This is a serious fishing boat. Maybe not the choice for you if you are a beginner. Dave B. wanted…read morea guaranty that he would catch at least two 30" snapper. No captain would ever guaranty this. He said he's booking with the Patriot, great, have them sign that he'll catch those fish or the trips for free, guess what's NOT going to happen? I guess dealing with ppl that aren't realistic is part of the business. I've been on the boat many times, some trips were great, some were average but the effort was always there by the captain and crew.

I started fishing with Capt Greg Mercurio on the Yankee Capt's 3 years ago. I try to book a trip…read moreon the YankeeC 6x year. Fishing on the YankeeC is different than most head boats. Not 5 stars because this is an old boat and it does lack some conveniences, not because of the fishing, Capt. or mates. 1. If you're on a deep drop trip, you're fishing with electrics and heavy lead weights. Not everyone listens to the Capt./Mates which results in tangles. If you are on the Tortugas trip, it's going to be crowded. 2. These trips are long. You need to come prepared for the long hours. You are paying for rail time... use it to your advantage. Pack as per the instructions on the YankeeC website. 3. Prepare rigs as per the instructions on the YankeeC website. Do not try to re-invent the wheel. They know what works and what doesn't to catch fish. That goes with bait too. I have found that 5 lb boxes of whole medium squids and 15-24 Goggle Eye's works best. You can substitute the Goggle's if unavailable. 4. This is not a luxury cruise. No food service, bunks are just that, bunks. The shower is "rustic" (minimal), but it does the trick. If you remember that you're there to catch fish you will not be disappointed. 5. The mates are your best friends on the trip. Listen to your mates! Honestly, they know more about what works than you do. 6. One downside is that you have to bring your own food. The upside is that your trip cost is far less than other boats. I bring 1 cooler with food and 1 with drinks and ice. Coffee & water are available on board. 7. Capt Greg (and Capt. Marco) will do their best to try and put you on fish. Sometimes it's your time to catch, and sometimes it's your neighbor's, but you will catch fish. 8. I don't understand all of the negative comments about Capt. Greg being rude/nasty. He is not there to be your friend. He is there to safely get you to the fishing grounds, put you on fish, provide you with assistance to catch fish, and get you home all of which he does very well. If you take the time to talk with him, you will find him to be a very nice person who takes his job/responsibility very seriously and wants you to return to the dock with a full cooler. Here's the bottom line: you are going on a serious fishing trip, further offshore than most will ever go in their lives, to catch fish with some soon to be close personal friends with the same objective. If you're too independent (or stubborn) to follow the Mates or Capt's recommendations, don't book on the YankeeC. If you want a luxury cruise, don't book. If you want to catch fish... book with confidence. Tight lines!

While down from Ohio.... We saw there was going to be a break in all the wind that was coming…read morethrough and gave Maya a call. So glad we did the prices were right and everything went really good!!!! She directed us to some good spots to fish and to be honest I was just happy to be out on the water and fishing at some depths I haven't been able to in the past down here!!!! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. We had the 23' T top. So if you're thinking about renting a boat there's no point in looking any further. Thanks again for the great experience

Mya is wonderful her boats are all clean snd ready to run. She snd her staff are quite helpful…read morewith directions and advising fishing areas.

Fantastic half-day fishing on the Cora Beth! We cannot recommend enough! It's was a windy day, yet…read morewe all caught some beautiful fish. The crew was super helpful and friendly. Cory was our captain and he was GREAT! Super reasonably priced - 11am until 4pm and it was $161 for the both of us to fish. It's $75 each to fish and $5 each for pole rental/bait. You can also bring your own poles/bait and they won't charge you the nominal $5. You need to do this while in Key West! After we caught a mutton snapper the captain filleted the fish and gave it to us (we brought our own disposable cooler) and he recommended to bring it to Kaya Island Restaurant to eat for dinner. We did this and OMG what a treat!! Look up Kaya Island to see my review there. This was the highlight of our trip!

Jamie is fun and personable and everything you'd want from a boat captain! She knew exactly where…read moreto go to experience an awesome sandbar followed by a stop in the dolphin playground where they swam right up next to us. We capped off our trip with a zip around the coast of Key West to see locations like Mallory Square, the southernmost point, and Smathers Beach from the water. Jamie had suggestions for us as far as locations and was able to guide us through a memorable experience without ever feeling rushed. I would highly recommend this charter!

Been out with Captain Dan more times than I can count, he puts me on fish each and every time and…read moregoes that extra mile to ensure I'm having a good time. If you're a rookie he'll be patient with you and teach you exactly what to do..if your an experienced angler you will still probably learn a thing or two. Give him a shot, I guarantee you won't be disappointed! The boat is a fish killing machine (Ocean Runner)..unless you want to catch and release.. I'm sure he'd allow it.

Capt Neil is a professional at what he does. He got us on the fish immediately! Good times had by…read moreall. We landed Cobia, Mutton Snapper, Yellow tail and numerous other fish ! We will be back.

Amazing day on the water! Captain Neil knows his fish and how to find them! My 13 year old son…read moreand I caught Tarpon, Red Fish, Grouper, Snapper and more! I would highly recommend him!

Chris has a 26 foot McGregor sailboat and he can take you out on a sandbar trip, a sunset sail, or…read morean Eco Tour. We chose the Eco Tour and went sightseeing for wildlife and also snorkeling. We saw many beautiful reef fish, sharks, barracuda and lobster. It was a nice enjoyable day and very family friendly. We were out about four or five hours. He is very flexible in what type of tour he will offer you. Just tell him what type of boat tour you are looking for and he is very accommodating. We highly recommend his services.

Great boats and great service.. the owners are amazing and willing to work with you. They also…read moreprovide fishing gear, bait and anything else you need. Highly recommend!! We will be back in two months to rent a boat for 2 weeks.