• When in Miami, charter a boat and go fishing.man deep sea fishing image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.com
  
  If you're looking for something to do in Miami, fishing is a great way to take advantage of the beautiful ocean and have some fun. Whether a family outing or a business one, renting a fishing charter can provide fun and excitement for the day. Just remember, your first mate's tips are usually not included in the rate. Those guys work hard to make sure you have a great trip, so tip them generously.
  
  

NOMAD Fishing Charters

• NOMAD Fishing Charters is owned and run by Captain Orlando Muniz. Captain Orlando has more than 20 years experience with sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, and tarpon. His boat, a 25-foot SeaVee can accommodate up to four people. NOMAD specializes in offshore and near-shore light tackle sport fishing that includes kite fishing, live bait, wreck, bottom, jigging, and fly fishing. The type of fishing is determined by the season and the weather at the time of the charter. Charters are booked by the half-day (four hours), ¾-day (six hours), full-day (eight hours), and four- and six-hour tarpon trips. As of September 2010, a half-day rate was $450, ¾-day runs $525, and a full day is $600. A four-hour tarpon trip is $425, and six hours is $525.
  
  NOMAD Fishing Charters
  
  Captain Orlando Muniz
  
  786-266-0171
  
  omuniz@bellsouth.net
  
  fishingchartermiami.com
  
  

Sea Cross Sportfishing

• Whether you're looking for adventures in sailfishing, swordfishing, marlin fishing, dolphin, wahoo, tuna, tarpon kingfish or snapper, you will find it aboard Sea Cross. Fully loaded with the latest electronics, live wells and fishing equipment, the pair of air-conditioned, custom-rigged Hatteras yachts will make your chartered fishing trip a memorable one. The Sea Cross is between Miami and Fort Lauderdale and can take you just about anywhere you want to fish, including the Bahamas. With two boats to choose from, rates vary slightly from one to the other. A half-day trip aboard Sea Cross I, a 36-foot Hatteras, is $550. Aboard the Sea Cross II, a 45-foot Hatteras, it is $650. A ¾-day trip on the Sea Cross I is $700, while aboard the Sea Cross II it is $800. Full-day trips are $850 and $1,000 respectively. Summer evening trips are also available, starting at $600. These prices include up to six people, and Bahamas trips require a two-day minimum.
  
  Sea Cross Sportfishing
  
  Captain Rafael Mayans
  
  305-773-2282
  
  305-965-8155
  
  ralph@seacrossfishingmiami.com
  
  seacrossfishingmiami.com
  
  

South Florida Charter

• Climb on board the Striker I with captain "Mark the Shark." Thirty years of experience has earned him a reputation as an expert in the field of deep-sea fishing for sailfish, marlin, wahoo, tuna and shark. Aboard the Striker I, you will enjoy the benefits of a full service head and galley, as well as learn deep-sea fishing from a professional. Half-day trips start at $650, and full-day trips are $1,000. Sometimes, weekday trip specials start at $500. Per the captain's discretion, custom night trips, swordfish and shark fishing trips are available. As per the website, they will also match most other charter operations, so call ahead to find out.
  
  The Biscayne Bay Marriott Marina
  
  1635 N. Bayshore Drive
  
  Downtown Miami, FL 33132
  
  305-759-JAWS (5297)
  
  305-542-FISH (3474)
  
  mark@marktheshark.com
  
  marktheshark.com