
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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (234)
Angler 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%
May 18, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
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...
Jun 19, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM)
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...
May 20, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
Captain Will did an excellent job putting us on some fish during our morning trip! George made sure landed the fish and that everyone had a great time. 10/10, plan on booking again next time we're on vacation!
Captain Will did an excellent job putting us on some fish during our morning trip! George made sure landed the fish and that...
Mar 3, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM)
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...
Jul 3, 2025
10 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling
Had a great time with my wife and daughter. They took care of us and put us on the fish.
Had a great time with my wife and daughter. They took care of us and put us on the fish.
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (234)
Angler 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%

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Crew
Overall
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...

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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
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on May 20, 2025
Captain Will did an excellent job putting us on some fish during our morning trip! George made sure landed the fish and that everyone had a great time. 10/10, plan on booking again next time we're on vacation!
Captain Will did an excellent job putting us on some fish during our morning trip! George made sure landed the fish and that everyone had a great time. 10/10, plan on booking again next time we're on vacation!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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!

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
10 Hour Trip – Bottom/Trolling on July 3, 2025
Had a great time with my wife and daughter. They took care of us and put us on the fish.
Had a great time with my wife and daughter. They took care of us and put us on the fish.
