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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Spring Break
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $1,750
    A fun introductory trip designed for young anglers or anyone just wanting to spend some time on the water and catch a few fish.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Nov-Feb
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 28
    US $1,800
    This trip is perfect to get on the water and catch a variety of fish. You will keep what you can, but most of this fish will get to go back. It's fun for the anglers and good for the fish!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Spring Break (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    US $1,950
    This trip is perfect to get on the water and catch a variety of fish. You will keep what you can, but most of this fish will get to go back. It's fun for the anglers and good for the fish!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Spring Break (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    US $1,950
    This trip is perfect to get on the water and catch a variety of fish. You will keep what you can, but most of this fish will get to go back. It's fun for the anglers and good for the fish!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Nov-Feb
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 28
    US $2,160
    Six hours of fishing starting at 7:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – May (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - May 31
    US $2,300
    A morning trip in May.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Fall (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 31
    US $2,300
    Six hours of fishing starting at 6:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Fall (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 31
    US $2,300
    A 6-hour trip in the fall.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – May (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - May 31
    US $2,300
    A seasonal May trip that lasts for 6 hours.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Spring Break (6AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    US $2,300
    A morning 6-hour trip for March and April.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Spring Break (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    US $2,300
    An afternoon 6-hour trip for March and April.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Nov-Feb
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 28
    US $2,880
    Eight hours of fishing.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $2,970
    This six-hour trip will take you up to 20 miles from shore, where you can enjoy bottom fishing, trolling, or a little bit of both. A fishing license and gear are provided.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Summer (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $2,970
    On this trip, you can troll or bottom fish – or both! You will spend six hours on the water and may travel up to 20 miles from shore. All the gear you need and a fishing license are provided.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (2:30-8:30 PM) Summer
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $2,970
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Spring Break
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    US $3,000
    8 hours of fishing in the spring.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Fall (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 31
    US $3,050
    An 8-hour trip in the fall.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – May
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - May 31
    US $3,050
    Enjoy 8 hours of fishing throughout May.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Summer (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $3,465
    This is a 7-hour morning trip in the summer.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Summer (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $3,465
    This is a 7-hour trip.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Fall (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 31
    US $3,750
    This is a 10-hour trip in the fall.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – May
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - May 31
    US $3,750
    This seasonal May trip brings you 10 hours of fishing.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Summer (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $3,960
    On this eight-hour trip, you can enjoy trolling and bottom fishing up to 30 miles from shore. You can target Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, and much more.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Summer (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $3,960
    This is an 8-hour trip that'll take you fishing for pelagic and reef fish up to 30 miles into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Fall
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 31
    US $4,450
    This is a 12-hour trip.
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FAQs about Charter Boat Destination

Charter Boat Destination offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 10 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Spring Break (4 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 10 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Nov-Feb (5 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Spring Break (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Spring Break (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $2,160 per group, additional US $180 per person after 10 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Nov-Feb (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – May (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Fall (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Fall (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – May (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Break (6AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group, additional US $200 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Break (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,880 per group, additional US $240 per person after 10 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Nov-Feb (8 hours)
  • US $2,970 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,970 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Summer (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,970 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 6 Hour Trip (2:30-8:30 PM) Summer (6 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Spring Break (8 hours)
  • US $3,050 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Fall (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $3,050 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – May (8 hours)
  • US $3,465 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $3,465 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Summer (PM) (7 hours)
  • US $3,750 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Fall (AM) (10 hours)
  • US $3,750 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 10 Hour Trip – May (10 hours)
  • US $3,960 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $3,960 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Summer (PM) (8 hours)
  • US $4,450 per group, additional US $250 per person after 9 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Fall (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Charter Boat Destination, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning 36,000 btu
  • GPS Furuno navnet 3D, simrad satelite compass
  • Fishfinder Furuno TZT3
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Speakers inside and out
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Furuno TZT3

Trips booked with Charter Boat Destination include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Custom rods, Penn and Shimano reels)
  • Live Bait (Usually fished for on the trip (30 min))
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (A tip of 15-20% is customary)
  • Fishing License

Charter Boat Destination offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Charter Boat Destination offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Charter Boat Destination include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Stan Phillips
Destin, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
85 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since August 2017
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 boats for eight years. He owned and operated the charter boat Sea Winder from 2000 to 2013. Capt. Stan then purchased and refurbished the charter boat Destination and has been operating it ever since. For Capt. Stan, catching fish is just one part of the business; he strives to give each customer an experience to remember.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Bonner (Sportfishing) originally built in 1987, and restored in 2016. Powered by 2 600HP Cummins QSM11 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 15 knots.

Length
55 ft
Capacity
27 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
36,000 btu
GPS
Furuno navnet 3D, simrad satelite compass
Fishfinder
Furuno TZT3
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Speakers inside and out

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Custom rods, Penn and Shimano reels
Live Bait
Usually fished for on the trip (30 min)
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
A tip of 15-20% is customary
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

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (76)
Fun Trip
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
+73
Angler rating
79
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Kevin O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Fall (PM) on September 22, 2023
Kevin O. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Drew C.
Kimberlin Heights, TN
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7 Hour Trip on Destination

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) on June 21, 2023
Our family of nine had an amazing time with Captain Stan and Justin! The trip started with a bit of time jigging for bait,...
Drew C. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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DUSTIN A.
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Fishing trip in April

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Spring Break (PM) on April 3, 2023
DUSTIN A. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Melanie T.
Destin, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour AM trip with Captain Stan on Destination

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) on July 12, 2023
What an incredible time! We had 6 adults and 4 kids. Captain Stan and his crew, Justin and Caden, were amazingly accommodating....
Melanie T. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Janet B.
Flushing, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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8 Hour Trip with Stan, Justin and Hayden.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Summer (PM) on July 3, 2023
This is our 6th year doing a fishing Charter, and by far our favorite one yet.  The boat was very nice, spacious and comfortable,...
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