St. Croix Deep Blue Charters
St. Croix Deep Blue Charters
St. Croix Deep Blue Charters
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St. Croix Deep Blue Charters
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Susie G
Baton Rouge, لويزيانا8 مساهمات
الأصدقاء • يوليو 2021
Diving in Fredrickstead thru them with Corey, Dan and Curtis was awesome. Great crew and a great pier night dive
كُتب بتاريخ 3 أغسطس 2021
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Dinora S
ميامي, فلوريدا160 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2020
St. Croix is a beautiful island with friendly locals. We were there in 2020 and will return. Lots of entertainment. Try the moonlight boat ride. Go over to Buck Island. Enjoy shopping and eating in C'sted . Go swimming out in the East End. Have dinner at Duggens Restaurant. St Croix is tourist friendly.
كُتب بتاريخ 11 أبريل 2021
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Rigworker
سانت كروا13 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • أبريل 2019
Even though we did not catch anything, this was an absolute blast! Both the captain and his deck hand kept the entire trip lively and fun. They worked really hard to get us on the fish, but it just didnt happen that time. I will DEFINITELY be back. Was a good way to spend Easter Sunday!
كُتب بتاريخ 20 مايو 2019
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gennaG
مساهمة
زوجان • أبريل 2019
Captain Benny, I rarely get on the internet to say anyting, but I must. I can"t stop watching the video that Tommy so greatly orchestrated in slow-motion, to capture myself, as well as my first mate Aaron and your first mate Cody, slaying the Mahi bull that nobody was catching that day.YOU put us on him Benny, not to mention the 2 Wahoo that hit the same time. Man, those boys took action with your direction, and yes, we landed all 3. Beautiful. the Island has made me stay tree more days. You got to see this video. See you soon. nice boat, Island Girl II, FISH ON!
كُتب بتاريخ 24 أبريل 2019
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Terri R
30 مساهمة
مارس 2019
We had a great time with Captain Ben. We will visit him again when we return to St. Croix. Captain Ben made us all feel welcome and comfortable for our trip. We had such a good time we returned the next day.
كُتب بتاريخ 23 مارس 2019
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Jim Betz
Ringwood, نيو جيرسيمساهمتيْن
العائلة • فبراير 2019
Super day out on the water! The crew was knowledgeable and fun. Boat was great and best of all Captain Ben put us on fish.
كُتب بتاريخ 2 فبراير 2019
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amymartucci
Nazareth, بنسيلفانيا10 مساهمات
العائلة • أبريل 2018
We recently booked a trip on Island Girl II after hearing & seeing all the great reviews. Once we got to the island they were the most highly recommended charter business on St Croix. It seems like every bartender was referring them on the boardwalk! P.S. Talk to the locals...they always know who’s great and who isn’t ;) When we called, we talked to Megan who was super responsive & informative, and so down to earth. She let us know all their policies and procedures and we were sold as soon as we talked to her. Once we got to the boat we were not disappointed (especially considering some pretty powerful hurricanes blew through here in the last year!). Captain Ben let us know the situation and we were so happy that we were able to help get their little business back on track after all the damage they endured. Even though they were missing an outrigger it didn't stop Captain Ben and the crew from allowing us to catch a ton of fish (lots of Mahi Mahi...yum!) We got a total of seven fish, which was awesome! We had a blast, especially the kids! And they were super generous with the take-home portions. After the hurricanes, we were totally fine with them selling any extra fish they had, knowing what everyone has been thru down there...it's a real eye-opener to see the perseverance of so many businesses trying to recover. We wish all the best to Megan & Ben and their business! We recommend them 110% anyone coming down to St Croix especially if you have families. The boat was clean, and although they're waiting on some parts for repairs it didn't stop my family from having an incredible time and making memories of a lifetime on St Croix. We will only book with them again in the future! Good luck and best wishes to Megan & Ben, St Croix Deep Blue Charters and all of St.Croix as they rebuild. We love supporting local, family-run businesses! We will see you next time on St Croix!
