Worst fishing trip ever on Daddy's Baby. The Captain acted…read moreas though we ruined his Saturday and hated being there. He didn't hardly even speak to us except to repeat 3x, "do not thrown toilet paper in the toilet, put it in the basket only". Which was ironic since there was no toilet paper anywhere on that boat. The main reason we were willing to pay more for a boat with a toilet, yet we couldn't use it. Unbelievable...how cheap do you have to be to make the customers provide their own toilet paper??? Also, when comparing boat to price in the area, this boat seems way over priced for the age and condition it's in. It looks nothing like it does on the website...maybe when it was new, but certainly not now. As for the captain, we don't even know his name because he never introduced himself but he did manage to be very snippy towards the deck hand. The fishing equipment kept breaking which took time away from fishing. The one time the Capt. came down from his perch, we got to over hear him telling the deck hand that the last deck hand, "broke all the equipment and took things out of spite. As soon as we got back to the dock Dale fired him". So why didn't he have it all fixed and replaced before we got on the boat??? Not to mention the equipment was all very old and wore out. We spent 3-4 hrs riding out and around looking for fish and 2 actually fishing. Nothing we caught was as over 10" long. The Captain didn't seem to know what he was doing at all. We didn't even catch 1 fish in the last hour. He didn't have a clue (or just didn't care) how to put us on any fish anywhere. We had asked the Captain as we were departing the marina, "what kind of fish can we expect to be catching?" And his response was "not much sense everything is out of season". We hoped he was joking, but he was not. No one told us this when we booked it? We had specifically asked about and said we wanted a private charter that we might expect to catch some big fish on, even if we had to throw them back. We just wanted to have lots of fun because it was a birthday present for someone in our group. The gentleman booking it said "oh you will catch some good ones, our captain's know how to put you on the fish and you will have a great time". We knew some fish were out of season so we'd be throwing a lot back but even the red snapper we caught and threw back were under 10" long. WTH??? We've been on several charter trips and this is by far the worst ever. The "fish weren't biting" excuse can't be applied here either because 3 other boats were at Zekes Marina cleaning fish when we got back and their haul was huge! We asked what kind of charters they were, thinking it was an 8 or 10 hr charter, but no, they were 4 and 6 hr charters like ours. Yet they caught bigger and more, not to mention their customers were laughing and going on and on about how much fun they had. We had NONE! If it weren't for our deck hand (who gets 5 stars) we would've been miserable! He was the saving grace to this crappy trip. We tipped him good because he tried very hard to take up the slack of this lackadaisical captain. We're sure business is so good for this company that they don't have to worry about customer service so our review won't bother them a bit. Nor will our bad experience cause them to loose sleep spending our hard earned $1400 we had to pay for this joke of a fishing trip. But know this, not that it means that much, Class Act Charters will never be recommended by us and will always be a very bad memory for us. Very disappointed, is an understatement!

Awesome captain and crew! Had a blast and caught a lot of fish. Kid friendly. Boat was very clean!…read moreHighly recommend this boat.

Can't say enough good things about this company, our excursion, or Captain Chris; 10/10 recommend.read more

Today was the BIGGEST day of the trip! A charter fishing excursion for our birthday boy! Birthday…read morein June but had to wait for the trip! It was a day of surrounding storms. There was so much lightning that we almost didn't get a chance to go. Thank goodness that all the Fish Gods were on our side. Enjoyed a breathtaking sunrise. I could have had 1,000 more photos but there were fish to be caught! Taking off through the bays at what seemed like 100 miles an hour, we felt so confident in Captain Chris. He avoided all the rain and we fished to the last possible second. We hands down caught over 100 fish! That is not a fish tale! They just kept coming! Some bigger, some smaller...some micro sized! Cooper loved all of the fish, just one after another. It never stopped. Action on all of our poles the entire journey. Ethan, Norm and I had the time of our lives too! Fishing or should I say, catching all morning long! Croaker, white trout, speckled trout, don't quote me on that one, pigfish, catfish, spot, drum, a crab but just missed getting him in the boat. Even some oysters! We had a lot of shark bites on our bait. It so happens that I caught the biggest catch of the day. 25 pound Black Drum. It happened so quickly. Coop suggested where I could fish in the front by him. At least when I was bringing him up he sat me down, kept a watchful eye and even wanted to hold me in the seat! If I could have changed it, I would have had him land it! I have to say I'm quite proud of my PB though! Captain Chris, a deep mahogany tan that was earned from the sea. A fisherman through and through. I could see him as a brother to Quint, the Captain from Jaws for those of you not familiar. He had just the right amount of sass and sarcasm to keep you on your toes and eventually you could toss it back to him. He told be he would use me as shark bait but they probably would spit me out! I don't doubt that! Chris could have hung out with our friends and drank beers so we could hear his lifetime of stories. Maybe he would want to fish Lake Michigan some time?! We all loved asking about charters and personal best catches, hearing his stories and other trips that didn't go according to planned. He knew the waters, incredible boat handler, extremely helpful with the fish. Locations and getting them removed with a blink of an eye. He was everything you could want in a fishing Captain and more! We all had the absolute best experience and would book again with Fins and Family Fishing! They have the tours reeled in! Pun intended!

