The Majesty is the deep sea fishing name most Jacksonville visitors already know, and it earns its place in the ranking as the value and access pick. Run by King Neptune Deep Sea Fishing out of Mayport since 1988, it is the largest party boat in northeast Florida, a 70 foot air conditioned head boat that sells seats by the person and puts a full day of bottom fishing within almost any budget. For a first trip, a family, or anyone who does not want to book a whole boat, it is the most accessible way onto the deep water in Jacksonville.
The verdict and where it ranks
At 7.3 the Majesty is a strong choice and the top party boat in Jacksonville, the value and access pick rather than the top of the field. It suits a family, a first timer, or anyone who wants to fish the deep water without paying for a private boat. Where it sits behind the private boats is the day to day experience: a head boat fills its rail, runs one fixed trip length, and on a busy boat you fish shoulder to shoulder, so the day depends on the crowd and the crew you draw. For a private boat with a named captain, the six packs Sea Dancer Charters, Set ‘Em Up, and Salty Goat are the step up, and for the most capable offshore fleet, Team Buck Rogers leads the field. The full ranking is on the Jacksonville page.
The boat
The Majesty is a 70 foot Chesapeake party boat, built in 2009 and running a pair of 700 horsepower Lugger engines, with an air conditioned cabin and clean restrooms aboard. It is the largest head boat in northeast Florida, carrying a big crowd, roughly 30 anglers outside, 25 inside, and 14 on the top sun deck. The air conditioned cabin is a real comfort on a hot Jacksonville day and a genuine advantage over an open boat. The operation also runs the Mayport Princess II. The honest caveat is the one every head boat carries: when the boat is full, the deck is tight, lines tangle, and a slow bite is felt by everyone aboard.
The fishing and what you target
The 8 hour trip works the Atlantic bottom off Mayport for the bread and butter species: black sea bass, vermilion snapper, triggerfish, grunts, and grouper in its open season, with king mackerel on the troll. The full day length is what reaches the better bottom, since the good ground off Jacksonville is a longer run than in the Gulf ports. Atlantic red snapper are abundant here but the federal season is very short and was closed by a court order for 2026, so do not book expecting to keep them, and confirm the status with NOAA Fisheries. Shallow water grouper, including gag and red, are closed January 1 to April 30 each year, so black sea bass carries the bottom much of the year.
Trips and prices
This is where the Majesty earns its place: the fare is posted and cheap. The 8 hour trip runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., sold per person, with a lower rider fare for anyone along for the ride and not fishing. As of June 1, 2026 it is $140 for adults 15 and up, $115 for kids 6 to 14, $130 for active duty military, and $80 for a rider. The fare includes the rod, reel, bait, and tackle, which is most of what you need. A private whole boat charter for up to 45 anglers is $7,130 for 8 hours, including a 15 percent gratuity. For how the per person head boat math compares with booking a six pack, our cost guide and the party boat versus private charter guide work it through.
The crew
A head boat runs on rotating licensed captains rather than one owner operator, so you will not always know who is at the helm, and the deck crew is the part that makes or breaks the day. The sentiment is mixed in the way every high volume head boat is: many reviewers describe mates who bait hooks, clear tangles, and get first timers onto fish, and a genuine strand report a crowded boat, a slow day, or a flat trip on a packed weekend. That spread is normal for a walk on boat and is what holds the captain and crew and track record scores below the private boats. Read recent reviews before you pick a date.
Booking and what to know
Book by phone or through the operator site, which takes reservations, and arrive 30 to 45 minutes early to park, check in, and find a spot at the rail. Trips leave on a fixed daily schedule from 4378 Ocean Street in Mayport. Bring sunscreen, a hat, a soft cooler for your fillets, food and drinks, and motion sickness medication if you are unsure of your stomach, since an 8 hour day in the Atlantic chop is a long one. No license is needed and the crew handles the bait and tackle.
How we scored it
The Majesty scores 7.3: a long established party boat operation with posted, low fares, a big air conditioned head boat, and the cheapest access to the deep water in Jacksonville, marked down on the crowding, the single trip length, and the uneven day to day experience that come with a high volume walk on rail. Value and transparency is its strongest factor. See how we scored this boat and the Jacksonville ranking for the field.