
Independent fishing guides and charter captains throughout the Bahamas. Direct booking, honest rates, and local knowledge from the people who fish these waters.
Local knowledge
The Bahamas archipelago stretches over 700 islands and cays across 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea — making it one of the world's premier destinations for sport fishing, bonefishing, reef snorkeling, and private boat charters.
Charted Waters connects you directly with independent captains and guides who live and work in the islands year-round. Every operator sets their own pricing with no hidden fees, and every booking includes a transparent hurricane refund policy.
Browse areas
Nassau
Shallow flats, blue water canyon runs, and reef structure all within 30 minutes of port.
Abaco Islands
The Bahamas' premier bonefishing and charter destination.
Exumas
Pristine flats, sandbar cay-hopping, and protected marine waters.
Bimini
Fifty miles from Miami, Bimini delivers permit, tarpon, and bonefish inside one tide.
Trip planning
How to Book a Charter Trip: A First-Timer's Guide
Booking your first charter is simpler than it looks. This guide covers how to choose a trip type, what questions to ask, what's included, and how direct booking with an independent captain works.
Bahamas Eco Tour Boats: What to Expect, Where to Go, and How to Choose
Bahamas eco tours range from glass bottom boat rides over Nassau reefs to poling skiffs through Exuma mangrove creeks. Here's how to tell the difference and pick the right one.
Bahamas Bonefishing Guide: Everything You Need to Know
The Bahamas is the bonefishing capital of the world. Learn where to go, when to go, and how to book the right guide for your first — or best — bonefish trip.
Bahamas Sunset Cruises: What to Expect and How to Book
A Bahamas sunset cruise is one of the easiest ways to experience the islands from the water. Here's what's included, which islands are best, and how to book direct with a local captain.
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