Full-Day Fishing on Riptide

Spend a full day offshore chasing larger pelagic species aboard Riptide, Drift Charters’ 32-foot Topaz Express sportfishing boat built for serious anglers who want maximum fishing time and access to the Virgin Islands’ most productive waters.

Unlike the half-day charter, this 8-hour trip gives your crew enough time to run farther offshore to legendary fishing grounds like the North Drop, where deep water rises dramatically and attracts trophy fish throughout the year. This added range creates opportunities to target larger offshore species including Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, and Wahoo, while still allowing time to fish productive inshore structure for Snapper and other reef species if conditions favor it.

Riptide is a fully refit 32′ Topaz Express, designed for comfort during long fishing days. The boat offers substantial shade, air conditioning below deck, a full cabin with seating, refrigerator, TV, bed, and onboard bathroom, making it especially comfortable for families, mixed groups, or anglers who want a premium offshore setup.

This charter includes premium rods, reels, tackle, bait, captain, and mate, with fish cleaned and bagged at the end of the trip. For anglers wanting the best chance at larger offshore fish and more varied fishing techniques, the full-day trip delivers a much broader experience than the shorter half-day option.

Vessel & Trip Details

• Vessel: 32′ Topaz Express “Riptide” (refit in 2022)

• Capacity: Up to 6 anglers plus captain and mate

• Duration: 8 hours (full-day trip)

• Fuel: Included

• Captain + mate included 

• Fishing gear, bait, tackle, ice, and bottled water included 

• Fish cleaning and bagging included 

• St. John pickup available for additional fee ($50)

Fishing Highlights

• Run offshore to the North Drop for trophy pelagic fishing

• Target Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, and Wahoo 

• More time for offshore trolling patterns and deeper water strategies

• Opportunity to combine offshore and reef fishing depending on conditions

This charter operates within the U.S. Virgin Islands, so no passports or customs fees are required.