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Destin Yacht 

4.9
(17 reviews)
 
State licensed
 314 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541, United States–
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Destin Yacht 

Destin, FL, United States
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45 ft
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4.9
(17 reviews)
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Destin Yacht is a luxury sportfisherman that specializes in family friendly trips out of Destin, Florida. If you’re looking for some fine angling with your friends and family or just want to cruise in comfort and style – look no further.

Step aboard a 45’ Hatteras boat, which is a deluxe, professionally maintained private yacht. It comes powered by twin 575 HP Detroit Diesel engines and can cruise at a maximum speed of 20 knots. Perfect for accommodating up to 6 anglers, the vessel features a spacious deck fitted with a flybridge to spot any action that’s going on beneath the surface. The navigational electronics include a GPS, a VHF radio, a fish finder, as well as a Sirius XM SAT radio.

Come inside to find a fully air-conditioned cabin with a TV to relax in between the bites, a bed, a kitchen, a toilet, and a shower – everything you need for a comfortable day on the water. The boat is equipped with an ice-box for the catch, outriggers for professional trolling, and a live bait tank.

Fishing with Destin Yacht is an experience you couldn’t miss. The crew offers half and full day trips, as well as sunset cruises for those who don’t feel like fishing. If you want to enjoy your day on the water with your family and friends and get land some nice table fare, you have found the right charter. Your targeted species will include Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and many more.

Destin Yacht is a super-clean, modern, luxurious sport fisherman ideal for family trips where the experience counts as much as the catch!

Destin Yacht is a luxury sportfisherman that specializes in family friendly trips out of Destin, Florida. If you’re looking for some fine angling with your friends and family or just want to cruise in comfort and style – look no further.

Step aboard a 45’ Hatteras boat, which is a deluxe, professionally maintained private yacht. It comes powered by twin 575 HP Detroit Diesel engines and can cruise at a maximum speed of 20 knots. Perfect for accommodating up to 6 anglers, the vessel features a spacious deck fitted with a flybridge to spot any action that’s going on beneath the surface. The navigational electronics include a GPS, a VHF radio, a fish finder, as well as a Sirius XM SAT radio.

Come inside to find a fully air-conditioned cabin with a TV to relax in between the bites, a bed, a kitchen, a toilet, and a shower – everything you need for a comfortable day on the water. The boat is equipped with an ice-box for the catch, outriggers for professional trolling, and a live bait tank.

Fishing with Destin Yacht is an experience you couldn’t miss. The crew offers half and full day trips, as well as sunset cruises for those who don’t feel like fishing. If you want to enjoy your day on the water with your family and friends and get land some nice table fare, you have found the right charter. Your targeted species will include Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and many more.

Destin Yacht is a super-clean, modern, luxurious sport fisherman ideal for family trips where the experience counts as much as the catch!

Destin Private Yacht
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Destin Private Yacht
40 years of experience
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Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour - Fish and Swim
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tuna (Blackfin)
US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Family Friendly
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+1
US $3,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Wahoo!
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Wahoo
US $4,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
17 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (8)

Reviews (17)

  • Brandon Sawyer
    Brandon Sawyer
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    3 hour learn to fish

    Learn to Fish! on July 26, 2017 • 4 adults

    Our 3 hour learn to fish session was great! Captain Steve and Nathanial was great to explain and help with our 2 kids, ages 10 and 7. We caught many fish. We would definitely recommend the 3 hour learn to fish session for those with children. We will definitely book again.

  • Tim Galbraith
    Tim Galbraith
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    8 Hour Trip – Wahoo! on July 24, 2024 • 6 adults

    Great service!

  • Brazzel/oakcrest Funeral Home
    Brazzel/oakcrest Funeral Home
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Matt

    8 Hour Trip – Wahoo! on July 3, 2023 • 2 adults
  • Phil Smith
    Phil Smith
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Matt

    22 Hr - Overnight Marlin offshore on June 27, 2022 • 2 adults

    The Destin is a great boat to fish off the crew was exemplary.Wonderful experience!!

