Frequently Asked Questions
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Choosing the right charter depends on your experience level, schedule, and fishing goals. Visit our Trip Details Page for a simple breakdown to help you decide which option is the best fit for your group.
Choosing Your Trip
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Yes. Captain Destin “Chili” Williams is a U.S. Coast Guard -licensed Captain with more than 20 years of experience on the water. His knowledge of local waters around Orange Beach, Alabama helps ensure a safe, enjoyable trip.
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Yes, the Chili Dog has a small, clean bathroom on board for your convenience during the trip.
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The Chili Dog has two air conditioning units inside the cabin to keep everyone comfortable. The cool, shaded cabin provides a great place to relax and escape the heat during your trip.
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Yes. The Chili Dog is built to safely handle offshore conditions. In 2026, the boat was upgraded with a Seakeeper stabilizer, which significantly reduces boat roll and makes the ride much more comfortable for passengers in choppy water. This technology helps keep everyone more stable so we can stay out and fish comfortably when conditions allow.
You can learn more about Seakeeper stabilization technology here.
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Yes, the Chili Dog is a family-owned charter, and we welcome guests of all ages and experience levels. Whether it’s your first time fishing or you’re a seasoned angler, we strive to create a fun, safe, and memorable experience for everyone on board.
Boat & Comfort
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We recommend bringing a small cooler with your food and drinks (we also have coolers on board if you’d prefer to use ours), plenty of water to stay hydrated, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and your phone or a camera to capture the memories.
Alcohol is welcome on board and may be enjoyed responsibly. For everyone’s safety, the Captain may ask that you arrange a rideshare or other transportation if it appears someone has had too much to drink.
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Motion sickness can happen to anyone, even experienced anglers. The Chili Dog is equipped with a Seakeeper stabilizer, which greatly reduces boat roll and helps make the ride much more comfortable. If you’re concerned about seaskickness, you may want to take an over-the-counter medication before your trip. Those are also available for purchase at the dock store.
Preparing for Your Trip
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Deckhands work for tips only, and it is customary to provide a gratuity of 20% of the total charter cost. Cash is always appreciated.
Other personal items like food, drinks, and any motion sickness medication are also not included.
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You can view Chili Dog’s full cancellation and payment policy here. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 251-532-3035.
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The Chili Dog is docked right in front of Zeke’s Restaurant – 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561. You can use the following map, and we have marked out the slip location for easy reference.
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No. You do not need an individual Alabama fishing license to go on a licensed charter boat in Orange Beach, Alabama. The Chili Dog holds a blanket charter license that covers all passengers on board.
Booking & Logistics
