Seabbatical Charters – nearshore / Offshore 

Our family (mom, dad and 3 kids) had a great time fishing and being out on the water with Captain Adam and Mate Travis. We were lucky to catch a variety of fish, a couple shark, and one interesting fish we had never seen or heard of before (a Sea Robin). We especially appreciated the high quality of their fishing equipment as well as how quickly and efficiently Travis assisted with baiting our hooks and also removing fish from our lines so we could get them back in the water. We also had an extra special treat getting to see dolphins on our way out and back into the dock. We would highly recommend Seabbatical Charters and we look forward to fishing with them again!! Thank you so much Adam and Travis, for your expertise and hospitality.

Captain Adam was the best. I was researching the best charter for my two boys (ages 10 & 12) for their first charter. I was beyond happy and impressed. Captain Adam spent time teaching and showing my boys the how’s and why’s. Plus the experience is something they will remember the rest of their life. As a fellow boat owner, it was clean, extremely well maintained and the bathroom was top notch (my wife was also happy on this trip). The playlist on our ride back had us singing along. We caught the fish we wanted and had the best lunch after. During our roadtrip back home we asked the kids what their favorite part of our week long trip was. The answer = the charter with Captain Adam. Next time we are back at the ocean, we will visit and are already counting down to next summer.

My buddy and I went in this charter to celebrate my graduation and 18th birthday. It was fantastic from the start! The captain and first mate were awesome. They shared tips, tricks, and were hilarious. We ended up catching several Blue Fish, Spanish Mackerel, several Lemon Sharks, and a Snub Nose. We were able to bring back several to cook thanks to the amazing skill of the first mate! It was absolute fire! Thank you for such a great morning! This was our second charter and we will definitely return!

I’m an avid fisherman in Florida and spend most of my time in the keys. We decided to do this charter while we were visiting Oak Island for my brother’s 40th birthday with low expectations (as it should be on charters). However, our experience exceeded every other charter I have done. Captain Adam was professional, knowledgeable, and put us on multiple schools of Spanish Mackerel with ease. In a short trip we put about 10 fish in the box! Travis kept his head on a swivel and I didn’t have to even move to throw away my empty beers. They were all over it, cleaned the fish for us, and were easy to talk to and set up. Will be coming back to them every year, next time for spinner shark action! Honorable mention to Tyler IYKYK

We were in Oak Island for a beach vacation and decided to do some offshore fishing. We didn't have any prior experience, but Capt. Adam Steelman and his brother showed us everything we needed to do, and were extremely chill throughout the process. We caught Spanish Mackerel, a hammerhead shark and another type of shark (I forget which type). And were able to bring some home to eat! We would definitely do this again when we come back to Oak Island!!!

Capt Adam and mate Travis were absolutely amazing and I would leave them more stars if I’d could. From first booking and logistics to getting on the boat and set to go for the day I could it was going to be a great day with my sons and their friends. We found huge schools of blue fish and caught them like crazy. We had an amazing time and made the best fish tacos ever afterwards with our catch. Looking forward to our next trip already.

Had an incredible day out with Seabattical Charters! From start to finish, the crew was top-notch—professional, knowledgeable, and made sure we were on the fish all day. We got into some serious action… caught a bunch of monster bluefish, landed one huge red drum (what a fight!), and even hooked into a big tuna that unfortunately got away—but that’s fishing, and it just made the trip even more exciting. The captain knew exactly where to go and kept us on the bite. You can tell they really care about making sure everyone has a great experience, whether you’re seasoned or new to fishing. If you’re looking for an awesome day on the water with plenty of action, I highly recommend Seabbatical Charters. Already looking forward to the next trip!

We really enjoyed our morning half day fishing charter with Captain Adam! Getting 2 boys, 15 and 10, up and at ‘em at the crack of dawn is no small feet, but they had a blast! We caught a good many fish or a good variety! My youngest reeled in several blue fish, they each caught some Spanish mackerel, and my oldest caught some bonito as well! Adam knew many great spots to visit and was great with the boys, providing the perfect balance of “doing for” vs. “letting them do”. Personally, I enjoyed watching the fish come in, while relaxing and enjoying some good playlists. Adam helped us clean our catch and gave me a lesson on how to prepare our filets for dinner that night. We all enjoyed a great meal, caught ourselves! We would definitely call on Adam with Seabbatical Charters again!

Captain and mate were both fantastic! They were great with the boys and made sure they had plenty of opportunities to catch fish. Everyone had an amazing time and we had a blast. We even got to see a spinner shark leap completely out of the water, a sea turtle floating nearby, and watched birds diving for fish, which made the trip even more memorable. We'd definitely recommend this charter and would book with them again!

The Captain and mate were fantastic throughout the trip. They had the whole boat laughing and having fun from boat launch to landing. They put us onto fish, and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the day. When one of the kids started to get seasick, they moved the boat to calmer water, but did it in a way that didn’t embarrass him, which I really appreciated. We all agreed we want to fish with this crew again.