  • Nicole Ermis
    Nicole Ermis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip – Family Friendly on August 6, 2023 • 6 adults • 2 children
  • Tiffanie Sopp
    Tiffanie Sopp
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Matt

    8 Hour Trip – Wahoo! on July 18, 2022 • 6 adults • 4 children
  • Lauren Parker
    Lauren Parker
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Matt

    6 Hour Trip – Family Friendly on July 6, 2022 • 6 adults • 4 children
  • Matt Bitner
    Matt Bitner
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    4h afternoon fishing

    6 Hour Trip – Family Friendly on July 23, 2021 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Fish weren’t biting too much but the Capt was great with the kids and the few that we caught were quality! Boat was great and clean. Would highly recommend.

  • Bernard Taylor
    Bernard Taylor
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip – Family Friendly on July 16, 2021 • 2 adults
  • Steve Petro
    Steve Petro
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Capt Matt and Parker

    Half Day Trip - Morning on July 30, 2017 • 6 adults

    We had an awesome time, and really enjoyed the boat. Parker was awesome getting us ready to fish, and we were able to fish quickly. It was a beautiful day, our whole family enjoyed the trip. We caught some great fish and made awesome memories. We could have not asked for better captain. We will for sure be back again.

FAQs about Destin Yacht

Destin Yacht offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,200 per group - 4 Hour - Fish and Swim (4 hours)
  • US $3,300 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Family Friendly (6 hours)
  • US $4,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Wahoo! (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Destin Yacht, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair On for trolling off for bottom fishing
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well On deck tank
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Destin Yacht include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Destin Yacht offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (10 miles out)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Destin Yacht offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Destin Yacht include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Destin Private Yacht
Destin Private Yacht
Destin, Florida, United States
9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Member since April 2017
The Destin Yacht is operated by 3 Captains. Captain Mike Tokheim loves both fishing and cruising. Sunset cruise and Crab Island excursions are his favorites. Capt. Mike has been in and around Destin for over 30 years. Captain Matt Condon has been fishing and cruising in the Destin area for 20 years. 'It's all about delivering a great experience. Captain Al Altman has been running boats in and around Destin for 25 years. He is warm and welcoming, and specializes in family trips.
Destin Private Yacht
Destin Private Yacht
Fully verified
9
reports
17
reviews
2017
member since
The Destin Yacht is operated by 3 Captains. Captain Mike Tokheim loves both fishing and cruising. Sunset cruise and Crab Island excursions are his favorites. Capt. Mike has been in and around Destin for over 30 years. Captain Matt Condon has been fishing and cruising in the Destin area for 20 years. 'It's all about delivering a great experience. Captain Al Altman has been running boats in and around Destin for 25 years. He is warm and welcoming, and specializes in family trips.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Bonito while on a fishing trip in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Phil S.
    Phil S.
    The Destin is a great boat to fish off the crew was exemplary.Wonderful experience!!
  • Group of anglers posing beneath a wooden catch board displaying multiple fish at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Our first trip of the season was a good one - with a limit of nice sized Trigger fish. Capt. Steve Morgan and mates Nathaniel and Derek headed out of the Destin Pass this morning aboard the Private Yacht Ramjack with Mr. Martinez and crew. The weather forecast was great - sunny sky and light winds. The guests were treated with freshly brewed coffee - a must on these cool spring mornings! First stop was to catch bait just outside the pass. Spanish sardines are targeted using the multi-hook Sabiki rigs. After a decent number were added the live well, together with the cut bonita Capt. Steve brought aboard, it was off to the fishing grounds. "Capt. Steve had us busy the whole time" reported Mr. Martinez. That is what I like to hear! Also, plenty Red Snapper were hooked but were all catch and release until the season open up Memorial Day weekend. Also, many smaller Trigger's were also caught and released as well. All in all it was a great day of fishing and plenty of fish to filet!
  • Little Anglers, Big Smiles!
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Captains Steve and Jud did a morning trip and reported a King bite first thing in the morning. The King hit a live bait slow trolled behind a 6 oz cigar weight. The tide was pushing out pretty good. The next few hours were bottom fishing - catch and release Trigger Fishing and Red Snapper (both out of season today). Nevertheless it was a fun to battle these fighters up from the depth. We weighed the king 8.6# made the day board for day for Junior Angler. We also weighed a 3# Vermilion snapper.
