Escape the Cold: Your Caribbean Dream of Owning a World-Class Fishing Charter is Now on the Market!

Posted by Bry Locher on December 4, 2025

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The relentless chill of winter is setting in, and you’re staring out the window, dreaming of turquoise waters, warm sunshine, and a life where your office is the open ocean. Stop dreaming. Captain Cook Charters—a highly successful, turn-key sport fishing business in the tropical paradise of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands—is officially for sale, offering you a direct line to that island lifestyle.

Sail Into Success in the USVI

For nearly a decade, Captain Cook Charters has established itself as a premier name in Caribbean deep-sea fishing. Operating out of the coveted Green Cay Marina on St. Croix’s east end, this business isn’t just about catching fish; it’s about providing world-class offshore experiences. Catering to both avid anglers and adventurous tourists, the company has built a stellar reputation, evidenced by its loyal customer base, abundance of repeat business, and prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards (2023 & 2024).

The opportunity is ripe: the current owners secured over 160 charters last year and note the potential to easily expand to over 200 annual trips. This is a proven, cash-flowing business waiting for a new captain to take the helm.

The Ultimate Turn-Key Package

The asking price of $239,000 delivers far more than just a name. You are stepping into a fully operational business with all the hard-to-establish pieces already in place:

The Vessel: The sale includes “The Hook n’ Cook,” a meticulously maintained, twin diesel Pursuit express sport fisher—a stable, reliable platform for deep-sea excursions and adventure charters.
Valuable Assets: All high-quality fishing gear, electronics, the successful website, active social media accounts, and existing marketing merchandise convey with the sale.
The Golden Ticket: Crucially, the sale includes the highly sought-after, prime slip location at Green Cay Marina—an asset that is exceptionally difficult for a new charter to acquire.
Immediate Income: The purchase includes ALL future bookings, ensuring the new owner is geared and ready for business from day one.

The chance to skip the years of trial-and-error, permitting hassles, and reputation building is invaluable. For a passionate fisherman ready to trade in the snow shovel for a rod and reel, this is a rare, life-changing investment. The current owners are even offering short-term support to ensure a smooth transition.

Don’t let this be just another winter where you dream of pelagic success. Your new life awaits on the warm waters of St. Croix.