Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026 1.5 Day trip…read more 1. There was an unexpected Fuel Charge of $20 when checking in. Why not just put that in the initial cost?? We didn't even cross in to Mexico.... 2. The weather was awful, even some staff got sick. Trip should have been cancelled. 3. We caught one Blue Tuna at the last hour of the trip, made up two late. All the other returning charters had limits. 4. Very few Yellowtail were caught. This turned out to be a rockfish trip. They should give a credit/voucher for another trip at least. One guy drove 10 hours from Northern California, smdh....

My husband Don and I had a wonderful experience on the Ocean Odyssey. I couldn't recommend them…read moreenough! Food was included and top notch. Snacks and sodas always available. $5 beers?! (Just like a cruise-ship we ate too much!!). Adam and Ronnie were super helpful and so pleasant in the galley. (Would love that ceviche and tartar sauce recipe!). I was so impressed how the deck hands kept everything so meticulously clean. I appreciated that Chris and Alan were so patient and non judgmental for us rookies. Chris was so encouraging to me after I was starting to get frustrated. The bunks were super clean, as they provided a clean blanket and pillow. Captain Rick really tried to find the good spots. Met the nicest people on the boat, especially "girl Dad" and his young daughter. Great memories were made and we can't wait for the next trip!!! Keep up the good work guys!

Great crew and boat. A very knowledgeable captain and dedicated deckhands. The food was restaurant…read moreworthy. They create a community that crusty fisher folks can appreciate. Worked their asses off to bring limits for all aboard. I have been fishing for 40+ years and one of my best ever.

Been on this boat many times and the crew is fantastic.... except the Captain (Kley). If he…read moredoesn't like your setup, he'll tell you in a humiliating way and tell everyone... embarrassing you in front of everyone on the boat. Some people are not as experienced as everyone on the boat and that's why WE inexperienced angles chose to fish here to learn something new. I wished he would have showed me in a nicer way like the other captains. Captain(s) are suppose to help everyone regardless of how much you know about the hobby. It's an expensive hobby and dealing with the parking lot, you're all lucky people still come here and spend their hard earned money.

Best crew on a long range boat with excellent cuisine! The Chef Mike went to Le Courdan Blu and…read morehits on all cylinders every time.

3 Day Trip 6-21-26 to 6-24-26: This trip was a blast! Captain Andrew and Art put us on the meat…read more Captain Dillan, is a master at fishing methods and techniques. Yes, whenever he spoke I dropped whatever I was doing to listen and learn. So why did I not catch a big tuna? My fault as my hooks attached to my lure, first down meant first tangled, my drops were not controlled to know I was being bit, and when I was hit my hooks prevented hooking. There were some remarkable fishermen on our trip: (regular on this boat) Mike, and Joe. Mike is truly a gentleman and true craftsman, Joe shared his knowledge, and profanities with anyone asking. Newcomer Mike took everything in from the Captains, Crew, and long time patrons to perform remarkably. Chefs Chris and Robert are very skilled: the peppercorn sauce on the steak, the Island Style French Toast with perfect crunchy bacon, and alway encouraging (Galley) words for fishermen having a tough go of it.

Third year with this charter. 2025 trip was another one to remember. Left the dock shortly after…read more6am - stopped for bait and headed offshore an hour and a half. Found a kelp paddy mid-morning and hauled a handful in. Captain put us on another kelp paddy early afternoon - we slayed them. One more kelp paddy stop while on our way back to shore let us reach our limit. Capt. Wes is a class act and always has high quality deckhands with him. These boys know what they're doing!

11 hour boat ride started at 7:00 AM for all day private trip. Took over an hour to gas up the…read moreboat and wait for ice. Thought that should have been done prior to our arrival. Paid $4250 plus meager tip. Boat was nice and fast but no toilet for our female passenger. Not one of us 6 touched a pole during the trip. The deckhand had a tough night and couldn't cast the single pole he had ready into a huge school of tuna. The kite was not rigged up after over 2 hour boat ride. Once it was finally rigged, the deckhand popped the kite balloon after roughy 45 mins of usage and didn't rig another one. We had one single trolling line in for roughly 5 mins. Never used any live bait. The deckhand and captain never engaged us and it was literally a boat ride. Saw lots of tuna swells and dolphins. A truely disappointing experience.

