Pura Vida Fishing Charters offers one-of-a-kind deep sea fishing adventures in the Gulf of Mexico, led by Captain Greg Macfarlane, operating out of Bay Pines Marina on Boca Ciega Bay in the heart of the tri-county Tampa Bay area, just 2.5 miles from John’s Pass and the Gulf. The business promises a genuine fish guarantee — catch fish, or the trip is free.
The Gulf of Mexico is known as the grouper capital of the world, and trips target Black, Red, Gag, Scamp, and Goliath Grouper across reefs, wrecks, and ledges, along with Gray, Mangrove, and Red Snapper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, and Sharks via surface trolling. The business is genuinely fun for the whole family, accommodating any angler regardless of experience or skill level, with every trip fully customized.
Trips run aboard the “Pura Vida,” a 32-foot Sabalo sportfishing boat with 15 feet of fishing deck space, 11 rod holders, and open deck all the way around the stern, powered by a 315 HP Cummins diesel with more than 200 gallons of fuel capacity (able to run 100 miles out and back with fuel to spare) and 1,800 lbs of ice capacity. Comfortable cushioned seating accommodates 6 anglers, with an oversized v-berth below for resting. Safety equipment includes an EPIRB, life raft, satellite phone, SOLAS flare kit, first aid kit, and spare GPS/VHF — backed by a genuine 100% injury-free safety record.
The business is conveniently located near the barrier islands of Clearwater Beach, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, the Redington beaches, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island Beach, and St. Pete Beach, all reachable via the Intracoastal Waterway or along the Gulf.
For anglers and families near St. Petersburg, Florida looking for a genuinely guaranteed-catch deep sea fishing charter, Pura Vida Fishing Charters offers a well-equipped, safety-focused operation with Captain Greg Macfarlane.
