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The Most Flavorful Boat Charters in Virginia Beach

Rudee Tours

Rudee Tours

★★★★☆ 4.3 (186)

Renee S. "This was our second time on the Rudee Rocket and it was just as thrilling and fun the second time around! Perfect way to see dolphins, have the thrill of being on a giant jet ski so to speak and cool down on a hot day by being DRENCHED!! The crew was great and the dolphins did their thing!! This is a must if you're in VA Beach!! So much fun!! To add for anyone wondering-I am not a huge fan of boats or deep water or thrill rides. I was fine on this and felt safe and had a blast!!"

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Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

★★★★★ 4.5 (104) • $$

Ted P. "Fishing trip was awesome. The crew was fantastic. Very personable, helpful, polite abs courteous. We were catching Fish as fast as we could drop our lines. Unfortunately the fish are still very small for this time of year. I definitely will take this fishing charter trip again. Ted"

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Waterside Yacht Charter

Waterside Yacht Charter

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

Sheila P. "On the Virginia Elite for my Uncle's Surprise birthday party. The food, service and drinks were excellent. Everyone on the Yacht was friendly"

Carrie B Showboat

Carrie B Showboat

★★★☆☆ 3 (1)

Keri O. "When I called to ask if there was anything special going on at the Bayou Bugaloo with your boat, the man who answered the phone could have told me you had a free piano show and anyone could attend instead of your attitude explaining to me it was for private events only at a minimum of $3,000. I'm giving this three stars only for the fact that my Mom has been talking about this boat being at the festival all weekend. Other than that i would NEVER rent your boat based on how you spoke to me and for not informing me of the free event. Good Customer service is going extinct every single day."

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Afishinadovb Fishing Charters

Afishinadovb Fishing Charters

★★★★☆ 3.9 (7)

Rusty J. "I have nothing but great things to say about the way my family was treated today. Captain Kevin and his mate, John, worked hard to make today a successful and fun fishing experience. We left out at 7am and immediately began to troll. We caught fish as soon as we started. We hit a little bit of a lull after a while and Captain moved down a little and found where they were. Twice today we had fish on three rods at the same time. My (adult) kids enjoyed themselves tremendously today. We caught enough for us to eat and began tossing them back. First Mate John did all of the "work" so all we had to do was enjoy fishing. At the end of our half day trip we returned to the marina where Kevin filleted our fish and placed them into gallon freezer bags. I would love to go out with him again. On a side note: in addition to the fishing we saw several pods of dolphins swimming kinda close to us. We also saw sting rays in the water that had some size to them. There's a restroom on this boat."

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City Cruises Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk

★★★★☆ 3.6 (201)

Jeannine C. "I loved the atmosphere and the scenery the cruise shows you of the Atlantic ocean but the food was just ok. I was expecting a more high end dinner since the cruise requires you to low key dress up but the crew was nice and very attentive. I enjoyed the dance floor , we went for a night cap dinner and with the lights and everything of the harbor it was so beautiful. The crew offers to take pictures of you which was nice. We also got to take home a huge souvenir margarita cup if you order the margarita drink. The tickets aren't too expensive so I think ill come back and try the bunch party. I heard the brunch and lunch cruises are a little better."

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Captain Hogg's Charters

Captain Hogg's Charters

★★★★★ 4.7 (14)

Teri B. "We had a fantastic time. Captain Chandler Hogg got us to the fish quick. Then First Mate, Brett kept up with our bait and catches. We limited out in both Spade and Mackeral. We will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone looking to book.They even cleaned the fish. Great time and experience!!"

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SailTime

SailTime

★★★★★ 5 (4)

Smoked C. "Chartered a 3 hour sail. Good times. Great time with captain Jim. It was a 22 footer. My wife and I hadn't sailed in a long time and Jim was an excellent teacher really engaging. You can tell he likes teaching and has a knack for it--seem a line he could teach anything. The booking staff was awesome too. Kristen was accommodating, super nice and very responsive. All around great experience."

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American Rover

American Rover

★★★★★ 4.5 (54)

Michaela S. "We had an excellent experience on the Rover this past weekend! We attended the Moonlight Party Cruise -- for $15 each, we were able to climb on board and enjoy the beautiful full moon and scenic views as we sailed around the bay. They had a bar available that served decent wine, the staff was super friendly and attentive throughout, and they had a DJ on board to provide some upbeat party music. The entire experience was a ton a fun and I'd definitely repeat it in the future!"

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Ashley H.

