Reel Rival Charters

Reel Rival Charters operates out of Slip 8 at Boynton Harbor Marina, right along Casa Loma Boulevard on the Intracoastal Waterway, and the business is built to cover more ground than a typical fishing-only charter. Alongside standard fishing trips, the boat runs snorkeling excursions, intracoastal nature preserve tours, tropical reef snorkeling, shipwreck exploration, and sunset dining cruises, which makes it a reasonable option for mixed groups where not everyone wants to spend four hours holding a rod.

The boat itself is set up for comfort rather than being a stripped-down fishing platform. It has a cabin with storage space, a freshwater washdown system with sinks, an onboard bathroom, couch-style seating, and twin motors. That combination matters for anyone bringing kids or older relatives along, since a bathroom and shaded cabin space make a half-day or full-day trip considerably more comfortable than a bare center console with no cover.

Pricing runs $650 for a four-hour trip and $1,200 for eight hours, and both trip lengths are set up as all-inclusive charters, covering fishing licenses, bait and tackle, snorkel gear, ice, and a case of water. The operation is USCG-licensed, and the range of activities on offer (fishing, snorkeling, cruising) means the same booking can flex depending on what the group actually wants once on the water. A family with one serious angler and two kids who would rather snorkel a reef than fish, for instance, can build a single trip around both.

The shipwreck exploration and reef snorkeling options draw on the artificial reef structures and natural reef lines that run along this stretch of Palm Beach County coastline, close enough to shore that a four-hour trip has real time in the water rather than mostly running time getting there and back. The sunset dining cruise option is a different kind of trip altogether, aimed at couples or small groups looking for time on the Intracoastal or nearshore water without the fishing or snorkeling component at all.

Reel Rival Charters also sells its own branded merchandise, including fitted hats and quick-dry shirts, a small detail but one that often signals a business with some tenure and a returning customer base rather than a brand-new operation. Being docked directly at Boynton Harbor Marina puts the boat within easy walking distance of the marina’s waterfront restaurants, so a trip can bookend a meal on either side. As with most small charter operations, exact hours and availability are set trip by trip, so calling ahead to check the day’s schedule and current conditions is the standard way to book.