Private Fishing Charters in Orange Beach, Alabama
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How Much Does a Private Fishing Charter Cost in Orange Beach?

Private Fishing Charter Prices

Private boat for your group of up to 6 passengers.

SELECTED DATES
5 Hour Family Fishing
Private Boat
$1,400
Minimum Cash Deckhand Tip
$300
Minimum Total
$1,700

MOST POPULAR
6 Hour Family Fun
Private Boat
$1,650
Minimum Cash Deckhand Tip
$350
Minimum Total
$2,000

SELECTED DATES
8 Hour Offshore Fishing
Private Boat
$2,200
Minimum Cash Deckhand Tip
$450
Minimum Total
$2,650

FULL DAY
10 Hour Full Day
Private Boat
$2,800
Minimum Cash Deckhand Tip
$600
Minimum Total
$3,400

No deposit • No fuel surcharge • No credit card fee

Fishing licenses, rods, reels, bait, tackle, fish cleaning and bagging included.

Why Can Fishing Charter Prices Be So Different?

If this is your first fishing charter, two 6-hour trips may look similar online but may not offer the same fishing access or experience.

Is the boat federally permitted, and why should you care?

Distraction Charters is federally permitted for Gulf reef fishing. That allows us to take charter customers beyond Alabama state waters for reef fishing when the season, weather, trip length and conditions allow.

Why does that matter to you? More available fishing grounds give your captain more options as the day develops. A federal permit does not guarantee more fish, bigger fish or a limit. Fishing does not work that way. It simply gives us access to fishing areas that a state-only reef fishing charter cannot legally offer its customers.

Is the trip private?

Every Distraction trip is private for your group of up to 6 passengers. We do not add strangers to your trip.

Are there extra charges?

Look at the entire cost before comparing prices. We show our minimum deckhand tip upfront. We do not add a fuel surcharge or credit card processing fee, and fish cleaning and bagging are included.

Which Trip Should We Choose?

First Time or Family?

Start with our 6 Hour Family Fun Trip. It is our most popular trip and the best starting point for most families and first-time offshore anglers.

Learn About the 6 Hour Trip

Want More Time and Range?

Choose our 10 Hour Full Day. More time gives us more range and flexibility to adjust as the fishing day develops.

Learn About the 10 Hour Trip

5 and 8 hour trips are available on selected dates.

Quick Pricing Questions

Are prices per person?

No. Every price shown is for the entire private boat for your group of up to 6 passengers.

Is a deposit required?

No. A card on file holds your confirmed date, similar to a hotel reservation. You pay for the charter at the boat.

Is the deckhand tip included?

No. The minimum deckhand tip is shown separately with every trip price and is paid directly to your deckhand in cash.

Are fuel or credit card fees added later?

No. We do not add a fuel surcharge or credit card processing fee.

Does a longer trip guarantee more fish?

No. More time gives us additional range, opportunity and flexibility. It does not guarantee more fish, bigger fish, a particular species or a legal limit.

Ready to Go Fishing?

Get your group together, choose the day that works, and see if we have your date available.

Check Available Dates

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Private fishing charters serving Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, and Perdido Key. Trips depart from Orange Beach Marina.