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November 2022 by richard white
Captain Joe and Bobby were very friendly and considerate. He took us out so we could scatter my moms ashes. He said some kind words. Thank you Captain Joe and Bobby. You made a difficult day better.
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October 2022 by Richard W.
Captain Joe is a very kind and helpful person.Bobby is also a good person.They took us out to spread my moms ashes. Captain Joe said some kind words.He made the day better.
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October 2022 by Mark Selich
We chartered the Sea Star for a 3/4 day charter and it was awesome! Captain Joe and his deck hand Bobby showed us a great time. We started in deep water trying to track down Dorado; the fishing was great, the catching no so much. However, we came into a pod of 100+ common dolphin and the captain had them riding the bow for several hundred yards. We got a great show! We then moved towards shore about a mile off Cardiff beach where Bobby promised my son we’d catch fish; a bold statement. We weren’t anchored 5 minutes and lines in the water 30 seconds before my son had a 16” calico bass hooked and fighting like mad! A few moments later I pulled a sheepshead out of the kelp first below us and then my wife slung another large sea bass on deck. We slayed calicos, sand bass and sheepshead for hours; 20 in total! Besides the game fish, we kept pulling up mackerel . We’ve never had such fishing luck! Once we were whipped, we headed back to harbor and Bobby filleted up our catch and we dined well that night. A great trip with a fun and professional crew on an immaculately clean boat. Highly recommend Captain Joe and the Sea Star for some family deep sea fishing adventures!
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September 2021 by Clair R
They are an excellent charter. Always friendly and willing to help if you need it.
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July 2021 by Gina Fierro
We have used the Sea Star for all of our charters for over 25 years. We wouldn’t do it any other way!
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May 2021 by Timothy Potter
Our family of 6 went on a 3 quarter day fishing trip. Captain Joe and Kayne is highly recommended for integrity and commendable interaction during the whole trip. Their knowledge and expertise to all types of fish and maneuverability around weather/ocean conditions was superb. Captain Joe was able to improvise and determine the travel of fish for a total count of 46 fish caught with 6 people on board. Price is great for their 6 pack deal. I highly recommend exceeding the 5 statler rating. Thank you! Oh, and they follow strict compliance and briefings with the Covid 19 mandate.
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January 2021 by shane zunich
Had great day great people would love to go again
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January 2021 by Josefino Bernardo
Looking forward fishing with you nwxt year. Thanks Captain Joe!?
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October 2020 by Brian B.
Capt Joe runs a first-rate operation. I have known him for 18 years and been out on the Sea Star a dozen times: professional staff, Joe puts fish on the line, and the cleanest fishing boat you will ever find
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September 2020 by Jim R.
Couldn't have selected a better fishing excursion than Sea Star! Captain Joe and his assistant, James, really made the excursion, and considering it was most of our first times, they really made it very comfortable. I loved that captain Joe was former marine and has decades of experience running this business. Captain Joe also has a great sanitization program in place for Covid 19, if that's important to you. At the end, instead of worrying about the clock on the way back in, he sighted a school of dolphins and we spent the next 45 minutes boating amidst them. Watching them swim and play literally on both sides of the boat. The perfect culmination to a perfect day. Captain Joe and James were excellent and personable, and made the experience memorable. I've heard of other charters where the crew were not as friendly, and I think it's all about the crew! For those of you considering your first outing, I'll share a couple hints so you can come prepared: 1. Charter cost-great value-credit card 2. Fish prep charge-James filet'd every fish and put them in storage bags to take with us-$65 cash 3. I tipped 20% for the excellent service-$200 cash Their costs were very reasonable and it's a great value!! We'll definitely be going back!!
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August 2020 by Jeff Charvat
Great boat, knowledgeable captain and friendly deckhands. What more can you ask for?
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July 2020 by Kevin Kearns
Captain Joe and James were awesome!!! Can’t recommend them enough. Along with catching our limit, we got two encounters with dolphins! Will definitely be going back.
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August 2019 by Clay Blackham
We've gone out twice (2015 and 2019) with Captain Joe and his crew and we couldn't be more pleased with both experiences. He and his team are great about making it memorable. Our latest trip we took the entire family and he was attentive and helpful. We saw a pod of dolphins and he got us in a position to be able to observe them as close as possible. Our kids were thrilled. We take a trip to Oceanside every four years and Sea Star Charters will be in our plans.
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July 2019 by Bo Brosemann
Captain Justin and Mike were great. Our family comes to Oceanside every year and we have done other fishing boats in the past. Sea Star is the best and they treat you like family. They have a true love of fishing and it shows in their attention to details and the friendliness. We did the half day charter for our family of 10 and it was one of the best experiences we've had in Oceanside. I recommend them to everyone. Thank you again Justin & Mike.
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May 2019 by Cheri M.
Captain Joe and James were top notch for my Auntie Pat's farewell Celebration of Life. Very attentive to all of our needs. Captain Joe let us know how things were going to go and that made me very comfortable. So we got to say good bye to Aunt Pat and Lilly (Aunties Dog) on what was a perfect drizzly day. British weather just right for her. We all didn't seem to mind the slight mist that kept coming down until Captain Jack found a sunny spot for us to speak and release ashes and flowers into the water. I do not know how it could of been more perfect. Thank you again, Captain Jack and James!!! You treated us and loved ones with top respect.