To be honest I was hovering between the four and five starts on this... Yelp needs to start…read moreallowing quarters so I could give Colette a 4.75 review! We went out on a 6-person charter for 3/4 day. The Captain (Jon) and Deck Hand (Hale? I think) were GREAT! Very friendly, engaging and helpful. I felt that they tried to feel out our personalities and catered conversation to that. Most of us on the boat had a pretty good understanding of fishing but they were always there to help if something came up. We purchased this trip for my dad for Christmas last year and wanted a smaller boat so it wasn't just a day of crossing lines and he had a great time so in the end, that's all that really matters. We caught a bunch of Rockfish and that's the only reason I would give them the -.25 stars. They are easy to catch and we were looking for something that had more "reward" but we were extremely happy with what we caught (about 30 Rockfish, and one 18 pound Yellowfin Tuna. We just realized that we need to take a full day trip next time so we can catch more tuna! I called Captain Chris a few times before the trip and he was always helpful with my questions and returned calls quickly. Yeah, a little bit pricier than some other charters but SO worth it to avoid a boat with 40 people. Spend the extra money and allow yourself an experience to fish with some good people... and your family. ;)

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience with this fishing charter was extremely…read moredisappointing, especially considering we spent nearly **$3,000** for the trip. We booked expecting a fun, hands-on day of fishing. Instead, we spent the majority of the trip trolling lures while the boat went in circles. We weren't given the opportunity to bait our own hooks or cast, and when I asked the captain, Joe, if we could try another location or change up the approach, my request was dismissed. I completely understand that fishing is fishing and catching something is never guaranteed. **Not catching fish isn't the reason for this review.** The issue was the overall experience, lack of engagement, and how our concerns were handled. To make matters worse, when Joe introduced himself at the beginning of the trip, he made a point of telling us that he works for gratuity and wanted to make sure we tipped him. We have absolutely no problem tipping and regularly tip generously for great service, but bringing it up that way before the trip even started felt inappropriate--especially given the experience that followed. The one person who deserves recognition is **Jimmy, the deckhand.** He was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the trip. Afterward, instead of immediately posting a negative review, I contacted the owner, Chris, privately and explained our experience. It took approximately **48 hours to receive a response**, and when he finally responded, I felt our concerns were completely dismissed. His response essentially came across as: we're not fishermen, we don't understand what we're talking about, and he and his captain are professionals who know what they're doing. That's what ultimately pushed me to write this review. I wasn't asking to be told how fishing works. I was a customer explaining why a nearly $3,000 experience with his company was disappointing. A simple acknowledgment or some understanding would have gone a long way. Instead, we walked away disappointed with both the charter **and** the way the owner handled our concerns afterward. Unfortunately, for nearly $3,000, **the only thing we caught was a sunburn.** Jimmy gets 5 stars from us. The overall experience and customer service afterward do not.

Royalstar Sportfishing is the best in its class. I have been fishing on this vessel for over 20…read moreyears, and they always provide 1st class service. You must reserve your spot a year in advance to secure your spot on your trip. But, be assured, it will be the best experience of your life. When you arrive at the docks, you'll need to drop off your gear and then park your car. Better if you get dropped off and not worry about parking. The crew carts your fishing gear and accessories to the boat. Once you are on the boat, you need to settle in, find your estate room, secure your fishing gear, and get ready for some serious action. The captain and crew will detail what you need best to catch your catch of a lifetime. They will help and guide you if you are a novice. They are all professional and super friendly. You get 3 meals a day from an onboard chef and sous chef. The food is as if you were at a 5 star restaurant. Between breakfast-lunch and lunch-dinner, snacks are provided. You can bring your own snacks and booze/drinks if you wish. Bringing your own wine for dinner is the best option. The bluefin in the photo is about 100 lbs. Great fighting fish and great sashimi. I highly recommend Royalstar. They are top-notch.

This place from the deckhands, the cook,and captain is nothing short of spectacular,these people…read moretake care of all your needs with professionalism from start to finish! and lastly the food is so good i dont think ive had better!

I just got off a 3 day trip that was fantastic. The crew were very professional and helpful. They…read morewould bait the hooks of the less experienced passengers and cast out their lines to ensure everyone was successful and having a good time. The crew was also very friendly which made the experience even better. The office manager answered all of my questions prior to the trip. The captain, Ailyar, is a very determined captain that work very hard at putting his passengers in a position to be successful.

Fishy, Fishy boat. Super Captain who is a former commercial Bluefin fisherman. Love the crew guys…read more Totally professional operation. Really good staterooms and food. I do one trip per season on this boat. Would love to do more but it's always difficult to get a spot. Lindsay at the office is super nice as well.

I book this charter several times a year. Captain Sam is a great fisherman, always putting us on…read morefish even when the rest of the sport boats are getting skunked or just not doing well. Sam and his deckhand Kai are just really down to earth guys and it always feels like I'm fishing with my friends and not a chartered boat. I will continue to always use this charter because I have yet to ever have a bad day of fishing with this group.

We had a great time with Sam. We have gone out with several local charters and he is top notch. He…read moreknows his stuff and how to manage different skill levels on the boat. The fishing conditions were not favorable, but he stuck it out and we outfished the other boats. Took home some nice fish and had a great time on the water.