كُتب بتاريخ 29 أبريل 2018
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Dear Guest, Many thanks for your honest review! WE love to hear we are doing things right and that our charter guests are happy! Although the hurricanes were very damaging, I'm happy to report the island and so many businesses are doing better by the day-thanks to visitors and tourists like you who vacation on our beautiful island. Many thanks for helping all of us to get back on our feet! Look forward to seeing you next time your are on STX! Safe travels!
كُتب بتاريخ 3 مايو 2018
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nickle37
هوستن, تكساس8 مساهمات
الأصدقاء • مارس 2018
I'll start with this is by far the worst deep sea charter boat I've ever been on. While it is a great size (54'), it needs some SERIOUS work. Megan will talk it up on the phone like it is a golden chariot, when in reality, it is time for a make over. Upon walking into the salon, this boat has a disgusting stench of mold and sewage that is unbearable. I specifically asked if the boat had a restroom, was told it did, and turns out upon arrival it wasn't working. For some reason when you're on the back of the boat, the fumes come right back on you... I have never gotten sick at sea, and I threw up twice...and I seriously think it was from the fumes the first time and the salon smell the second time.
With that being said, Captain Randy was awesome. He did a great job and was very personable. First Mate Matt was entertaining the say the least. He kept the outrigger trolling the entire time. Did you catch that - outRIGGER...there was only one. The other one was missing. Not sure why 8 months after the hurricane it hasn't been replaced yet.....
We did hook on fish. We had a marlin catch on and spit the hook. We spotted a friggit and immediately got on two mahi mahis. I got on the cow and within seconds the bull hooked. Very exciting!!! My fiance caught the biggest mahi Randy said he'd ever caught - 42 pounds! Mine was half that size, and I was shocked at how hard mine was to pull in....the reel kept getting stuck...I think the poles need to be upgraded.
We got to keep one of the fish and the guys sold the big one to market. Overall, I think the owner of this boat needs to be put some serious money into making "Island Girl II" on par with others in the Caribbean. I would not book with them again. Their saving grace is that Megan is semi responsive and their schedule stays very open - we booked 48 hours in advance. Their other saving grace is how awesome Captain Randy was.
With that being said, Captain Randy was awesome. He did a great job and was very personable. First Mate Matt was entertaining the say the least. He kept the outrigger trolling the entire time. Did you catch that - outRIGGER...there was only one. The other one was missing. Not sure why 8 months after the hurricane it hasn't been replaced yet.....
We did hook on fish. We had a marlin catch on and spit the hook. We spotted a friggit and immediately got on two mahi mahis. I got on the cow and within seconds the bull hooked. Very exciting!!! My fiance caught the biggest mahi Randy said he'd ever caught - 42 pounds! Mine was half that size, and I was shocked at how hard mine was to pull in....the reel kept getting stuck...I think the poles need to be upgraded.
We got to keep one of the fish and the guys sold the big one to market. Overall, I think the owner of this boat needs to be put some serious money into making "Island Girl II" on par with others in the Caribbean. I would not book with them again. Their saving grace is that Megan is semi responsive and their schedule stays very open - we booked 48 hours in advance. Their other saving grace is how awesome Captain Randy was.
كُتب بتاريخ 25 مارس 2018
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Dear Guest, We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your trip. But thrilled you caught fish! I'd like to take the time now to address some of your concerns. Our vessel is actually 45'- but, agreed great size for deep sea charters.
Unfortunately, after being hit twice with two Cat 5 Hurricanes, we weren't even able to return to the island until Dec 2017 when we had a generator to run our house. As we did not have electric for months on STX. We weren't even able to run charters again until Feb 2018- to put things in perspective. So our business wasn't up an running until a month before you arrived. It's easy to judge from the oustide, with limited information or local knowledge about how the island was and is on a daily basis, what was able to be flown in from the states and what you think you could afford to fix, not knowing the actual cost of repairs or taking into account delivery/mail issues if you arent an actual STX resident. We lost an outrigger and suffered some minor exterior damage due to Hurricane Maria. Superficial, but on schedule to be repaired this summer when we haul the vessel out and do annual maintenance/hurricane repairs. It's not cost effective to haul out the boat every time a part arrives on island, especially due to the financial expense. That said we have plenty a great rods, and the other outrigger which survived, has caught our guests tons of fish, and it's not necessary (clearly) to have both outriggers to catch fish! Where there is a will, there is a way! You certainly were able to do so without it! As a backround- any repairs and equipment that was lost has to be ordered and shipped to STX. Believe me, we tried for two months to get parts to STX. For months, equipment that was sent to us was then lost in transit or, stuck indefinitely in PR which is still reeling from Hurricane Irma. So we tried to fix as much as we could, under extremely difficult circumstances. But as we islanders know- that was nearly impossible for months on end after the hurricanes. We've lost many mechanics and we only had a few to start on island. So, it's difficult to get things repaired quickly without losing an entire season. We've all had to be patient. Anyone on STX that suffered home, vessel and business damage can attest to that.
