Editorial flag: Multi-port operator—confirm OC vs Solomons departure on the signed contract.
Profile facts last reviewed: 2026-07
About this boat
Marli Sport Fishing Charters stages at Sunset Marina on Sunset Avenue for Ocean City offshore dates—West OC logistics with a private rail once you clear the gate. Confirm the slip for your OC date.
Operator materials emphasize a 58-foot Carolina story, Capt. Mark Hoos, and a pricing board that can include fuel-included bands. Some calendars also publish Solomons rockfish add-ons—those are a different port; read the contract before you pack for July in Ocean City.
Traveler themes lean toward premium overnight economics, tournament-adjacent crews, and transparent rate footnotes. Complaints that show up are usually multi-port confusion or sticker shock versus shorter bay invoices—not a mystery phone.
This profile publishes (410) 456-7765 and 12911 Sunset Ave from multi-source operator materials. Match that phone and Sunset address for OC dates.
Marli’s 2026 page removes one booking mistake: the Solomons trophy-rockfish program is listed as unavailable. The live decision is between 12-, 16-, and 30-hour Ocean City offshore clocks.
The published rate card is unusually specific about fuel: the fare includes fuel only up to $4 per gallon at Sunset Marina’s pump. Read that line before comparing Marli’s premium price to a shorter charter’s headline rate.
Quick compare (same directory)
Use this as a starting grid—rates, captains, and trip SKUs still need a live call. Links open our full profiles so you can read species cards and review context.
| Boat | Archetype | Range | Length | Guests | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marli | Private canyon / pelagic | Canyon & pelagic | 58′ | Premium Carolina-class six-pack footprint—confirm head count, overnight berthing, and wh… | 2026 operator card: $4,000 / 12 hr; $4,950 / 16 hr; $7,850 / 30 hr. Fuel included only through $4/gal at Sunset Marina p… |
| Rhonda's Osprey | Private canyon / pelagic | Canyon & pelagic | 60′ | Large Sunset six-pack footprint is typical—confirm head count and non-angler seats on th… | Operator site and Visit Maryland Coast–style listings publish seasonal rates—confirm fuel, tip, and cancellation windows… |
| Game Over | Private canyon / pelagic | Canyon & pelagic | 58′ | Six anglers plus crew is the common private-charter cap on OC six-packs—confirm head cou… | Ocean City Fishing Center roster listed a ~$3,100 marlin/tuna day rate; fuel surcharges may apply when diesel spikes—con… |
Marina & meet-up
Sunset Marina — West Ocean City (Solomons spring trips use MD Solomons staging—confirm on contract)
Sunset Marina sits on the West Ocean City Sunset Avenue corridor beside sister docks and tournament weigh-in traffic. Canyon mornings and July tuna weeks fill lots early—treat ice, fuel, and gate names like a flight, not beach time.
Confirm whether your captain stages at Sunset Marina proper or a neighboring West OC face; roster pages and tournament calendars sometimes list both campuses interchangeably.
FishingBooker listing
We did not verify a dedicated FishingBooker storefront for Marli as of 2026-07. Many Ocean City six-packs and head boats still book phone-first or through a marina desk—FishingBooker remains useful to benchmark trip SKUs and seasonal pricing, then confirm this hull on the call.
Trip lengths, rates & before you book
Trip lengths
- Full-day offshore programs out of Sunset Marina
- Extended / overnight-style SKUs when offered
- Seasonal Solomons rockfish windows when published (different port—confirm)
Trip types
- Private canyon and tuna-minded days out of Sunset
- Premium overnight economics when the calendar and sea state allow
Rates (confirm before deposit)
2026 operator card: $4,000 / 12 hr; $4,950 / 16 hr; $7,850 / 30 hr. Fuel included only through $4/gal at Sunset Marina pump; customary crew tip ~20%.
Before you book
- Confirm Ocean City Sunset Marina vs Solomons staging on the signed contract.
- Read fuel-policy footnotes on the operator pricing board twice.
- Budget mate tip on effort; overnight math is labor even when the bite is slow.
- Confirm parking / gate language for 12911 Sunset Ave the night before an OC date.
Trip styles
- Strong for groups that want Sunset convenience plus premium canyon / overnight SKUs.
- Strong when someone on the phone can explain fuel-included language without surprise invoices at the dock.
- Less ideal if your signed date is actually a Solomons rockfish window—confirm the departure city on the contract.
- 2026 operator: $4,000 / 12-hour offshore
- 2026 operator: $4,950 / 16-hour
- 2026 operator: $7,850 / 30-hour overnight
- Fuel included through $4/gal at Sunset pump; tip ~20%
Targeted species
Pelagic intent dominates Ocean City summer programs—tuna and billfish when temperature breaks cooperate. Treat Solomons striped-bass SKUs as a separate product with a separate meet.
Ask what rods run simultaneously and how fish cleaning is handled when you return to Sunset.
Species card (quick scan)
Fishing Charter Reviews
Operator site (pricing board, 58′ Carolina story, Solomons rockfish add-on), oceancityfish.com hull page, and travel listings. Maps themes: premium overnight economics, tournament-adjacent crews, transparent fuel-included bands.
Themes & voices (paraphrased)
Short lines below are original OCEANCITY.MD summaries—not copy-pasted reviews. Use them to skim mood before you open Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, or FishingBooker in full.
The happiest Marli trips are the ones that named Ocean City Sunset or Solomons before anyone packed the cooler.
Premium invoices reward guests who read fuel-included language twice—surprise math ruins canyon days.
Yelp reviews
Search / category link — not a locked business profile
West OC offshore categories—verify captain Hoos + Sunset address.
Summary is original editorial based on recurring public-review patterns where noted—not quoted reviewer sentences. Star data appears only when we verified review totals for this profile listing. Last checked: 2026-04.
FishingBooker reviews
Destination / search link — confirm charter name & state filters
Compare elite canyon SKUs; Marli often books direct via marlisportfishing.com.
FishingBooker aggregates move with completed trips; we summarize themes in our own words. Last checked: 2026-04.
TripAdvisor reviews
Search / roundup link — not a locked attraction profile
Tournament-week threads—confirm trip port (OC vs Solomons).
TripAdvisor traveler reviews are summarized editorially—never copied verbatim. Counts and averages are updated periodically on the platform. Last checked: 2026-04.
Secret Fisherman review
Secret Fisherman — Marli
Sunset premium pricing usually comes with premium hours—this is not a two-hour flounder photo op.
If you see Solomons rockfish SKUs, read the calendar window before you pack for July.
Overall editor score: 4.4 / 5 for anglers who want a Sunset canyon / overnight ticket and will confirm the departure port on the call.
FAQ
- Does Marli always leave from Ocean City?
- Ocean City dates stage at Sunset Marina (12911 Sunset Ave). Some calendars also list Solomons rockfish windows—confirm the departure city on the signed contract before you drive.
- Where do we meet for an OC trip?
- Sunset Marina — 12911 Sunset Ave, Ocean City. Confirm the gate and parking lot the night before.
- Why do rates look higher than short bay tickets?
- Premium Carolina overnight / canyon programs price differently than two-hour flounder loops—read fuel-included footnotes and hours under the invoice before comparing.
- Which phone should we dial?
- Use (410) 456-7765 from current operator materials. Match that line and the Sunset address before you deposit.
Keep exploring
This listing stages in West Ocean City, west of the Route 50 bridge—not inside Town of Ocean City limits. Pair dawn marina meets with the marinas guide and West Ocean City shopping if you are batching errands.
