Fishing Charter Prices
Our 2026 Fishing Charter Rates by Boat
Every charter is private. The rate covers the boat for the number of anglers listed, and additional anglers are $50 each where noted.
32ft Sonar, 1 to 6 People, Deep Sea, Offshore, and Shark Fishing
Best for larger groups running the furthest offshore. See the 32ft Sonar.
Deep Sea
Half Day, 5 Hours
$950
Deep Sea
Full Day, 9 Hours
$1,400
Shark
Half Day, 4 Hours
$550
Key West 25ft, 1 to 3 People, Nearshore Fishing
Best for small groups staying closer to the beach. Fourth angler adds $50. See the Key West 25ft.
Half Day
5 Hours
$650
Full Day
8 Hours
$850
30ft Seavee, 1 to 4 People, Deep Sea, Offshore, and Shark Fishing
Best for full-day offshore comfort, with a bathroom onboard. See the 30ft Seavee.
Deep Sea
Half Day, 5 Hours
$850
Deep Sea
Full Day, 9 Hours
$1,300
Shark
Half Day, 4 Hours
$550
17ft Ranger, 1 to 2 People, Inshore, River, Intracoastal, and Bay Fishing
Best for calm water, kids, and first-timers. Each additional angler adds $50. Runs our inshore fishing charters in Cocoa Beach and river fishing charters. See the 17ft Ranger.
Half Day
4 Hours
$500
Three-Quarter Day
6 Hours
$600
24ft Skeeter, 1 to 4 People, Bioluminescence Tour
Best for a short night trip on glowing water. See the bioluminescence boat tour.
Night Tour
90 Minutes
$300 for 1 to 4 people, $50 each for the 5th and 6th
Payment Information
Deposits and Payment
A $200 deposit is required for all charters and holds your date on the calendar. Pay with cash or a credit or debit card.
Gratuity
A 15 to 20% gratuity is standard. Your captain runs the boat, rigs the gear, and works the water with you for the full trip, and the tip goes to the crew.
Cancellations and Weather
Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before your charter date. After that, the deposit is not refunded.
If the captain cancels for poor or unsafe weather conditions, or for any other reason at his discretion, there is no cost to you.
Special Trips
Ash scattering trips run $600 per trip. Details are on our ash scattering at sea page.
Fishing Charter Price FAQs in Cocoa Beach
How much does a fishing charter cost in Cocoa Beach?
Fin & Fly rates run from $500 for a 4-hour inshore trip on the 17ft Ranger up to $1,400 for a 9-hour deep sea day on the 32ft Sonar. Nearshore trips sit between at $650 for 5 hours and $850 for 8 hours. Shark charters are $550 for 4 hours, and the bioluminescence night tour is $300 for 90 minutes.
Is a fishing charter priced per person or per boat?
Per boat. Every Fin & Fly charter is private, so the rate covers the whole boat for the number of anglers listed with each trip, and you are never sharing with strangers. Where a boat allows extra anglers beyond that number, each one adds $50.
What is included in a fishing charter price?
Fishing licenses, park permits, spin or fly gear, bait and lures, a cooler with ice, and photos of your catch. Not included: food, drinks, and gratuity. Full details are on our FAQ page.
How much should you tip a fishing charter captain?
A 15 to 20% gratuity is standard. Tipping is customary in charter fishing because the captain and crew work the entire trip, rigging lines, finding fish, and cleaning up after, and gratuity is how that work gets paid.
What deposit is required to book a fishing charter?
A $200 deposit is required for all charters. Pay with cash or a credit or debit card.
What happens if the weather cancels my charter?
Nothing comes out of your pocket. If the captain cancels for poor or unsafe weather, or for any other reason at his discretion, there is no cost to you. If you cancel, we accept cancellations up to 7 days before the charter date, and after that the deposit is not refunded.
What is the difference between inshore, nearshore and deep sea trips?
Inshore trips stay in protected lagoon and river water on the 17ft Ranger. The run from the dock is short, the water stays calm, and you fish light tackle for redfish, snook, and speckled trout. Best for families, kids, and anyone worried about seasickness.
Nearshore trips run the 25ft Key West a few miles out. Longer boat ride, more open water, and a mix of species you will not find in the lagoons.
Deep sea trips take the 32ft Sonar or the 30ft Seavee well offshore to the wrecks and reefs. Longest days, biggest water, and the heaviest tackle. The Seavee has a bathroom onboard, which matters on a 9-hour run.
Compare inshore fishing charters in Cocoa Beach, deep sea fishing charters, and shark fishing charters.
Do you need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?
No. Your fishing license is covered by the charter, along with park permits. There is nothing to buy or file before your trip.