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Private vs Shared Fishing Charters in Palm Beach

Your own boat for the day, or share with other anglers? Here is how to decide.

Charters come in two main types: private, where the boat is yours for the day, and shared, where individual seats are sold. Here is how they compare.

  • Private The boat is booked for your group alone
  • Shared You fish with other people who booked separately
  • Private is best for Families, birthdays, corporate outings, serious anglers
  • Shared is best for Solo travelers on a budget

Private charter

With a private charter you book the boat for your group. You choose the date, trip length and target, and the day runs on your schedule.

  • Your group sets the pace and the plan.
  • Great for families, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette trips, team outings and special occasions.
  • Splitting the cost among friends often makes it good value.
  • More flexibility to choose the species and the trip type.

Shared (split) charter

On a shared trip, individual anglers buy a seat and fish with other groups. It can be cheaper for one or two people, but you have less control over the plan and the other anglers.

  • Lower cost per seat, especially for solo travelers.
  • Less flexibility on timing and fish.
  • You share the deck and the catch with people you may not know.

Which is right for you?

If you areConsider
A family or group of friendsPrivate charter
Celebrating something specialPrivate charter
A serious angler with specific targetsPrivate charter
A solo traveler on a budgetShared trip, if one is available

Good Mojo charters

We book trips for your group: deep sea fishing, fun cruises and private groups. Request your date and tell us about your crew. See also what affects the price and how to choose a charter.

Ready to put this to work? Request a trip with Good Mojo and tell us what you want to catch, or send us a question first.

Frequently asked questions

What is a private fishing charter?

A private charter means the boat is booked for your group alone, so you set the plan and the pace.

What is a split or shared charter?

On a shared trip, individual seats are sold, so you fish with other groups.

Which is cheaper per person?

A full private boat is often good value for groups. A shared seat can cost less for solo travelers.

Can I book a private charter for a birthday?

Yes. Private charters are popular for birthdays and special occasions.