Fairwater II
4.9/5 (138 reviews)
Federally permitted
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States–
Fairwater II
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (138)
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Angler's Choice
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL, United States
Fairwater II Charters is exactly what the doctor ordered for anyone who has the itch to fish the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach areas. If you are looking for a fully customized fishing experience on your next holiday, you have found the right place.
Enjoy a lot of artificial reefs, cruise the coast and head up to 15 miles offshore. Most of the trips will most likely wear you out battling big and hard-fighting fish so get ready to have a nice light tackle and live bait workout.
All this fantastic sport fishing is available aboard the 'Fairwater II', a 40' Sea Harvester walk-around boat. Her twin 330 HP Cummins engines will power you to the hottest grounds in the area and the top-notch electronics will help you locate the fish.
The Fairwater II is rigged with everything you need to make a great catch possible. As well as that, you will find plenty of space for up to 18 anglers, a flybridge to take in all the beauty of the surrounding areas, a comfortable restroom, and an air-conditioned cabin.
You will be able to catch-and-release Amberjack and Red Snapper year-round, target Barracuda, Cobia, and Red Grouper, go for Kingfish and Triggerfish and get your hands on Mangrove Snapper. Trolling, jigging, and bottom fishing will be your techniques for the day.
All trips come with quality rods, reels, and tackle, as well as lures, bait, and fishing licenses.
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
Air conditioning
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
Air conditioning
Rating
4.9
138 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (152)
What anglers say
99%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
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Kenneth Evans
Tennessee, US
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Member since 2026
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great trip
4 hour Spring break special on April 2, 2026 • 8 adults
just got done with a 4 hour combo charter. this was one of the most professional crews out there. we were going to start woth trolling then go to bottom fishing. the cpt. decided last second to switch it up so we raced the other charters out to the spot. im glad he changed it up. we had 8 people fishing in our group and we hit our limit in about 40 mins. we trolled back looking for mackerel didnt catch any of those. but when you are heading back to the dock with 80 keepers thats not to disappointing. once we got back to the dock it was nice to see what experience got us other boats were coming back with a total of 14 fish. while our deck hand was cleaning our 80. both cpt and first mate were very knowledgeable and willing to share the knowledge.
Joy Crain
Louisiana, US
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Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Great Trip – Highly Recommend!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2025 • 12 adults • 3 children
We went out on a fishing charter with a group of 15, and it could not have gone smoother. From start to finish, everything was organized, fun, and professional. The boat was clean and had plenty of space for everyone to fish comfortably.
A special shoutout to the deckhand – hands down the best we’ve ever had. Super knowledgeable, helpful, and kept things running efficiently the entire time. Whether it was baiting hooks, untangling lines, or helping with big catches, he was always right there and made everyone feel at ease, even the first-timers in our group.
Everyone in our crew caught fish, and we all had a blast. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and exciting. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, do it – and hope you get the same deckhand we did!
Would absolutely go again!
Justin Pittman
Florida, US
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Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip and Great Captain and Crew!
8 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025 • 2 adults
My son and I booked an 8 hour trip aboard Fairwater II for his birthday. Captain Tom was a very polite and knowledgeable captain who put us on fish, his First Mate, Fisher, was extremely helpful, polite, professional, and answered any questions and taught us techniques for catching fish. We limited out on Red Snapper and caught many vermillion snapper for our freezer. The Second Mate, Marshall, was also a great help and it was good to see a young man learning the business and working hard.
We are totally satisfied and we look forward to our next trip!
Thank you Captain Tom, Fisher, and Marshall for a great day on the water! God bless.
Reported catch:
Valerie Hulsey
Repeat angler
Alabama, US
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Member since 2020
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4 trips
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5.0
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6 hour fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 28, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child
Would definitely recommend this trip! Captain and first mate were great. We did the 6 hour trip and had a great time! The boat had plenty of space and was very clean
Julie Heavin
Missouri, US
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Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 16, 2025 • 8 adults • 3 children
Captain Tom did a great job with the family catching fish and the crew kept the lines baited and when a fish was caught the crew kept it or threw it back what a wonderful meal we had. This was my first time on the ocean and it was fantastic. If you're get sea sick take some dramamine and you'll do just fine. Who knows where the Lord will lead us for our next vacation but if it's back to Gulf Shores we will do this again. And it will be with Captain Tom and the Fairwater ll
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4 hour Spring break special
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 8 - May 1
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3 hour cruise/trolling trip (AM)
3 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - May 15
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3 hour cruise/trolling trip (PM)
3 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
5 hour Spring break special
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 8 - May 1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
5 hour trip
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 hour Spring break special
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 8 - May 1
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Trip
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12 hour trip
12 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $3,500
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $3,500
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating
4.9
138 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (152)
What anglers say
99%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
All reviews (138)
Filter
Sort by: Featured
Showing 1 – 5 of 138 reviews
Kenneth Evans
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
great trip
4 hour Spring break special on April 2, 2026 • 8 adults
just got done with a 4 hour combo charter. this was one of the most professional crews out there. we were going to start woth trolling then go to bottom fishing. the cpt. decided last second to switch it up so we raced the other charters out to the spot. im glad he changed it up. we had 8 people fishing in our group and we hit our limit in about 40 mins. we trolled back looking for mackerel didnt catch any of those. but when you are heading back to the dock with 80 keepers thats not to disappointing. once we got back to the dock it was nice to see what experience got us other boats were coming back with a total of 14 fish. while our deck hand was cleaning our 80. both cpt and first mate were very knowledgeable and willing to share the knowledge.
Joy Crain
Louisiana, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Great Trip – Highly Recommend!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2025 • 12 adults • 3 children
We went out on a fishing charter with a group of 15, and it could not have gone smoother. From start to finish, everything was organized, fun, and professional. The boat was clean and had plenty of space for everyone to fish comfortably.
A special shoutout to the deckhand – hands down the best we’ve ever had. Super knowledgeable, helpful, and kept things running efficiently the entire time. Whether it was baiting hooks, untangling lines, or helping with big catches, he was always right there and made everyone feel at ease, even the first-timers in our group.
Everyone in our crew caught fish, and we all had a blast. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and exciting. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, do it – and hope you get the same deckhand we did!
Would absolutely go again!
Justin Pittman
Florida, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip and Great Captain and Crew!
8 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025 • 2 adults
My son and I booked an 8 hour trip aboard Fairwater II for his birthday. Captain Tom was a very polite and knowledgeable captain who put us on fish, his First Mate, Fisher, was extremely helpful, polite, professional, and answered any questions and taught us techniques for catching fish. We limited out on Red Snapper and caught many vermillion snapper for our freezer. The Second Mate, Marshall, was also a great help and it was good to see a young man learning the business and working hard.
We are totally satisfied and we look forward to our next trip!
Thank you Captain Tom, Fisher, and Marshall for a great day on the water! God bless.
Reported catch:
Valerie Hulsey
Repeat angler
Alabama, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
6 hour fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 28, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child
Would definitely recommend this trip! Captain and first mate were great. We did the 6 hour trip and had a great time! The boat had plenty of space and was very clean
Julie Heavin
Missouri, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 16, 2025 • 8 adults • 3 children
Captain Tom did a great job with the family catching fish and the crew kept the lines baited and when a fish was caught the crew kept it or threw it back what a wonderful meal we had. This was my first time on the ocean and it was fantastic. If you're get sea sick take some dramamine and you'll do just fine. Who knows where the Lord will lead us for our next vacation but if it's back to Gulf Shores we will do this again. And it will be with Captain Tom and the Fairwater ll
FAQs about Fairwater II
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
18 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Sea Harvester
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots