We are a family owned and operated charter fishing business located in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area of the Alabama Gulf Coast. We run half day, full day overnight and three day offshore fishing trips.
3 day offshore trips are a great way to spend time with the people who mean the most to you!
The 3 day trips have gained popularity over the past couple of years and photos like this when everything goes just right are a great way to showcase what it’s about. These deep sea trips for allow a full day of bottom fishing and two days of offshore fishing to guarantee that you will have lots of fun and excitement.
In this trip which gentleman from Pensacola called and had people from all over the country who he had done business with and wanted to bring him to our area to show his appreciation. Well it seems pretty straightforward what I don’t think John counted on was this group of guys would’ve had fun no matter where they were, no matter what they were doing and they certainly reminded us all of what is truly important with being on a boat, it’s the camaraderie amongst the guys and the friendships they ensues.
The guys served in wars all over the world and further serve red our country until they retired. They always remind me that I really don’t ever have a bad day of fishing and that keeps me grounded and humbled and appreciative for the opportunity to take people fishing. However, I never expected to leave with so many new friends at the end of one single trip
Again thanks to John for the opportunity to meet these guys and be a part of a great trip!
Current fuel prices for March 8, 2022 at Orange Beach Marina
It’s no big secret that fuel cost are up all over the country and Orange Beach Marina is no exception. The cost of a deep sea fishing trip with us includes fuel, gratuity and fish cleaning. Just to be clear the mates obviously work for tips and fish cleaning but no tip calculation will be done on a fuel surcharge of board my boat.
So here’s the deal the current fuel price is $5.25 a gallon which is up $2.50 from last year. I’m not going to go on a political rant and start pointing fingers as that is not beneficial or helpful in my situation.
As I have promised, I will be as fair to you on this as possible and try to work this out somehow but at this point there will be a fuel surcharge on every trip I run regardless of length, when your trip was booked or whether your trip is paid in full or not. It will be calculated on the number of gallons of fuel burned times $2.50. When fuel comes down the prices per gallon will change accordingly.
If you have any questions or concerns call me directly
This time of year I always try to answer the telephone as it could be a potential charter fishing trip which is kind of a no brainer. However, yesterday in discussing the trip cost with the potential client the question became why not just increase the price rather than a fuel surcharge. So I felt it was a good question that I should try to explain
My definition of a fuel surcharge or a surcharge in general is a way to handle the cost of goods where there is absolutely no way to predict what the cost of said item will be at the time of your fishing trip.
For years the charter fishing industry in Orange Beach has always asked the fisherman to tip 10 to 20% of the total trip cost for services provided by the deckhands. While this is certainly one way to conduct business my price includes everything. Such as the boat fare, gratuity, fish cleaning, licenses and fuel. Which I do to try to make things as simple as possible.
Fuel cost very touchy subject that no one likes to discuss or quite frankly even think about but it must be handled. I feel a surcharge should be an amount of money added to a fishing trip only to cover the rise and fuel cost from the time the trip was booked until the actual time of the fishing trip.
Basically what I’m saying is deckhands should not base the percentage from total trip cost with the surcharge, just the normal cost of the trip. No one’s goal should be to make money off a fuel surcharge it should simply be to not lose money on this awful situation
The wintertime work continues on the charter boat intimidator. I have been working on the fish box over the last month basically rebuilding all of the lids, replacing the hinges and making sure that everything has a smooth flush fit finish. All the fiberglass hand laid and sanded smooth and will get a fresh coat or gel coat in the next few days.
While I have been working on that I also had my mechanic come in and replace an old pump on the port engine, replace both oil pan gaskets along with brand new pan bolts for each engine.
We also ran the valves on the engines and everything was absolutely perfect. Only one valve had tightened up about .003 of an inch but everything is adjusted set to factory caterpillar stands and ready to go.
Later this week we will run the valves on both of the northern light generators and make sure they are ready to go.
most of you have confirmed your dates but if you haven’t get with me soon so we can lick you in for deep sea charter fishing trip.
We are in full swing of getting ready for the 22 fishing season. We are working on the fish boxes and the lids, with new foam and new fiberglass to make sure the seal and keep the cold in and the heat out. That work is coming along as the weather windows allow and is slow and tedious. The work on a Charterboat is never really done if you look there is always something to do.
