Thanks Skip. I've fished in many of the places you mention and I wouldn't say anywhere (except maybe Panama) do you expect to catch anything in 9 hours unless you are really lucky. I've gone out for a week and caught nothing in those "big game" waters.
If targeting a species is that tough, then I guess a charter is more for general fishing?
And cost is the biggest issue always!

I have a crazy expensive hobby and rarely get to get a fix. When I do I try to do at least some homework first.
I'm not real familiar with swordfishing. In the gulf they also do overnights. Do you know of charters that do that?
Again thanks for the informed reply.