Great Escape Fishing Charters in Destin

Great Escape Fishing Charters runs private Destin outings aboard Great Escape II. Captain Jason A. Rogers leads the service. The boat is listed as a 58-foot custom vessel with cabin facilities, carrying up to six guests.

Contact and booking details

Captain Jason and Great Escape II

Rogers describes growing up fishing Pacific waters in Washington with his father before his work brought him to Destin. His service welcomes first-time anglers, families and guests seeking a longer offshore day. The website focuses on fishing from Destin Harbor into the Gulf.

The boat is described as a 58-foot custom Chris-Craft motor yacht adapted for charter fishing. It has an air-conditioned cabin, seating, a furnished stateroom, entertainment equipment and a bathroom with shower. Confirm the current layout and any rest arrangements if booking an extended trip rather than a shorter daytime outing.

Fishing styles and seasonal targets

The menu includes trolling, bottom fishing and shark outings. Snapper, grouper, amberjack, cobia, tuna, mahi and wahoo appear among the targets. Longer trips create more time for farther grounds, but the captain determines the practical route around weather and available fish.

The four-hour description concentrates on closer coastal fishing, while six and eight hours allow more time at reefs and wrecks or combining methods. A desired target may need a longer trip. Ask which fish can legally be retained and how much of the booked time will be travel on your selected itinerary.

Published hourly and trip prices

The current trip page describes $350 per hour for the private boat and up to six passengers. Listed totals follow that rate: four hours $1,400, six $2,100, eight $2,800, ten $3,500 and twelve $4,200. These are boat fares rather than individual passenger prices.

A nearby heading still says standard trips are priced at $300 per hour, which conflicts with the displayed totals. Confirm the written amount for your booking before paying. Discounted pricing is advertised for trips of at least 24 hours, with details by inquiry. Ask about deposit, payment timing and any custom-trip charges.

Included equipment and crew assistance

Bait, tackle, fishing equipment, licenses, ice, fuel and cleaning of legal catches are listed as included. Guests supply food and drinks. The first mate works for tips, and the business describes 15 to 20 percent as customary. Budget for that separately from the quoted fare.

Discuss storage for drinks and meals, particularly on a long day. Bring sunscreen and personal necessities, and share children's ages or assistance needs with the team. A comfortable cabin does not remove the effects of offshore seas, so ask which conditions and duration are suitable for everyone joining.

Contact and final arrangements

Call 850-218-2199 or use the contact form. The listed contact address is 210 East Highway 98 in Destin. Obtain the exact marina pickup point, slip and arrival instructions for Great Escape II. Confirm parking and how much time to allow before departure.

The reviewed pages do not provide a full cancellation policy, so request the current guest-cancellation deadline and weather terms with the reservation. A private booking can serve family, friends or a business group, but the six-guest maximum still applies. For an overnight plan, have the captain explain sleeping arrangements and the expected return time.

Details checked October 11, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Featured photo: Great Escape II sportfishing boat tied beside the dock. Photo from Great Escape Fishing Charters.

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