Sea 4 Ventures 

5.0
(33 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Marler Avenue 1284, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States–

Sea 4 Ventures 

Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
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24 ft
4
5.0
(33 reviews)

Sea 4 Ventures is a veteran-owned, family-run fishing charter serving Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast. We’re a family that loves fishing, loves the Gulf, and genuinely enjoys sharing both with good people.

Whether you’ve been fishing your whole life or have absolutely no idea which end of the rod the fish goes on, you’re welcome aboard.

Our trips are especially designed with families in mind. Kids are encouraged, beginners are welcome, and nobody gets yelled at for losing a fish. Well… we might give you a little grief, but that’s just because by then you’re part of the family.

Captain Chris will handle the boat, bait, tackle, licenses, permits, ice, water, finding the fish, cleaning your catch, making aure your day is one to remember. You bring your crew, some snacks, sunscreen, and a willingness to have a good time.

We fish the waters of the Emerald Coast for red snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, king mackerel, mahi and whatever else the Gulf decides to send our way. Depending on the season, weather and what your group wants to do, we may bottom fish reefs and wrecks, troll, sight-fish, chase sharks or simply change plans when something interesting shows up.

Sea 4 Ventures is a veteran-owned, family-run fishing charter serving Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast. We’re a family that loves fishing, loves the Gulf, and genuinely enjoys sharing both with good people.

Whether you’ve been fishing your whole life or have absolutely no idea which end of the rod the fish goes on, you’re welcome aboard.

Our trips are especially designed with families in mind. Kids are encouraged, beginners are welcome, and nobody gets yelled at for losing a fish. Well… we might give you a little grief, but that’s just because by then you’re part of the family.

Captain Chris will handle the boat, bait, tackle, licenses, permits, ice, water, finding the fish, cleaning your catch, making aure your day is one to remember. You bring your crew, some snacks, sunscreen, and a willingness to have a good time.

We fish the waters of the Emerald Coast for red snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, king mackerel, mahi and whatever else the Gulf decides to send our way. Depending on the season, weather and what your group wants to do, we may bottom fish reefs and wrecks, troll, sight-fish, chase sharks or simply change plans when something interesting shows up.

Chris Rogers
Captain
Chris Rogers
7 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hr –Offshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Amberjack
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+3
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6-hour Shark Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Thresher)
+4
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour – Offshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Destin Fishing Rodeo Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Oct 31
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10-hour Offshore Trip
In high demand Last booked: 19 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+7
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
33 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (47)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (33)

  • Kevin Michalec
    Kevin Michalec
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Outstanding Fishing Charter with Captain Chris!

    Destin Fishing Rodeo Trip on October 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    My buddy and I booked an 8-hour offshore fishing trip with Captain Chris and Sea 4 Adventures while visiting Destin in October for Shinedown's Lunatic Ball Music Festival, and we had an awesome time! From the start, Chris was great with communication. He kept us updated on the weather, explained what conditions to expect, and provided a clear list of what we needed to bring versus what he supplied. The meeting location was easy to find, and everything was well organized. After about a 30–40 minute boat ride, we got the lines in the water and started catching Bonita almost immediately. We landed 6–7 within the first 30–40 minutes! We also hooked into a couple of what we believe were King Mackerel, but unfortunately, some very crafty dolphins decided they wanted our fish more than we did. They managed to steal both! Frustrating, but honestly pretty entertaining. We also caught several Red Snapper, Triggerfish, a Grouper, and plenty more Bonita throughout the day. A really cool bonus was that our trip included the opportunity to participate in the Destin Fishing Rodeo. We actually caught two fish, a Triggerfish and a Grouper, that were large enough to qualify for the daily prize pool. Although we didn't win by the end of the day, it was fun just taking part! Captain Chris was fantastic throughout the trip. He kept us on the fish, moved locations when the bite slowed down, and did his best to keep us away from the dolphins. Great conversation, good music, and a relaxed atmosphere made the entire day enjoyable. We even learned the story behind the Sea 4 Adventures name, which comes from Chris and his wife's military backgrounds as bomb squad technicians. Pretty interesting! The 25-foot boat was a perfect size for our trip, with plenty of room to fish comfortably. We did have one unexpected issue about three-quarters of the way through the day when the trolling motor hit something in the water, likely leftover hurricane debris, and broke off its mount. Instead of being upset or stopping the trip, Chris simply switched us to drift fishing and continued the trip. At the end of the day, we offered to let Chris keep our catch since we were visiting and didn't have a convenient way to store or prepare the fish. He even offered to deliver them to us over the following few days if we changed our minds. That's just another example of how accommodating he was. All in all, we had a fantastic day on the water. Great fishing, a variety of catches, a fun captain, and an experience we'd happily do again. Overall, we probably caught close to 25-30 fish on the day, but some had to go back for size, and some we used as bait. At the end of it all, we wouldn't hesitate to book with Captain Chris and Sea 4 Adventures on our next trip to Destin. Thanks again, Chris, for a memorable day! Hopefully, we'll be back next year and can get out on the water with you again. Highly recommend Sea 4 Adventures! 🎣

