Sun Chaser Charters

10/20/2026

🚨🌴 BREAKING NEWS FROM TAMPA BAY! 🌴🚨

🤣 MANATEES GONE WILD! RATED SEA FOR MATURE AUDIENCES! 🐋❤️🔥

Well, folks… I thought I was going out to enjoy a peaceful day on the water, but apparently I stumbled onto the UNDERWATER LOVE SHACK! 😂

🎶 Bow chicka wow wow… somebody cue up Marvin Gaye! 🎶

These gentle giants weren't fighting, playing tag, or practicing synchronized swimming… THEY WERE GETTING THEIR SEA COW GROOVE ON! 🤣❤️

🐋 A LITTLE MANATEE S*X EDUCATION! 🤓

❤️ When a female manatee is ready to mate, she can attract a whole crowd of enthusiastic males. Scientists call this a mating herd!

🐋 Sometimes 5, 10, or even more males pursue one female, creating quite the splash-filled spectacle!

💦 The action can last for hours and mating activity may continue over days or even weeks!

👶 After a pregnancy lasting about 12–13 months, mama usually gives birth to just ONE calf!

🌊 HERE'S THE IMPORTANT PART!

If you see manatees rolling, splashing, and carrying on like it's spring break in Tampa Bay, GIVE THEM SPACE! Don't touch, chase, surround, or interfere with them. It's natural behavior, and these protected animals deserve their privacy!

😂 Apparently, what happens in Tampa Bay DOESN'T always stay in Tampa Bay… especially when Captain Doug has a camera! 📹🤣

🎬 TURN UP THE VOLUME AND WATCH THE VIDEO!

👇 FUN QUESTION: What would YOU name a manatee dating show?

I'm going with "The Bachelor: Sea Cow Edition!" 🐋🌹🤣

09/23/2026

The 2026 Recreational Atlantic Red Snapper Season will be October 9-22
This season will be in Atlantic state and federal waters for private anglers and for-hire captains. Private anglers and for-hire charter captains need to DECLARE all fishing trips for all fishing days to participate

Atlantic Red Snapper

09/09/2026

⚓🎣 TAMPA BAY — IT’S TIME TO GET OFF THE SHORE! 🌊

SunChaser Charters is OPEN FOR BOOKING!

Climb aboard our premium 27' Grady-White Freedom with Captain Doug and choose YOUR adventure:

⭐ THE CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — You pick the day. Captain Doug studies the conditions and picks the best fishing mission.

🎣 TAMPA BAY PREMIUM FISHING — Fish the Bay for the best seasonal bite without spending half your day running offshore.

🌉 SKYWAY SPORTFISHING — Fish the channels, structure and deeper waters around one of Florida’s most iconic landmarks.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FISHING ADVENTURE — Kids, parents and grandparents. No experience necessary—just come ready to make memories!

🏝️ FISH & EXPLORE / EGMONT ADVENTURES — Fishing meets the best of Tampa Bay.

🌊 OFFSHORE SPORTFISHING — When you're ready to head into the Gulf and hunt bigger water.

⚓ YOU BE THE CAPTAIN — Thinking about buying a boat or want more confidence on the water? Get hands-on experience with navigation, Garmin electronics, sonar, VHF, anchoring, boat handling and seamanship under Captain Doug’s direction.

🎬 And on select premium adventures, your crew gets a personalized SunChaser Adventure Film documenting your day!

Fishing gear provided. 🎣
Fishing licenses covered. ✅
Legal catch cleaned & filleted. 🐟
Premium Grady-White comfort. 🛥️

We're not trying to be the cheapest charter on Tampa Bay. We're trying to be the one you never forget.

👇 BOOK DIRECTLY ON FISHINGBOOKER BELOW 👇

https://fshb.kr/D5FsM

⚓ SUNCHASER CHARTERS
Little Harbor • Ruskin • Tampa Bay

YOUR CAPTAIN. YOUR CREW. YOUR ADVENTURE.

09/09/2026

https://fshb.kr/D5FsM

⚓🎣 TAMPA BAY — IT’S TIME TO GET OFF THE SHORE! 🌊
SunChaser Charters is OPEN FOR BOOKING!
Climb aboard our premium 27' Grady-White Freedom with Captain Doug and choose YOUR adventure:
⭐ THE CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — You pick the day. Captain Doug studies the conditions and picks the best fishing mission.
🎣 TAMPA BAY PREMIUM FISHING — Fish the Bay for the best seasonal bite without spending half your day running offshore.
🌉 SKYWAY SPORTFISHING — Fish the channels, structure and deeper waters around one of Florida’s most iconic landmarks.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FISHING ADVENTURE — Kids, parents and grandparents. No experience necessary—just come ready to make memories!
🏝️ FISH & EXPLORE / EGMONT ADVENTURES — Fishing meets the best of Tampa Bay.
🌊 OFFSHORE SPORTFISHING — When you're ready to head into the Gulf and hunt bigger water.
⚓ YOU BE THE CAPTAIN — Thinking about buying a boat or want more confidence on the water? Get hands-on experience with navigation, Garmin electronics, sonar, VHF, anchoring, boat handling and seamanship under Captain Doug’s direction.
🎬 And on select premium adventures, your crew gets a personalized SunChaser Adventure Film documenting your day!
Fishing gear provided. 🎣
Fishing licenses covered. ✅
Legal catch cleaned & filleted. 🐟
Premium Grady-White comfort. 🛥️
We're not trying to be the cheapest charter on Tampa Bay. We're trying to be the one you never forget.
👇 BOOK DIRECTLY ON FISHINGBOOKER BELOW 👇

