Charter Aquarius
for sport fishing in Jamaica.
A 55-foot Hatteras convertible running deep-sea charters out of Ocho Rios Marina — twin 650 HP diesels, full crew, marlin and tuna country.
A 55-foot Hatteras built for the deep blue.
Aquarius is a 1981 Hatteras Convertible — the classic Carolina-style sportfisher that built American big-game fishing. Twin 650 HP Detroit Diesels push her at up to 28 knots, so the deep water 5 to 8 miles off the Ocho Rios coast is twenty fast minutes away.
On board: a tournament fighting chair, outriggers, full electronics (GPS, radar, sounder), an air-conditioned salon with TV and multimedia, galley, refrigerator and ice box, private head with shower, and a bed for guests who want a nap between bites. Snorkeling gear stays in the lazarette for the spots where the fishing winds down.
- Blue Marlin
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Mahi Mahi
- Wahoo
- Bonito
A day on the water.
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June 2026
269 bookable slots across the next 90 days. Click a slot to reserve.
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Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Available on board
The vessel comes fully outfitted for a serious day at sea.
- ToiletPrivate electric flush
- Air conditioningClimate-controlled cabin
- Fighting chairTournament-grade
- GPSFull electronics suite
- BedPrivate V-berth
- FlybridgeUpper helm + lounge
- Snorkeling gearOn request
- KitchenStocked galley
- RefrigeratorCold drinks all day
- Multimedia systemBluetooth audio
- OutriggersSpread for trolling
- Ice boxCatch storage
- RadarWeather + traffic
Included in trip price
Show up with sunscreen and a smile. We've got the rest.
- Rods, reels & tackleFull setup provided
- LuresCrew rigs to conditions
- DrinksBeer & water on ice
- First mate + crewCaptain, First Mate, 2 Anglers
- Fishing licenseCovered by vessel registration
- LunchIncluded on full-day trips
Listing policies
House rules — written by anglers, not lawyers.
- PickupArranged at reservation — Ocho Rios marinas & resorts
- Child friendlyYes — with signed waiver
- You keep the catchShared equally with the crew
- Catch & releaseCaptain's call on certain marlin
4.8 / 5 · 53 reviews
"Great family fishing trip — Captain and crew made our kids feel like real anglers."
"Amazing time on board. We hooked into a marlin within the first hour and never stopped."
"Great boat, great crew, great Captain. Hands-down the best charter day we've had in the Caribbean."
Captain Vaughn Johnson & the Aquarius crew.
Captain Vaughn has been tournament game-fishing the Jamaican north coast since childhood and running charter trips out of Ocho Rios since 2020. Alongside him is a 4-person deck team — First Mate, plus Munchie, Snow, Barrington and Marshal on rotation — most of them friends and family who've been on these waters their whole lives.
First time on a sportfisher? They'll show you how to set the spread, how to work a marlin, and when to let the captain back the boat down on a fish. Seasoned? You'll like their lures.
Departing Ocho Rios Marina.
We run out of Ocho Rios Marina on Jamaica's north coast. The deep blue water drops off within minutes — we fish 5 to 8 miles offshore for marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo and bonito.
- Marina: Ocho Rios Marina, Jamaica · 18.4084° N, 77.1097° W
- Pickup: arranged at reservation — Ocho Rios marinas & nearby resorts.
- Fishing grounds: 5–8 miles offshore, deep-sea trolling.
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors.
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