  • Naomi Hales
    Naomi Hales
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain Ever!!!

    6 Hour – Offshore Trip on July 3, 2026 • 4 adults

    Even though the fish didn’t seem hungry today, Captain Chris made sure everyone onboard caught something! As if that was not enough, he then took us looking for dolphin before returning to shore! We where blessed to see a pod of four including a baby!! My husband, of 22 years today, actually caught a sand tiger shark as well!! Excellent trip!

  • Tonia Shafto
    Tonia Shafto
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Chris is the man!

    4 Hour Trip–Family Friendly Inshore - 1:00 PM on January 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had an awesome day out on the water with Captain Chris, and loved getting to know him. He had a lot of expertise, and was helpful in applying it to our fishing. We asked him to give us advice for cooking up the fish we caught, and he showed us how to filet and dress it, and had some great cooking advice. He and his wife seem like wonderful people doing a lot of good for the world. The fishing was great, and the company even better. Would love to fish again with him sometime.

  • Tyler Johnson
    Tyler Johnson
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    best trip ever

    4 Hr –Offshore Trip on July 31, 2026 • 2 adults

    chris rogers is the man. me and my wife did a 4hr trip and we had a blast. he is a very knowledgeable fisherman and he put us on a bunch of fish. also very knowledgeable of the rain we almost got rained out but chris naviagted around the weather for us so that we could still go.

  • Sara Kulzer
    Sara Kulzer
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Trip

    4 Hr –Offshore Trip on May 29, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    A great trip for furst time ocean angkers! Rain came in fast and Capt Chris made sure we got in safely!

  • Josh Lybarger
    Josh Lybarger
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Chris made it a great trip!

    6 Hour – Offshore Trip on July 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We caught several different fish and had a great time.

  • Damion Goodman
    Damion Goodman
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    It was an amazing trip!!!

    6 Hour – Offshore Trip on May 6, 2026 • 4 adults

    Chris is an amazing guide he definitely knows what he is doing. Caught quite a few fish and I landed a pretty nice size grouper! He made sure that we had a really good time. Would highly recommend going out with Chris!!!

  • Russell Stephens
    Russell Stephens
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip I have been on hands down!

    6 Hour – Offshore Trip on May 16, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Chris is awesome! We caught plenty of fish to take home and he even let us stay a little while over time to keep catching them! 1000% recommend him to anyone.

  • Rodney Shadix
    Rodney Shadix
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day catching fish with Capt. Chris

    6 Hour – Offshore Trip on May 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    Had a great day reeling them in with Capt. Chris. He is a great guy that goes the extra mile for his anglers. Highly recommend.

  • Maggie Glover
    Maggie Glover
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    We had that best time!!!

    4 Hr –Offshore Trip on January 4, 2026 • 4 adults

    I would recommend this experience to anyone!! we had a great time on our winter fishing trip!!

