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.
Our Team
Pierre F.
Business associate
Chelsea M.
Business associate
Stephen E.
Captain
Joey M.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(188 reviews)
West Bay
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $650

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 188 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Family Friendly!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Cathleen W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wahoo

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) on February 10, 2025
Had a great day of fishing.  We caught 5 wahoo and 2 baracudas.  Stephen and joey were awesome.  The water was quite wavy...
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Jeremiah K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Family Friendly!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Reef (AM) on April 16, 2025
Great charter with Stephen!  Everyone in the family caught something!  Also cleaned our fish to have for lunch at Morgan’s...
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Erin & Jerrod Carmichael
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 Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Snorkel Tour (PM) on August 11, 2024
We had a great time with Stephen and his crew.  They were great at ensuring we had a good time and fit in everything we wanted...
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Fran G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with excellent Captin and mate!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) on October 25, 2024
Weather was not the best but Captin Stephen put us on some fish. My two boys loved it and they were excellent with them. ...
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Janis G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing in Cayman!

VERIFIED   Cruise Passenger Special on December 27, 2024
We had a wonderful private fishing and snorkeling experience with Captain Steve and his first mate. We caught four nice sized...
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