Seabbatical Charters – nearshore / Offshore
Running angling trips out of Southport / oak island, Seabbatical Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.
Your captain is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, handline, jigging, and spinning, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 3 to 12-hour trips, you can target species like Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Shark, depending on the current season and weather conditions.
Your adventure begins on board a 30' Baha cruiser boat that can fit a maximum of 5 anglers. The boat is fitted with a toilet, ice box, and wireless trolling motor. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.
You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip. There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. You'll find free drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.
Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Seabbatical Charters.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (77)
+74Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
Jun 29, 2025
Half Day Trip – 4 hours morning
Super fun day! 🦈
We enjoyed our off shore trip with Capt Adam and mate. We arrived early and the boat was waiting for us. It was spacious and clean for a party of 6 with 3 teens. We caught dinner fish (Spanish Mackerel) then headed in a different direction so the boys could catch sharks! All the boys caught a shark, hammerheads and a sand shark. The mate (sorry I forgot your name!) filleted our Spanish mackerel right on the boat, bagged them up for us to take home. It was NC hot this time of year, otherwise enjoyed our experience for very much! Planning to go again Nov/Dec with Seabattical! Thank you for a wonderful day and lots of fun memories made!💙
We enjoyed our off shore trip with Capt Adam and mate. We arrived early and the boat was waiting for us. It was spacious and clean...
Jun 22, 2025
Halfday 4 hour afternoon
Memory Makers.
I've been out with Seabbatical Charters at least a dozen times. Captain Adam and Robert are top notch. Today was very special for me , I had my son and grandsons with me. As usual we caught fish and had a great time doing it. Capt Adam's personality is awsome the way he interacted with my 5 year old grandson was awesome and Robert is the best 1st mate around. We had 3 generations aboard today, so if there's one thing that Capt Adam and Seabbatical Charters do , they excel at is makeing memories.
I've been out with Seabbatical Charters at least a dozen times. Captain Adam and Robert are top notch. Today was very special...
Captain replied
Jul 20, 2025
Half Day Trip 3 hours afternoon
Shark fishing in July
Captain Adam was awesome. We had a small group of 6, including an 11 yr old. Adam recommended we go earlier in the morning because of the heat and stay in the bay given the sea conditions (both great calls). We caught sharks the entire time, just like we hoped for. Looking forward to doing more trips with this charter boat!
Captain Adam was awesome. We had a small group of 6, including an 11 yr old. Adam recommended we go earlier in the morning because...
Jul 15, 2025
Halfday 4 hour afternoon
Great captain and overall experience
Captain Adam was a fantastic guide of our boat and gave us an overall fantastic experience. He was great to our kids and catered our fishing experience to them. We caught some smaller fish but also went out into the deep waters and caught a shark. The kids will be talking about this experience for years to come. Thanks for a great trip!
Captain Adam was a fantastic guide of our boat and gave us an overall fantastic experience. He was great to our kids and catered...
Jul 16, 2025
Halfday 4 hour afternoon
Great time
We had a great time. We were notified easily the ocean would be rough and we had to change or cancel. We decided to just stick to backwater and the kids had a great time catching a lot of fish and each got a shark. Will for sure be using them again.
We had a great time. We were notified easily the ocean would be rough and we had to change or cancel. We decided to just stick...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (77)
+74Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Super fun day! 🦈
Half Day Trip – 4 hours morning on June 29, 2025
We enjoyed our off shore trip with Capt Adam and mate. We arrived early and the boat was waiting for us. It was spacious and clean for a party of 6 with 3 teens. We caught dinner fish (Spanish Mackerel) then headed in a different direction so the boys could catch sharks! All the boys caught a shark, hammerheads and a sand shark. The mate (sorry I forgot your name!) filleted our Spanish mackerel right on the boat, bagged them up for us to take home. It was NC hot this time of year, otherwise enjoyed our experience for very much! Planning to go again Nov/Dec with Seabattical! Thank you for a wonderful day and lots of fun memories made!💙
We enjoyed our off shore trip with Capt Adam and mate. We arrived early and the boat was waiting for us. It was spacious and clean for a party of 6 with 3 teens. We caught dinner fish (Spanish Mackerel) then headed in a different direction so the boys could catch sharks! All the boys caught a shark, hammerheads and a sand shark. The mate (sorry I forgot your name!) filleted our Spanish mackerel right on the boat, bagged them up for us to take home. It was NC hot this time of year, otherwise...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Memory Makers.
Halfday 4 hour afternoon on June 22, 2025
I've been out with Seabbatical Charters at least a dozen times. Captain Adam and Robert are top notch. Today was very special for me , I had my son and grandsons with me. As usual we caught fish and had a great time doing it. Capt Adam's personality is awsome the way he interacted with my 5 year old grandson was awesome and Robert is the best 1st mate around. We had 3 generations aboard today, so if there's one thing that Capt Adam and Seabbatical Charters do , they excel at is makeing memories.
I've been out with Seabbatical Charters at least a dozen times. Captain Adam and Robert are top notch. Today was very special for me , I had my son and grandsons with me. As usual we caught fish and had a great time doing it. Capt Adam's personality is awsome the way he interacted with my 5 year old grandson was awesome and Robert is the best 1st mate around. We had 3 generations aboard today, so if there's one thing that Capt Adam and Seabbatical Charters do , they excel at is makeing memories....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Shark fishing in July
Half Day Trip 3 hours afternoon on July 20, 2025
Captain Adam was awesome. We had a small group of 6, including an 11 yr old. Adam recommended we go earlier in the morning because of the heat and stay in the bay given the sea conditions (both great calls). We caught sharks the entire time, just like we hoped for. Looking forward to doing more trips with this charter boat!
Captain Adam was awesome. We had a small group of 6, including an 11 yr old. Adam recommended we go earlier in the morning because of the heat and stay in the bay given the sea conditions (both great calls). We caught sharks the entire time, just like we hoped for. Looking forward to doing more trips with this charter boat!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great captain and overall experience
Halfday 4 hour afternoon on July 15, 2025
Captain Adam was a fantastic guide of our boat and gave us an overall fantastic experience. He was great to our kids and catered our fishing experience to them. We caught some smaller fish but also went out into the deep waters and caught a shark. The kids will be talking about this experience for years to come. Thanks for a great trip!
Captain Adam was a fantastic guide of our boat and gave us an overall fantastic experience. He was great to our kids and catered our fishing experience to them. We caught some smaller fish but also went out into the deep waters and caught a shark. The kids will be talking about this experience for years to come. Thanks for a great trip!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time
Halfday 4 hour afternoon on July 16, 2025
We had a great time. We were notified easily the ocean would be rough and we had to change or cancel. We decided to just stick to backwater and the kids had a great time catching a lot of fish and each got a shark. Will for sure be using them again.
We had a great time. We were notified easily the ocean would be rough and we had to change or cancel. We decided to just stick to backwater and the kids had a great time catching a lot of fish and each got a shark. Will for sure be using them again.
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