Finest Kind – Family Friendly
The Finest Kind is a luxury, custom-built 53’ G&S sportfisher powered by twin 500hp Scania continuous-duty marine diesels, accommodating up to 22 passengers per trip. The air-conditioned interior includes a bathroom with shower, and the dining area is furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, and freezer. For your entertainment, the vessel also features satellite TV, Starlink, and a stereo system.
For navigation and fishing, The Finest Kind is equipped with premium electronics, including Furuno Color Fishfinder, Furuno 96NM Radar, Furuno TZTouch2 GPS/Chartplotter, Furuno SSB, Nobeltec TimeZero high-resolution bottom charting, FLIR thermal night vision, Simrad sonar, and dual VHF radios. Sleeping facilities can accommodate up to 8 fishermen for overnight trips. The boat is conveniently docked at HarborWalk Marina in Destin, Florida.
Capt. Jason Mikel, a 4th-generation fisherman, specializes in larger groups and tailoring trips to each guest’s angling preferences, whether bottom fishing, offshore trolling, or a relaxed family excursion. Whether you’re a novice, a seasoned angler, or simply someone who enjoys time on the water, the crew will ensure you leave the dock fully satisfied.
The Finest Kind offers a variety of customizable charter options. Trips can include bottom fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and more, trolling for Kingfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Marlin, or a combination of both. Short 4–6 hour trips are ideal for novice anglers or those on a budget, with morning and afternoon departures to fit any vacation schedule. Extended 8–10 hour trips allow avid anglers to target larger game fish, while 12–18 hour excursions cater to deep-sea enthusiasts, typically combining deep-water bottom fishing with bluewater trolling for a variety of pelagic species.
The Finest Kind is a luxury, custom-built 53’ G&S sportfisher powered by twin 500hp Scania continuous-duty marine diesels, accommodating up to 22 passengers per trip. The air-conditioned interior includes a bathroom with shower, and the dining area is furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, and freezer. For your entertainment, the vessel also features satellite TV, Starlink, and a stereo system.
For navigation and fishing, The Finest Kind is equipped with premium electronics, including Furuno Color Fishfinder, Furuno 96NM Radar, Furuno TZTouch2 GPS/Chartplotter, Furuno SSB, Nobeltec TimeZero high-resolution bottom charting, FLIR thermal night vision, Simrad sonar, and dual VHF radios. Sleeping facilities can accommodate up to 8 fishermen for overnight trips. The boat is conveniently docked at HarborWalk Marina in Destin, Florida.
Capt. Jason Mikel, a 4th-generation fisherman, specializes in larger groups and tailoring trips to each guest’s angling preferences, whether bottom fishing, offshore trolling, or a relaxed family excursion. Whether you’re a novice, a seasoned angler, or simply someone who enjoys time on the water, the crew will ensure you leave the dock fully satisfied.
The Finest Kind offers a variety of customizable charter options. Trips can include bottom fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and more, trolling for Kingfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Marlin, or a combination of both. Short 4–6 hour trips are ideal for novice anglers or those on a budget, with morning and afternoon departures to fit any vacation schedule. Extended 8–10 hour trips allow avid anglers to target larger game fish, while 12–18 hour excursions cater to deep-sea enthusiasts, typically combining deep-water bottom fishing with bluewater trolling for a variety of pelagic species.

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We had an absolutely incredible time today on our 8-hour deep-sea fishing trip aboard the Finest Kind, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. From the moment we stepped on the boat, the Captain and entire crew were outstanding. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and worked incredibly hard throughout the entire trip to make sure everyone had a great time. Their experience really showed, and they went above and beyond to make the day enjoyable and successful. The Finest Kind is a fantastic boat, and you can tell it’s well-maintained and set up to provide a great fishing experience. The crew kept everything running smoothly and made the entire day feel relaxed and enjoyable. An 8-hour trip is a long day on the water, but the time absolutely flew by. Whether you’re an experienced fisherman or someone looking to get out on the water and have a great experience, I would highly recommend the Finest Kind and this crew. We had an amazing day and made some great memories. We will absolutely be booking another trip with them in the future! Thank you to the Captain and crew of the Finest Kind for an unforgettable day on the water. You guys were phenomenal!!

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This is the trip to book! Our group consisted of 8 people ages 22-80 years old. Some of us fishing novices, others experienced anglers. Every single one of us had a blast! The two young men that were on deck assisting us with instructions on how to use the poles, baiting our hooks, handling the fish we caught then fileting them for us were beyond awesome! They worked really hard to assure we could just keep on dropping our hooks and fishing. Captain Jason was great! He asked us what kind of experience we were looking for and gave us exactly that. He brought us out to all the hot spots and boy did we catch a lot of fish. We even got to see a shark! The boat had a wonderful air conditioned cabin and a nice private bathroom. Thank you Captain Jason and crew. We will be back!

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We had an absolutely wonderful experience with this charter boat crew! The captain and crew were phenomenal from start to finish. We truly did not have a single complaint the entire trip. They worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time, and we caught plenty of fish! What stood out most to us was how attentive and kind they were — especially to the girls. They were patient, helpful, and constantly checking to make sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. Their professionalism and hospitality made the day even more special. After the trip, we headed back to the condo where Matthew prepared our fresh catch for dinner, and honestly, it was one of the best meals we’ve had. Such a perfect ending to a perfect day. We highly recommend this crew to anyone looking for a fun, memorable, and well-run fishing experience! We will return next year !

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We had an amazing 5-hour fishing trip! The crew was outstanding from start to finish—friendly, knowledgeable, and always making sure everyone was having a great time. The boat was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. Best of all, we caught lots of fish! They worked hard to keep us on the fish and made the experience fun for both the adults and kids. We highly recommend this charter and would absolutely book with them again!

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Super helpful captain and crew! We had two little ones with us who got sick, and the crew was so patient, kind, and accommodating the entire time. Nick was amazing — always quick to re-bait hooks and made sure the kids had a great experience. He even helped both of them catch a catfish at the end! The boat was also incredibly nice and very clean. We had such a great time and would definitely recommend them!

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Destin, Florida, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
4th generation fisherman out of Destin, Fl. Grew up fishing in Destin with my grandfather as he captained the Her Majesty II and New Florida Girl, after graduating College I decided to make fishing my career.

Jason M.
Captain

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