DirtyBoat Charters

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Made for

• The operation runs private and split charters plus offshore, reef and daytime swordfish trips for beginners, families and serious anglers.
• Deep sea charters leave Robbie's Marina on a 42' Liberty Express with tournament-grade gear, full A/C and an enclosed head.
• A private charter gives a family or group the whole boat and a trip built around their goals.
• A split charter suits solo anglers or couples wanting offshore action without paying for the whole boat.
• A private charter books the whole boat exclusively for one group, so the trip is not shared with other anglers.
• Split charters let solo anglers and small groups book seats on shared 6 or 8 hour offshore trips from Robbie's Marina.
• Beginners need no experience because the captain and mate rig every rod and coach guests through the fight.
• The specialty is offshore sportfishing for sailfish, mahi, tuna and swordfish, plus reef fishing for snapper and grouper.
• Trips come as half-day, 3/4 day and full-day outings of 4, 6 and 8 hours.
• Charter types are private, split, half-day, 3/4 day offshore, full-day and daytime swordfish expeditions from Robbie's Marina.
• A partner boat runs private sandbar charters out of Islamorada for swimming, wading and sunset cruising.

The packages

The styles

Event experiences

• Bait, tackle, licenses, water, ice and fish cleaning are provided; guests bring food, sunglasses, sunscreen and cash for the mate.
• The cockpit holds ginger chews, saltines, water and spare Reliefband wristbands for seasick guests.
• Catch is cleaned at the dock and fillets are packaged for guests.
• Gift cards do not expire and work on any charter.
• Longer trips can be arranged as custom overnight swordfish or multi-day outings from the marina.

How it works

1. 1

   How It Works

   Standby list members receive a text with the date, time and booking link when a split spot opens, ahead of the public.

2. 2

   Can't Find Your Date

   The calendar fills quickly, so guests can join a standby list for text alerts when a spot opens.

3. 3

   What a first charter actually looks like

   Guests meet the crew at the marina about 15 minutes ahead, then run to the reef in about 20 minutes to start fishing.

Good to know

• Trips depart from Robbie's Marina in Islamorada in the Florida Keys.
• Spray sunscreen and hard spirits are not allowed on board.
• Split charter guests are matched with others, with a maximum of 4 anglers.
• The captain monitors conditions and alone decides on safety cancellations; weather cancellations bring a refund or rescheduling.
• Fishing continues in light rain but not in lightning or unsafe seas.
• Cancelling 14 or more days before departure earns a 100% refund, and 7 to under 14 days earns 50%.
• From 72 hours to under 7 days out the refund is 25%, and under 72 hours or a no-show gets 0%.
• Cancellation notice is measured from the scheduled departure time in the America/New_York time zone.
• If a shared trip does not reach its minimum, guests may choose a refund or rescheduling.
• Online bookings need full payment to confirm the date; phone or text bookings can use a 50% deposit.
• Credit cards, digital wallets and cash are all accepted.
• Slow days are not refunded, while canceled trips are refunded and catastrophic weather brings rescheduling.
• Florida saltwater fishing licenses for every angler aboard are included in each trip.
• Beer and wine in cans are fine, but glass bottles and hard spirits are not allowed.
• Split trips are capped at 4 anglers so everyone gets real rod time.
• Online private bookings are paid in full by card or digital wallet, and mate tips are customarily 15%-20%.
• A split charter only sails if the minimum crew is met, otherwise guests get a refund or credit.
• Split trips are capped at four anglers though the Coast Guard license allows up to six passengers.
• Children under 12 wear provided life jackets on deck and do not count toward the 6-angler limit.
• Families with younger kids are advised to book a private charter so the day runs on their schedule.
• Regulated species such as goliath grouper, sailfish and marlin are released after a quick photo.
• The crew watches the forecast for 72 hours before each trip and reschedules if it is unsafe.
• The boat is set up for families with a full cabin, AC, marine head, high freeboard and shade.
• Life jackets in all sizes, including infant and youth, are carried on board.
• Safety gear on board includes an EPIRB and a full first aid kit.
• Families are advised to book the private boat rather than a split charter.
• Recommended items include sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, non-slip shoes, a light jacket, camera and personal medications.
• Sailfish are catch-and-release only to support conservation.
• The 42' Liberty Express comfortably fits up to 6 anglers, each with a fishing station.
• Children under 12 must wear life jackets on deck, and half-day trips are suggested for younger children.
• The cabin has a clean private bathroom.
• Sailfish and mahi are targeted in winter and spring, wahoo and blackfin tuna as the water warms, and swordfish year-round.
• Off-season weekday bookings in September and October often have extra flexibility.
• Sailfish season runs November to March as the migration passes through Islamorada.
• Mahi fill the weedlines from April to August.