Great Escape Charters 

4.7/5 (266 reviews)
 Cotton Bayou Drive 26350, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States

Great Escape Charters 

Orange Beach, AL, United States
38 ft
6
4.7/5 (266 reviews)

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Great Escape Charters are based in Orange Beach, Alabama and provide first class fishing trips. Their experienced crew has been fishing the Gulf of Mexico waters for over 20 years and possess exceptional knowledge. They offer exciting offshore fishing trips and love providing all of their guests with an experience of a lifetime.

You will head out on their 38' Bertram sport fishing boat, which comes powered by twin 370 HP Cummins engines to get you to the action in no time. This beautiful vessel includes a flybridge with cover, as well as a full set of navigational equipment.

The spacious deck can accommodate up to six anglers, and the boat is rigged with outriggers, center rigger and live bait tank to ensure you are prepared for a day full of fishing action. For your comfort, the galley is air-conditioned and features a toilet, shower, and a kitchen with refrigerator.

Your adventure with Great Escape Charters in the Gulf of Mexico will begin by throwing out the trolling lures onto the water as you break out of Perdido Pass, to target Kings, Bonita, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, and other migratory species. You will then run up to 20 miles offshore, depending on the fish bite, and when you arrive at the fishing grounds your deckhand will have you baited up and ready to fish.

Great Escape Charters will give you the opportunity to fish for many different reef species, and as you return to the dock, the trolling lures will once again be set up to hopefully catch a couple of last bites. When you arrive at the dock, your deckhand will unload and hang your fish for pictures, which the crew will fillet and bag it for your enjoyment!

Please make sure to tip the deckhand the customary 20-25% to award their effort and hard work!

Great Escape Charters are based in Orange Beach, Alabama and provide first class fishing trips. Their experienced crew has been fishing the Gulf of Mexico waters for over 20 years and possess exceptional knowledge. They offer exciting offshore fishing trips and love providing all of their guests with an experience of a lifetime.

You will head out on their 38' Bertram sport fishing boat, which comes powered by twin 370 HP Cummins engines to get you to the action in no time. This beautiful vessel includes a flybridge with cover, as well as a full set of navigational equipment.

The spacious deck can accommodate up to six anglers, and the boat is rigged with outriggers, center rigger and live bait tank to ensure you are prepared for a day full of fishing action. For your comfort, the galley is air-conditioned and features a toilet, shower, and a kitchen with refrigerator.

Your adventure with Great Escape Charters in the Gulf of Mexico will begin by throwing out the trolling lures onto the water as you break out of Perdido Pass, to target Kings, Bonita, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, and other migratory species. You will then run up to 20 miles offshore, depending on the fish bite, and when you arrive at the fishing grounds your deckhand will have you baited up and ready to fish.

Great Escape Charters will give you the opportunity to fish for many different reef species, and as you return to the dock, the trolling lures will once again be set up to hopefully catch a couple of last bites. When you arrive at the dock, your deckhand will unload and hang your fish for pictures, which the crew will fillet and bag it for your enjoyment!

Please make sure to tip the deckhand the customary 20-25% to award their effort and hard work!

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Rating

4.7
266 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (236)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

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Eric Steinfath
Eric Steinfath
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
New
6 hr trolling/bottom fishing
6hr bottom/trolling (am) on May 23, 20263 adults1 child
The trip started out a little rough with an engine overheating before we made it out of the pass. Captain Will made the decision to turn around and see if he could diagnose the issue. He quickly found the issue was a bad water pump. He had one delivered and put on by the time we could go grab breakfast. We were out on the water catching fish in no time! Thank you!!! Captain Will and the crew will do whatever it takes to get you out on the water and making memories!
David Freeman
David Freeman
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Will
5hr bottom /trolling pm in on April 11, 20265 adults
Our family has fished in a lot of places in the world but yesterday with Captain Will and First Mate Jake was one of the most fun experiences! This was our first time to Orange Beach and definitely a memorable one. There was never a dull moment and never a point where we weren't catching. We were catching the largest Beeliners I have seen and even pulling up 2 at a time! We caught our limit in about 1 1/2 hours and then went on the hunt for Triggers. Captain Will consistently put us on the fish and our arms are sore today from reeling all afternoon! First Mate Jake was very knowledgeable about the area and local fishing and was quick with the bait and taking off the fish. Would definitely recommend and we're hoping to be back soon!
Response from Captain
April 12, 2026
Dan Duke
Dan Duke
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Weather - unpredictable - rough
3hr trolling trip (Am) on May 27, 20264 adults2 children
Caught fish. Customer called it. Too rough to be fun. No complaint with crew or equipment. Will likely book with them again.
John Reed
John Reed
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
June fishing trip
3hr trolling trp (pm) on June 4, 20264 adults
Daniel Rubio
Daniel Rubio
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on May 10, 20266 adults
Capt Will and crew took care of everything and even cleaned our fish once we got back to the dock! We will definitely return and highly recommend this trip!

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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3hr trolling trip (Am)
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3hr trolling trp (pm)
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $975
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $975
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5hr bottom /trolling Am
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5hr bottom /trolling pm in
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 26
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hr bottom/trolling (am)
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (PM)
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 26
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,895
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,495
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $3,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Bluewater Trip
16 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $4,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Day Trip – Tuna
2 Day Trip starts at 8:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
US $8,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.7
266 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (236)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

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Eric Steinfath
Eric Steinfath
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
New
6 hr trolling/bottom fishing
6hr bottom/trolling (am) on May 23, 20263 adults1 child
The trip started out a little rough with an engine overheating before we made it out of the pass. Captain Will made the decision to turn around and see if he could diagnose the issue. He quickly found the issue was a bad water pump. He had one delivered and put on by the time we could go grab breakfast. We were out on the water catching fish in no time! Thank you!!! Captain Will and the crew will do whatever it takes to get you out on the water and making memories!
David Freeman
David Freeman
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Will
5hr bottom /trolling pm in on April 11, 20265 adults
Our family has fished in a lot of places in the world but yesterday with Captain Will and First Mate Jake was one of the most fun experiences! This was our first time to Orange Beach and definitely a memorable one. There was never a dull moment and never a point where we weren't catching. We were catching the largest Beeliners I have seen and even pulling up 2 at a time! We caught our limit in about 1 1/2 hours and then went on the hunt for Triggers. Captain Will consistently put us on the fish and our arms are sore today from reeling all afternoon! First Mate Jake was very knowledgeable about the area and local fishing and was quick with the bait and taking off the fish. Would definitely recommend and we're hoping to be back soon!
Response from Captain
April 12, 2026
Dan Duke
Dan Duke
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Weather - unpredictable - rough
3hr trolling trip (Am) on May 27, 20264 adults2 children
Caught fish. Customer called it. Too rough to be fun. No complaint with crew or equipment. Will likely book with them again.
John Reed
John Reed
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
June fishing trip
3hr trolling trp (pm) on June 4, 20264 adults
Daniel Rubio
Daniel Rubio
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on May 10, 20266 adults
Capt Will and crew took care of everything and even cleaned our fish once we got back to the dock! We will definitely return and highly recommend this trip!

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2009
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots
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