The Great Escape II 

4.8/5 (62 reviews)
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Federally permitted
 210 US Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541, United States

The Great Escape II 

Over 9 miles offshore
Destin, FL, United States
58 ft
6
4.8/5 (62 reviews)

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Luxury Offshore Fishing Aboard Great Escape II
The Great Escape II welcomes you to the emerald waters of Destin—one of the most productive fisheries in the Gulf. These waters are home to an exciting variety of offshore species including King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Gag Grouper, Shark, Blackfin Tuna, Gray Triggerfish, Vermilion Snapper, Scamp Grouper, and more depending on the season and conditions. Your trip may include trolling, bottom fishing, or a combination of both using light or heavy tackle depending on what's biting that day.
Trips aboard Great Escape II are ideal for both experienced anglers looking for serious offshore fishing and beginners who want a comfortable, guided introduction to Gulf of Mexico fishing.
Your adventure takes place aboard the Great Escape II, a beautiful 58-ft Chris-Craft Convertible sportfishing yacht designed for serious offshore performance while offering exceptional comfort for guests. The vessel accommodates up to six passengers and is fully equipped with premium rods, reels, tackle, downriggers, and modern fish-finding electronics to give you every advantage on the water. For added comfort, the boat features a clean onboard restroom.
Fishing aboard Great Escape II is about more than just catching fish—it's about experiencing the Gulf the way seasoned local fishermen do. With decades of experience fishing these waters, your captain works hard to put you on productive grounds and create a trip that's exciting for both experienced anglers and first-time fishermen alike.
A professional First Mate will assist throughout the trip by preparing tackle, baiting hooks, clearing lines, and helping land your catch. Mates work primarily for tips, and it is customary to offer 15–20% based on your experience.
Your fishing license is included, so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Regulations for certain species change throughout the year, and your captain will guide you on what's currently in season.

:
Luxury Offshore Fishing Aboard Great Escape II
The Great Escape II welcomes you to the emerald waters of Destin—one of the most productive fisheries in the Gulf. These waters are home to an exciting variety of offshore species including King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Gag Grouper, Shark, Blackfin Tuna, Gray Triggerfish, Vermilion Snapper, Scamp Grouper, and more depending on the season and conditions. Your trip may include trolling, bottom fishing, or a combination of both using light or heavy tackle depending on what's biting that day.
Trips aboard Great Escape II are ideal for both experienced anglers looking for serious offshore fishing and beginners who want a comfortable, guided introduction to Gulf of Mexico fishing.
Your adventure takes place aboard the Great Escape II, a beautiful 58-ft Chris-Craft Convertible sportfishing yacht designed for serious offshore performance while offering exceptional comfort for guests. The vessel accommodates up to six passengers and is fully equipped with premium rods, reels, tackle, downriggers, and modern fish-finding electronics to give you every advantage on the water. For added comfort, the boat features a clean onboard restroom.
Fishing aboard Great Escape II is about more than just catching fish—it's about experiencing the Gulf the way seasoned local fishermen do. With decades of experience fishing these waters, your captain works hard to put you on productive grounds and create a trip that's exciting for both experienced anglers and first-time fishermen alike.
A professional First Mate will assist throughout the trip by preparing tackle, baiting hooks, clearing lines, and helping land your catch. Mates work primarily for tips, and it is customary to offer 15–20% based on your experience.
Your fishing license is included, so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Regulations for certain species change throughout the year, and your captain will guide you on what's currently in season.

