Offshore Fishing · Island Hopping
St. Pete Fishing Charters & Luxury Day Charters
Private charter for up to 6, so you set the pace and the playlist.
Private fishing charters, island hopping, sunset cruises, and dolphin tours from St. Petersburg aboard Phat Kat, for up to 6 guests.
Up to 6 Guests
Private charters for your group only: fishing, boat tours, sunset cruises, and dolphin watching.
USCG Licensed
Experienced captain who knows Gulf of Mexico waters and where the fish are running.
Phat Kat
2024 32 ft World Cat with twin Mercury V10 350 engines. Fast, stable, and built for fishing and day trips on the Gulf.
St. Petersburg dock
Free parking at our home marina on 29th Ave S, with meet-ups in downtown St. Petersburg, the beaches, and Tampa Bay.
Our Charters
Fishing charters & boat trips for every group
Flagship Fishing Charters
Reel in grouper, snapper, kingfish, Spanish mackerel, and more on the Gulf of Mexico. Private charters for up to six passengers; multiple trip lengths available.
Seasonal American Red Snapper
A dedicated 10-hour offshore run timed for American red snapper season, 30–40 miles out to Gulf reefs and wrecks. Up to 6 guests aboard Phat Kat.
Day cruise Dolphin & Island Cruise
Private dolphin and island cruises from St. Pete: dolphin watching, sandbar swims, and Gulf sightseeing with your group only aboard a stable 32 ft catamaran.
Day cruise Sandbar Party
A 4-hour private sandbar day on the Gulf from St. Pete: swimming in clear shallows, shelling, and wildlife. Up to 6 guests, your group only aboard Phat Kat.
Evening Sunset Cruise
Private sunset cruises from St. Pete aboard a 32 ft World Cat, golden hour on the Gulf for up to 6 guests.
Explore Egmont Key
Private Egmont Key day trip: beaches, history, and clear water with your group. Book through our charters hub (not a public ferry).
Every trip is private, your group only. See all charters including Egmont Key. Visiting from Tampa? Tampa fishing charters from St. Pete.
Service Area
Serving St. Pete, Tampa & the beaches, fishing in the Gulf
Free parking at our home marina on 29th Ave S (City of Gulfport Municipal Marina). We also offer to meet guests in downtown St. Petersburg, the beaches, Treasure Island, or elsewhere on Tampa Bay for a fee.
- St. Petersburg
- St. Pete
- Gulfport
- St. Pete Beach
- Tampa
- Treasure Island
Gulf fishing, boat tours, and sunset cruises, tailored for your group on the water.
Captain Cuda Charters · St. Petersburg, FL
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Our Boat
Hop aboard Phat Kat
2024 32 ft World Cat with twin Mercury V10 350 engines. Fast, stable, and built for fishing and day trips on the Gulf.
A modern helm and navigation suite keeps offshore runs on course and your group comfortable from St. Pete to the Gulf grounds.
On Florida's Gulf coast, the good offshore fishing is 30 to 40 miles out, at reefs and wrecks holding snapper, grouper, kingfish, and cobia. It's a real run to get there, and that's the whole reason we run a 32 ft World Cat. Two hulls instead of one means the ride out is smooth instead of brutal. You get to the fish fast, and you actually enjoy the trip out.
About the boat →Vessel
32 ft World Cat (catamaran)
Capacity
6 passengers
Home dock
City of Gulfport Municipal Marina
Booking
Book online anytime
Your Trip
Simple from inquiry to dock
01
Pick Your Charter
Choose deep sea fishing, a dolphin & island cruise, sunset, or a custom day. Tell us your date, group size, and pickup preference, and we'll confirm availability and pricing.
02
Meet at the Dock
We'll send exact meet-up details for our St. Petersburg–area marina or your agreed public dock in St. Pete, the beaches, or Tampa. Arrive a few minutes early for a quick safety briefing.
03
Fish & Enjoy
Lines in, lines out, or lines off, your call. On fishing trips we run the Gulf; we handle navigation, local knowledge, and a smooth day on the water.
Google Reviews
Why they choose us
Rated 5.0 from 11 Google reviews Read all reviews on Google →
Had to be the greatest fishing charter I’ve ever been on. Went out with the one and only Captain Cuda whose personality, knowledge of the area, and fishing expertise led to an incredible day on the water. From the moment we got on board PhatKat, his state of the art WorldCat I knew we were in good hands. The boat was beautiful with plenty of space for our group and it was basically like fishing on a yacht. Definitely will recommend Captain Cuda Charters to anyone and everyone and I’ll be back! Thanks for the incredible day Cuda!
Went on an incredible, full day offshore fishing charter with Captain Cuda on, “Phat Cat”, his 32’ World Cat! The vessel is in pristine condition, a very comfortable ride, completely dry and extremely capable for offshore excursions! Cuda is a Pinellas County local with extensive knowledge, experience and expertise of the Gulf fisheries. The trip was run flawlessly from start to finish with professional grade tackle, ample, diverse bait, coolers and fish boxes packed with ice, top of the line electronics and a Captain willing to change tactics with a vessel capable of covering a large area. From novices to serious anglers, I would highly recommend heading out on the water with Captain Cuda!
Awesome experience! Very professional & wasted no time getting us on fish!
Omg! I just went out last night on a dolphin sunset tour. What an amazing and incredible experience. Captain Cuda AKA Barrie, was very highly knowledgeable about the waters, we so many dolphins and it was so exciting seeing them right up behind the boat surfing! WOW!! I highly recommend Captain Cuda Charters when in Saint Pete/Tampa Bay Area.
Amazing fishing trip!!!! Captain Berry and Captain Toby couldn’t have been any more accommodating! Had a great day with wonderful people and hooking fish!
5 star for Cuda Charters, was great day TU Barri. appreciate all u did to make it memorable
Excellent captain! We had a great time!
Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. This was a family day for us, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The boat was gorgeous, fully equipped, and spotless — with coolers already filled with ice so we could jump right in and enjoy our time together. Captain Barrie was outstanding — professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly personable. He made everyone feel comfortable, took us on an unforgettable dolphin tour, and truly went above and beyond to make the day special. It was even better than we could have expected. One of the best days we’ve had on the water — we can’t wait to book again!
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Federal season window · book before it closes
Or call 727-761-CUDA · barrie@captaincuda.com