Orange Beach Deep Sea Fishing Trips



EXPLORER	AMERICA II
Largest charter boat on the Alabama Gulf Coast	Family fun for all aboard!

First Time Anglers Welcome.

Sail with us on a 4-hour deep sea fishing trip today!

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$49.00

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Book today 251-981-4127

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About Us

Orange Beach, Gulf Shores Party boat fishing, strives to offer every passenger an exceptional fishing experience at an affordable rate. Our boats are big, safe, and reliable – and children are welcome! We can accommodate groups of walk-on, shared expense, or private charter fishermen from 1 to 93 passengers. The Explorer and the America II both have a large air conditioned cabin with two clean restrooms.

Convenient

We are equipped for first time fishermen, families, as well experienced fisherman who are seeking a short, inexpensive fishing trip.

Rates

Depending on the size of your group, you might have enough people in your party to do a private charter at an affordable price. Please call to inquire. We also offer:
(4) Four hour daily trip in season for $49, plus $5 fuel surcharge, gratuity, and fish cleaning.
(6) Six hour trip (call for availability) for $75, plus $5 fuel surcharge, gratuity, and fish cleaning.

Call to get pricing for corporate or large group trips.

In-shore fishing - 4 full hours of fishing - $75, plus $5 fuel surcharge, gratuity, and fish cleaning.

What Makes Us Different

Our mates pay special attention to children in order to help them catch fish.
When we start to head in, the kids on board are invited into the wheel house to drive the boat with Captain Gary Sanford.
Safety, a great passenger experience, and comfort are paramount to our captain and crew. Children 8 and under are required to wear a life vest which we furnish. Any infant must bring their own life jacket.
We love to see you catch fish… it shows in our attitudes.

News Article by one of our local fishing Captain.
Orange Beach, Alabama Party Boat Fishing, Advantages & Disadvantages

By Captain Troy Frady

One of the most affordable ways to go deep sea fishing in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama is to go on a party boat or a head boat. Contrary to what you may be thinking, party boat has nothing to do with partying or having a party. Party boat and head boat trips is where multiple parties, individuals or small groups pay a fee and get on a large boat and go off shore fishing. Most boats carry up to 50 passengers or more at a time. The average party boat trip has 20 to 30 people on board. Currently, there are six boats in Orange Beach and one in Fort Morgan available to serve you.

Party Boats Are Great For For Those On A Tight Budget

Party boats or head boats are ideal for moms, dads and kids who want to go fishing while on vacation in Gulf Shores. This type of trip is excellent for first timers and those who are on a real tight budget. They are a chance to take an introductory trip at a cheap price.

Most of them offer 4 and 6 hour trips. Their trips are mostly made up of small groups that join other small groups and go together. This is called walk on or shared expense trips. This is their primary business.    They also allow riders to pay and go and see what it is like.

America II Party Boat Offers The Best Value

The price varies from boat to boat. The most affordable priced 4 hour trip is at the Hudson Marina on board the America II. They offer party boat trips that cost each person $54.00 total. Other marina’s prices for 4 hours are about $65.00 per person. The 6 hour trips range from $65.00 to $85 per person, depending on the boat and which marina they operate out of.

Some boats charge $95 per person during the Red Snapper season of June and July, which includes the price of a tournament ticket for the Red Snapper World Championship Tournament.   If you do not want to participate in the tournament or pay an extra $10, you need to ask the charter office before you book your trip.   Remember, the deckhands make their money from tips. Tips are usually 10 to 15% of the price of the charter per person and they will clean your fish for .30 cents per whole pound of your fish.