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4.8
62 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (66)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommended
100%
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Scott Laux
Scott Laux
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
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5.0
Verified
New
Wonderful experience!!!
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom on June 15, 20264 adults
What a spectacular time!! Caught some (actually, an impressive haul) of amazing fish; red, black and vermilion snapper, red grouper, mackerel, and bonito. Captain Jason, and first mate, Alto were the best! Great time and great memories made with our grandson with his best bud!! Learned a lot and look forward to booking another adventure!!
Response from Captain
June 15, 2026
thank you guys for fishing with us we really enjoyed having y'all on the boat hope to see y'all soon
Maurice Contreras
Maurice Contreras
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Fishing Trip with The Great Escape!
5 Hour – bottom Fishing on October 8, 20254 adults
We had an amazing experience with The Great Escape! The crew was professional, fun, and made sure everyone had a great time — especially since we were celebrating our son’s birthday. First mate JT was on it and knew what needed to be done. We caught plenty of fish, including Cobia and Vermillion Snapper, and even landed the largest Cobia in the October Fishing Rodeo! It was an unforgettable day on the water filled with excitement, laughs, and great memories. Highly recommend The Great Escape for anyone looking for an incredible fishing adventure! If you want to catch lots of fish to take home and eat, book with The Great Escape.
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Keith Hess
Keith Hess
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
6 trips
0
5.0
Verified
great experiance
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom on April 6, 20263 adults
capt jason and deck hand capt bill were outstanding. they put us on the fish at our very first stop we immediately start getting hooked up and bringing in fish to keep. we caught our limit onred minnies, caught several red grouper, only one keeper. also caught several trigger fish and 2 keepers. the boat was smooth in very rough seas. would deffinatly do it again with them given the chance
Response from Captain
April 7, 2026
We truly appreciate the 5 stars! We are glad you had a great experience ☺️🎣 Looking forward to seeing you again, and we’ll take great care of anyone you send our way!!
Brent Player
Brent Player
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Weather was not in our favor !!!
8 hr on May 27, 20265 adults
It was rainy , windy and rough seas but they pushed through and put us on the fish. Mahi Mahi and Vermillion Snapper. Thanks again for what I know was a difficult trip weather and grass fought us the entire time.
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Response from Captain
May 28, 2026
thank you for being some Troopers! I think I only seen one person hanging their head over the rail thanks again. hopefully see y'all soon. yeah I'm good
Dean Stevens
Dean Stevens
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2
5.0
Verified
Great Charter
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom - 1:00 PM on July 13, 20256 adults
Great 6hr trip for our family of 6, boat was clean and well equipped, plenty of room inside the cabin with cold AC if you wanted to cool off. The captain and deckhand worked hard to put and keep us on fish, we caught our limit of vermilion snapper, a few red snapper, few kings, few Bonita, amberjack and more. They trolled going out we caught a few kings trolling, bottom fishing was great, trolled in and caught a few more kings and Bonita trolling in. Great trip for our family.

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Morning 4 Hour – King Mackerel
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM)
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US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – King Mackerel Trolling
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour – bottom Fishing
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour – Offshore Bottom
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $2,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hour – Offshore Fishing
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hr
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $3,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour – Full Day Offshore Fishing
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $4,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
62 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (66)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

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Scott Laux
Scott Laux
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
Wonderful experience!!!
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom on June 15, 20264 adults
What a spectacular time!! Caught some (actually, an impressive haul) of amazing fish; red, black and vermilion snapper, red grouper, mackerel, and bonito. Captain Jason, and first mate, Alto were the best! Great time and great memories made with our grandson with his best bud!! Learned a lot and look forward to booking another adventure!!
Response from Captain
June 15, 2026
thank you guys for fishing with us we really enjoyed having y'all on the boat hope to see y'all soon
Maurice Contreras
Maurice Contreras
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Fishing Trip with The Great Escape!
5 Hour – bottom Fishing on October 8, 20254 adults
We had an amazing experience with The Great Escape! The crew was professional, fun, and made sure everyone had a great time — especially since we were celebrating our son’s birthday. First mate JT was on it and knew what needed to be done. We caught plenty of fish, including Cobia and Vermillion Snapper, and even landed the largest Cobia in the October Fishing Rodeo! It was an unforgettable day on the water filled with excitement, laughs, and great memories. Highly recommend The Great Escape for anyone looking for an incredible fishing adventure! If you want to catch lots of fish to take home and eat, book with The Great Escape.
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Keith Hess
Keith Hess
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
6 trips
0
5.0
Verified
great experiance
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom on April 6, 20263 adults
capt jason and deck hand capt bill were outstanding. they put us on the fish at our very first stop we immediately start getting hooked up and bringing in fish to keep. we caught our limit onred minnies, caught several red grouper, only one keeper. also caught several trigger fish and 2 keepers. the boat was smooth in very rough seas. would deffinatly do it again with them given the chance
Response from Captain
April 7, 2026
We truly appreciate the 5 stars! We are glad you had a great experience ☺️🎣 Looking forward to seeing you again, and we’ll take great care of anyone you send our way!!
Brent Player
Brent Player
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Weather was not in our favor !!!
8 hr on May 27, 20265 adults
It was rainy , windy and rough seas but they pushed through and put us on the fish. Mahi Mahi and Vermillion Snapper. Thanks again for what I know was a difficult trip weather and grass fought us the entire time.
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Response from Captain
May 28, 2026
thank you for being some Troopers! I think I only seen one person hanging their head over the rail thanks again. hopefully see y'all soon. yeah I'm good
Dean Stevens
Dean Stevens
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2
5.0
Verified
Great Charter
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom - 1:00 PM on July 13, 20256 adults
Great 6hr trip for our family of 6, boat was clean and well equipped, plenty of room inside the cabin with cold AC if you wanted to cool off. The captain and deckhand worked hard to put and keep us on fish, we caught our limit of vermilion snapper, a few red snapper, few kings, few Bonita, amberjack and more. They trolled going out we caught a few kings trolling, bottom fishing was great, trolled in and caught a few more kings and Bonita trolling in. Great trip for our family.

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
58 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2008
Boat manufacturer
Chris-Craft
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cat
Powered by
2 x 1000HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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