Experience fishing in Galveston which is only about an hour southeast of downtown Houston, Texas, and is a charming island city on the Gulf Coast that allows for fishing for many different species of fish. Up Above Adventures offers many sport fishing, luxury, and deluxe privately chartered yacht cruises in Galveston and throughout the Gulf Coast region.

We have a commitment to offering unparalleled yacht rental service and extraordinary luxury yacht charters. Our goal is simply to create lasting memories for you that will last a lifetime.

We go out of our way to ensure every single yacht journey or dining experience on our 55-foot luxury sportfishing yacht is a unique and memorable experience for you. We provide a professional crew that comes with Master Captain Cristofer Dalas, our First Mates, and Cruise and Customer Service Juan Gutierrez who all offer personal, private, and exclusive service.

Our sportfishing yacht comes equipped with three deluxe staterooms or bedrooms, two full luxury bathrooms complete with showers, a professional crew and chef offering personalized menus, a full ship’s galley complete with a microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator, and freezer, flat-screen smart TVs, and Bluetooth JL Audio stereo sound system, and WiFi in port. The Viking 55 Convertible offers a cruising speed of 27 knots, sleeps six guests, provides access to shallow bays and coves, and also has a shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration.

Powered by twin MTU engines, the Viking 55 Convertible comfortably cruises at 35 knots and reaches a maximum speed of 40 knots with a range of up to 460 nautical miles from its 1,400-gallon fuel tanks. The low draft of 1.55m/5’1” makes the vessel primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.

Fishing Charter Packages

4 Hour Yacht Charter for $1,500 — For a minimum of four hours, we will provide you with a luxury sportfishing yacht that has a captain and crew, home port dock fees, and various snacks, water, soda, and beer. Your fuel will be included, and you can also get snorkel equipment if you want it. This near-shore trip includes sport fishing for redfish, black drum, sheep head, and shark in warm weather, as well as speckled trout. You will receive a personally planned itinerary with family, friends, or associates up to a maximum of six guests.
8 Hour Yacht Charter for $2,500 — For a minimum of eight hours, we give you a luxury sportfishing yacht that has captain and crew, home port dock fees, and various snacks, water, soda, and beer. Your fuel will be estimated, and you can also get snorkel equipment if you need it. This near-shore trip includes sport fishing for redfish, black drum, sheep head, and shark in warm weather, as well as speckled trout. You will receive a personally planned itinerary with family, friends, or associates up to a maximum of six guests.
12 Hour Yacht Charter for $4,000 — For a minimum of 12 hours, we give you a luxury sportfishing yacht that has a captain and crew, home port dock fees, and various snacks, water, soda, and beer. Your fuel will be estimated, and you can also get snorkel equipment if you need it. This near-shore trip from May through September includes sport fishing for larger red snapper, Mahi Mahi, king fish, ling, and sharks. You will receive a personally planned itinerary with family, friends, or associates up to a maximum of six guests.
36 Hour Yacht Charter for $7,200 — For a minimum of 36 hours, we give you a luxury sportfishing yacht that has a captain and crew, home port dock fees, and various snacks, water, soda, and beer. You also get meals prepared by our chefs, and snorkel equipment if you desire. This near-shore trip from August through March includes sport fishing for larger red snapper, Mahi Mahi, king fish, ling, and sharks. You will receive a personally planned itinerary with family, friends, or associates up to a maximum of six guests.
48 Hour Yacht Charter for $9,500 — For a minimum of 48 hours, we give you a luxury sportfishing yacht that has a captain and crew, home port dock fees, and various snacks, water, soda, and beer. Your fuel will be estimated between 700 and 800, and you also get meals prepared by our chefs and snorkel equipment if you desire. This near-shore trip from August through March includes sport fishing for larger red snapper, Mahi Mahi, king fish, ling, and sharks. You will receive a personally planned itinerary with family, friends, or associates up to a maximum of six guests.
Weekly Yacht Charter / Call for Price — For a minimum of seven days, we give you a luxury sportfishing yacht that has home port dock fees, various snacks, water, soda, and beer, and meals prepared by a chef. Your fuel will be estimated between 1,000 and 1,200, and you also get snorkel equipment if you desire it. This trip is available from August through March and includes sport fishing for larger red snapper, Mahi Mahi, king fish, ling, and sharks. You will receive a personally planned itinerary with family, friends, or associates up to a maximum of six guests.

Tour Locations

Corpus Christi, Texas — Corpus Christi’s beaches in the Texas Gulf Region include the Bayfront beaches, McGee Beach, and North Beach.
Destin, Florida — Destin is in the Florida Panhandle and offers fishing opportunities, charming shops, and many family-friendly activities, as well as public beaches.
Galveston Island, Texas — The Galveston Bay Area has such attractions as Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, the Kemah Boardwalk, and miles of beaches along the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island.
Grand Isle, Louisiana — Take advantage of beaches closest to New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Gulf Shores, Alabama — Explore 32 full miles of Alabama coastline.
Mustang Island, Texas — Numerous outdoor activities await you here, such as kayaking, fishing, and swimming. You can also enjoy the island’s seaside golf course or visit restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries in Port Aransas.
Ocean Springs, Mississippi — The Mississippi coast allows for camping, boating, hiking, fishing, and biking. You can also visit Front Beach, which is a white sand beach right next to the town’s yacht club.
Orange Beach, Alabama — Orange Beach area has over 30 miles of white sand beaches and sea oat-covered dunes. You can also explore the 90-mile-long Civil War Trail and visit the Fort Morgan State Historic Site, which both have ties to the Battle of Mobile Bay.
South Padre Island, Texas — A common site for many on Spring Break, this area is also a popular family vacation destination because South Padre has wide sandy beaches and sparkling blue water with several activities for kids of all ages.

Our services are ideal for all kinds of celebrations and occasions, including private family and group yacht tours, private wedding party dinners and cruises, island trips, overnight trips, and sunset cruises, private corporate cruise events and “docktail” parties, offshore sport fishing trips and tournaments, day cruises, romantic getaways, birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions, celebrations, memorial services, and snorkeling trips. Our clients often include corporate companies for events, Houston and Galveston vacationers, sport fishermen, wedding parties, yacht clubs, and any other private group wanting a unique, customized cruise experience on a luxury yacht.

The pleasant weather of Galveston makes it a perfect destination for fishing during almost every season. With us, you will have the chance to catch the best fish in a breathtaking setting.

Most trips with us will include bites to eat, so be sure to notify us if you have any dietary restrictions. Our knowledgeable captain can help you determine the best fishing spots and will have first-hand experience fishing in the bay.

Our team has years of experience operating these trips which mean you are certain to end up catching a great fish. Our fully equipped vessels will be perfect for activities with your loved ones or friends.

You can book your own Galveston fishing yacht charter when you contact Up Above Adventures today to discuss your needs. Call (409) 761-5550 or contact us online today to book your yacht and help you understand your options for booking your next adventure.