1. Charter name

Riptide — 32′ Topaz Express

2. Trip Type
Fishing Charter
Starting from
$1,800
3. Starting From
4. Short DEscription

Get two trips in one aboard Riptide, Drift Charters' 32′ Topaz Express. Spend the morning fishing the drops, then switch gears for an afternoon of island hopping, snorkeling, and beach stops. Pull up to floating restaurants like Pizza Pi or Lime Out, or a shore-side lunch at Lovango Cay or Water Island. Perfect for groups split between fishing and beach days.

5. Hightlight
What Makes This One Special
  • Half fishing, half island-hopping
  • 32′ Topaz Express with cabin
  • Pizza Pi & Lime Out stops
  • Solves the split-interest group
Duration
Full Day 6-8 hours
6. Trip duration
Guests
Up to 6
Guests
7. Capacity
Crew
Captain Only
8. Crew
Boat Type
Fishing Charter
9. Boat type

Quick Details

Starting From:

$1,800

3. Starting From

Capacity:

Up to 6

Guests

7. Capacity

Duration:

Flexible

10. duration

Departs From:

St. Thomas - Compass Point Marina
St. John - National Park Dock
St. Thomas - Lovango Resort + Beach Club
11. Departs from

What's Included

  • Flat rate covers 6 guests
  • Four hours of fishing with bait, tackle, rods
  • Then four hours exploring — snorkel gear is onboard
  • Cooler with ice and water provided; BYO alcohol, food & drinks
  • Enclosed cabin keeps you sheltered all day
  • Your catch is cleaned and bagged
  • You can add a floating-restaurant or island lunch stop along the way in you want
  • Fuel included
12. What's included

Additional Costs

  • Gratuity for your captain
13. Additional Costs

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made more than 3 days before charter. If cancellation occurs less than 3 days before charter, your $250 deposit will not be refunded. If you cancel less than 24 hours you will be charged the entire balance of the charter.

14. Cancellation policy

Amenities

Snorkel Gear
Floats & Noodles
Sound System
15. Amenities

Charter information

1. Charter name
Riptide — 32′ Topaz Express
Fishing Charter
2. Trip type

Starting from

3. Starting from
$1,800

About

13. Long description

Riptide is a 32′ Topaz Express, and the 'Reel & Chill' is built for groups that don't all want the same day. The morning is spent fishing offshore — bait, tackle, and rigging handled by the captain — and the afternoon shifts to island time: snorkeling, beach stops, and a pull-up to a floating restaurant or a quiet cove. The enclosed cabin keeps everyone comfortable through both halves, and snorkel gear is aboard for the back end. It's the answer when some of the group wants to fish hard and the rest just want a beach day, all on one boat.

This Trip Works Best For

17. This Trip Works Best For
Bachelor / Bachelorette
Friend Groups
Locals

Standard itineraries

18. Standard itineraries

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Add-ons and upgrades

19. Add-ons and upgrades

N/A

What's included

12. What's included
  • Flat rate covers 6 guests
  • Four hours of fishing with bait, tackle, rods
  • Then four hours exploring — snorkel gear is onboard
  • Cooler with ice and water provided; BYO alcohol, food & drinks
  • Enclosed cabin keeps you sheltered all day
  • Your catch is cleaned and bagged
  • You can add a floating-restaurant or island lunch stop along the way in you want
  • Fuel included

Additional Costs

13. Additional cost
  • Gratuity for your captain

Duration

10. Duration

Flexible

Departs from

11. Departs from
St. Thomas - Compass Point Marina
St. John - National Park Dock
St. Thomas - Lovango Resort + Beach Club

What to bring

20. What to bring
  • Sunscreen (reef-safe, non-aerosol)
  • Hats + sunglasses
  • Towel, swimsuit, waterproof bag
  • Any food or drinks you'd like
  • a great attitude.

Check in instructions

21. Check in instructions

Specific pickup and dock details are provided at booking. You will call your captain the morning of to find the boat at the dock.

Parking info

22. PArking info

St. Thomas - Free parking at Compass Point Marina. For St. John National Park Dock, Lumberyard parking is recommended if NP dock parking is full.

Dock fees & Dock fee amount

23 Dock Fees (if applicable)

STJ/Lovango pickups only - $50.

What is the cancellation policy?

All cancellations must be made more than 3 days before charter. If cancellation occurs less than 3 days before charter, your $250 deposit will not be refunded. If you cancel less than 24 hours you will be charged the entire balance of the charter.

14. Cancellation policy

What happens after I book?

This listing has instant booking! Once you book, you'll receive an instant email confirmation with all the details you need for your perfect day on the water. You will have your Captains number, marina departure address, and can reach out for anything you need before the charter.

24. What happens after I book?

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes! You can bring any food or drinks you want, including alcohol.

25. Can we bring our own food and drinks

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What guests are saying about this trip

Real experiences from guests who’ve explored this trip with us

"Capt Brian put us on the fish and it was non stop action all afternoon! A wahoo, lots of tuna, lots of mahi, and more. Cheers and tight lines to Capt Brian and his mate, Owen, who both worked seamlessly together to give us a fabulous day on the water."-Christine L.

"We had the best day of fishing. We caught several fish and different types. We fish everywhere We travel and those was one of the best and most memorable. Captains RJ and Taber were super friendly and knowledgeable. They had all the gear out and took us to great spots. We had two 14 year old boys fishing and were very excited pulling in all the fish. I couldn't say enough great things about these guys and would recommend them to anyone looking to fish, be comfortable and have a great time."-Robert F.

"Forrest and first mate were able to accommodate a last minute half day charter for me. Very knowledgeable on the waters and set us up for some fantastic fishing. 4 mahi, 3 barracuda, 2 tuna, and a waho. Couldn’t ask for a better 4 hours on the water." — Jarrod N.

"Full day offshore trip. Captain Brian and First Mate Owen met us in St. John for a once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip. Captain Brian put us on fish and Owen kept our rods baited and ready. Both guys worked as a team and made our day. We caught lots of tuna and 2 sailfish, back to back. Fresh tuna sushi anyone? Would highly recommend this charter! AAA+++"— Rob W.

"Had an awesome time hangin with Capt Lawrence - We told him we wanted to catch a fish, swim with sea turtles and go to a beach bar and he made it all happen!! I run boats every day for a living and I was impressed with his seamanship and felt very comfortable having my family aboard in choppy conditions. Next time we’re in the area we’ll be calling on Drift Charters and Capt Lawrence again!"— Stroud S.

"Me and my family went with Lawrence and it was absolutely fantastic. Lawrence was friendly and a great captain. Our initial booking was for a different boat, but the day before there was a problem and they made it work putting us on a different boat so we could still go fish. We caught tons of fish and the captain recommended where to go to get them cooked. 10/10 experience."— Savannah H.

"Lawrence is awesome!! The fishing was phenomenal — caught a bunch of blackfin tuna, one huge yellowfin, mahi mahi, a few barracuda, and a lot of fish the sharks got before we could reel in! Such a fun trip — definitely will be back!"— Brice R.