We are also building or repairing the tuna trollers that we love to use the most. Some guys buy all that stuff at the last minute but we spend days and days making them just the way we believe works the very best. I know it might seem crazy to some people but it’s what we do and it really shows you guys the amount of effects that goes into our fishing trips. we will once again be teamed up with Ande Monofilament and Mustad Hooks for the coming season
Tyler has been hard at work on the new tuna trollers
Now is the time to call me about a trip. We have some 1 day, 2 day overnight and 3 day offshore overnight fishing trips open through out the year.
Let’s go fishing! Captain Johnny Greene 251-747-2872
This is a great article. I did not write this but I think it’s a great article and I appreciate the hard work the writer and photographers put in to it- JG
Travel to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL
by Brianna GoebelBrianna is StyleBlueprint’s Editorial Assistant. She is an avid fan of iced coffee and spends her free time reading all things true crime.
Between the white-sand beaches, kayaking excursions and pier fishing, it’s no wonder families visit the Alabama Gulf Coast for annual getaways. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach welcome everyone with open arms and lots of sunshine. Take a virtual vacation to this breathtaking Southern destination. Check out the video below and then explore five more facets of this coastal region.
Take a Virtual Tour of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL
Beaches
Alabama’s 32 miles of sugar-white sand beaches are a haven for families from across the country. With pristine turquoise waters and an agreeable coastal climate, there are plenty of reasons to have your fun in the sun in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
4009 Orange Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561 • (251) 981-1063
With 28+ miles of paved trails, the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail is the perfect place to bike and hike while also learning about coastal wildlife. The trail system is made up of 15 trails that take visitors through six unique ecosystems where you’ll see freshwater marsh, white-tailed deer, migratory birds and more.
Get up-close to the wonderful waterways around the destination by paddling along the Coastal Alabama Back Bay Blueway. The blueway offers four distinct trails with 21 launch sites scattered throughout Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan. Paddlers can explore cypress swamps, freshwater lakes and back bays.
20499 Oak Rd. E., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 • (251) 256-7008
Experience encounters with sloths, lemurs, kangaroos and more at the new Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. The zoo’s new 25-acre facility opened in March 2020. Guests can expect to find new, larger exhibits for the 600+ animals, a 130-foot zipline and safari rides as well as event spaces for meetings and weddings and several dining options.
Embark on your next big adventure at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Image: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
The Gulf
27500 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561 • (251) 424-1800
Waterfront views, delicious cuisine and lots of room to roam make The Gulf a popular spot for families vacationing on Alabama’s beaches. The menu includes fresh Gulf seafood selections, mouth-watering burgers and tacos. You also don’t want to miss out on their made-from-scratch cocktails. The blueberry mojito is an island-wide favorite.
Indulge in delicious food and cocktails at The Gulf. Image: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
As of today here is the latest from the State of Alabama on the pandemic. No additional travel restrictions. No nonwork-related gatherings of 25 or more people; no nonwork gatherings of any size where people cannot maintain a six-foot distance from each other. Restaurants, bars and breweries are limited to takeout or delivery. All public and private beaches are closed.
Birmingham is under a shelter-in-place order.
While all the fisheries and state and federal waters are open there’s not many people fishing.
We are closely monitoring the evolution of coronavirus (COVID-19) by working with local, state, federal authorities and the USCG guild lines. The local authorities are all working together well to ensure the health and well-being of both locals and visitors. While there are no cases reported in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area, this does not mean people will be safe from the coronavirus if visiting.
Thursday, March 19, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Dept. of Public Health released an order suspending certain public gatherings:
• All beaches are to be closed Thursday, March 19 at 5 p.m., including both publicly or privately-owned beaches, and are to remain closed until April 6.
• All restaurants, bars, breweries and similar establishment (such as ice cream shops) are closed to dine-in customers through April 6. Many area restaurants are offering take-out or delivery as an alternative.
All boat ramps remain open at this time and we are currently fishing. We will limit our groups to 10 people max plus the crew.
We are a small business and depend on you guys for a living. We do now have some dates open for snapper season in June. If you have any questions about them then please give Brooke a call at 251-895-5995
Capt. Johnny Greene
Brooke Greene
Intimidator Charters 