Our Rates
Desperado offers full day offshore sportfishing charters. Our offshore charters normally leave the dock at 5am and return between 4 pm and 5 pm each afternoon. Captain Gray invites you to join him on the bridge at any point during the day!
Offshore trip rates are:
- $2,800 cash/check
- $2,800 plus 3% for credit cards
A 50% deposit of the cost of a full day charter is required to secure your trip. You may do so with a credit card and calling the Pirates Cove Booking Desk at 800.367.4728 or mailing a check to: Pirates Cove Charter Fishing, 2000 Sailfish Drive, Manteo, NC 27954. Please note Desperado and the date on subject line.
Charter fee includes bait, use of gear and tackle, and fishing license while aboard the boat. An additional fuel surcharge or fees may apply.
We’re happy to design a charter experience just for you, please discuss any special needs or requests when you are booking your charter trip.
Tipping on a fishing charter follows the same general rule as tipping your waiter, with 20% being common practice. Please keep in mind that guides spend hours preparing for a trip and work hard for charter guests.
Bookings are filling up so give us a call so we can get your day/s on the calendar! Fishing season is in full swing!
let's go fishing?
The Desperado is a 56′ Taylor Made boat built in 1997 by Taylor Harrison, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. She has a large fishing platform with ample room in the cockpit and salon areas. Powered by a C-30 CAT rated at 1550HP, she cruises at an easy 26 knots, to get you to the fish quickly and has a top end of 33 knots. She is outfitted with the latest electronics and fishing tackle. Based out of Pirates Cove Marina year round, our goal is to provide our customers with the fishing experience of a lifetime. Our courteous and professional crew will insure that you have the time of your life.