Great Escape Charters
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (234)
+231Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
88%
Jul 26, 2025
The captain canceled
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May 18, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
Holy Mackerel!
We caught our limit of Kings and tons of Spanish mackerel on the 4 hour morning trip. Captain Will and deckhang George had the boat ready to go for a prompt departure - no wasting time! They had us on fish almost immediately after leaving port and action was non-stop. They were informative, helpful, and knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable and well-equipped. They cleaned our catch and pointed us in the direction of a few "cook your catch" restaurants which turned out great! We will definitely rebook next time we're in Orange Beach!
We caught our limit of Kings and tons of Spanish mackerel on the 4 hour morning trip. Captain Will and deckhang George had the...
Oct 10, 2024
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)
Holy Mackerel! So many mackerels!
We booked a 4 hour charter with captain Will and his first mate George. They kept us on the fish as we were trolling. Ended up filling a cooler with several Spanish Mackerels and three pretty good sized King Mackerels. The Kings fought but those Spanish Mackerels all but swam to the boat with the exception of a couple of em. All in all, great first trip out with these guys. My family enjoyed it with the exception of my 12 year old daughter. She's just not into fishing for some reason. The boat has a couch that she pretty much stayed on the whole time. It was fine. She put her headphones on and just jammed her tunes while her mom and 10 year old brother enjoyed the trip out on the water. We ran 3 lines out behind the boat. 2 we're essentially the same setup with a 3rd bigger jig running out further behind the boat. It didn't even budge. Fish just didn't like it for some reason. The other 2 jigs lost their color they got hit so much!
We booked a 4 hour charter with captain Will and his first mate George. They kept us on the fish as we were trolling. Ended up...
Jun 19, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM)
If You’re Tired of Tourist Traps and Want a Real Charter Experience, Book with Great Escape Charters
Captain Will doesn’t waste time. The man knows the water, knows where the bite is and runs the boat like a pro. If you’re the kind of person who actually wants to catch something and not just pay for a boat ride and sunscreen, Captain Will is your guy. We got on them early and often Worth every penny.
Captain Will doesn’t waste time. The man knows the water, knows where the bite is and runs the boat like a pro. If you’re the...
Mar 3, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM)
Best trip ever!
Captain and deck hand were great, Captain put us on the fish and we caught the max allowed of vermillion snapper and the deck hand was right there taking care of us. They are very personable and engaging, we had a fabulous trip and would definitely recommend them!
Captain and deck hand were great, Captain put us on the fish and we caught the max allowed of vermillion snapper and the deck...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (234)
+231Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
88%
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on July 26, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Holy Mackerel!
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on May 18, 2025
We caught our limit of Kings and tons of Spanish mackerel on the 4 hour morning trip. Captain Will and deckhang George had the boat ready to go for a prompt departure - no wasting time! They had us on fish almost immediately after leaving port and action was non-stop. They were informative, helpful, and knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable and well-equipped. They cleaned our catch and pointed us in the direction of a few "cook your catch" restaurants which turned out great! We will definitely rebook next time we're in Orange Beach!
We caught our limit of Kings and tons of Spanish mackerel on the 4 hour morning trip. Captain Will and deckhang George had the boat ready to go for a prompt departure - no wasting time! They had us on fish almost immediately after leaving port and action was non-stop. They were informative, helpful, and knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable and well-equipped. They cleaned our catch and pointed us in the direction of a few "cook your catch" restaurants which turned out great! We will...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Holy Mackerel! So many mackerels!
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) on October 10, 2024
We booked a 4 hour charter with captain Will and his first mate George. They kept us on the fish as we were trolling. Ended up filling a cooler with several Spanish Mackerels and three pretty good sized King Mackerels. The Kings fought but those Spanish Mackerels all but swam to the boat with the exception of a couple of em. All in all, great first trip out with these guys. My family enjoyed it with the exception of my 12 year old daughter. She's just not into fishing for some reason. The boat has a couch that she pretty much stayed on the whole time. It was fine. She put her headphones on and just jammed her tunes while her mom and 10 year old brother enjoyed the trip out on the water. We ran 3 lines out behind the boat. 2 we're essentially the same setup with a 3rd bigger jig running out further behind the boat. It didn't even budge. Fish just didn't like it for some reason. The other 2 jigs lost their color they got hit so much!
We booked a 4 hour charter with captain Will and his first mate George. They kept us on the fish as we were trolling. Ended up filling a cooler with several Spanish Mackerels and three pretty good sized King Mackerels. The Kings fought but those Spanish Mackerels all but swam to the boat with the exception of a couple of em. All in all, great first trip out with these guys. My family enjoyed it with the exception of my 12 year old daughter. She's just not into fishing for some reason. The...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
If You’re Tired of Tourist Traps and Want a Real Charter Experience, Book with Great Escape Charters
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) on June 19, 2025
Captain Will doesn’t waste time. The man knows the water, knows where the bite is and runs the boat like a pro. If you’re the kind of person who actually wants to catch something and not just pay for a boat ride and sunscreen, Captain Will is your guy. We got on them early and often Worth every penny.
Captain Will doesn’t waste time. The man knows the water, knows where the bite is and runs the boat like a pro. If you’re the kind of person who actually wants to catch something and not just pay for a boat ride and sunscreen, Captain Will is your guy. We got on them early and often Worth every penny.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best trip ever!
6 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM) on March 3, 2025
Captain and deck hand were great, Captain put us on the fish and we caught the max allowed of vermillion snapper and the deck hand was right there taking care of us. They are very personable and engaging, we had a fabulous trip and would definitely recommend them!
Captain and deck hand were great, Captain put us on the fish and we caught the max allowed of vermillion snapper and the deck hand was right there taking care of us. They are very personable and engaging, we had a fabulous trip and would definitely recommend them!
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