard-fighting Yellowfin Tuna. With years of experience and a professional, courteous crew that's been fishing alongside Captain Mike for years, you're in the best hands whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or seasoned angler.

The boat’s spacious cabin is built for comfort, featuring bench seating for up to 12 people, a dinette table, a galley sink with hot water, and a small fridge to keep your snacks and drinks cool. An additional ice cooler is on hand for sodas and bottled beer (just leave the glass at home!). Want to add some tunes to your day? Bring your Bluetooth speaker or connect your music onboard.

Captain Mike provides all the rods, reels, and tackle you’ll need. Live bait is available for an additional fee, and your catch can be cleaned for you back at the dock (also for a small fee). With a federal permit, this vessel can venture deep offshore where the real giants lurk—and it’s both kid-friendly and disability-friendly to ensure everyone can get in on the fun. Plus, flexible cancellation policies and weather protection mean you can book worry-free.

If you’re ready to make some serious offshore memories, Captain Mike’s trip is exactly where you want to be—so grab your friends, pack your favorite snacks, and let's make it a day to remember!
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 an additional fee.

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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 small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

8 hours
1 Person
$1,400.00
2 People
$1,400.00
3 People
$1,400.00
4 People
$1,400.00
5 People
$1,400.00
6 People
$1,400.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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Mike O.

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Hands-off
Beginner Oriented
Quality
Adventurous
Licensed Captain with 40 years, fishing Maine to Florida Keys. Marine Construction, Commerical fisherman. Marine Mechanic Dredge operator, Barge captain. I have been on the water my entire life. Bait fishing as a Boy. Commerical fishing as a young man, attaining my Ocean Operator license at 20yrs.old. I love the Ocean. The sea is always changing with the weather and the seasons. No 2 days or seasons are alike. I am still learning and discovering...

About Your Guide

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Mike O.

Independent Guide
Licensed Captain with 40 years, fishing Maine to Florida Keys. Marine Construction, Commerical fisherman. Marine Mechanic Dredge operator, Barge captain. I have been on the water my entire life. Bait fishing as a Boy. Commerical fishing as a young man, attaining my Ocean Operator license at 20yrs.old. I love the Ocean. The sea is always changing with the weather and the seasons. No 2 days or seasons are alike. I am still learning and discovering new fishing grounds. Fishing is the Greatest game ever invented. Please join us for a great day on the High Seas. We love what we do and would like to share it.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
406 Bluefin Tuna
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Captains Mike's fish sandwich with Home made pickles and Creamed Cabage.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
406 Bluefin Tuna
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Captains Mike's fish sandwich with Home made pickles and Creamed Cabage.
What’s your favorite band?
Tom Petty
What’s your favorite movie?
Captain Courageous
What’s your favorite sports team?
Eagles
What’s your drink of choice?
Irish whisky/ morning coffee
What do you want for Christmas this year?
health and happiness
How did you get started guiding?
just happened
What makes you different from other guides?
Every day is a challenge/ Greatest game ever invented
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Longport, New Jersey
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

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Boat Type
Down East Cruiser
Boat Manufacturer
Chesapeake
Boat Length
52'
Boat Restroom
Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Down East Cruiser
Boat Manufacturer
Chesapeake
Boat Length
52'
Boat Restroom
Yes
Engine Manufacturer
Cummings
Total Horsepower
1000
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
Day Boat/ NO Frills.
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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 an additional fee.

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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 small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

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

  • Drift Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use 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 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 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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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.
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