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Charter Boat Seahorse

32 reviews
314 Harbor Blvd
Destin FL, United States

Charter Boat Seahorse offers one of the best ranges of trips in town. Captain Dean Cox has been fishing these waters his entire life and has put together a list of charters to give anyone from family groups to seasoned pros that perfect day on the water.

Enjoy four hours of fishing fun with the family and the kids. Head out for an eight-hour meat haul with your fishing buddies. Up for a real challenge? Journey 50+ miles to fish through the day and into the night for the Gulf’s biggest fish. Whatever you’re after, Capt. Dean has you covered.

The “Seahorse” is a 48’ custom G&S Sport Fisherman with enough room for up to 16 guests. She has everything you need for world-class angling, from modern electronics to outriggers, downriggers, a livewell, and quality equipment from Penn and Shimano.

Up to eight anglers can fish at once, but there’s plenty to keep the rest of you happy. The boat has an air-conditioned interior with a full head and a stocked galley complete with a microwave oven and a micro-fridge.

Your group can lounge in the boat’s saloon and enjoy the stereo and flat-screen TV or head outside to explore her massive deck space and tall flybridge. While they’re doing that, you will be busy battling anything from King Mackerel and Cobia to Blue Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna, by way of all the Gulf’s tastiest bottom fish.

Capt. Dean likes to stock up on fresh live bait by stopping near the shore each morning. He finds that fishing with live bait adds to the overall fishing experience, but also gives you an opportunity to find your ‘sea-legs’. If he has to buy live bait, Capt. Dean is happy to pay 50% of the price of it.

Whether you’re a seasoned or novice angler, a large company group or a small party, the professional crew of Seahorse will give their best to make sure that your trip is truly a memorable one.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    18 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    18 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $4,050
    up to 6 persons
    + $405
    each additional person
    Head out at the crack of dawn and shoot straight out in search of big game pelagics like Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo. You can also bottom fish for a variety of Snappers and Groupers, as well as Amberjack, and deep-water species like Tilefish.
  • Private trip
    36 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $4,050
    up to 6 persons / day
    + $405
    each additional person / day
    This is as good as it gets. Head out to the very heart of the Gulf of Mexico to battle Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin, Swordfish, and a whole host of other big game pelagics. On most trips, you will still have more than enough time to hit your limits of large, deep-water bottom fish like Vermillion Snapper, various Groupers, Amberjack, and even stranger beasts.
  • Private trip
    30 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $3,375
    up to 6 persons / day
    + $337
    each additional person / day
    With a full 30 hours on the water, you can go after all the best deep-water bottom fish with plenty of time to hit your limits before turning your attention to big game pelagics like Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, and Yellowfin Tuna. This trip is best for experienced anglers.
  • Private trip
    14 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $3,150
    up to 6 persons
    + $315
    each additional person
    This is where things start getting serious. Target all your favorite bottom fish, plus Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $2,700
    up to 6 persons
    + $270
    each additional person
    The more time you spend at sea, the more fish you'll be able to catch. It's that simple. On this 12-hour trip, you can target Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper King Mackerel, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and more.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $2,250
    up to 6 persons
    + $225
    each additional person
    With 10 hours on the water, you can take on huge bottom fish like Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, and more, or troll offshore for Mackerel, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna and whatever else likes the look of your hooks.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $1,800
    up to 6 persons
    + $180
    each additional person
    This full day charter gives you the chance to do some more serious fishing. You'll usually bottom fish for big Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, and others. You can also troll for offshore species like Mackerel, Wahoo, Dorado, Blackfin Tuna and more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $1,350
    up to 6 persons
    + $135
    each additional person
    Take your pick of how you spend the morning. You could be trolling for pelagic species like King Mackerel, sight fishing for Cobia (summer only) or bottom fishing for Red Snapper (June-July).
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $1,350
    up to 6 persons
    + $135
    each additional person
    This is a great trip for groups looking for a bit more fishing time, without spending the whole day at sea. Troll for pelagics like Mackerel or fish for hard-fighting Sharks. If the season's right, you can also sight fish for Cobia or bottom fish for Red Snapper (Snapper are June and July only).
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $900
    up to 6 persons
    + $90
    each additional person
    You'll usually troll for Mackerel and other pelagics, or engage in shark fishing or sight fishing if Cobia's in season. Red Snapper season (June and July) will offer opportunities for bottom fishing as well.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
    $900
    up to 6 persons
    + $90
    each additional person
    Spend the afternoon trolling for Mackerel, battling Sharks or taking on seasonal specialties like Cobia and Red Snapper.
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About the Captain

Dean Cox
Destin, Florida, United States
Angler's Choice
1 Fishing Reports
32 Customer Reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since September 2014
Captain Dean Cox has been building his fishing portfolio for over 30 years, fishing aboard private as well as commercial fishing vessels. These days he captains the Seahorse, which boasts many productive fishing days - and even one wedding. Captain Dean is Destin born-and-bred, and comes from a family of fishermen, giving him more than one lifetime of local knowledge which he puts to good use on each trip.

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Targeted Species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Grouper (Gag)

Grouper (Red) Grouper (Red)
Grouper (Scamp) Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Marlin (Blue)

Snapper (Red) Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion) Snapper (Vermilion)
Tuna (Yellowfin) Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo Wahoo

Boat Specs

G&S (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1982, and restored in 2016. Powered by 2 430HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 15 knots.

Length
48 ft
Capacity
16 persons

Types of Fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Policies

FREE Cancellation
You can cancel or reschedule your booking up to 14 days before the trip. If the captain cannot run the trip due to unsafe weather conditions, your booking can be moved to another date or canceled free of charge.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, there is a 3% fee.

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Customer Reviews

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4.88
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
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100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
95%
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Eleanor P.
Pensacola, FL
 5.00
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HAPPY 76th BIRTHDAY TO HER!

VERIFIED   October 9, 2019
Our mother wanted nothing more than to go out on a charter for her 76th birthday with all of her kids that are usually spread...
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Steve G.
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Six Hour Trip With Captain Dean and First Mate Billy

VERIFIED   June 9, 2019
We highly recommend the Seahorse for your next offshore fishing trip. These guys were fantastic! Captain Dean put us right...
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Robert M.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
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6 hour trip on The Seahorse 1 pm departure

VERIFIED   June 2, 2019
Great trip!! I highly recommmend Dean Cox and his mate Billy. We have been on many charters in Destin over the years, some...
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Bruce A.
Atlanta, GA
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6 hour Trip with Captain Dean and Billy

VERIFIED   April 1, 2019
Great day, started off cold outside but got to where the fish were biting. Caught enough to feed three families. Good boat,...
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Randy F.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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8 hr trip with Captain Dean

VERIFIED   May 23, 2019
2nd trip with Captain Dean and he always produces fish. Due to all the limits on snapper and grouper, we still had a great...
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