Michael D
Sportfishing

ABOUT

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The Micheal_D, a custom 53 foot John Yank model Sport Fishing boat, is one of the finest seaworthy vessels in waters abounding Delaware state. Our home port is located on Indian River inlet located just north of Bethany Beach.

Our crew offers many years of experience in every aspect of sport fishing. Michael_D's Captains Paul Difebo, Bruce Coffiey, Steve Peterson and Gary Martosella are all Coast Guard certified.

Our vessel has an 18.5 beam and is available for charters of up to 12 people. It is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and powered by a 1,100 horsepower engine providing a standard cruising speed of 22 knots. We provide light and heavy tackle and ample comfortable fishing space. In brief, the Michael_D provides the amenities that make your charter trip one of the best in Delaware.

Rates

All rods, reels, tackle, lures, bait and ice will be provided at no extra cost. Please note that the maximum number of people permitted on the Michael_D is 12.

Please note that payment MUST BE only in the form of CASH or CHECKS.

A customary gratuity for your crew will vary from 15% to 20%.

All prices are based upon current fuel costs (i.e. $4.00 per gallon) AND are subject to change with fuel price increases. We will advise the charter of the actual fuel increase, if it is warranted, one week prior to the trip.

$4,200
$3,675
$3,100*
$1,890
$1,680
$850
$1,890

+$475
+$400
+$325
+$175
+$150
+$90
+$170

30 hour offshore overnight
20 hour offshore overnight
12-14 hour day offshore up to 72 miles offshore
8 hour day trip (with a 30 mile radius)
8 hour day trip (with a 20 mile radius)
4 hour half day Inshore Trips
Inshore Thresher Shark Trips

*For trips from 75-100 miles offshore, there will be an additional $400 charge

Trip Type

Group of 8 Pricing

Cost Per Additional Person Over 8

30 hour offshore overnight
$4200
(Group of 8)
+$475 (Cost Per Additional Person over 8)

20 hour offshore overnight
$3675 (Group of 8)
+$400 (Cost Per Additional Person over 8)

12-14 hour day offshore up to 72 miles offshore
$3100 (Group of 8)
+$325 (Cost Per Additional Person over 8)

(**Please note well for trips from 75 to 100 miles Day Offshore, there will be an additional charge of $400 for the group of 8 persons.)

8 hour day trip (with a 30 mile radius)
$1890 (Group of 8)
+$175 (Cost Per Additional Person over 8)

8 hour day trip (with a 20 mile radius)
$1680 (Group of 8)
+$175 (Cost Per Additional Person over 8)

4 hour half day Inshore Trips
$850 (Group of 8)
+$90 (Cost Per Additional Person over 8)

Inshore Thresher Shark Trips
$1890 (Group of 8)
+$170 (Cost Per Additional Person over 8)