https://fshb.kr/D5FsM
⚓ SUNCHASER CHARTERS
Little Harbor • Ruskin • Tampa Bay
YOUR CAPTAIN. YOUR CREW. YOUR ADVENTURE.

BOOK NOW

09/08/2026

🎣⚓ TAMPA BAY… YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE IS NOW BOOKABLE! 🌊

You can now book your own specialized fishing adventure with Captain Doug & SunChaser Charters!

This isn't just another fishing trip. Climb aboard our premium 27' Grady-White and choose an experience built around YOUR crew.

⭐ The Captain’s Choice – You pick the day, Captain Doug picks the adventure!
🌉 Skyway Sportfishing
🏝️ Fish & Explore Tampa Bay
🎣 Family Fishing Adventures
🌊 Offshore Sportfishing
⚓ YOU Be the Captain – Get behind the helm and learn!

And on select adventures… 🎬 we’ll document your day and create a personalized SunChaser Adventure Film for your group to keep and share!

Perfect for families, couples, visiting friends, grandparents & grandkids, first-timers and serious anglers.

We’re not trying to give you the cheapest day on the water.

We’re trying to give you the one you’ll still be talking about years from now. ❤️⚓

📍 Little Harbor • Ruskin • Tampa Bay

👇 BOOK YOUR SUNCHASER ADVENTURE HERE 👇
[PASTE BOOKING LINK HERE]

YOUR CAPTAIN. YOUR CREW. YOUR ADVENTURE.™

BOOK NOW

09/01/2026

Tomorrow Morning we get underway at 0700 🎣🎣🎣

08/27/2026

⚓ YOUR BOAT IS IN TAMPA BAY… BUT YOU’RE NOT. 🌴

Who’s checking on it while you’re away?

Maybe you live in Michigan, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, the Carolinas—or you’re simply a seasonal Florida resident who spends months away from your boat.

Your vessel may be sitting at a marina in Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton or elsewhere around Tampa Bay.

🔋 Is the battery charger working?
💧 Is there water in the bilge?
⚓ Are the dock lines and fenders secure?
🧯 Is the safety equipment current?
🆘 Is the emergency equipment ready?
🔌 Is shore power okay?
🚤 Has something changed since your last visit?

You shouldn’t have to wonder.

🌊 SUN CHASER CHARTERS LLC — VESSEL CARE 🌊

Captain Doug provides professional monthly vessel inspections and absentee-owner vessel care throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Think of it as having LOCAL EYES ON YOUR BOAT — EVEN WHEN YOU’RE HUNDREDS OF MILES AWAY.

Each service level can include:

📸 Photo documentation
🔋 Batteries & electrical checks
💧 Bilge & visible water intrusion
⚓ Dock lines & fenders
🔌 Shore-power observations
🧯 Safety equipment & expiration dates
🆘 EPIRB & emergency equipment
🖥️ Electronics & onboard equipment
⚙️ Visual engine & systems checks
📝 Written monthly inspection reports
📲 Prompt notification when something needs attention
🛠️ Service coordination available

⚓ THREE LEVELS OF VESSEL CARE

VESSEL WATCH — Starting at $99/month
Essential monthly visual inspection, photos and reporting.

CAPTAIN’S INSPECTION — Starting at $149/month
A more comprehensive inspection with critical equipment checks, photo documentation and a detailed written report.

CAPTAIN’S CARE — Starting at $249/month
Enhanced vessel oversight, comprehensive inspections, service coordination, follow-up and priority support.

🎁 FREE INITIAL VESSEL ASSESSMENT
Sign up for a 3-month Vessel Care agreement and your initial vessel assessment is FREE.

Whether you’re an out-of-state boat owner, snowbird, seasonal resident, frequent traveler, second-home owner or simply too busy to get to your boat regularly, Sun Chaser can help protect your investment.

Your boat shouldn’t go unchecked simply because you’re not here.

⚓ YOUR BOAT IS HERE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE.

👨‍✈️ Captain Doug
⚓ Sun Chaser Charters LLC — Vessel Care
🇺🇸 USCG Credentialed Captain
📞 813-363-1239

Serving boat owners and marinas throughout the Tampa Bay region — Ruskin • Apollo Beach • Tampa • St. Petersburg • Bradenton and surrounding areas.

