I was a fifteen year licensed captain and a ten year veteran Marco Island fishing captain when I was approached by Captain James Kirk in 2000 to co-captain the Enterprise. Jim was here on Marco for four to six months a year, and we split the charters or worked the boat together.

The rest of the year I ran the boat exclusively. In the years that we ran Enterprise I recall only fun and friendship and Jim never once second-guessed my "go-no go" decisions on passenger safety and comfort due to weather conditions. This is very rare in the fishing charter "owner vs. hired captain" world, where daily cash is often the trump card.

In 2006 Jims wife decided that he didn't want to be a charter captain anymore and the reins were turned over to me. I continue to work hard to keep Enterprise a top boat in the quality Marco River Marina offshore fleet. This includes constant refit and renovation of the boat-anything that will enhance your comfort and enjoyment of the Marco Island fishing experience.

Enterprise is a well laid out, extremely roomy and comfortable charter vessel. The list of unique amenities for your pleasure is numerous. A spacious protected salon with comfortable seating, a private and clean full size restroom, XM stereo, and an attentive first mate are just a few.

Enterprise has been re- powered by a new, 485 h.p. Yanmar diesel engine, which is smooth, quiet (56 decibels in the cabin at cruise), fuel-efficient, and extremely reliable. The engine is installed deep in the boat and well soundproofed, not directly underneath your seat, so normal conversation while cruising to the fishing grounds is, well, normal!  The Yanmar, installed in 2011, cost more than your average 25 foot charter boat.

The best, and most believable, descriptions of the boat and service can be accessed through the Trip Advisor link on the home page where over 100 actual clients, over the past few of years, honestly give their impressions. Remember, every charter website in Florida claims to have a 20 year experienced captain and the best boat in their area. Confusing, isn't it!