Private Full-Day Deep Sea Fishing Charter on “Wahooters”

The best part of this charter is the quick run from Turtle Cove Marina to open water. In about 20 minutes, the lines go out, and you troll along the deep-water wall for wahoo, mahi mahi, tuna, and marlin. I like the privacy of having the 43-foot Bertram Wahooters to your own group, and I like that the crew cleans and fillets your catch for dinner. The main consideration is the price: $5,233.75 is a serious outlay unless you can share it among a full group.

I also like the practical setup. Gear, bait, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, water, light beer, and a fishing license for up to six people are covered. Just confirm the passenger and transportation details before paying, since the booking information lists the boat for up to eight people in one place, up to 14 in another, and charges extra for some pickups outside Grace Bay.

Key points at a glance

• Lines in the water after about 20 minutes: You spend less time traveling and more time fishing along the wall.
• Private 43-foot Bertram: The Wahooters gives your group a proper sportsfisherman boat rather than a shared excursion.
• Crew coaching for all ages: Captain Joseph, mate Joe, Captain Ravi, Niko, and Tony are among the crew names associated with recent trips, though your assigned team may differ.
• Catch-to-table service: Fish can be cleaned and filleted at the dock, ready for your resort kitchen or a local restaurant.
• Full-day provisions included: Lunch, snacks, water, soda, and alcoholic drinks are supplied during the approximately eight-hour outing.
• A costly but shareable charter: The group price makes the most sense for families or friends who can fill most of the available places.

Setting Out From Turtle Cove Marina at 8:00 am

Your day begins at Turtle Cove Marina, in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales. The scheduled start is 8:00 am, and the activity returns to the same marina after fishing.

Pickup is offered, and private transportation is listed among the inclusions. At the same time, shuttle service outside the Grace Bay area costs extra, and the operator also notes that transportation to and from the marina can be arranged at cost. That wording deserves a quick check before your trip. Ask exactly where pickup is included, what counts as outside Grace Bay, and if your hotel transfer is already covered.

Once aboard, the crew gives a safety briefing before leaving the dock. The boat is a 43-foot Bertram Open Express Sportsfisherman, a vessel built for offshore fishing rather than a casual sightseeing cruise. You should expect working fishing equipment, open-water motion, and a day organized around finding fish.

The boat is described as clean, well stocked, and in good shape. Food and drinks are available as the day goes on, so you do not need to pack a full cooler. Still, bring sun protection and any personal items you need for eight hours on the water. The supplied details do not specify shade, restroom arrangements, or seasickness provisions, so those are sensible points to ask about before departure.

The Twenty-Minute Run to the Fishing Grounds

The short run offshore is one of the strongest practical features of this trip. The fishing grounds are described as about two miles from the island’s famous beach, with lines often going into the water roughly 20 minutes after departure.

That timing matters. A full-day charter can lose much of its value if several hours disappear into a long ride out and back. Here, the boat reaches the fishing area quickly, leaving most of the day for trolling, handling fish, eating, and enjoying the sea.

The crew trolls along the wall, an area where the bottom drops away into deeper water. This is the part of the outing that calls for patience. You may have periods of action, followed by stretches of waiting. Fishing is not a guaranteed conveyor belt of catches, and even an excellent crew cannot control the weather, water conditions, or fish.

The past catches described from this operation include blackfin tuna, skipjack, wahoo, barracuda, and several fish hooked but not landed. One group brought in nine fish, another caught six blackfin tuna and two skipjack, and another landed five wahoo and a barracuda on a shorter trip. Those results show the range of the fishery, not a promise for your date.

What You Will Fish For in Turks and Caicos

The main targets are mahi mahi, wahoo, marlin, and yellowfin tuna, with blackfin tuna and skipjack also appearing in the catch reports. The area is presented as a year-round fishing destination, but no season-by-season catch guarantee is given.

Wahoo is a particularly appealing target here. It is fast, powerful, and hard to land. One fishing account described finally hooking a wahoo before a tiger shark took it, a vivid reminder that even a hooked fish is not always coming back to the boat. That is frustrating, but it is also part of the sport.

