Captain Matthew and Captain Christian have been fishing in Destin since the early 90s and have enjoyed a long and successful career on their way to founding Championship Offshore Outfitting and Charters. Their ambition on every trip is to give you something truly special. Choose from a huge list of charters, fishing for anything from four hours up to three days.
Championship Offshore specializes in offshore and deep sea fishing for both bottom fish and pelagic species. On shorter trips, you will be fishing 20-30 miles out for Snappers, Groupers, Triggerfish, and pelagics like King Mackerel and even Sailfish.
At the other end of the scale, multi-day trips head out over 100 miles in search of big game legends like Blue and White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, and more. You can also target deep-water delicacies like Amberjack, Scamp Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, and Tilefish.
However long you come aboard for, you won’t be disappointed with their 42’ Buddy Davis sportfishing boat. The vessel has masses of space, but the captain limits groups to six to make sure everyone gets that five-star fishing experience. The boat cruises a hair under 30 knots thanks to her twin Cummins engines which kick out well over 1,200 HP.
The list of features aboard this beauty can be fairly summed up as “everything.” Inside, you will find a full head, galley, saloon, and cabins, all blissfully air-conditioned. Up on deck, you have outriggers, downriggers, tube tubes, livewells, a fighting chair, and more fishing gear than you will know what to do with.
Luckily, Capt. Matt and his experienced crew are here to walk you through every step of the trip. This is a chance to do more than just load up on fish. Get as stuck in as you want, and learn from a man who has been doing this for decades. Head home with great memories, new skills, and of course, a trunkful of tasty fish.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (278)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
92%
Oct 28, 2024
24 Hour Trip
We’ve been fishing with Capt. Matt on Championship Offshore Charters for many years now & hands-down is the best charter anyone could ever ask for! We always have a blast fishing with Capt. Matt & he knows how to put you on the fish every time! The mate Thomas is awesome & always keeps us happy! Throughout the years, we have done shorter trips & up to 48 hour trips which Championship Offshore Charters! They have the best knowledge and skills when it comes to pelagic and bottom fishing. We look forward to fishing with them every year! Championship Offshore Charters is the absolute best fishing adventure out of Destin! We will be back every year! Kevin M
We’ve been fishing with Capt. Matt on Championship Offshore Charters for many years now & hands-down is the best charter anyone...
May 28, 2025
Special 4 hour trip for Jonathan Kofahl
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Matthew and Mate Thomas! Our group of five, ranging in age from 9 to 70, had a wonderful time on our 4-hour morning trip. While a couple of us had fished before, most were new and the crew made the experience enjoyable for everyone. They made great use of the entire time and gave us a diverse taste of the local fishing scene. We highly recommend Champion Ship!
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Matthew and Mate Thomas! Our group of five, ranging in age from 9 to 70, had a wonderful...
Aug 3, 2025
10 Hour Trip
We had the such an amazing time!!! Captain knew fishing spots, Jake told us exactly what to do in order to catch the fish!!! By far the most amazing time. Badsx I will be reserving again when our family comes down!!!
We had the such an amazing time!!! Captain knew fishing spots, Jake told us exactly what to do in order to catch the fish!!! By...
May 10, 2025
5 Hour AM Trip Spring Special Rates
Had a wonderful time fishing with these guys, it was my fiancés first time and she caught some huge fish. They did a great job teaching her and communicating in a way for her to understand how to catch her first fish. We will be back!!
Had a wonderful time fishing with these guys, it was my fiancés first time and she caught some huge fish. They did a great job...
May 21, 2025
6 Hour AM trip Spring Special Rate
My husband and I had a great first fishing trip! Capt Dave worked hard to get us to the best spots and Thomas worked his butt off helping both of us fish all day and was just so much fun! We def recommend!
My husband and I had a great first fishing trip! Capt Dave worked hard to get us to the best spots and Thomas worked his butt...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (278)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
92%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
24 Hour Trip on October 28, 2024
We’ve been fishing with Capt. Matt on Championship Offshore Charters for many years now & hands-down is the best charter anyone could ever ask for! We always have a blast fishing with Capt. Matt & he knows how to put you on the fish every time! The mate Thomas is awesome & always keeps us happy! Throughout the years, we have done shorter trips & up to 48 hour trips which Championship Offshore Charters! They have the best knowledge and skills when it comes to pelagic and bottom fishing. We look forward to fishing with them every year! Championship Offshore Charters is the absolute best fishing adventure out of Destin! We will be back every year! Kevin M
We’ve been fishing with Capt. Matt on Championship Offshore Charters for many years now & hands-down is the best charter anyone could ever ask for! We always have a blast fishing with Capt. Matt & he knows how to put you on the fish every time! The mate Thomas is awesome & always keeps us happy! Throughout the years, we have done shorter trips & up to 48 hour trips which Championship Offshore Charters! They have the best knowledge and skills when it comes to pelagic and bottom fishing. We look...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Special 4 hour trip for Jonathan Kofahl on May 28, 2025
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Matthew and Mate Thomas! Our group of five, ranging in age from 9 to 70, had a wonderful time on our 4-hour morning trip. While a couple of us had fished before, most were new and the crew made the experience enjoyable for everyone. They made great use of the entire time and gave us a diverse taste of the local fishing scene. We highly recommend Champion Ship!
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Matthew and Mate Thomas! Our group of five, ranging in age from 9 to 70, had a wonderful time on our 4-hour morning trip. While a couple of us had fished before, most were new and the crew made the experience enjoyable for everyone. They made great use of the entire time and gave us a diverse taste of the local fishing scene. We highly recommend Champion Ship!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
10 Hour Trip on August 3, 2025
We had the such an amazing time!!! Captain knew fishing spots, Jake told us exactly what to do in order to catch the fish!!! By far the most amazing time. Badsx I will be reserving again when our family comes down!!!
We had the such an amazing time!!! Captain knew fishing spots, Jake told us exactly what to do in order to catch the fish!!! By far the most amazing time. Badsx I will be reserving again when our family comes down!!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
5 Hour AM Trip Spring Special Rates on May 10, 2025
Had a wonderful time fishing with these guys, it was my fiancés first time and she caught some huge fish. They did a great job teaching her and communicating in a way for her to understand how to catch her first fish. We will be back!!
Had a wonderful time fishing with these guys, it was my fiancés first time and she caught some huge fish. They did a great job teaching her and communicating in a way for her to understand how to catch her first fish. We will be back!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour AM trip Spring Special Rate on May 21, 2025
My husband and I had a great first fishing trip! Capt Dave worked hard to get us to the best spots and Thomas worked his butt off helping both of us fish all day and was just so much fun! We def recommend!
My husband and I had a great first fishing trip! Capt Dave worked hard to get us to the best spots and Thomas worked his butt off helping both of us fish all day and was just so much fun! We def recommend!