Riptide — 32′ Topaz Express
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.
- Half fishing, half island-hopping
- 32′ Topaz Express with cabin
- Pizza Pi & Lime Out stops
- Solves the split-interest group
Quick Details
Starting From:
$1,800
Capacity:
Up to 6
Guests
Duration:
Flexible
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
Additional Costs
- Gratuity for your captain
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.
Amenities
Charter information
Starting from
About
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
Standard itineraries
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Add-ons and upgrades
N/A
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
- Gratuity for your captain
Duration
Flexible
Departs from
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
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
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
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.
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.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes! You can bring any food or drinks you want, including alcohol.
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