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Reservations and Directions to Gulf Shores Fishing

Family Fishermen, Welcome to the Reservations section of the Distraction website.   Distraction Deep Sea Fishing Charters is located in beautiful Orange Beach Alabama just West of Gulf Shores, Alabama.  From Fort Morgan to Pensacola, you will not find a better charter fishing boat.  Perdido Key is right next door to Orange Beach so the drive is just a few minutes.  We promise to be easy to do business with.  We take pride in the way we handle your deep sea fishing reservation request and have an advantage on other boats.  Our competitors make you give them 50% of the price of the charter up front and sometimes months in advance.  We know that things can change, like weather and vacation plans.  Our competitors want 1/2 of your hard earned money as a deposit.  With us, you get to keep your money until the day of the trip.  We know our family customers and treat them with respect.  We don't feel that having to give us 50% down payment is fair to you.  It takes a lot of time and is way too complicated.  What if the sea is too rough and we can't go deep sea fishing and you can't reschedule your trip?  The way we do it is simple.   We offer simple solutions to deep sea fishing charters here in Orange Beach.  Our deep sea trips are 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours and are so easy to book.   Orange Beach Deep Sea Fishing is simple, why should booking a fishing trip be complicated.  We want you to take a minute to read our policy and if you ever have any questions, please call Me, Capt. Troy at 251.975.8111 and I will gladly speak with you.  Gulf Shores is located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and we are conveniently located 70 miles S.E. of Mobile, Alabama and 20 miles S.W. of Pensacola, Florida.  Our shores are beautiful and have white sand for over 28 miles from Fort Morgan to Orange Beach, near Perdido Key, Florida. 

"Easy Reservations, No Complications, No headaches"

Reservation Submission Online does not lock you into or commit you to a trip or date.  It lets us see what you want so we can better serve you.  We will be in touch with you no later than the same evening you send your request.

Booking Policy:  (deposits, cancellations, weather, fuel surcharges)

Deposit -

We do not require a deposit like other charters do!  We take a credit card number to hold your spot.  You get to keep your money in your pocket until the day of the trip.  You are expected to pay the entire fare the morning of the charter.  We take Cash, Traveler's Checks and all major Credit Cards.  No personal checks accepted. 

TIP-

Your mate named Lem is paid after the fishing charter.  It is customary to tip him in cash or credit card at 20% to 22% of the price of the charter.  He provides Complimentary Fish Cleaning.

Cancellations-

Trips booked way in advance or 21 to 8 days before trip:  We accept cancellations up to 8 days in advance with only a $150 penalty.   Example> if you book 30 days out and cancel on the 22nd day before your trip, there is no penalty.  If you book 30 days out and cancel 21 days to 8 days before the trip, you pay $150.   

Trips booked 7 days to 1 day in advance:   If you do not show up the morning of the trip, we charge your credit card 50% of the charter.  Our credit card companies honor charges for reservations and will not dispute them. You will be charged.  

We understand that things happen to plans and finances.  The further out you book and cancel the better you are.  The closer you get to your date and cancel may mess us up because we could have booked that date with someone who would not cancel. 

If you get seasick during a trip no matter how long into it, you will be held responsible for the entire amount of the charter. 

Weather -

We do not plan on taking you out in dangerous weather or any seas that we feel are not safe.  Sometimes uncomfortable weather such as sea height and wind happen.  Even though it is uncomfortable, it still may be safe to fish.  We do not cancel trips until the morning of the trip.   Yes, you have to show up at the boat even if it's raining, windy or lightening as these storms usually pass quickly.  Be at the marina or you will be charged for 1/2 the trip.  We can speak via telephone if the weather and it's forcast is horrible?  

"We don't fish in unsafe seas"

If we depart in Good or Safe Weather and the Weather becomes bad or unsafe to stay out fishing, We will stop the trip and start heading home.  We will charge you only the hours you are on the boat and not the whole trip.  Captain Troy makes the determination as to what is safe.  If a customer feels uncomfortable and wants to head in, they will be charged the full amount of the charter.  We are fair but we are also responsible.   The key is communication.  My number is 251.975.8111.  I suggest you keep it handy.  It will help both of us.  Thanks, Capt. Troy

Where is Distraction Located?

Distraction Charters is located at Zeke's Landing Marina at 26119 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, Alabama.   Orange Beach is 8 miles East of Gulf Shores, Alabama and directly between Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida.  We have easy access from Interstate 10 from Loxley, Alabama or from Pensacola, Florida.   Fort Morgan, Alabama is at the other end of our island.  Many customers stay in Fort Morgan and say it only takes about 40 minutes to get to Zeke's Landing where Distraction is located.

Driving from Mobile:  I-10 from Mobile.  "Loxley" exit  44 to the Right to AL Hwy 59 S.  Go through Loxley, Roberstdale, Summerdale then turn left on the Foley Beach Express.  

This is a toll road and cost $3.00 for a normal car.  Cross the bridge just past the toll booth and at the T, turn left on AL Hwy 180.  Go about 2 miles and at the red light, turn Right on AL Hwy 161.  Go to the T and turn left on AL Hwy 182.  Go 1 mile and just past the St. Thomas Catholic Church, you will see Zeke's landing marina entrance on the left side of the road.  Turn in behind the little strip of stores in the front of zeke's and pull down to the parking lot. 

Walk out on the dock at Zeke's marina.  Go left past the dock store.  We are the 8th slip on the Left or #W-8.  Distraction name is on our dock locker.

Driving from Gulf Shores:  Take the beach road Al Hwy 182 for 8 miles into Orange Beach.  Go 1 mile past AL Hwy 161 red light.  Zeke's charter fleet is on the left.

Driving from Fort Morgan:  Go East into Gulf Shores.  Turn Right on Hwy 59.  Go to hwy 182 (at the T), Turn Left on Hwy 182 in Gulf Shores.  Go 8 miles East until you get into Orange Beach.  Go one 1 mile past Al Hwy 161 red light (rite aid drugs) until you see Zeke's marina on left.  It is just past the St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Money back convenience store.

Driving from Perido Key Florida:  Go West a few miles until you cross the big bridge.  Go about 1 mile until you see a sign on the right (Zeke's Landing).

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Alabama Local Fishing Weather and Seas Forcast:

To see what the seas and weather are forcast for the day of your trip, click here to get up to date and accurate information.  We use this site ourselves.

Where Captain Troy likes to Eat! 

Geno's Fresh Catch Grill located in the front strip mall at Zeke's Landing.  Food Quality Superior, Price is High (at night). Lunch portions moderate price.   Fresh Catch is excellent.  They are the only restaurant on the island that we know serves fresh fish. 

Where to Stay!  Our customers tell us that these are the best!

Discount Condo Rentals and Hotels in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Perdido Key

Vacations in Paradise Rentals or Contact Leigh McPherson at 888-981-2311 or 251-609-9994

Other useful Orange Beach and Gulf Shores websites.

http://www.gulf-shores-alabama.net

http://www.orange-beach-alabama.net

http://www.predido-key.net

www.fort-morgan-condo.com

www.thewharf-orangebeach.com

http://www.gulf-shores-alabama-condo-rentals.com

Island House Hotel located across the street from Zeke's Landing on the Beach in Orange Beach. 

Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals and Condo's, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores call  800.932.6759

Kaiser Realty Vacation Rentals and Condo's, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores call 800.225.4853

Meyer Real Estate Vacation Rentals and Beach Houses, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach call 866.200.9197

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