Key takeaways
- Private sport fishing and spearfishing charters for up to 6 guests: 4 hours $1,000, 6 hours $1,300, 8 hours $1,600 per boat.
- Run by our partners Day Break Charters from Green Cay Marina, with U.S. Coast Guard certified captains.
- Beginners are welcome. Gear and bait are included, and you can keep your catch.
- Fishing isn’t allowed inside Buck Island Reef National Monument, so charters fish outside it.
St. Croix is a great island for fishing because deep water is close. From the overlook on Buck Island, the National Park Service says, you can see where the island’s shelf falls away into the Puerto Rico Trench, 5,000 feet deep. That deep water is where offshore anglers go looking for big game fish. Our private fishing and spearfishing charters are run by our partners Day Break Charters from Green Cay Marina, east of Christiansted. Here’s how they work.
How much is a fishing charter in St. Croix?
Every charter is private: the whole boat for your group of up to 6 guests. Prices are the same for sport fishing and spearfishing.
| Charter | Leaves | Price per boat |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | 7 am or 12 pm | $1,000 |
| 6 hours | 7 am or 12 pm | $1,300 |
| 8 hours | 7 am | $1,600 |
A $300 deposit is taken when you book online on Day Break Charters’ secure booking site. Crew gratuity isn’t included (20–25% is typical).
Sport fishing or spearfishing?
Sport fishing
Rod-and-reel sport fishing, offshore or closer to shore, for wahoo, mahi, tuna and more. Fishing gear and bait are included, and the crew will teach beginners. You’re welcome to keep your catch, and the crew will gladly clean it to your preference.
Spearfishing
A guided spearfishing trip with spear, snorkel mask and fins included. Beginners are welcome, and your guide will show you how it’s done.
What can you catch in St. Croix?
Offshore, St. Croix anglers head for the drop-off, where the shelf falls into deep water. Trolling along the edge is where you have a chance at wahoo, mahi mahi, tuna and billfish such as marlin. Diving seabirds are a good sign that fish are feeding near the surface. Closer to shore, there’s fishing in the shallows too. What you catch depends on the season and the day, and your captain will choose where to fish based on the conditions.
Good to know: fishing is prohibited throughout Buck Island Reef National Monument, so charters fish outside the park (NPS: outdoor activities). For rules on size and bag limits, ask your captain.
Who are fishing charters for?
Everyone from first-timers to experienced anglers. The charters are family-friendly, no experience is needed, and the crew will help everyone, from kids catching their first fish to anglers who know exactly what they’re after. With up to 6 guests and the whole boat to yourselves, you can fish the way your group wants.
4, 6 or 8 hours?
- 4 hours ($1,000): a good first trip or a half day that leaves time for something else. Choose a 7 am or 12 pm start.
- 6 hours ($1,300): more time to run offshore and work the fish. Also 7 am or 12 pm.
- 8 hours ($1,600): a full day on the water from 7 am, for the most time chasing big fish.
What’s included
| Sport fishing | Spearfishing |
|---|---|
| Fishing gear and bait | Guide |
| Bottled water and ice | Spear, snorkel mask and fins |
| Keep your catch, cleaned | Bottled water and ice |
What to bring on a fishing charter
- Snacks and drinks for your group. You can bring your own, including alcohol, but no glass bottles.
- Reef-safe sunscreen. No spray-on sunscreen, please.
- A hat and sunglasses
- A camera for the catch
- Cash for your crew’s gratuity
Where do fishing charters leave from?
Charters leave from Green Cay Marina, east of Christiansted. Your booking confirmation shows the exact dock. Please arrive a little early so you can load up and go at your start time.
Cancellation and weather
- Cancel at least 72 hours before your charter for a full refund of your deposit or payment.
- Cancellations less than 72 hours before the charter forfeit the entire deposit.
- If the captain cancels for bad weather, you get a full refund.
What to expect on a spearfishing trip
Spearfishing trips are guided, and beginners are welcome: you don’t need to have done it before, and your guide will show you how it’s done. The spear, snorkel mask and fins are provided, along with bottled water and ice, so all you need to bring is your swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen and snacks. It’s the same private charter as sport fishing, for up to 6 guests, at the same prices. Like sport fishing, spearfishing happens outside Buck Island Reef National Monument, where the NPS prohibits fishing and collecting of any kind.
How to book
- Pick sport fishing or spearfishing, then choose 4, 6 or 8 hours and your start time.
- Book on Day Break Charters’ secure site through the Book Now buttons on this page. A $300 deposit holds your date.
- Check your confirmation for the exact dock at Green Cay Marina.
- Pack snacks and drinks (no glass), reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and cash for the crew.
Not sure which trip is right, or have a question before you book? Call us on (340) 773-2628 or email info@caribbeanseaadventures.com and we’ll help you plan it.
Bigger groups and mixed groups
Each charter takes up to 6 guests. If your group is bigger, or only some of you want to fish, call us and we’ll talk through the options. Our own boats run private Buck Island snorkel, sailing and sunset charters from the same marina, so the rest of your group can spend the day on the reef or at Turtle Beach while the anglers head offshore. Smooth Recovery, Inconceivable and Good Times all leave from Green Cay Marina.
Make a day of it
Not everyone in your group into fishing? Our private Buck Island charters start at $900 per boat, and parasailing starts at $95. For the snorkelers, see our guide to the best snorkeling in St. Croix, or browse all fishing charters.
Caribbean Sea AdventuresAn authorized National Park Service concessioner at Buck Island, running snorkel, sailing and sunset trips from Christiansted and Green Cay Marina, St. Croix, with U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains.
Sources
- NPS: Outdoor activities (Puerto Rico Trench view; fishing prohibited in the monument)
- Fishing Charters page (Day Break Charters prices and policies)
- Prices, times and policies: Caribbean Sea Adventures booking system (Xola) and partner checkouts, checked October 1, 2026.
