Orlando Princess Fishing Fleet | Cape Canaveral Deep Sea Fishing
The Orlando Princess Fishing Fleet is a big-boat option for Cape Canaveral deep sea fishing, just under an hour from Orlando. Its two party boats dock in Port Canaveral between Rusty’s and Gator’s Dockside restaurants and run half-day, full-day and night shark trips that suit families, beginners and experienced anglers.
The Boats
- Orlando Princess: a 95-foot all-aluminum party boat with fast triple diesels, an enclosed air-conditioned lounge, a galley, separate restrooms and an upper sun deck. It runs the half-day and night shark trips.
- Canaveral Princess: a 90-foot party boat with an air-conditioned lounge, a full galley, separate restrooms and an upper sun deck. It runs the full-day trips farther offshore.
Both boats are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified and carry advanced fish-finding electronics.
Fishing Trips
- Half day (Orlando Princess): daily, about 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Check in by 9:45 AM. Targets snapper, grouper, king mackerel, amberjack, triggerfish and sharks.
- Full day (Canaveral Princess): daily, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Check in by 7:15 AM. Heads farther offshore for red snapper (in season), mangrove and lane snapper, grouper, cobia, flounder, sea bass, king mackerel, amberjack, mahi-mahi and sharks.
- Night shark fishing: Wednesday through Saturday, April through October, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, fishing closer to shore with heavy tackle. Check in by 5:15 PM.
Seasonal red snapper trips and a sunset cruise are also offered. Prices vary by trip, so check the online booking calendar or call for current rates.
What’s Included
Day trips include lunch (plus breakfast on the full day), unlimited soda, rod and reel, bait and tackle (fresh squid and sardines), your Florida fishing license and free parking. Shark trips include heavy-duty shark tackle and bait. Fish cleaning is available after the trip for a small fee based on the number and type of fish, and removing shark jaws costs extra.
Before You Go
- Location: 670 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, between Rusty’s and Gator’s Dockside
- Arrive: 45 minutes before departure for the mandatory pre-boarding briefing; if you miss the boat, the deposit is forfeited
- Bring: a camera, sunblock, a hat, a hand towel, comfortable shoes and cash for tips (about 20% for the deck crew, with a separate tip jar for the cook)
- Not allowed: outside alcohol, firearms or drugs; leave coolers in your car
- Ages: children 3 and up are welcome; babies can’t board
- Weather: if seas look rough, the office texts you the afternoon before to reschedule, so book early in your vacation to leave backup days
Book Cape Canaveral Deep Sea Fishing with the Orlando Princess
Book online through the Orlando Princess Fishing Fleet website, call (321) 784-6300, or email [email protected]. Comparing Space Coast boats? Browse our Florida party & head boat directory or see all Florida fishing charters.