A blue marlin alongside Lucky Penny, two of the crew in Lucky Penny shirts leaning over the side to it

Committed to fishing

Let’s go fishing with the Lucky Penny crew.

See the trips
Lucky Penny at her berth at dusk, cabin lights on, palm trees and a pink sky behind
The stern of the boat at the dock, her name Lucky Penny, Bridgetown W.I. on the transom

Lucky Penny Fishing Charters

Unforgettable inshore and offshore fishing adventures, departing from Bridgetown, Barbados. Our experienced local crew knows these waters inside and out, having grown up fishing from the shore and throughout the surrounding islands.

Whether you’re a beginner after a relaxed day, a family introducing kids to light tackle fishing, or an experienced angler ready to take on big game, our captain will tailor the trip to you.

Captain Daniel Parravicino

“I have fished off the shores of Barbados and the Caribbean my whole life so I know these waters like the back of my hand.”

Captain Daniel “Danny” ParravicinoSkipper / Owner
Captain Daniel’s experience
18years
The whole boat, priced per group
6guests
Tackle, licence, snacks and drinks
Allinclusive
Departs Shallow Draught
Bridgetown

The Trips

Fishing trips are all-inclusive. The whole boat is yours, up to six guests, and every price is for the group.

A young angler with two adults and their barracuda in the cockpit of Lucky Penny

Light Tackle

Better for kids. We use smaller gear and spinning gear and go after barracuda, tuna and jack crevalle, mostly in the calmer waters of the west coast.

  • Four Hour Light Tackle Trip

    4 hours. Starts 7:00 amMorning

    $750per group

  • Four Hour Light Tackle Trip

    4 hours. Starts 1:00 pmAfternoon

    $800per group

Four guests on the dock holding up wahoo after a trip

Wahoo/Offshore

We mainly target wahoo, or head offshore around the FADs. The five hour trip gives an extra hour to get further out or fish longer than the boats that mainly do four hour charters.

  • Four Hour Wahoo/Offshore

    4 hours. Starts 7:00 am or 1:00 pmMorning or afternoon

    $800per group

  • Five Hour Wahoo/Offshore

    5 hours. Starts 7:00 amMorning

    $900per group

A blue marlin jumping beside the boat on the line

Offshore/Marlin

Deep sea for the big fish: marlin, sailfish, tuna and mahi mahi. These trips can be customised for your preferences, depending on the species you want to target.

  • Six Hour Marlin Offshore

    6 hours. Starts 7:00 amMorning, takes the day

    $1,100per group

  • Eight Hour Marlin Offshore

    8 hours. Starts 7:00 amMorning, takes the day

    $1,500per group

Four anglers in the cockpit holding up wahoo, the boat’s name on the transom

Tournaments

Fishing a tournament? Charter Lucky Penny, her captain and crew for the day.

  • Tournaments: One Day Charter

    Full dayTournament day

    $2,200per group

Night fishing for bonito along the West Coast and horse-eye jack in the harbour is on offer too. Call or message Danny for details. Prices in US dollars.

Lucky Penny running across a turquoise bay, the west coast behind her

The Boat

You’ll head out aboard Lucky Penny, a vessel perfectly suited to big-game fishing in Barbados, designed for both performance and comfort. The flybridge gives excellent visibility to spot action below the surface, and the fully air-conditioned cabin is a cool retreat between bites. For the most dedicated anglers, there’s even a fighting chair.

Luhrs sportfisher
32ft
Twin Yanmar engines
2×370hp
Cruising speed, up to
24kn
The whole boat is yours
6guests

For the fishing

  • Fighting chair
  • Outriggers and downriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box for your catch

On the bridge

  • Flybridge
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
  • Full safety equipment

On board

  • Air-conditioned cabin
  • Toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Spacious sun deck
  • Lucky Penny from above, on clear green water
  • The cockpit from above, with the fighting chair and rod holders
  • The air-conditioned cabin: a cushioned settee and a teak table
  • The helm on the flybridge with its Garmin electronics

What’s Biting

Choose from daytime light-tackle fishing, night fishing for bonito along the West Coast and horse-eye jack in the harbour, island trolling for wahoo, or deep-sea adventures targeting sailfish, tuna, marlin, mahi-mahi and swordfish.

