Private Offshore Fishing with Great Escape Charters

Great Escape Fishing we caters to all your fishing needs! Whether it's bottom fishing for Snapper, trolling for Shark, or sight fishing for Cobia, Great Escape strives to craft the most enjoyable trip possible on the Gulf of Mexico. All you have to do is hold on tight, reel hard, and let Great Escape handle the rest!

Activity Highlights
→ Target Cobia, Shark, Snapper and more
→ Fully equipped boat with full bathroom, shower, bunk beds, and stereo system
→ Expert Captain and Crew give you everything you need to succeed
→ Bait, tackle, ice and fishing license included

Booking Details:

Once you purchase the tickets online, print off the voucher or show the confirmation details from your mobile device for entry. Please have a valid ID with you to confirm your order if needed.

Departure Details
Trips depart from 210 E Highway 98, Destin FL, behind the Brotula's restaurant. "The Great Escape" vessel is the third boat on the left on the East Dock. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time for check-in.

Duration
Varies

Parking
Public parking is available in front of and behind the Brotula's restaurant.

Inclusions
● Bait and tackle
● Fishing license
● Experienced captain
● Fully equipped boat
● Ice and bags
● Fish filleting

Exclusions
● Gratuities (20%)

Restrictions
● Must be at least 18 to reserve this charter.
● This activity is not recommended for children under 3 and pregnant women.
● For children between the ages of 3-7, life jackets are available but it is recommended that for your child's comfort you bring your own life vest as the ones provided are not the most comfortable for little ones.
● The boat is coast guard approved for 6 passengers.

Additional Information
● Customers are asked to bring a hat, suntan lotion, food and beverages, cooler for your catch, sunglasses and camera.
● There is a restroom on board the boat.
● The captain may be required to catch live bait during your trip that may impact trip time. This is customary and part of the fishing experience.
● The captain or mate will fillet and bag any fish that the customer catches on the trip. Please tip appropriately for all the hard work that is done on the trip.
● There are no guarantees that the customer will catch the target species, but the captain has a very high success rate in finding and catching certain species.
● Glass bottles or items are prohibited on the boat
● Light tackle trips usually consist of traveling 1-5 miles out in the bay/ocean.
● Absolutely no GPS devices will be allowed on the boat.
● What you can expect to catch (depending on the season) will depend on the type of trip you select but could include snapper, grouper, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and more!
● If it rains, charters will still go out fishing depending on the customer preference. However, if there is excessive fog, wind, or lightning, the trip will not go. Trips are always decided based on the captains discretion. Trip will either reschedule or be refunded to the customer.
● Customers are responsible for the reasonable treatment of equipment. There is a $250 charge per lost fishing rod.

Cancellation Policy
Customers that cancel 48 hours before the departure date will receive a refund minus a $5 service fee. Cancellations within 48 hours of the departure date will be charged a fee according to the length of trip booked (fee will be determined by the Captain). In the event of in-climate weather, another day will be scheduled or the customer may opt for a full refund. No refunds will be given once the customer boards the boat. No-shows will not be refunded. Customers are responsible for the reasonable treatment of equipment. There is a $250 charge per lost fishing rod.