From start to finish this was an all out great trip. My first time out on bigger water and had a…read moreblast. The crew of young men was very helpful. Made sure that everyone on board had a really good experience. From what I could see and hear, they did as well. Thank you

Amazing. Captain Randy and family always make this a memorable experience for our family!read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We visited Orange Beach and decided to view the skyline from the Gulf with a…read moresail. There were 4 adults and my 2 year old grandson in our group. Captain Randy was a fantastic skipper who made the cruise very enjoyable and comfortable for all. Unlike some other sailing companies, we ACTUALLY sailed in the Gulf (engine off) and enjoyed the breeze and the views. As a sailor on Lake Michigan, Captain Randy let me take the helm of the 35-foot Beneteau for much of the sail. (THANKS, Captain!) He has tons of local knowledge and provided great information to our group. The boat was super clean - the topsides dazzling white and the woodwork varnish below deck looked wet it was so fresh looking. My only regret is that we did not book a longer cruise. Tom H. S/V - AMKATT Hammond, Indiana

Took their 8am deap-sea fishing trip. It's a big, clean, well maintained, well crewed boat…read more There were a LOT of people - probably 55 or 60. It was a little crowded if you were fishing on the sides of the boat. The captain did his best to put us on fish, and moved a number of times. All in all, it was fun and we each caught some fish. The mates were really good - they took your fish off, cut up bait, helped with tangled rods, cleaned your fish. If you can afford to charter a captain and boat, that would definitely be more fun. And I cannot imagine taking the 3pm fishing trip if it's July or August - it would be hotter than hell. But for the cost, this was fun. Definitely a well-managed operation.

Let me start off by saying "Captain Joe" is such a kind gentleman, he made the 2 hour kids fishing…read moretrip more than we ever expected, the greatest memories were made while catching fish & looking for Dolphins!! Success on both because this man does this everyday and you can tell it's genuinely from the heart. Thank you Cap Joe for making our trip even better

Matt was as good as gold. Although our trip got cut short due to a storm, I will book him again.read more

You will not regret going fishing with Captain James. All you have to do is call Erica and she will…read moreget you all set up for a great day on the water. Make sure to mention to her though if you're celebrating a special occasion (birthday, anniversary) because she will definitely make it even more special for you. I mean, have you ever had a fishing charter provide you with a birthday cake? Personally, I'm not super into fishing but my husband is and I still had an amazing time. After fishing, he took us to the Florabama where we were able to actually get in the water and also have some drinks and food. Blue Water Charters is your one stop shop for accommodation/ dining recommendations while you're in town. Plus it really is such a great day out on the boat. I'll never book with anyone else while I'm in the area.

BEST FISHING TRIP EVER! The captain knows where the fish are and he knows how to put you on them…read more The crew is always moving doing something whether it's baiting hooks and taking fish off so that you cat get your line back in the water or changing out rigs between fishings spots for the next catch. All you have to do is drop your line in the water and reel the fish back up, they do the rest! Get ready to catch a lot of fish. We limited out on everything we fished for and we had 7 people. This crew is amazing with people. Their priorities are amazing adventure first, getting fish in the boat second. Take your kids and wife and they will cater to them to make sure they fall just as in love with fishing as they are passionate about taking people fishing. A new person will enjoy getting to learn and a seasoned fisherman will appreciate the skill, knowledge and experience shown by professionals who have honed their skills to a razor sharp edge. I can't recommend them enough. The Miss Brianna is also a very nice boat with A/C cabin and comfortable seats that make for very good napping areas if you want to experience the miraculous Boat Sleeping effect. It is very clean (it smells like bleach when you get on so you know it's clean) and accommodating. If you want to catch fish and have a great time then this is the boat for you. If you dislike fun and hate reeling in fish then maybe don't call Captain Bobby! Mike S.

Bobby and Billy took my family out 8/10/20 and treated us very well. They have a clean, well…read moremaintained boat that is one of only a handful in the area to be Coast Guard approved to carry 6 or more people. They put us on the fish and did not hesitate to move us from one spot to another to find fish. My nephew caught a 31 lb Amberjack and we lost at least three others that were stronger than any of us could get to the boat. A shark got one, leaving us a head chopped off behind the gills. These are friendly southern boys who love their country, fishing and educating their clients on the sport and ecosystem. I highly recommend them, you will not be disappointed. Make sure you treat them well when the trip and fish cleaning are over. They put in the effort and deserve it.

I met Captain Mitch while fishing for redfish under the Perdido Pass Bridge in April 2026. I…read morenoticed right away that his clients were consistently hauling in big reds while I was getting completely skunked using shrimp. Curious, I asked what bait he was using, and without hesitation he smiled and shared his advice with me. That immediately told me everything I needed to know about the kind of captain and person he is. After talking for a while, I asked if I could hire him to come fish on my boat. Together, we decided it would make more sense to fish on his boat instead. The next time I came down to Orange Beach, Captain Mitch called me when he had a short-notice opening, and we headed straight to the Perdido Pass Bridge targeting bull reds. My goal that day was to be a sponge and learn as much as possible, and Captain Mitch could not have been a better teacher. In just three hours, I caught seven bull reds and one slot red that I was able to keep. It was one of the best fishing experiences I've ever had. Captain Mitch is a fourth-generation charter captain with an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience, but what really sets him apart is his passion for the sport and the genuine joy he gets from helping others catch fish. He openly shares his techniques, strategies, and years of hard-earned experience because he truly loves what he does. Simply put, Captain Mitch is the best. I nicknamed him "The Fish Whisperer" because even when very few people around us were catching fish, we were hooked up consistently. He knows where the fish are, how to target them, and how to make the trip both productive and enjoyable. I honestly cannot say enough good things about him. If you want an experienced, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate guide, Captain Mitch is your guy. I will absolutely be fishing with him again.