A charter boat is the fastest and most convenient way to tour the west coast

St. Lucia Boating and Fishing

The fastest way to get anywhere on St. Lucia is by chartered powerboat due to the twisting and winding roads.

At the same time many of these charter boat companies also offer full and half-day deep sea fishing in craft ranging from 30 to 38 feet and troll for mackerel, white marlin, sailfish, kingfish and barracuda.

Cost for these charters can be divided among 3-4 couples to visit St. Lucia's various small fishing villages quickly. A half-day fishing trip is about US$450, a full day US$800-US$1,000 depending on the size of the fishing boat.

The boat charter/fishing fleet is concentrated in the northern part of St. Lucia in Castries and Rodney Bay.

Operators include:
Captain Mike’s Sport Fishing and Pleasure Cruises in Castries.

Hackshaw’s Boat Charter and Sport Fishing in Castries, Email hawkshawc@candw.lc.

Mako Watersports at Rodney Bay.

Things to Know

Captain Ferdinand James of Mako Watersports at Rodney Bay is the island’s current blue marlin record holder with a 520 pound blue marlin on 50-pound test line.

Charter operators typically furnish all tackle, soft drinks, beer and even rum punch. However, it is usually up to you to bring your own food. Ask in advance to be certain who is responsible for what. 

The charter boat usually keeps the fish unless you make other arrangements in advance. 

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