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Night Swordfishing — Islamorada, FL — Islamorada, FL
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Night Swordfishing — Islamorada, FL

Destination: Islamorada, FLNights: 3Group: 3–6Season: January, February, March, September, October, November, DecemberEstimated: $2,800–$4,800/person

Capt. Nick Stanczyk runs 20 miles offshore at midnight, drops baits to 1,500 ft, and fights 400 lb broadbills under the spreader lights. Night two: bioluminescence dive at Alligator Reef. Cheeca Lodge for showers and bourbon.

What You'll Do

Night swordfishing

Twenty miles offshore at midnight, drop baits to 1,500 ft, fight broadbills under spotlights.

Operator: Capt. Nick Stanczyk, Bud N' Mary's Marina · Pair with: Cheeca Lodge spa day.

Bioluminescence night dive

Glowing fireworms and jellies on new-moon nights, total darkness between breaths.

Operator: Horizon Divers · Pair with: Bungalows Key Largo for the afterglow.

Boat Cruise

Where You Sleep

  • · Cheeca Lodge
  • · The Moorings Village

Where You Eat

  • · Pierre's at Morada Bay
  • · Chef Michael's

Questions

Seasickness?
Baits-to-bottom fishing is surprisingly flat — less motion than trolling.
Can we keep the fish?
One broadbill per boat per day, FL regs.
What's peak?
October — new-moon nights are textbook.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.