Always Fun Charters LLC
+10Gorgeous sandy beaches, a cool breeze to chill you on a hot summer’s day, and the sound of the reel screaming as you scramble to fight a massive Amberjack – that’s what Fort Myers Beach looks like. Combine that with a professional and friendly charter like Always Fun Charters and you have the recipe for an unforgettable fishing adventure!
Join Captain Neil Douglass on board of his 41’ Tiara offshore sport fishing vessel. She’s quite the powerhouse, with twin Detroit diesel engines providing 1100 HP worth of thrust. That’s enough to push her along at a smooth 26 knots of maximum cruising speed, impressive for a vessel of her size. Not only is her ride smooth, but also quite comfortable with a full restroom. You can easily bring 5 of your fishing buddies and you still won’t bump elbows.
Don’t worry about losing your edge on longer trips under the hot sun, she’s got all the comforts a modern angler needs to stay at his best. An air-conditioned cabin will keep you cool and you can freshen up in the shower. A power-nap in the onboard bed is available, to recharge your batteries between epic fights.
Don’t think she’s a pleasure cruiser, Capt. Neil’s Tiara is a sport fishing vessel 100%. You can strap in a fighting chair when you hook a big boy, or enjoy trolling with greater success: outriggers and downriggers extend your reach. Great species such as Amberjack, Cobia, Red Snapper, Groupers, Permit, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and others are waiting for you.
There’s a first mate on board to assist you in whatever you do, as well as clean and fillet your fish, free of charge. Gratuity is greatly appreciated, though.
There’s no minimum age for kids with Always Fun Charters, they will provide you with PFDs in all sizes. The captain will usually prepare your live bait in advance, which is included in the trip price.
Book a trip with Captain Neil Douglass and get ready to cast off on a fishing trip that you’ll fondly remember for years to come!
Captain
Neil Douglass
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+153Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
84%
Caught fish
74%
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Great trip
Inshore/Offshore Trip on April 22, 2025
Ed and the Captain where great. Feel free to call the Captain with any questions, he's happy to talk to you. We where happy with what we caught .( Even though the Captain and Ed where not). The Captain really knows what he's doing. He knew what was under us. Some times they just don't bite. We made a nice meal out,of Whitings and Trout, thanks Ed for filleting them. Caught some cool looking fish not keepers too! Thanks for the memories. Like I said call the Captain with any questions.
Ed and the Captain where great. Feel free to call the Captain with any questions, he's happy to talk to you. We where happy with what we caught .( Even though the Captain and Ed where not). The Captain really knows what he's doing. He knew what was under us. Some times they just don't bite. We made a nice meal out,of Whitings and Trout, thanks Ed for filleting them. Caught some cool looking fish not keepers too! Thanks for the memories. Like I said call the Captain with any questions.
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Great Family Outing
Inshore/Offshore Trip on December 19, 2024
Captain Neil and Captain Ethan were great! We had three generations out for our family fishing trip. Everyone had fun, ages 4 to 77. When the fog was too heavy to leave the bay when we first departed, captain Neil found a spot where we could catch fish while waiting for it to lift. Captain Ethan was super helpful with rigging our lines, giving tips on technique, and keeping our hooks baited. And both are a pleasure to talk with!
Captain Neil and Captain Ethan were great! We had three generations out for our family fishing trip. Everyone had fun, ages 4 to 77. When the fog was too heavy to leave the bay when we first departed, captain Neil found a spot where we could catch fish while waiting for it to lift. Captain Ethan was super helpful with rigging our lines, giving tips on technique, and keeping our hooks baited. And both are a pleasure to talk with!
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Family fun and lifetime memories
Inshore/Offshore Trip on June 19, 2024
We had a great experience.Captain Neil was great and got us to a nice spot to catch fish. Also, the boat was perfect four our 5 and 9 year old grils. Tony the 1st mate was very helpful and kept our lines baited and helped the girls throughout the trip. We also got hooked up on two sharks and with coaching and advice I managed to bring 1 in successfully after failing on my first try. We would recommend them to all and especially to families looking to make a experience to remember for ever.
We had a great experience.Captain Neil was great and got us to a nice spot to catch fish. Also, the boat was perfect four our 5 and 9 year old grils. Tony the 1st mate was very helpful and kept our lines baited and helped the girls throughout the trip. We also got hooked up on two sharks and with coaching and advice I managed to bring 1 in successfully after failing on my first try. We would recommend them to all and especially to families looking to make a experience to remember for ever.
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Awesome morning!
Inshore/Offshore Trip on April 21, 2025
Captain Neil and deckhand Ed were great! Conditions weren’t the best but Captain Neil put us in a few different spots; some were more successful than others but our group had a good time and pulled in a little over 20 fish of different varieties including some small sharks.
Captain Neil and deckhand Ed were great! Conditions weren’t the best but Captain Neil put us in a few different spots; some were more successful than others but our group had a good time and pulled in a little over 20 fish of different varieties including some small sharks.
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Great time with experienced captain.
Inshore/Offshore Trip on April 11, 2025
We had a great time fishing with Captain Neil and his first mate Ed. Fishing started off slow but picked up because the Captain knew when to move to a new area and we had great success and brought home a 3 foot long bonnet shark to have for dinner. Highly recommend this trip.
We had a great time fishing with Captain Neil and his first mate Ed. Fishing started off slow but picked up because the Captain knew when to move to a new area and we had great success and brought home a 3 foot long bonnet shark to have for dinner. Highly recommend this trip.
FAQs about Always Fun Charters LLC
What are the trip rates for Always Fun Charters LLC?
Always Fun Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
- US $490 per group - Shark Fishing Trip Special (3 hours)
- US $550 per group - 3 Hour Nearshore Trip Special (3 hours)
- US $570 per group - 3 Hour Nearshore Trip (3 hours)
- US $570 per group - 3 Hour Nearshore Trip PM (3 hours)
- US $640 per group - Inshore/Offshore Trip (4 hours)
- US $825 per group - 5 Hour Inshore/Offshore Trip (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Always Fun Charters LLC?
When you book a trip with Always Fun Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Always Fun Charters LLC?
Trips booked with Always Fun Charters LLC include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Usually prepared in advance)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate (Tips are not mandatory but welcomed)
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Always Fun Charters LLC offer?
Always Fun Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Always Fun Charters LLC offer?
Always Fun Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Always Fun Charters LLC?
Top targeted fish species with Always Fun Charters LLC include:
- Cobia
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Permit
- Seabass (Black)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Spanish Mackerel
Your captain
Fort Myers Beach, Florida, United States
Captain Neil Douglass was born in Naples, Florida. He's spent his entire life fishing the gorgeous waters from Panama City to Key West, learning the tricks of the local fish as well as where the hottest spots are. He started his professional fishing career as a commercial fisherman, now he has over 28 years of experience. He loves seeing the reaction of his guests when they hook a fish for the first time in the Gulf – he says he's happy to see such a special moment.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Usually prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Tips are not mandatory but welcomed
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age, contact for life jackets
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Fort Myers Beach right now
Cobia
Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Snapper (Mangrove)