Head-boat bottom fishing for families and first-time anglers
4.5 Hours
Rod, reel, bait
Head out on the Atlantic Ocean for a 4.5-hour half-day fishing trip designed for families and first-time anglers. Fish ledges, artificial reefs, and wrecks with hands-on help from the crew.
Ages 4+ and valid ID required to match the name on the credit card. Check-in begins 45–60 minutes prior to departure and the marina address is provided by email. Smoking is not permitted on half-day trips, and crew tips of 15–20% are customary.
Full refund with 72 hours notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances (excluding online booking fees). No-shows charged full price. If you have not checked in 30 minutes prior, your reservation may be sold.
Bring a valid ID that matches the name on the credit card used to book.
Arrive 45–60 minutes before departure to check in. If you miss the vessel’s departure, you won’t receive a refund or voucher.
Dress for a day outdoors and consider the weather. Wear layers in spring and fall, and choose closed-toe shoes.
Provided through email
The crews here seem to genuinely love what they do, and it shows. Captains like Trip, Lee, Henry, and Robert consistently earn praise for keeping boats moving when fishing slows down, staying attentive to everyone on board, and handling everything from cleaning the catch to helping first-timers bait their hooks. Families, birthday celebrations, spring break groups, and fishing clubs all seem to leave happy, with many saying it was the best fishing trip they'd ever taken. One thing worth knowing before you book: weekday trips, particularly dolphin cruises, have occasionally been cancelled due to low passenger counts, sometimes with short notice. A couple of reviewers also flagged inconsistency between boats and crews when rebooking, so if you had a great first experience, it's worth being specific about what you're expecting the second time around. These aren't dealbreakers, but they're good things to keep in mind when planning. For most people, this is a solid choice for a charter fishing experience on the South Carolina coast. The crew quality and fish-finding ability stand out as the real strengths here, and the range of trip options makes it accessible for groups of all sizes and experience levels.
We had the VERY Best captain Trip and his Mate Blake take us on a private 11 hour charter. Our day was the BEST ever. We caught so many fish and had so many laughs with these 2 gentleman!!! It was the BEST fishing trip we had ever done!!! Highly recommend these 2 !!!!
Laura Jiron
May 12, 2026
We had the VERY Best captain Trip and his Mate Blake take us on a private 11 hour charter. Our day was the BEST ever. We caught so many fish and had so many laughs with these 2 gentleman!!! It was the BEST fishing trip we had ever done!!! Highly recommend these 2 !!!!
Laura Jiron
May 12, 2026