Dry Tortugas Offshore Fishing Charter

Highlights

Description

Prepare for the ultimate offshore adventure with this full-day private charter to the Dry Tortugas. Departing from Stock Island, you’ll head 72 miles west into some of the most productive yet untapped fishing grounds in Florida. Guests can choose their ride — a 38-foot center console for a roomier, steadier cruise, or a 31-foot high-performance vessel for those who prefer to get there faster and maximize fishing time. Both boats are fully outfitted with top-tier gear, bait, ice, and licenses, ensuring a professional setup for anglers of all experience levels. Throughout the 10-hour journey, your captain and crew share their expertise, offering help with tackle, technique, and landing your fish. Expect strong runs, hard fights, and the thrill of reeling in species like mutton snapper, amberjack, tuna, and grouper. Between casts, enjoy the sights of seabirds, blue horizons, and the silhouette of Fort Jefferson rising in the distance. The trip’s remote location ensures minimal boat traffic and an authentic offshore experience far beyond typical day charters. Coolers with water and ice are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own food, snacks, and beverages. Alcohol is permitted onboard. By the end of the day, your crew will clean and bag your catch so you can take it back to the dock — or to a local restaurant that will cook it fresh for dinner. Whether you book the larger vessel for comfort or the smaller one for speed, this offshore adventure delivers the best of both worlds: powerful fishing, stunning scenery, and a private day at sea that feels worlds away.

Itinerary

7:00 AM — Depart Stock Island marina; 9:00 AM — Offshore run to Dry Tortugas waters; 10:00 AM — Begin fishing for snapper and grouper; 12:00 PM — Continue deep sea fishing, target pelagics; 1:00 PM — Lunch break (bring your own food & drinks); 1:30 PM — Resume fishing in remote waters; 3:00 PM — Final drifts for trophy catches; 3:30 PM — Begin return run toward Key West; 5:00 PM — Arrive back at Stock Island.

Price & Availability

$2,500 private charter for up to 6 guests. Choose between a 38′ larger vessel (steady ride, more space) or a 31′ high-speed option (faster transit, more fishing time). Includes licenses, rods, reels, bait, water, and ice. Guests bring their own food and beverages. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Food & Drink

No meals included. Guests bring their own food and drinks (alcohol allowed).

Instructions

Meet at Perry Marina, Stock Island. Free parking available. Arrive 30 minutes before departure.

Restrictions

All ages welcome. Max 6 guests. Tour dependent on weather and sea conditions. Not wheelchair accessible.

Transportation

Private transportation aboard charter boat included.