FAQs about Sea 4 Ventures

Sea 4 Ventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hr –Offshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hr –Offshore Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6-hour Shark Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 6 Hour – Offshore Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Destin Fishing Rodeo Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 10-hour Offshore Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Sea 4 Ventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Camp style head in enclosed center console.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box Ice chest and ice provided
Trips booked with Sea 4 Ventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning included. Just bring ziplock bags to take your catch home! We will even share some secret family recipes! )
  • Drinks (Water provided)
  • Fishing license (We will handle all licenses for guests on board. )
Sea 4 Ventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (Gulf of Mexico, Miramar to Pensacola)
  • Offshore fishing (1-10 miles )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Sea 4 Ventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sea 4 Ventures include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2025
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Sea 4 Ventures is a veteran-owned, family-run charter serving Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and the surrounding Emerald Coast. Capt. Chris brings decades of leadership, training, and safety experience to every trip, creating a fun, professional, and welcoming day on the Gulf for families, kids, veterans, first responders, and anglers of all experience levels. Every trip is customized around your group, the season, and the conditions. Whether you are chasing red snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, mackerel, or just looking for a memorable day on the water, Sea 4 Ventures focuses on safety, learning, patience, and good old-fashioned rod-bending fun. Come aboard for clear Gulf water, relaxed instruction, and a crew that treats every charter like family.
Our Team
Lilly R.
Lilly R.
First mate
Amethyst C.
Amethyst C.
Staff
Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
4
reports
33
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Sea 4 Ventures is a veteran-owned, family-run charter serving Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and the surrounding Emerald Coast. Capt. Chris brings decades of leadership, training, and safety experience to every trip, creating a fun, professional, and welcoming day on the Gulf for families, kids, veterans, first responders, and anglers of all experience levels. Every trip is customized around your group, the season, and the conditions. Whether you are chasing red snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, mackerel, or just looking for a memorable day on the water, Sea 4 Ventures focuses on safety, learning, patience, and good old-fashioned rod-bending fun. Come aboard for clear Gulf water, relaxed instruction, and a crew that treats every charter like family.
The crew
Lilly R.
Lilly R.
First mate
Amethyst C.
Amethyst C.
Staff

