Most excellent! We had an hour-ish boat ride to the reef and immediately began catching Amberjack!…read moreCaptain Spence was wonderful--really made the trip fun. Tyson was hilarious and kept us laughing the whole trip. We spent 5 hours on the reef and limited out on Triggers, caught MANY Amberjack and two were keepers at 40-50 pounds each, and even caught a keeper LionFish. We couldn't keep those poles down. Best. Trip. Ever.

From the owner: D.I. Reef Monster is a federally permitted 6 person charter out of Dauphin Island, AL. Our primary…read morecharters are offshore fishing and sight seeing trips. Join us for the most memorable Alabama Gulf Coast fishing and sightseeing trips throughout the extensive reef systems that the Alabama Gulf Coast has to offer.

Wonderful trip, absolutely beautiful. Captain is as friendly as can be and made it a fun trip. I…read moreabsolutely love the little boat. We will definitely recommend and will be coming back for another cruise soon.

If you are looking for a fishing or PC dockage near Dauphin Island, this is the place. Many fishing…read moreboats here with rentals and charters. The manager Greg, is a great person to know and will jump in and help quickly. They have pump outs at the fuel dock. We have enjoyed our 6 months here. Good people and plenty of places to eat around the vacation destination island. Worth noting is an Ace hardware only a few miles north. The view here is pretty terrific.

Brian and Matt were amazing captains on the Duke sunset wildlife watching tour. We thought maybe…read morewe'd be fortunate to catch sight of a dolphin or two while out on the water, but with their efforts to drag their nets and catch some bait, we were swarming with seagulls, pelicans, and dolphins for a night filled with awe and wonder at God's creation. My daughter said she was so literally so happy and we all left feeling like our vacation was made. Also, Brian and Matt were so friendly, made us laugh, and invited us to experience all the boat had to offer, letting my husband up into the Captain's quarters and making conversation. We are really grateful we booked this sunset boat ride.

Have fished with these guys several times now. Have caught plenty of fish every time!! If your…read morelooking for a great group of people and a kid friendly trip.. this is the place to go!

From the owner: Depart from gulf shores or Dauphin island.we have trips that can be customized for any group to…read moremake sure they get the experience they are after. From kids to avid anglers we make sure everyone is taken care of to the highest standard .Not only do we do fishing trips.. we also provide beach and sunset trips!! Look forward to hearing from you!

Such a cool place, I just came to see all the shrimping boats, Bayou La Batre is the seafood…read morecapital of Alabama. If you are a fan of Forrest Gump, this was the place where Bubba was from and where Forrest & Lt Dan were on a shrimping boat together.

Captain TJ and Jackson took us on an amazing red snapper trip. He taught us freshwater men how to…read morebait and catch the fish properly. We caught a 6 man limit of great snapper in 30 minutes of fishing. They worked us in for a late afternoon trip after our original captain was unable to take us. 10 of 10 recommend.

Highly recommend! If you're looking for a more personal charter to catch fish, this is it. Our…read morefamily of four went out for inshore fishing the second day of our trip to DI & again two days later for the offshore-Amberjack trip. Even our two teenagers were forced to unplug & live in the moment. They loved every minute of it. If you really want to fish, see Captain T & Bubba! We caught plenty of fish, had perfect weather, the boat was clean, honestly the best charter we've ever taken & we've taken multiple. Schedule early in your trip in case of rain, pack light, & don't forget the sunscreen! You'll need it!

I have fished with Captain Mikes multiple times, when you keep coming back that says it all…read more Captain Skipper and Captain king are very professional and run great charters, The mates are always top notch and work super hard catching fish and making each trip a great adventure and I can't wait until the next one. Thanks guys.

I booked a 6 hour trip through Iris. She scheduled us with Captain Walt and deckhand Austin. The…read moreweather was exceptional, the water was calm. I had a 5 year old, an 8 year old and a 17 year old with me. We went out 25-30 miles from shore and everytime we put our lines in the water we got a bite. The kids were having a blast. I was worried about being 6 hours on the water but it was so much fun! it was easy to book a boat and the captain and Austin made it memorable. worth every penny!! The boat was clean and had all the supplies, the Captain showed us what to do and Austin was there to help with anything. all I had to do was pack some snacks and water and we were on a roll. I would recommend this company any day. I would trust them with my family anytime. They even cleaned our fish and told me how to cook it. thank you for the wonderful time, the kids won't forget it.

So fun! Good environment, the line is kinda long to get in on weekends but it's worth it!!read more

If I could give ZERO stars, I absolutely would. This was, without question, the worst customer…read moreservice experience I've ever had on a vacation. What should have been one of the best days of our family's vacation became one of the worst because of how this company chose to handle a situation that deserved professionalism, transparency, and basic human decency. Our pontoon became stuck near Robinson Island, and an older couple from Troy, Alabama, kindly offered to help push us off. We never asked them to help--they volunteered because they were simply trying to do the right thing. During that process, the boarding ladder was damaged. Accidents happen. That's not what this review is about. This review is about what happened afterward. Instead of treating us like valued customers, we were immediately told we owed $455 for the ladder. There was no itemized invoice, no repair estimate, no explanation of how that amount was calculated, and no meaningful conversation. We were essentially told, "That's what you owe." To make matters even more frustrating, after explaining what happened, the boating instructor and assistant crew told us that a boarding ladder like this is typically a $30-40 repair. Hearing that made a $455 charge extremely difficult to understand. If there's a legitimate reason for that price, customers deserve transparency--not a bill with no explanation. We're from Indiana. We don't live on the Gulf Coast. We don't spend our weekends boating, and it never occurred to us that we should ask complete strangers for their insurance information after they stopped to help us. If that's something renters are expected to know, why isn't it covered during the rental or safety briefing? A simple conversation beforehand could have prevented this entire situation. What disappointed us the most wasn't the accident--it was the complete lack of empathy afterward. We spent nearly two hours trying to get answers, experienced poor communication throughout the process, and never once felt like anyone was interested in helping us understand what was happening. We left feeling dismissed, frustrated, and pressured into paying a charge that was never adequately explained. Businesses reveal their true character when something goes wrong. Anyone can smile while taking your money. The real test is how they treat customers after an unexpected problem. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling like customer service ended the moment we left the dock. This situation completely overshadowed our vacation. Instead of remembering an amazing day on the water, we'll remember the stress, the frustration, and how we were treated. We came to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach excited to make family memories. Instead, this experience has honestly made us question whether we'll return. We've vacationed in Destin, Florida, before, and after this experience, we're seriously considering taking our future beach vacations there instead. If you're considering renting from this company, I strongly encourage you to ask detailed questions before you sign anything. Ask exactly how damage charges are calculated. Ask whether you'll receive an itemized repair estimate. Ask what happens if another boater is involved in an incident. Learn from our experience, because we certainly wish we had. We'll never rent from this company again.

This was the first visit to Dauphin Island for our family of four and we were looking for something…read moreunique for our girls, so we opted for the Dolphin Cruise with Captain Charlie. Couldn't have been happier with our experience. Captain Charlie was a gracious host and helped us create a great memory for our girls. It was a blast getting to cruise around the island and see the wildlife up close, including pelicans, an entire school of rays, and, of course, the dolphins. Captain Charlie's local knowledge of the Island was an added bonus, as he answered our questions and offered numerous fun facts. Whether you're looking for a chance to see the marine life of Dauphin Island up close, to do a lighthouse tour, or for a private fishing charter, I highly recommend Gray Gulf Charters!

Charlie was great. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. He was attentive, knowledgeable and…read morefunny. Thanks for a great day!!!