The reality is many businesses were damaged. Including ours. It saddens me that you were not able to comprehend the seriousness of what we all went through in your review. I hope you never have to deal with the losses that so many had to endure, though perhaps you'd gain a new understanding and empathy as a result. We don't have any unusual/abnormal mildew smells or "sewage" issues, as sewage is not retained on our vessel and the heads are non-working and thereby not in use. No one has ever complained about that to date. Boats in general will smell like boats Moisture surrounds us. We are very keen on keeping a clean and odor free vessel. So if there was any issue in that regard, it's up to the Capt. to address it and bring to our attention so we can repair it, as we were in TX at the time of your charter and off island. It's the Captain's responsibility (while we are not on island) to make sure the boat is and smells clean, among countless other responsibilities. The Capt. did not express ANY concerns from you regarding this issue at all- never stated you complained at all- instead claimed you were very happy....or, we would have addressed it immediately. So we apologize on behalf of our crew that clearly dropped the ball in that regard. We wished you would have called us immediately with your concerns at the time of your charter so we could have rectified your issues promptly.
Regarding your comment on engine fumes- the back area of the vessel is where the exhaust gets released. Some people will be more sensitive to that than others. Depending on wind direction fumes will be noticed on any vessel. We apologize if this contributed to your sea sickness.
Making sure our customers are happy is paramount to us. The fact that you were dissatisfied in any way, along with other complaints we actually have received, (with these two specific crew members) made it clear to us that our crew needed to be replaced. Although I'm glad you caught fish, we regret the boat was not maintained as it should have been. Or, that your issues and complaints were hidden by our staff. That is unacceptable and we've taken immediate action to fix this. After reading this review, my husband flew down to ascertain the boat's status and has handled all our charters for the past week including today. We've been unable to find any odors and all of our customers have been beyond happy with their experience.
Please know how important your experience is to us. We greatly appreciate your honest review. Especially as owners, who are off island from time to time. It helps us continue to improve our guest's experience, even from afar- so thank you. We are beyond appreciative for your input. It makes us a better business and for that we are truly grateful. If you ever return to STX, we'd love to show you a different experience,.... and will even offer you a discount! Safe travels and we hope after you recovered from your sea sickness, you greatly enjoyed your Mahi! All the best! Megan
كُتب بتاريخ 30 أبريل 2018
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Pamela B
مساهمة
ديسمبر 2016
We had a fantastic day with Captain Ben and Taylor (first mate). We have been on many fishing charters and this one ranks right up there.
Our trip was for a 1/2 day and water was a bit rough (6'-9'). Captain Ben & Taylor went out of their way to make us comfortable. Not much action until we got out a bit, we ended up with several Wahoo and Mahi Mahi. It was really great to see the crews enthusiasm when they got us on fish - really fun!
Before the trip I was concerned that we would not be happy with the amount of fish we were going to be given. No worries at all. Captain Ben made absolutely certain that we had enough fish for our entire party (on and off the boat) for several days.
We highly recommend Deep Blue Charters and we will be back!
Jim, Dylan, Hayden
Naperville Illinois
Our trip was for a 1/2 day and water was a bit rough (6'-9'). Captain Ben & Taylor went out of their way to make us comfortable. Not much action until we got out a bit, we ended up with several Wahoo and Mahi Mahi. It was really great to see the crews enthusiasm when they got us on fish - really fun!