Tuna provide a different kind of action. Several outings produced multiple tuna, and one crew helped a group bring nine tuna aboard. Mahi mahi and marlin add more variety to the list of possible catches, though you should treat all target species as possibilities rather than scheduled stops.

The crew handles the fishing equipment and bait. You do not need to arrive with rods, reels, or tackle. The crew also helps less experienced anglers, including teenagers and first-time offshore fishers. Captain Joseph and mate Joe were specifically praised for explaining what they were doing and coaching people through the fight.

That help is important on a private charter. You are not just left alone with a rod while the crew watches from a distance. The experience is built around active assistance, which makes it more workable for a mixed group of adults, teenagers, and an older family member.

A Boat Built for Fishing, Not Just Looking

The Wahooters is a 43-foot Bertram Open Express Sportsfisherman. That gives you a substantial platform for offshore fishing, with room for the crew to work around the lines and help you land fish.

The booking information says the charter is private and lists up to eight people for this full-day trip. A separate highlight says tours can accommodate up to 14 passengers. Since those numbers do not match, confirm the maximum for the exact boat and date. The advertised price is per group up to eight, so eight is the figure I would use when working out the cost.

At the full group size, $5,233.75 works out to about $654 per person. That is still expensive, but it is easier to justify for a family or group of friends sharing a private boat, crew, food, drinks, gear, transport, and fish cleaning. For two people, the same price becomes roughly $2,617. That makes this a very different purchase.

The private format is valuable if your group wants control over the day. You are not sharing the boat with strangers, and the crew can spend time helping your own family or friends. It also lets a mixed group settle into its own rhythm, with some people fishing while others rest, eat, or watch the crew work.

The tradeoff is that private charters charge for the boat, not for how many rods are constantly in use. If only one or two people in your party are serious anglers, a shared or shorter trip could offer better value. The supplied information does not list a shared alternative or a lower rate, so compare before booking.

Food, Drinks, and the Catch After Docking

The charter includes lunch, snacks, bottled water, soda, and alcoholic beverages. Light beer is specifically mentioned as available, and the crew can provide drinks as you prefer. That is useful on an eight-hour trip, especially since fishing can make a long day feel longer if food is not easy to reach.

The inclusion of lunch also simplifies the morning. You do not need to organize a separate packed meal for the boat. The exact menu is not provided, so ask if anyone in your group has allergies or dietary needs.

The best feature comes at the end: the crew cleans and fillets your fish at the dock. You can take the prepared catch back to your resort for dinner. Some past groups also took fresh fish to Mango Reef, where the kitchen prepared it. That restaurant arrangement is not listed as an included part of this particular charter, so treat it as a possible follow-on plan rather than a guaranteed service.

This catch-to-table option gives the fishing a purpose beyond the excitement of the strike. If your accommodation has cooking facilities, a filleted wahoo or tuna can become part of your holiday meal. If not, ask the crew or your hotel about local restaurants that may prepare guest-caught fish.

Do not assume you will be able to keep every fish caught. The information says your catch can be cleaned and filleted, but it does not explain catch limits, species rules, storage, or how much fish you may take home. The included Turks and Caicos fishing license covers up to six people, another detail worth clarifying if you have more than six passengers.

How the Crew Shapes the Day

The crew receives some of the strongest praise attached to this charter. Captain Joseph and mate Joe are repeatedly associated with successful trips, friendly instruction, and hands-on help. They coached teenagers and adults, explained their choices, and worked hard to find fish.

Other outings included Captain Ravi with Niko, and Captain Joe with Tony. Brad, the owner, has also handled hotel pickup on at least one trip. Names and assignments can change, so you should not book on the assumption that one particular captain will definitely be aboard. Still, the pattern is clear: the operation has several crew members experienced with both families and serious anglers.

