Charter Boat Destination
Charter Boat Destination
Step aboard the Charter Boat Destination for a first-class deep sea fishing experience on one of the finest charter boats in Destin.
The Destination is owned and operated by Capt. Stan Phillips, an experienced and USCG licensed captain who is committed to providing a successful and memorable trip every time out.
The Destination is without question one of the best maintained and well equiped vessels in the Destin fleet. It's fitted with the latest electronics, safety gear, and fishing tackle. She is USCG approved and has been designed inside and out with your safety, comfort and enjoyment in mind.
In addition to all the fishing gear you need, this boat features a walk-in bathroom, air conditioning, plenty of seating, and a multimedia system. With room for 27 passengers, The Destination is built and equipped to take your family or company on a one of a kind fishing charter!
Capt. Stan draws on his 30+ years of professional experience to make each trip safe and successful. His First Mate is also professional, courteous, hardworking, and knowledgeable. Together, they strive to make each trip a memorable part of your visit to Destin.
Book your trip today and experience the thrill of saltwater fishing aboard a boat you'll enjoy and with a crew that cares about your experience!
Step aboard the Charter Boat Destination for a first-class deep sea fishing experience on one of the finest charter boats in Destin.
The Destination is owned and operated by Capt. Stan Phillips, an experienced and USCG licensed captain who is committed to providing a successful and memorable trip every time out.
The Destination is without question one of the best maintained and well equiped vessels in the Destin fleet. It's fitted with the latest electronics, safety gear, and fishing tackle. She is USCG approved and has been designed inside and out with your safety, comfort and enjoyment in mind.
In addition to all the fishing gear you need, this boat features a walk-in bathroom, air conditioning, plenty of seating, and a multimedia system. With room for 27 passengers, The Destination is built and equipped to take your family or company on a one of a kind fishing charter!
Capt. Stan draws on his 30+ years of professional experience to make each trip safe and successful. His First Mate is also professional, courteous, hardworking, and knowledgeable. Together, they strive to make each trip a memorable part of your visit to Destin.
Book your trip today and experience the thrill of saltwater fishing aboard a boat you'll enjoy and with a crew that cares about your experience!
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We had an absolutely amazing deep sea fishing trip! From start to finish, the crew went above and beyond—especially with the kids. They were patient, encouraging, and made sure every child felt involved and excited the entire time. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal for fishing, they still put us on the fish and made it such a successful trip. We caught way more than we expected, and the highlight of the day was watching one of the kids reel in an incredible 25 lb, 36-inch red snapper—a moment we’ll never forget! The crew’s expertise, positive attitude, and ability to keep the experience fun (even in less-than-perfect conditions) truly set them apart. If you’re looking for a family-friendly charter that delivers both memories and results, this is the one. We’ll definitely be back! 🌟
Stan did a great job gettinf us on fish. Jordan and Brennen did a fantastic job helping get the fish off and keeping our bait on our lines. We got to keep 82 fish on our 8 hr trip for 9 people and we had to throw probably a third if not more back! 10000% recommend my kids were already asking to go again before we even got back to the dock. We couldnt have asked for better time or memories!
If you want a first-class charter that delivers an amazing adventure, look no further.” DESTINATION with Captain Stan and his crew. The boat was clean, safe, and fully equipped with top-of-the-line gear. They are highly knowledgeable, incredibly professional, and knew exactly where to go to put us (was 8 guys) right on the fish….. thank you for the amazing experience and I will definitely be booking the Destination in the future. - Melvin Jenkins
We had 8 of us on the 6 hour morning trip and could not have asked for a better day! The weather was great, fish were biting and we all had a blast! We came home with red snapper, vermillion, red grouper and a king mackerel. Captain Stan was great to get us right where we needed to be. Isiah and Jordan were amazing and so helpful. We hope to come back and do it again someday!
The captain and crew were awesome. Got us to where we needed to be just to drop the pole in and catch fish left and right. From small to large. It was an exciting and awesome fishing trip. We caught tons of fish and enjoyed the trip with family and friends. I would definitely recommend them to anyone Wanting to have a great fishing trip and actually have results and bring fish home.
FAQs about Charter Boat Destination
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Spring Season (4 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Spring Season - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,950 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Spring Season (5 hours)
- US $1,950 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Spring Season - 6:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $1,950 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Spring Season - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $2,250 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 5 Hour Trip - Summer (5 hours)
- US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Fall Season (6 hours)
- US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Fall Season - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Season (6 hours)
- US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Season - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Season - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $2,950 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Summer (6 hours)
- US $2,950 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Summer - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $2,950 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Summer - 2:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $3,050 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Fall (8 hours)
- US $3,050 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Spring Season (8 hours)
- US $3,050 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Spring Season - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $3,400 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Summer (7 hours)
- US $3,400 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Summer - 12:30 PM (7 hours)
- US $3,750 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 10 Hour Trip - Spring (10 hours)
- US $3,750 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Fall (10 hours)
- US $3,850 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Summer (8 hours)
- US $3,850 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Summer - 12:30 PM (8 hours)
- US $4,450 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Fall (12 hours)
- Toilet The Destination has a clean walk-in bathroom with a one touch flushing toilet and freshwater sink.
- Air conditioning 36,000 btu
- GPS Furuno TZT3, Satelite compass, Simrad EVO 3
- Fishfinder Furuno TZT3
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system Speakers inside and out
- Ice box
- Radar Furuno TZT3
- Rods, reels & tackle (Custom rods, Penn and Shimano reels)
- Live bait (Usually fished for on the trip (30 min))
- Catch cleaning & filleting (The fish we keep will be cleaned by the first mate once we return to the dock. There is no charge for this service. However, it is customary to tip the mate for all of his hard work to make your trip successful and enjoyable!)
- First mate (A tip of 15-20% is customary)
- Fishing license (The fishing license is covered in the cost of the trip and covers any angler aboard the vessel. )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (We fish as close as a few miles to as far offshore as 70+ miles. The longer the trip, the further we travel.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Destin, Florida, United States
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Captain Stan started fishing the waters of Destin in the early 80's when he was a teenager and has held a USCG license since 1991. He earned his degree in Marine Biology from the University of South Alabama, then returned to Destin Harbor where he captained the party boat Emanuel for eight years. He owned and operated the charter boat Sea Winder from 1999 to 2013. Capt. Stan then purchased and refurbished the charter boat Destination which he currently operates. In the Fall of 2022, he purchased the charter boat Daybreak, operated by Capt. AJ Nieniec. Its was a perfect addition to the Destination.
Stan P.
Captain
Isiah H.
First mate
Andrew P.
First mate
AJ N.
Captain
Carter P.
First mate
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Destin right now
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Triggerfish (Gray)
Tuna (Blackfin)
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