$800 /boat
Half Day
Reef and patch fishing for snapper, grouper and mackerel. The right first trip for families and first-timers — calm water, fast action.
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Drift Charters · Islamorada, Florida Keys
Where the day *drifts* away.
Sailfish, mahi and tarpon with a USCG-licensed captain — half day, full day and sunset trips out of Islamorada. Book direct. Every dollar stays on the boat.
USCG
Licensed & insured captain★ 4.9
312 Google reviews18 yrs
Guiding the Florida Keys4200+
Charters run from IslamoradaTrips & rates
Pick your water.
$800 /boat
$1,400 /boat
Full Day
The blue-water run: sailfish, mahi, tuna and wahoo at the Islamorada Hump. Serious offshore fishing, tournament-grade tackle.
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$450 /boat
Sunset Drift
Tarpon rolling at golden hour, then the slow ride home under the last light. Bring who you love. Zero experience needed.
Book this tripPriced per boat, not per person. Every trip includes fishing licenses, bait, tackle, ice and fish cleaning. Weather cancellations reschedule free — captain's call, no fine print.
The morning run
Scroll the run:
dock to blue water.
Lines rigged before the sun clears the horizon. Nine miles from Whale Harbor to the Hump — scroll and ride it. This is the part of the day the marketplace apps can't sell you.
The boat
34 feet of ready.
“The Drift” · 34' center console
Twin 300hp outboardsFast ride out — more time on the fish, less time commuting
GPS + HD fishfinderWe run to marks, not to luck
Full shade + cushioned seatingSix anglers ride comfortable, out of the sun
Private marine restroomFamily friendly, all-day capable
Whale Harbor Marina, IslamoradaFree parking steps from the slip — MM 83.5, Overseas Hwy
Meet the captain
Eighteen seasons, one water.
“I've fished this edge since I was a kid on my father's skiff. I know where the bait stacks in March and where the sails push in December. You bring the crew — the water's my job.”
Capt. R. — Drift Charters, Islamorada
USCG Master Captain license
First-timers & kids welcome
CPR & first-aid certified
What we catch
The water has seasons. We know them all.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SailfishOffshore · the winter show | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiBlue water · the summer run | ||||||||||||
| TarponBridges & flats · the silver king | ||||||||||||
| Snapper & GrouperReef · dinner guaranteed | ||||||||||||
| WahooDeep edge · fall speedster |
In seasonPeak bite
Biting this month: ask the captain what's on the edge right now.
Recent catches
Fresh from the log.
What's included
Show up. That's the list.
Fishing licenses for everyone aboard
Live bait, tackle and tournament-grade rods
Ice, cooler space and bottled water
Fish cleaning and bagging at the dock
Photos of your catch, sent same day
What if the weather turns bad?
Captain's call, made early. If we cancel for weather you reschedule free or get a full deposit refund — no arguing with an app's fine print. Safety first, always.
Are kids and first-timers welcome?
Absolutely — half-day reef trips were practically designed for them. The crew baits, rigs and coaches. Plenty of shade, a real restroom, calm water options every day.
What should we bring?
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and whatever you want to snack on. Everything fishing-related is on the boat. A light jacket helps on the sunrise ride out.
Do we get seasick?
Most guests never feel it — the morning water inside the reef is glassy. If you're prone, take your preferred remedy an hour before we leave and you'll be fine.
How does the deposit work?
A small deposit holds your date; the balance is settled at the dock. Booking direct means no 15–20% marketplace markup hidden in your price.
Reviews
Word from the dock.
★★★★★
“Two sailfish up before 9 AM. The captain called the spot the night before and the ocean agreed. Best day of our Keys trip.”
Mike T.Full day · visiting from Ohio
★★★★★
“Took our kids (7 and 10) on the half day. The crew never stopped coaching them. They're still talking about their snapper.”
Sarah & James L.Half day · family trip
★★★★★
“Booked the sunset drift for our anniversary. A tarpon rolled thirty feet from the boat as the sun went down. Unreal.”
Dana R.Sunset drift · anniversary
The water's waiting
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DeparturesDaily · 6:30 AM & 1:00 PM
The dockWhale Harbor Marina · MM 83.5, Islamorada
Demo line+1 305 555 0184
Contact
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Tell us your dates, group size and what you want to catch — the captain answers personally, usually within the hour. This demo captures the request locally; nothing is sent.