Great Escape Charters
Great Escape Charters
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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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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!
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!
Very knowledgeable! We did the 3 hr trolling excursion and came back with 20 mackerels! The boat was clean, had AC (which was nice) and they worked the entire time trying to ensure we caught fish. Thank you!
We had a great time with the crew, Will & John. and caught mackerel that was cleaned extremely well. I highly recommend the Great Escape!
Had a great time . Even got to see some dolphins !
FAQs about Great Escape Charters
What are the trip rates for Great Escape Charters?
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr trolling trip (Am) (3 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr trolling trp (pm) (3 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 5hr bottom /trolling pm in (5 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 5hr bottom /trolling Am (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6hr bottom/trolling (am) (6 hours)
- US $1,895 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (8 hours)
- US $2,495 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (10 hours)
- US $3,200 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (12 hours)
- US $4,000 per group - Bluewater Trip (16 hours)
- US $8,000 per day per group - 2 Day Trip – Tuna (2 days)
Which amenities are available onboard with Great Escape Charters?
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radio
- Sonar
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Great Escape Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Fishing license
What types of fishing does Great Escape Charters offer?
- Offshore fishing (Up to 20 miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Great Escape Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Great Escape Charters?
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Pacific)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Captain Will Owens has been fishing since he was a little boy and says fishing is his true passion. He has been a professional captain for over 20 years and works with professional mates to ensure a great experience for everyone on board. Capt. Will is a fun and knowledgeable captain who likes nothing more than seeing his guests catch big fish!
Captain Will Owens has been fishing since he was a little boy and says fishing is his true passion. He has been a professional captain for over 20 years and works with professional mates to ensure a great experience for everyone on board. Capt. Will is a fun and knowledgeable captain who likes nothing more than seeing his guests catch big fish!
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Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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
PayPal
Bank transfer
What’s biting in Orange Beach right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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