The Great Escape
+63The Great Escape welcomes you to the stunning waters of Destin.
The fish in these waters include King Mackerel, Permit, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Gag Grouper, Mako Shark, Blackfin Tuna, Gray Triggerfish, Vermilion Snapper, Scamp Grouper, and more if conditions allow.
On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
The Great Escape is a child-friendly charter service, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!
Your excursion begins aboard a 58ft Chris-Craft Convertible with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.
You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.
You can’t go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with The Great Escape.
Captain
Jason Rogers
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+44Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
100%
- Switching to bottom fishing resulted in immediate catches, with guests landing fish within 30 seconds of dropping lines.
- Guests were able to keep approximately 20 fish on a 4-hour trip, providing enough for a family meal.
- The captain and crew provided a welcoming and helpful atmosphere, ensuring families and groups felt comfortable throughout the trip.
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Great Charter
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 13, 2025
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.
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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Great experience!!
Morning 4 hour on July 21, 2025
We had five people in our group and three had never been deep sea fishing before. Jason was a great choice. He and his son JC worked hard to teach them the proper techniques to have a successful day. JC was especially on top of the reels and was an amazing first mate. I can't recommend them enough. They put us on the fish immediately after getting out.
We had five people in our group and three had never been deep sea fishing before. Jason was a great choice. He and his son JC worked hard to teach them the proper techniques to have a successful day. JC was especially on top of the reels and was an amazing first mate. I can't recommend them enough. They put us on the fish immediately after getting out.
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Great Trip!
Morning 5 hour on August 7, 2025
They gave us a couple options for the day and they put us on top of a ton of fish. Arm was hurting from all the reeling in. Took my 6 and 7 year old out and even they were able to reel in some fish. Was a great trip! Definitely recommend and we’ll go out again next time we’re in Destin.
They gave us a couple options for the day and they put us on top of a ton of fish. Arm was hurting from all the reeling in. Took my 6 and 7 year old out and even they were able to reel in some fish. Was a great trip! Definitely recommend and we’ll go out again next time we’re in Destin.
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Excellent Adventure
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 18, 2025
Had an incredible experience. Gift to my grandsons, grand daughter and family. Excellent boat Captain Josh and 1st mate JC. Caught fish, they were cleaned and bagged for transport. Highly recommend this adventure to all others.
Had an incredible experience. Gift to my grandsons, grand daughter and family. Excellent boat Captain Josh and 1st mate JC. Caught fish, they were cleaned and bagged for transport. Highly recommend this adventure to all others.
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Great crew
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 2, 2025
We did a short 4 hour trip since we had two new to deep sea fishing and two with serious motion sickness. The 1st mate kept us baited and lines in the water caught 36 keepers. We were even thinking about going again but couldn’t squeeze it in on this trip but for sure the next. Thank you Jason and Jasey for the great memories.
We did a short 4 hour trip since we had two new to deep sea fishing and two with serious motion sickness. The 1st mate kept us baited and lines in the water caught 36 keepers. We were even thinking about going again but couldn’t squeeze it in on this trip but for sure the next. Thank you Jason and Jasey for the great memories.
FAQs about The Great Escape
What are the trip rates for The Great Escape?
The Great Escape offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Morning 4 hour (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Afternoon 5 hour (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Morning 5 hour (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $2,400 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with The Great Escape?
When you book a trip with The Great Escape, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet It is a clean regular marine toilet bathroom with a sink and shower totally private.
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with The Great Escape?
Trips booked with The Great Escape include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is all part of the trip it's completely included but it is done by our deckhand and he does work for tips so if he does a great job remember to tip him well)
- First Mate (Jacey Rogers)
- Fishing License (Yes we cover all fishing license that you need to fish on our boat if you ever get a charter boat and they ask you to get a fishing license they are not a legit charter boat always remember that)
What types of fishing does The Great Escape offer?
The Great Escape offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (We are a state fishing boat that means that we fish from nine miles from the shore but that does not mean that we only travel nine miles we go east and west to The Nine Mile mark but a lot of big fish have been caught up on the beach around here)
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does The Great Escape offer?
The Great Escape offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with The Great Escape?
Top targeted fish species with The Great Escape include:
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Permit
- Shark (Mako)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Destin, Florida, United States
I've lived in Destin since I was 6 years old I commercial fished with my dad until I was 18 years old I started my own Charter business back in 2011 and in fishing strong ever since.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We are a state fishing boat that means that we fish from nine miles from the shore but that does not mean that we only travel nine miles we go east and west to The Nine Mile mark but a lot of big fish have been caught up on the beach around here
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
It is a clean regular marine toilet bathroom with a sink and shower totally private.
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is all part of the trip it's completely included but it is done by our deckhand and he does work for tips so if he does a great job remember to tip him well
First Mate
Jacey Rogers
Fishing License
Yes we cover all fishing license that you need to fish on our boat if you ever get a charter boat and they ask you to get a fishing license they are not a legit charter boat always remember that
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
Child Friendly
We love having children on board we cater to new fisherman and children are normally the best because you don't break their old habits lol.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Destin right now
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Shark (Mako)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Triggerfish (Gray)
Tuna (Blackfin)
Wahoo