Charter Boat Into the Blue

Into The Blue is one of the most comfortable private charter yachts in Destin, Florida. Captain Nino Bright and his crew are a child-friendly team of professional anglers, who cater to all levels and ages. If you are looking for a fun day out with your family and friends, join Capt. Nino and he’ll make sure you have an action-packed trip that won’t soon be forgotten!

Your vessel for the day is a 46’ Bertram yacht, which comes powered by twin 800 HP Detroit Diesel engines. Originally built in 1995, the boat was upgraded in 2016 and comes fitted with all the creature comforts. It provides comfortable fishing space for up to 6 guests and is equipped for hooking the bite. Its navigational electronics include GPS, VHF radio, a radar, and Fishfinder.

“Into The Blue” is also fitted with a flybridge to aid in your fish search, as well as an ice-box to keep the catch fresh, downriggers for a professional fishing experience, and the live to entice the bite. Inside, the yacht is air-conditioned, has a toilet, a shower, a kitchen, a bed, a multimedia system, and a TV. The perfect place to relax in between the bites!

On your day out with Captain Nino, you’ll be heading offshore for some big action, as well as fishing the wrecks and reefs. The Captain specializes in catching a wide range of species, including Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, King Mackerel, Swordfish, Spanish Mackerel, Swordfish, Mangrove and Vermillion Snapper, Grouper… and the list goes on!

A fishing trip with Captain Nino aboard “Into The Blue” comes inclusive with licenses for you and your group, as well as all the necessary rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. If you decide to keep the catch, the first mate will clean and fillet it for you at the end of the day. He works hard to make sure you have a good time and a 20% tip is customary and not included in your trip price.

Head home with your head held high and a just reward for your workout after a day with Into The Blue!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 1
    US $1,320
    Leave Destin behind and head out to the Gulf of Mexico's hottest fishing grounds! You'll enjoy some stunning scenery while you cruise towards productive honey holes. Depending on the season and what is biting, your targeted species will include Red Snapper, vermillion snapper, triggerfish, king mackerel, and many more. You'll troll and bottom fish to catch the bite. The standard tip for the first mate is about 20% of the total trip price and is not included in your trip price.
  • Private trip
    4 hour trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,320
    Leave Destin behind and head out to the Gulf of Mexico's hottest fishing grounds! You'll enjoy some stunning scenery while you cruise towards productive honey holes. Depending on the season and what is biting, your targeted species will include Red Snapper, vermillion snapper, triggerfish, king mackerel, and many more. You'll troll and bottom fish to catch the bite. The standard tip for the first mate is about 20% of the total trip price and is not included in your trip price.
  • Private trip
    4 hour trip AM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,320
    Leave Destin behind and head out to the Gulf of Mexico's hottest fishing grounds! You'll enjoy some stunning scenery while you cruise towards productive honey holes. Depending on the season and what is biting, your targeted species will include Red Snapper, vermillion snapper, triggerfish, king mackerel, and many more. You'll troll and bottom fish to catch the bite. The standard tip for the first mate is about 20% of the total trip price and is not included in your trip price.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,650
    Leave Destin behind and head out to the Gulf of Mexico's hottest fishing grounds! You'll enjoy some stunning scenery while you cruise towards productive honey holes. Depending on the season and what is biting, your targeted species will include Red Snapper, vermillion snapper, triggerfish, king mackerel, and many more. You'll troll and bottom fish to catch the bite. The standard tip for the first mate is about 20% of the total trip price and is not included in your trip price.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,650
    Leave Destin behind and head out to the Gulf of Mexico's hottest fishing grounds! You'll enjoy some stunning scenery while you cruise towards productive honey holes. Depending on the season and what is biting, your targeted species will include Red Snapper, vermillion snapper, triggerfish, king mackerel, and many more. You'll troll and bottom fish to catch the bite. The standard tip for the first mate is about 20% of the total trip price and is not included in your trip price.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,980
    Leave Destin behind and head out to the Gulf of Mexico's hottest fishing grounds! You'll enjoy some stunning scenery while you cruise towards productive honey holes. Depending on the season and what is biting, your targeted species will include Red Snapper, Triggerfish, wahoo, Amberjack, and many more. You'll troll and bottom fish to catch the bite. Standard tip for the first mate is about 20% of the total trip price and is not included in your trip price.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,980
    Work the waters all the way up to sunset and head back to shore with the stunning view of the sun going down! A magical way to end what will have been a perfect day on the Gulf's rich waters. Troll, bottom fish, or even use popping corks to entice the bite of a range of beautiful, exciting, and delicious fish. From red snapper, to triggerfish, amberjack, and many more, these waters are full of highly-prized fish. Get your pulses racing on this trip and fill the boat.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,640
    A full day charter is one of the most popular ways to discover the productive waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you're a family or group of friends, get out for 8 hours and try to capture the fish of your dreams. You'll have the opportunity to head as far offshore, targeting anything from king Mackerel, amberjacks, Red Snapper, triggerfish, vermillion snapper, grouper and many more depending on the season. Get your pulses racing as you battle it out with these beasts!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,300
    This trip is ideal for a group of hardcore anglers. All the necessary gear and tackle will be provided for a successful day of chasing all the fish you could have ever wished for. Try trolling the open oceans and bottom fishing the reefs and wrecks to hook a range of exciting and delicious creatures to fill the boat. Get ready for an intense workout as you target Amberjacks, triggerfish, Barracuda, Red Snapper, King Mackerel, grouper and many more depending on the season.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,960
    This mammoth trip will make all of your dreams come true! Avid anglers, in particular, won't want to miss the opportunity to engage in 12 hours of fishing in the productive waters out in the Gulf. Find out why Destin is so perfectly located as you exercise a range of techniques and target a range of tough-fighting and delicious fish. Go after Red Snapper, King Mackerel, amberjacks, triggerfish, wahoo, grouper and many more depending on what's in season – you won't be disappointed!
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FAQs about Charter Boat Into the Blue

Charter Boat Into the Blue offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,320 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group - 4 hour trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group - 4 hour trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,980 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,980 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,640 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $3,300 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $3,960 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Charter Boat Into the Blue, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Charter Boat Into the Blue include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Charter Boat Into the Blue offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Charter Boat Into the Blue offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Charter Boat Into the Blue include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Swordfish

Meet the Charter Operator

Into The Blue
Destin, Florida, United States
13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
147 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
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.
Captain Nino is an enthusiastic angler. With over 21 years of experience, he has gained the knowledge and experience needed to catch the big fish. Nino specializes in targeting Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel,

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1995, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

12 hour @charterboatintotheblue
12 hour @charterboatintotheblue
March 15, 2024
Groupers and triggers are chewing! The longer you go the better give us a shout!
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Spring Fish are chewing!
Spring Fish are chewing!
March 12, 2024
Trigger fish, Vermilion Snappers and Red Grouper are some of our targeted species this time of year. Our first trips of the 2024 season have been very successful! Give us a call and book your trip @charterboatintotheblue
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Maya O.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Best Experience Ever!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour trip on March 16, 2024
If you are still trying decide on a charter, then look no further. Captain Nino and his crew, Groovy and Landon, were top notch!...
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Paul G.
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Fishing with Nino

VERIFIED   4 hour trip on July 28, 2023
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Nicole T.
Excellent
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Fishing with Nino

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 17, 2023
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Sheila D.
Excellent
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 6, 2023
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Lari B.
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6 Hour Afternoon Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 3, 2023
We had a great time fishing with Into the Blue! We had never taken an afternoon charter and weren’t sure if we would do as...
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