A New Unique Virginia Tour
SEAFOOD CRUISE
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays | 4 hours | $500+Tax
$100 Deposit
Do you know what sound a croaker makes, or how to tell a Jimmy crab from a Sook? Get ready to have a great time learning new things while catching your own seafood with Captain Trey. During this 4-hour cruise, you will harvest crabs from crab pots, harvest oysters from aquaculture cages, and use bottom-fishing rigs to catch fish from around the natural oyster reef in the Piankatank River in Mathews County, Virginia.
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This cruise is designed to be a great way for friends and family to experience the thrill of catching their own Chesapeake Bay seafood. Captain Trey has over 20 years of aquaculture experience farming oysters and catching seafood in the Piankatank. He will explain the production of aquaculture oysters, the techniques involved in commercial crabbing and the variety of fish that can be found bottom fishing the oyster reefs.
Keep your catch and go home with a seafood feast….Or just enjoy looking at the marine life of the Chesapeake bay…
Common questions
When are the charters available?
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The charters are available from the end of May through October.
Book online for Friday, Saturday or Sunday cruises
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Weekday cruises are available upon request just shoot us an email or call and we will do our best to accommodate.
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How long are the charters?
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The charters are 4hrs.
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How many can we keep?
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Up to 24 Hard crabs
Up to 24 Bottom fish (Croaker, Spot, Sea Mullet,)
Up to 24 Aquaculture Oysters
(Crabs and fish are wild caught and are not guaranteed but the oysters are farmed /Aquacultural raised and are guaranteed)
All VMRC regulations are followed regarding size and catch limits.
Do we have to keep the catch?
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Absolutely not, we do lots of cruises just for the education and fun of seeing how the seafood is produced.
How do we clean the fish?
Most people take their bottom fish home whole.
The fish can be cleaned at the dock for an additional $2 per fish
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How do we carry the crabs home?
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The crabs will be alive and will be boxed in 16”x12” cardboard box for you. It is best to keep them cool on the ride home. So, a larger cooler is a good idea.
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What do we need to bring?
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Cooler with ice to keep your catch cool on the ride home.
Layers especially in the spring the air temperature can vary tremendously depending on wind direction
Sunscreen (there is shade on the boat but you will be exposed to the sun on this cruise)
Drinks/food you are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy on your charter
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What is the cost?
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$500 plus tax – we accept cash, Venmo and most credit cards.
A $100 refundable deposit is required when booking. Cancelations by the Captain due to weather or mechanical issues will result in a full refund. All cruise cancelations by the customer must be made at least 7 days prior to the scheduled cruise in order to receive a refund of the deposit.
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How many people can I bring?
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You can have a total of 6 people in your party.
This is a USCG regulation is strictly adhered to.
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Accessibility?
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We do our best to accommodate everyone. Please let us know if you have any concerns as far as getting into and out of the boat at the dock, it can be a bit of a step depending on the tides.