★★★★★

Oct 2, 2024


If I could give this 10 stars I definitely would!I have been vacationing at Virginia beach for over 10 years and not once have I indulge in this tour. My family and I bough tickets for this tour on September 21st and had a blast of a lifetime! I can definitely tell you no matter how many times we come back each year this will always be on our list!We purchased our tickets online and went and checked in at the office once we arrived. From there we were informed to head to the dock where there are signs posted for Rudee's line. While you are waiting in line you can enjoy the view of the water, luxury boats, and fish. You are supposed to arrive 30mins before hand so you can be standing in line for a while but luckily the line was getting longer so we were allowed to board the boat. Once you climb aboard they will take your picture and inform you (depending on your preference) which spot on the boat would be the best place to sit (Do you want a calmer trip, bumper one, etc.). The employees will introduce themselves and give you a summary of the trip and what you can expect along the way. If you are sitting in the the seat on the outside (closest to the water) you will get set either on your way out or the way back but they do give you options to move before taking off. The views of the oceanfront are great the speed of the board is totally thrilling and of course seeing all the dolphins makes it even more worth it. They will even take you all the way out to see the lighthouses and to the end of the public beach at 88th street. If all that wasn't enough on the way back they will kick up the speed and do some tricks so make sure you hold on! Please be sure to bring some cash with you as you can purchase the pictures that they took of you before the trip but also the 2 employees work for tips only. Tip: If you get nauseous or motion sick easily I would definitly suggest taking something before this trip otherwise you will be feeding the dolphins :-)

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Jenny P.

★★★★★

May 27, 2024


Had so much fun fishing and the crew were awesome! Love the food the restaurant had to offer, oyster rockefeller was yummy with plump big oysters! Ocean scene was amazing!

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Arri R.

★★★★★

May 11, 2019


Great guys! We had a great time on an inshore charter. The crew was very knowledgeable and made fishing very easy. Will definitely book them again this summer.

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Sylvia A.

★★★☆☆

Apr 19, 2024


I have to say I was a little disappointed in this cruise. First, let me start off by saying we booked a lunch cruise for my birthday. We booked window seating. Which started off when we arrived. I was told we didn't have window seating. That was a big turn-off. When I know we payed highly to receive that. I spoke to a manager. Showed them my phone, and they changed it. We also purchased the (top shelf drink package) which included four drinks for two people. Guess what that package has stipulations on what drinks you can order. Imagine that, yet it's called top premium. I didn't like that. I do have to say those Bahama Mama drinks were good. So I will give them credit for that. The food was just mediocre. The best thing on the menu was the jerk roasted pork. It was very tasty and tender. The salmon was pretty dry, as well as the chicken. Our server was very nice as well as the other employees. So I will give them 3 stars for that. Also, can someone please clean the outside windows for window seating so that someone can actually see out of it without a problem. Is that too much to ask for something that you have to pay extra to have. I think it definitely needs to be considered. The DJ needs to play music that suits all individuals on board. As well as crowds of all ages. I don't know if I would recommend this cruise. Maybe the Dinner Cruise might be different, but I can't guarantee it.

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Mark C.

★★★★★

Sep 21, 2020


This was ABSOLUTELY the best one day family event we have ever had. I've been on fishing charters before and knew what to expect however the crew on the Smoking Gun II was exceptional!! It all started with Captain Brett meeting us in the parking lot followed by introducing us to his 1st mate, Tim. I can not say enough in this review about both of them. Tim went above and beyond making this a fishing experience that no one in our group will ever forget. He worked for 8 hours non stop from the time we boarded until the end helping us remove our personal belongings off the boat. Their knowledge of fish and their habitat is unbelievable, they were able to tell the species from they way the fish were fighting. They made this an unbelievable day of fishing!!We ended up with 6 citation fish in 2 different categories and in reality every fish we caught that day would have been a citation. The boat was comfortable and had all the the amenities that we needed for a day on the water. Our family had such a great experience that we will definitely be joining them again for our next trip out in the fall of 2020. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended! That says a ton about the crew because I don't highly recommend something in less it was exceptional or incredible service.

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Shannon H.

★★★★★

Jul 14, 2018


We went on a 3 hour sail from 9-12 on July 14, 2018. It was my husband and I and our 4 children ages 6-15. This was truly an exceptional experience for all of us. Captain Jim was absolutely amazing. He was so patient and did such a fantastic job of teaching us about sailing and he allowed all of us to take part in one way or another. He was so good at including everyone and making sure each person received direct guidance from him. It's generally really hard to find activities that all 6 of us enjoy due to the age range but this turned out to be an absolutely perfect day. I would highly recommend Sailtime if you are thinking of trying this adventure! Working with them on scheduling was so easy and smooth as well. Be warned, you will want a sail boat afterward.....

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First Landing Charters

First Landing Charters

★★★★☆ 4.2 (18)

Elari O. "Had an excellent sunset cruise with friends. Captain Jay was so friendly and informative too. Very relaxing and fun. and I highly recommend. We saw so many dolphins, they were so playful and jumping around the boat. Please note, because you are in nature every experience will be unique, so make it your own and stay open to what unfolds for you. We will be booking another adventure soon. Many thanks!"

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Kraken Charters

Kraken Charters

★★★★★ 5 (1)

Victoria A. "Best charter in Virginia Beach!! They welcome you on the boat with open arms. You can bring any food or drink! They are very helpful with getting on and off the boat. We did the sunset cruise and it was amazing. We saw dolphins and had an amazing sunset view . Will definitely book again!"