That range matters. A charter can be technically strong but unpleasant if the crew is impatient with beginners. Here, the fishing is presented as suitable for people with different skill levels. Children and teenagers have caught fish with crew support, while experienced anglers have pursued wahoo and tuna.

You should still be honest about your expectations. If you want a quiet luxury cruise with minimal boat movement, this is not the right fit. If you want the crew actively involved, lines in the water, and a real chance to work a fish to the boat, it is a better match.

Weather, Comfort, and the Realities of Offshore Fishing

The charter requires good weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. That is sensible for an offshore trip, but it can complicate a tightly scheduled holiday.

The cancellation terms are simple: cancel at least 24 hours before the 8:00 am start for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not refunded or accepted. If your trip depends on this outing, leave a spare day in your Providenciales plans if possible.

Most people can participate, but offshore fishing can involve boat motion and long periods in the sun. The supplied details do not give a specific accessibility statement, so ask the operator about boarding, movement around the boat, and any mobility needs.

The fishing day includes music, snacks, sodas, water, and light beer. That creates a relaxed mood between bites. Yet the boat is still a working fishing vessel. You may get wet, the sea may be rough, and the action may come in bursts rather than at a steady pace.

Who Gets the Best Value From This Charter?

I would recommend the Wahooters for a group that can share the price and wants fishing to be the main event of the day. It fits families with older children or teenagers, groups of friends, and anglers who want a private boat with a serious offshore target list.

It is also a strong choice for a special occasion. One couple used a fishing and snorkeling day to mark a 25th wedding anniversary, then enjoyed their fresh catch at Mango Reef. That sort of meal gives the outing a personal finish.

You may want to reconsider if your group is small, budget-conscious, or divided about fishing. The per-person cost is much harder to defend with two or three people. You should also look elsewhere if your priority is snorkeling, swimming, or a beach day, since the advertised full-day itinerary centers on offshore trolling.

Before booking, ask four practical questions:

• Is the exact passenger limit eight or 14 for your date?
• Is pickup from your accommodation included, and is it within Grace Bay?
• Does the fishing license cover everyone in your group?
• What happens to the catch if you do not have a kitchen?

Those answers will tell you more about the final value than the headline price alone.

Should You Book Wahooters?

Book it if you want a private, full-day fishing charter and can fill much of the boat. The quick trip to the fishing grounds, strong crew involvement, included meals and drinks, and dockside filleting make this more than a simple boat ride.

I would not book it casually for a small party. At $5,233.75, the price demands a clear plan and careful confirmation of passenger limits, transport, and licensing. For a well-organized group hoping to catch wahoo or tuna and eat the fish afterward, Wahooters offers a focused Turks and Caicos experience with a real sense of sport.

FAQ

Where does the fishing charter start?

The charter starts at Turtle Cove Marina, P.O. Box 58, Turtle Cove, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

What time does the charter begin?

The scheduled start time is 8:00 am.

How long does the fishing trip last?

The experience lasts approximately eight hours and ends back at Turtle Cove Marina.

Is the boat private?

Yes. This is a private activity for your group only.

How many people can join the charter?

The full-day booking is priced for a group of up to eight people. Other tour information mentions capacity for up to 14 passengers, so confirm the exact limit for your booking.

What fish might I catch?

Possible targets include mahi mahi, wahoo, marlin, yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, skipjack, and barracuda.

Are fishing gear and bait included?

Yes. Fishing gear and bait are provided.

Are food and drinks included?

Yes. Lunch, snacks, bottled water, soda, and alcoholic beverages are included. Light beer is also mentioned as available.

Can I take my catch home?

Yes. The crew can clean and fillet your fish at the dock for you to bring back to your resort.

Is transportation included?

Private transportation is listed as included, but shuttle service outside the Grace Bay area costs extra. Transportation to and from the marina can also be arranged at cost, so confirm the pickup terms before departure.

Does the fishing license cover everyone?

The included Turks and Caicos fishing license covers up to six people. Ask about licensing if your group has more than six passengers.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If the charter is canceled because of bad weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not refunded.