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OceanLink Helps Charter Captains & Yacht Operators Monetize Offshore Internet Access

September 30, 20253 min read

STUART, FL — In today’s charter world, passengers expect connectivity — even miles offshore. But for captains and owners, providing Wi-Fi should not eat into your bandwidth, raise your costs, or require major infrastructure changes. That’s the problem OceanLink solves.

A Bit of History

The idea for OceanLink was born on a fishing trip. Dan Dalton and Anthony I. Matarese Jr. — longtime angling partners — recognized a recurring challenge: charter and head boat clients wanted internet access offshore, but traditional connectivity was unreliable beyond cell range. From that moment, the vision to build a platform to monetize existing satellite connections took shape.

  • Dan Dalton serves as President and COO. While his background is in water and infrastructure services, his passion for offshore fishing helped spark OceanLink’s inception.

  • Anthony Matarese Jr. is a veteran charter captain (of the 62’ Reel Chaos out of Ocean City, MD) and a competitive tournament operator, with deep insight into the needs and expectations of anglers and charter clients.

  • Luke Beachy also plays a role in operations, bringing technical and automation experience from related infrastructure ventures.

Together, they built OceanLink not as an internet provider, but as a revenue‑sharing and access platform that partners with vessels already using satellite internet.

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What OceanLink Does — and What It Doesn’t

OceanLink does not replace your satellite provider. Instead, it enables you to monetize that connection. Guests purchase Wi-Fi access through OceanLink’s system, while you retain full control, usage, and bandwidth of your existing satellite service.

This approach means:

  • Your data usage is unaffected

  • You don’t give up bandwidth to guests

  • You don’t pay extra for the service you already have

  • You earn commission from guest subscriptions

Why Captains, Charter Operators & Mega Yachts Choose OceanLink

Here’s what makes the offering compelling — especially for charter operations in the U.S., and for mega yacht charters operating in the Bahamas and Caribbean:

  • Zero sign-up cost — no barrier to entry

  • Minimal hardware or installation expense

  • Immediate commission revenue from guest subscriptions

  • Potential to reduce or eliminate your monthly satellite cost

  • Guest experience akin to in-flight Wi-Fi

  • Offshore safety improvement with reliable communication

  • 24/7 support for you, your crew, and your passengers

For mega yacht charter operators in the Bahamas or the Caribbean, OceanLink offers an especially attractive value proposition: discerning clients expect seamless connectivity, and the ability to offer that — without overhauling your systems or jeopardizing bandwidth — sets you apart in a competitive charter market.

Whether running a sportfishing charter off Florida, monoclinic head boat operation along the Atlantic, or a multi-week luxury voyage in the Exumas or British Virgin Islands, OceanLink is a turnkey tool to elevate your guest experience and strengthen your bottom line.

Who Can Benefit

This platform is ideal for:

  • Offshore fishing charters and tournament captains

  • Head boats and party boats serving bigger groups

  • Fleet operators managing multiple vessels

  • Mega yacht charter companies in the Bahamas & Caribbean

  • Luxury day charters, diving boats, and island tour operators

No matter the size of your vessel, or where you operate — the same challenge exists: providing dependable internet at sea, without compromising your data or incurring huge new costs. OceanLink is designed to bridge that gap.

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