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Four Winds Chartering

Four Winds Chartering

★★★★★ 5 (5)

Jeremy R. "Booked a trip with them for 6 hours on Labor Day weekend. It was absolutely amazing! Caught a few sharks and the crew on board were awesome and helped a few of us who had never fished before. Ship was kept in great condition and equipment was good as well. Highly recommend them! Will be returning in a few weeks!!!"

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Virginia Beach Watersports

Virginia Beach Watersports

★★★★★ 5 (6)

Jerry Y. "John was the best! We wanted a boat excursion and it was everything we expected and more. We cruised around the bay for a little while, tried to wakeboard (with John's guidance and he was super patient since it was the first time for a few of us), saw some dolphins, and ended up tubing as we headed back. It was a quick 3 hour adventure and would highly recommend for any family."

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York River Charters

York River Charters

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

Mary R. "Can't say enough great things about Captain Alan and York River Charters. We spent 6 hours with him in mid- August and had an incredible time. My teenaged kids wanted to catch some sharks and he made it happen. We spent the morning fishing for bait and the late morning catching sharks in the bay. I felt like we were out with an old friend. Captain Alan obviously knows what he's doing, was eager to make the trip special for my family, and loves his job. What a great day!"

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VB Boat Rentals

VB Boat Rentals

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)

Robert A. "Awesome time! Susan was amazing she was very helpful and made not only getting information before hand but while we where going to rent the boat and then she gave us a lot of good information on what we could do and how we could do it. My wife and I wanted to do the dinner rental and it worked out perfect. We meet with Susan and her helper Kody down at there slip. After a few safety issues we went over we found that they had put out a blanket for us and had all kinds of stuff you could use for our trip. We ended up ridding up the river to the Porch on long creek and pulled up right to the dock and got our food then rode up and down the bay for the next 2 hours. We loved it and this company!"

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Havoc Charters

Havoc Charters

★★★★★ 5 (4)

Kyle S. "5 of us (including my 8 year old son) went on a full day trip with this crew. Very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and fun as hell. The lines were baited, and repaired instantly by the crew. This boat let us do all the fishing even if it meant we missed a couple big ones due to our errors. I don't want to go on a boat that does the fishing for you. If I am looking for a specific fish without catching it I will go to the store and buy it. That is not to say they didn't step in and guide when we ask for help. By the time we got back to dock all the fish were cleaned, and bagged for us. I highly highly recommend this charter, and plan on using them every summer when we visit VB. My son can't wait to do it again next year, and actually ask to go again the next day. Great work captain/ crew and thank you for a very memorable day.. We will see you next year for sure."

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Schooner Windsong

Schooner Windsong

★★★★★ 5 (1)

Kim B. "Thank you Corey and Zach for a peaceful, beautiful 2 hour morning sail. Just what the doctor ordered! You guys were great! Thank you. Kim and Ed."

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Wanchese Marina & Landing Grill

Wanchese Marina & Landing Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (63)

Amber K. "This place was amazing. We had our shrimp, cheese fries and grilled cheese with in about 5 mins of ordering. Sit in the back for a beautiful view. Loved the selection of shirts."

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Virginia Beach Fishing Center

Virginia Beach Fishing Center

★★★★☆ 3.8 (8)

Eric H. "Group of us had the opportunity to charter a boat for a full day off shore fishing trip. Unfortunately the first boat we had lined up and booked with had mechanical issue a few days prior and couldn't take us out. Thankfully the boat captain was kind enough to find us another boat/crew that was willing to take us out on such short notice for a holiday weekend. We had a absolute blast out in the ocean with some great catches. Everyone we had dealings with from original boat captain to the crew that took us out to the fish cleaning station were great to work with! Totally worth every dollar spent and would definitely return."

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Legacy Charters

Legacy Charters

★★★★★ 5 (4)

Jonny C. "Simply put the best charter fishing boat in Virginia Beach. Experienced, concise, professional, on point all the time and STILL managed to have a laid back vibe. Good for groups of 3-6. I am coming back soon to fish...caught my limit even though there was a Tuna fishing tournament going on and nobody had much to show for it. Such a blast"

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Salty girl charters

Salty girl charters

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)

Velinda M. "This charter boat was one of the worst trips I've gone on in a long time. The Captain was rude & He was over priced $775.00 for 6ppl. but we were told he was catching croakers so we went for it. Firstly the boat is a 5 passenger at best. With no social distancing. But when no one on board caught a single fish after 7 hrs we were done. The captain told us "that's why it's called fishing & not catching," really. That's your response for your paying customers Not "one" fish but the captains go to hell attitude was the kicker we arrived at 7 as instructed and he was out running errands then once on board he didn't try to move around to look for the fish. Salty gurl doesn't deserve a star. Ms Vee"

Knot Wish'n Custom Charters

Knot Wish'n Custom Charters

★★★★★ 5 (4)

Chris M. "Great 1/2 day fishing with knowledgeable captain. He got us in the right spots and we landed some beautiful gray and speckled trout. Thanks Todd!"

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