The fish Lucky Penny targets

  • Blue marlin
  • White marlin
  • Sailfish
  • Longbill spearfish
  • Swordfish
  • Wahoo
  • Mahi mahi
  • Yellowfin tuna
  • Skipjack tuna
  • Bonito
  • Great barracuda
  • Amberjack
  • Jack crevalle
  • Horse-eye jack
  • A blue marlin just under the surface, the line running to it
    Blue marlin
  • A sailfish leaping out of the water
    Sailfish
  • Two anglers on the dock holding up a wahoo
    Wahoo
  • An angler holding a big mahi mahi beside the boat
    Mahi mahi

What’s Included

Included

  • Rods, reels and tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning and filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing licence

Not included

  • Transfers to and from the departure point

Good to know

  • The crew keeps the catch and gives a share of the fish to guests.
  • Catch and release is allowed.
  • Child friendly. The light tackle trips suit kids best.
  • Free cancellation up to 3 days before your trip.

Book Your Charter

Book direct with Captain Daniel. Choose your trip, pick an open morning or afternoon, and hold the boat with a 15% deposit or pay in full.

  1. TripFrom $750 per group
  2. Date and time7:00 am or 1:00 pm starts
  3. GuestsUp to 6 on board
  4. Details and paymentDeposit or pay in full

Free cancellation up to 3 days before your trip. The balance is paid to the captain on or before the day, in cash or by card (3.5% surcharge on card balance payments).

The next two weeks

OpenBooked

Demo availability. Choose an open slot to start a booking on that date.

300 lb. blue marlin and a wahoo!!

“…the second was BLUE MARLIN!! crew was unbelievably awesome!! highly recommend Lucky Penny!!”

Mario MartinezTexas, US6 Hour Offshore/Marlin, June 6, 2026
  • “We caught Wahoo, several HUGE Mahi Mahi, and a sailfish - definitely the highlight of our trip!”

    Cathy BerraTexas, US8 hour offshore/marlin, August 10, 2026
  • “It was also our 3rd grader’s first time fishing. We caught four wahoos! Very happy with the whole experience.”

    Anna CosicNew York, US4 hour wahoo/offshore, December 23, 2025
  • “They explained the process in great detail and were super friendly. Their boat was so nice and had everything we needed.”

    Elizabeth TerrellNorth Carolina, US4 hour wahoo/offshore, March 23, 2026

FAQs

Anything else? Call Danny on (246) 261 5475 or email luckypennyfishing@gmail.com.

Can we cancel?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 3 days before your trip.

Can children come?

Yes, Lucky Penny is child friendly. The light tackle trips are better for kids: smaller gear, spinning gear and the calmer waters of the west coast.

Do we keep the fish?

The crew keeps the catch and gives a share of the fish to guests. Catch and release is allowed too. Your catch is cleaned and filleted on board.

What should we bring?

Fishing trips are all-inclusive: rods, reels and tackle, lures, your fishing licence, snacks and drinks are all on board, so there is no gear to bring.

Where do we meet?

Lucky Penny departs from Shallow Draught in Bridgetown, Barbados. The captain confirms the meeting point with your booking.

Are transfers included?

No. Transfers to and from the departure point are not included in the trip price.

How many people can come?

Up to six guests. The whole boat is yours, so the price is per group, not per person.

How do we pay?

Pay a 15% deposit to confirm, or pay in full. Any balance is paid to the captain on or before the trip, in cash or by card. Card balance payments carry a 3.5% surcharge.

Lucky Penny Fishing Charters Barbados