Before the trip I was concerned that we would not be happy with the amount of fish we were going to be given. No worries at all. Captain Ben made absolutely certain that we had enough fish for our entire party (on and off the boat) for several days.
We highly recommend Deep Blue Charters and we will be back!
Jim, Dylan, Hayden
Naperville Illinois
كُتب بتاريخ 31 ديسمبر 2016
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Thank you, Jim! We greatly appreciate your business, and TA review and are so happy you had a blast on your charter! See you on your next charter!
كُتب بتاريخ 29 أبريل 2018
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Fish_Search_NYC
مدينة نيويورك, نيويورك76 مساهمة
بمفردك • فبراير 2016
I charter fish all over the world so have experienced many boats and captains.
Deep Blue has a good boat, knowledgeable captain and crew. Since I am not a newbie to off shore fishing, I am not terribly impressed by winching in a fish with oversized gear. My main goal was to land a few good fish and bring home dinner for the four of us. Deep Blue was the only available charter on 48hr notice.
Booking was easy and I was assured that I would be able to bring one fish back, to be prepared by the chef at our hotel.
I was the only customer on the boat that day.
The captain and mate worked diligently to put us on fish and we hooked up twice.
Two nice Dorado. I was already picturing one of these fish on the open grill at our hotel. That is when the captain informed me that all fish belong to the boat.
The promised fish for my consumption was not really a fish, explained the captain- "I will give you some steaks to take home", said the captain.
I received 4 palm sized pieces of fillet after leaving almost $1000 with them.
Some trophy charters have a policy of keeping fish over a certain size, but they share the proceeds of the sale or comp the charter fee to the customer.
Bottom line: there are other charter operations on the Island which let you keep your catch. They have a lot fewer openings and are booked well in advance - there is a reason for this.
Deep Blue has a good boat, knowledgeable captain and crew. Since I am not a newbie to off shore fishing, I am not terribly impressed by winching in a fish with oversized gear. My main goal was to land a few good fish and bring home dinner for the four of us. Deep Blue was the only available charter on 48hr notice.
Booking was easy and I was assured that I would be able to bring one fish back, to be prepared by the chef at our hotel.
I was the only customer on the boat that day.
The captain and mate worked diligently to put us on fish and we hooked up twice.
Two nice Dorado. I was already picturing one of these fish on the open grill at our hotel. That is when the captain informed me that all fish belong to the boat.
The promised fish for my consumption was not really a fish, explained the captain- "I will give you some steaks to take home", said the captain.
I received 4 palm sized pieces of fillet after leaving almost $1000 with them.
Some trophy charters have a policy of keeping fish over a certain size, but they share the proceeds of the sale or comp the charter fee to the customer.
Bottom line: there are other charter operations on the Island which let you keep your catch. They have a lot fewer openings and are booked well in advance - there is a reason for this.
كُتب بتاريخ 13 يوليو 2016
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Dear Guest, As always we aim to please! But, sometimes despite being very clear regarding our fish policy on the website and when booking through me with our guests over the phone- it can be misunderstood. I'll guests get to take him dinner and that includes people that may be home and not on the fishing charter. I always go out of my way to make it very well understood, so I apologize if that didn't happen for you. Guests are always allowed to purchase all of the fish if they choose at wholesale prices, if they are looking to take home more than just dinner. Guests have the choice to purchase extra fish per pound as a whole fish or, at a little higher price, filleted. In order to be cost effective and most importantly- keep our prices down for our customers- we do hold a commercial fishing license and we support the local restaurants around STX by selling them the remainder of our catch. We sincerely thank you for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor and as always we appreciated your business!
كُتب بتاريخ 15 يوليو 2016
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John
سافانا, جورجيا
Hey St Croix Deep Blue Charters! We want to keep all the fish we catch without additional cost. Is that possible? Many thanks for your response.
كُتب بتاريخ 5 يونيو 2019
If we catch a lot of fish,is there a way to get it back to the US?
كُتب بتاريخ 21 نوفمبر 2018
Hello! Apologies for the delay- we were away for the holiday. I’ve never had anyone request to take fresh fish back to the States! Please give us a call to discuss in detail.
Thanks!
كُتب بتاريخ 24 نوفمبر 2018
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