Captain
Stephen Ebanks

Member since January 2019 West Bay, Cayman Islands
Background
Hi my name is Stephen – a born and bred Caymanian. I come from a long line of ocean lovers and most of my family have made a living from the sea in one way or another. From a very young age l began to see the same love for the ocean developing in me just as it had in my grandfather and his sons over the years. I took every opportunity I could to venture out on the water with them, and that is where I felt most at home. Today this passion has proven to be my 'first love.' Being on the ocean and reeling in the big ones just makes my day, so it is only fitting that when I can put my guests on the fish, it makes me equally as happy – and I know they are, because I can see it in their smiles every time.
Techniques
Fishing is my passion, it doesn't matter whether it's inshore or offshore it's all good to me. When inshore I do a lot of slow trolling early in the morning mainly for Snapper, Barracuda, Grouper, Jacks, etc. And if the slow troll isn't cutting it I'll switch things up and fish off the bottom in a few of my secret spots. Weather permitting I'll also fish for Trigger Fish on the outside of the reef in the deeper water. Whatever style has the best action that day is what I stick to. When Deep Sea fishing I like to troll the drop off early in the morning with a downrigger and wire line for Wahoo and few surface lines for Blackfin Tuna, mahi mahi or even a Blue Marlin. Throughout the day I'll venture a bit further offshore specifically targeting Blue Marlin or searching for birds. When on a full day Deep Sea fishing trip the 12 Mile Bank is where I like to hang out (weather permitting) where I like to drift fish (Chunk) for Yellow fin Tuna or troll for Wahoo and Mahi.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Ebanks

West Bay, Cayman Islands
Background
Hi my name is Stephen – a born and bred Caymanian. I come from a long line of ocean lovers and most of my family have made a living from the sea in one way or another. From a very young age l began to see the same love for the ocean developing in me just as it had in my grandfather and his sons over the years. I took every opportunity I could to venture out on the water with them, and that is where I felt most at home. Today this passion has proven to be my 'first love.' Being on the ocean and reeling in the big ones just makes my day, so it is only fitting that when I can put my guests on the fish, it makes me equally as happy – and I know they are, because I can see it in their smiles every time.
Techniques
Fishing is my passion, it doesn't matter whether it's inshore or offshore it's all good to me. When inshore I do a lot of slow trolling early in the morning mainly for Snapper, Barracuda, Grouper, Jacks, etc. And if the slow troll isn't cutting it I'll switch things up and fish off the bottom in a few of my secret spots. Weather permitting I'll also fish for Trigger Fish on the outside of the reef in the deeper water. Whatever style has the best action that day is what I stick to. When Deep Sea fishing I like to troll the drop off early in the morning with a downrigger and wire line for Wahoo and few surface lines for Blackfin Tuna, mahi mahi or even a Blue Marlin. Throughout the day I'll venture a bit further offshore specifically targeting Blue Marlin or searching for birds. When on a full day Deep Sea fishing trip the 12 Mile Bank is where I like to hang out (weather permitting) where I like to drift fish (Chunk) for Yellow fin Tuna or troll for Wahoo and Mahi.
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Captain
Joey M.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(236 reviews)
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West Bay
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 236 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Brianne C.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on July 25, 2026
Iโ€™ve fished a lot of places with a lot of charters, and Reel Vibes was one of the best ever! For starters, Stephen and Dougie...
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Luke H.
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Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Deep Sea Combo (Fish & Snorkel) on July 13, 2026
Captain Stephen was great. Unfortunately fishing was slow, but he checked with several other captains out that day (hoping...
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Brian K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Stephen & Joey were great! Reel Vibes!

VERIFIED   Deep Sea Combo (Fish & Snorkel) on March 19, 2026
We had a fantastic experience with Stephen and Joey. Although high winds kept us from going deep sea fishing, Stephen quickly...
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Lazaro D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day in Cayman!

VERIFIED   NEW  Reef Fishing Combo (Fish & Snorkel) on July 9, 2026
Capt. Stephen was exceptional.ย  He took us bottom fishing where we caught enough fish which we enjoyed ater at Morganโ€™s...
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Jonathan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect trip

VERIFIED   Cruise Passenger Special on November 27, 2025
Took my 14-year-old son out with Captain Clayton for his birthday and it was perfect. We jumped on the spotless Reel Addiction,...
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