📲 Call or message Captain Doug today.

Know somebody who keeps a boat in Florida but lives somewhere else? Tag them or share this post with them. You might save them from discovering an expensive problem the next time they arrive at their boat.

08/18/2026

🌴⚓ FACEBOOK SPECIAL — LET’S GET YOU ON THE WATER! ⚓🌴

You don't have to own a boat to experience the BEST of Tampa Bay.

Welcome aboard SunChaser Charters LLC with Captain Doug! 🌊

Whether you want to catch dinner, chase a Tampa Bay sunset, explore the islands, look for dolphins, hit the sandbar, or just spend an unforgettable day on the water, we'll build the trip around YOU.

🔥 FACEBOOK CHARTER PRICING 🔥

🌅 2-Hour Sunset & Sightseeing Cruise — $459

🐬 3-Hour Tampa Bay Adventure — $575

🎣 4-Hour Inshore Fishing Charter — $749

🏝️ 4-Hour Egmont Key / Island Adventure — $799

🎣 6-Hour Fishing Adventure — $979–$1,091

⚓ 6-Hour Premium Coastal Adventure — $1,149+

🌊 Full-Day Custom Adventure — $1,379+

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Private charters — up to 6 guests

🚤 Cruise Tampa Bay aboard our beautiful 2022 Grady-White Freedom 275, powered by twin Yamaha 200s.

⭐ Florida Native Captain
⭐ USCG Credentialed
⭐ Private Trips
⭐ Fishing & Sightseeing
⭐ Islands & Sandbars
⭐ Dolphins & Wildlife
⭐ Sunsets & Special Occasions
⭐ Custom Coastal Adventures

🔥 FACEBOOK SPECIAL 🔥

Mention this Facebook post when you contact us to book!

We'll add a little something extra to your trip as our way of saying thanks for finding us here. 😎⚓

💬 COMMENT “SUNSHINE” BELOW and we'll send you information about available trips.

Or message SunChaser Charters LLC directly to start planning your day.

Birthdays. Anniversaries. Family visiting Florida. Couples' days. Fishing buddies. Vacation memories.

Don't just visit Tampa Bay. EXPERIENCE IT FROM THE WATER. 🌴🌊

⚓ Captain Doug | SunChaser Charters LLC
Ruskin • Little Harbor • Tampa Bay

Tag the person you'd bring with you. 👇

08/17/2026

🌴 YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION DESERVES MORE THAN ANOTHER HOTEL ROOM. ⚓

Anniversary coming up? Big birthday? Retirement? Couples getaway? Celebrating something you’ll only get to do once?

What if the journey became the vacation?

Welcome aboard the SunChaser Charters Tampa Bay → Gasparilla Island Two-Day Coastal Experience.

This is NOT your average vacation.

Imagine leaving Tampa Bay aboard our 2022 Grady-White Freedom 275, powered by twin Yamaha 200s, cruising beneath the Sunshine Skyway and heading south along Florida’s incredible Gulf Coast.

🐬 Dolphins and wildlife along the way
🌊 Miles of Gulf Coast scenery
🏝️ Arrive at historic Boca Grande BY BOAT
🌅 Catch an island sunset
🍹 Spend the evening enjoying Gasparilla Island
⚓ Wake up the next morning, step back aboard SunChaser and experience the journey home

No crowded tour boat. No ordinary itinerary. No rushing through somebody else’s vacation.

Just your group, your boat, Captain Doug, a First Mate and the Florida Gulf Coast.

Perfect for:

❤️ Anniversaries
🎂 Milestone birthdays
💍 Engagements & romantic getaways
🥂 Couples trips
🎉 Retirement celebrations
🌴 Bucket-list weekends
⚓ Or simply celebrating LIFE

2 DAYS • 1 ISLAND • HUNDREDS OF MEMORIES

🔥 Private Charter — $2,995 up to 4 passengers
🔥 Private Charter — $3,495 up to 6 passengers

Captain & First Mate, fuel for the planned itinerary, ice, bottled water, coastal sightseeing, wildlife viewing opportunities, overnight vessel care and return voyage to Tampa Bay included.*

Here’s the question:

Who are the 2–6 people you’d want sitting beside you when the Sunshine Skyway disappears behind the boat? 👇

Tag them.

Because you can always book another hotel room.

But how many times in your life will you arrive at Boca Grande by boat after cruising the Florida Gulf Coast?

🌊 LEAVE THE ORDINARY. LIVE THE COAST.

⚓ Captain Doug • SunChaser Charters LLC
🇺🇸 USCG Credentialed Captain
📍 Tampa Bay, Florida
📞 813-363-1239

LIMITED DATES AVAILABLE
25% deposit reserves your adventure.

📩 Message SunChaser Charters LLC for available dates and trip details.

*Route, stops and itinerary are subject to weather, sea conditions and Captain’s discretion. Charter terms apply.