  • A young angler poses beside a catch board displaying several Red Snapper at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Captain Steve Morgan and mate Nathaniel went west today with charter guests from Louisiana. They found some nice snapper in 80' of water with a steady bite. The bait of choice was live cigar minnows caught in the pass. The tackle used was 5' Fluorocarbon leader tied to smaller 6/0 circle hooks. We left them biting as the charter family was ready to get back to the dock. Destin is a wonderful place to fish with many different species to target. Todays mission was Snapper. Mission accomplished! Looking forward to getting back out there. Capt. Matt
  • Young angler holding a red snapper aboard a fishing boat near a coastal skyline, with an adult assisting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Lane Snapper
    Brandon S.
    Brandon S.
    Our 3 hour learn to fish session was great! Captain Steve and Nathanial was great to explain and help with our 2 kids, ages 10 and 7. We caught many fish. We would definitely recommend the 3 hour learn to fish session for those with children. We will definitely book again.
  • Adult angler holding a large wahoo aboard a fishing boat in open ocean, with trolling gear visible in the background.
    I had a couple of old friends on board this past Friday that wanted to try their luck finding the sometimes elusive Wahoo. So, Capt. Parker and I loaded up the Wahoo gear and went hunting. We trolled the area by the Ozark and the humps to the SE without a single bite. The water was nicer on the way out. We dodged a few thunder boomers then on the way back in came upon some super-clean blue/green water about 20 miles S of Destin. Luck struck! Picked up the first one on a Yozuri Bonita - about 25#s, circled back and got a second one - about 30#. Not huge, but really glad to have 2 in the box! Thank you Chris and David for going 2 for 2 on Wahoo!
  • Family group proudly displaying a large wahoo aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with a young angler joining the catch photo.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    What a beautiful day to fish, and seeing 10 year old Damon smiling ear to ear was priceless. We got a late start and had to work to catch bait. Our first spot produced 2 nice sized Kings. The next spot was loaded with Cobia! We caught 7 total. Released the ones less than 33" but each put up a great fight. We proceded to catch snapper, bonito, trigger fish, and even a Ramora (sucker fish) which young Damon demonstrated for us by allowing the Romora to stick to his stomach - look mom, no hands! Great day fishing in Destin.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large mackerel aboard a boat offshore, with fishing gear and open blue water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Spanish Mackerel
    We started our trip at 6:30am. The weather was spectacular - sunny sky and light winds . After getting ice, we proceeded to catch bait. We did not have much luck so instead of wasting time I decided to catch bait to "new" fashion way - I radioed the bait boat and bought it! So with a $20 shot of cigar minnows (Spanish sardines) in our live we started fishing. We set out a king mackerel rig of slow trolling with planners just outside the Destin pass. One planner had a swimming plug behind a 25' leader, and there other a live cigar minnow. No love. We did pick up a bonito on a red and white cedar plug. So, off to stop 1. Trolled for 10 minutes, no love. Off to stop 2 - about 6 miles to the west. The spot was lit up. We continued to troll and chummed up with area with a handful of bait tossed overboard. Bam, got our first king - perfect eating size. Then, each pass we got a Bonito. After catching a few of these sporty fish, we decided to see what we could pick up off the bottom. There were swarms of trigger-fish everywhere, but I needed to avoid them as they are out of season until next year. We kept loosing bait - presumably the small triggers were robbing us blind. Unfortunately, the Porpoises found us and things shut down. So, off to spot #3. I ran out about 8 miles. Saw 5 boats fishing the area and no one catching. So, we headed back to the east to spot #4 which always produces. A boat was there and picked up just before we arrived. The sounder was showing very little bottom activity so we started slow trolling again. No love, so we picked up and headed in - we did get to run along the beach and see all the pretty water. The fishing was great, but the catching was a little slow. All in all a great day to be out of the water. Thank you to Donna, Jeff, Brooke, Garrett, and Jordan!
  • Family group posing aboard the Ram Jack Silverton charter boat at the Destin dock, with fishing rods and offshore boat surroundings visible.
    It was a beutiful morning to take the family fishing in Destin Florida. The Private Yacht Ramjack left the dock at 7:00 with hopes of catching the big one. The girls also said seeing Dolphins would be awesome too!
  • Group of friends enjoying their time on the RAM JACK, a 36' convertible fishing boat, docked and ready for an exciting day on the water.
    All on board and heading out to see with the Caleb crew. The forecast had called for rain, but the skies cleared and time to go fishing!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 575HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
On for trolling off for bottom fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
On deck tank
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Destin right now

AmberjackAmberjack
BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)
WahooWahoo

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