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly displays a large grouper aboard a fishing boat, with rods and open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Red Grouper
    Kevin M.
    Kevin M.
    My buddy and I booked an 8-hour offshore fishing trip with Captain Chris and Sea 4 Adventures while visiting Destin in October for Shinedown's Lunatic Ball Music Festival, and we had an awesome time! From the start, Chris was great with communication. He kept us updated on the weather, explained what conditions to expect, and provided a clear list of what we needed to bring versus what he supplied. The meeting location was easy to find, and everything was well organized. After about a 30–40 minute boat ride, we got the lines in the water and started catching Bonita almost immediately. We landed 6–7 within the first 30–40 minutes! We also hooked into a couple of what we believe were King Mackerel, but unfortunately, some very crafty dolphins decided they wanted our fish more than we did. They managed to steal both! Frustrating, but honestly pretty entertaining. We also caught several Red Snapper, Triggerfish, a Grouper, and plenty more Bonita throughout the day. A really cool bonus was that our trip included the opportunity to participate in the Destin Fishing Rodeo. We actually caught two fish, a Triggerfish and a Grouper, that were large enough to qualify for the daily prize pool. Although we didn't win by the end of the day, it was fun just taking part! Captain Chris was fantastic throughout the trip. He kept us on the fish, moved locations when the bite slowed down, and did his best to keep us away from the dolphins. Great conversation, good music, and a relaxed atmosphere made the entire day enjoyable. We even learned the story behind the Sea 4 Adventures name, which comes from Chris and his wife's military backgrounds as bomb squad technicians. Pretty interesting! The 25-foot boat was a perfect size for our trip, with plenty of room to fish comfortably. We did have one unexpected issue about three-quarters of the way through the day when the trolling motor hit something in the water, likely leftover hurricane debris, and broke off its mount. Instead of being upset or stopping the trip, Chris simply switched us to drift fishing and continued the trip. At the end of the day, we offered to let Chris keep our catch since we were visiting and didn't have a convenient way to store or prepare the fish. He even offered to deliver them to us over the following few days if we changed our minds. That's just another example of how accommodating he was. All in all, we had a fantastic day on the water. Great fishing, a variety of catches, a fun captain, and an experience we'd happily do again. Overall, we probably caught close to 25-30 fish on the day, but some had to go back for size, and some we used as bait. At the end of it all, we wouldn't hesitate to book with Captain Chris and Sea 4 Adventures on our next trip to Destin. Thanks again, Chris, for a memorable day! Hopefully, we'll be back next year and can get out on the water with you again. Highly recommend Sea 4 Adventures! 🎣
  • Angler proudly displaying a colorful Triggerfish while fishing on a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Tyler J.
    Tyler J.
    chris rogers is the man. me and my wife did a 4hr trip and we had a blast. he is a very knowledgeable fisherman and he put us on a bunch of fish. also very knowledgeable of the rain we almost got rained out but chris naviagted around the weather for us so that we could still go.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the water.
    Josh L.
    Josh L.
    We caught several different fish and had a great time.
  • An angler actively reeling in a shark on a boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Naomi H.
    Naomi H.
    Even though the fish didn’t seem hungry today, Captain Chris made sure everyone onboard caught something! As if that was not enough, he then took us looking for dolphin before returning to shore! We where blessed to see a pod of four including a baby!! My husband, of 22 years today, actually caught a sand tiger shark as well!! Excellent trip!
  • A variety of fish including Mahi Mahi and Snapper displayed on a cleaning station, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    We have put a few keeper snapper on board since the season started but not near the numbers we expect. Kings have been MIA. Again we’ve put one really good one over the rail, rest have been unimpressive or nonexistent. Mahi bite has been great. Mingos are steady and regularly over 12”.
  • Young angler proudly holding a Gray Triggerfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Sara K.
    Sara K.
    A great trip for furst time ocean angkers! Rain came in fast and Capt Chris made sure we got in safely!
  • Fishing report detailing marine conditions and species available in the Gulf, including Spanish Mackerel and Red Snapper.
    The Gulf calmed down a notch overnight, but summer storm mode is still fully engaged around Destin & East Pass. ?️⚡ SE to S winds 10–15 kt, seas 2–3 ft, and scattered thunderstorms mean today is all about timing your weather windows. The bite still looks strong when conditions cooperate: ? Spanish mackerel ? Bonita ? Pompano ? Snapper species ? Amberjack ? Triggerfish ? Cobia ? Mahi Morning should offer the cleanest opportunities before storms fire up later. Keep the radar handy and don’t let the Gulf sucker-punch your plans. #Sea4Ventures #DestinFishing #FishingReport #EastPass #FloridaFishing #RedSnapperSeason #GulfFishing #OkaloosaIsland
  • Fishing report detailing marine conditions and species available in the Gulf of Mexico, including Red Snapper and Spanish Mackerel.
    Destin Gulf update: SE winds 5–10 kt, seas around 2’, water around 78°, and thunderstorms are the big wildcard today. The bite is looking good for Spanish, bonita, pompano, bluefish, ladyfish, snapper, amberjack, triggerfish, vermilion, lane snapper, cobia, and mahi when the weather lets us work. Red snapper season is open, so it’s officially time to get serious. Fish smart, watch radar, and respect the water. Upload the graphic and paste the post body into Wix Fishing Reports. #Sea4Ventures #DestinFishing #GulfFishing #FishingReport #RedSnapperSeason
  • Angler holding a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat offshore, with another crew member and open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Russell S.
    Russell S.
    Captain Chris is awesome! We caught plenty of fish to take home and he even let us stay a little while over time to keep catching them! 1000% recommend him to anyone.
  • Adult angler holding a large amberjack aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Almaco Jack
    Rodney S.
    Rodney S.
    Had a great day reeling them in with Capt. Chris. He is a great guy that goes the extra mile for his anglers. Highly recommend.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
NauticStar
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Camp style head in enclosed center console.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
Ice chest and ice provided
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning included. Just bring ziplock bags to take your catch home! We will even share some secret family recipes!
Drinks
Water provided
Fishing license
We will handle all licenses for guests on board.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Bring the whole family. Sea 4 Ventures is a family run business sharing a family experience for all ages on the Emerald Coast
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
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
 PayPal

What’s biting in Fort Walton Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
Grouper (Scamp)Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)

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