Charter Boat Seahorse 

4.9/5 (123 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, United States

Charter Boat Seahorse 

Over 9 miles offshore
Destin, FL, United States
48 ft
16
4.9/5 (123 reviews)

Charter Boat Seahorse offers one of the best ranges of trips in town. The six hour trip is the most popular. Captain Dean Cox has been fishing these waters his entire life and has put together an extensive list of coordinates to give anyone from family groups to seasoned pros that perfect day on the water.

Enjoy entry level four hour fishing with the family and the kids. Head out for an eight-hour trip for more experienced anglers. Up for a real challenge? Journey 50+ miles to fish through the day and into the night for the Gulf's biggest fish. Whatever you're after, Capt. Dean has you covered.

The 'Seahorse' is a 48' custom G&S Sport Fisherman with enough room for up to 16 guests. She has everything you need for world-class angling, from modern electronics to outriggers, downriggers, a livewell, and quality equipment from Penn and Shimano.

Up to eight anglers can fish at once, but there's plenty to keep the rest of you happy. The boat has an air-conditioned interior with a full head and a galley complete with a microwave oven and a micro-fridge.

Your group can lounge in the boat's salon and enjoy the stereo and flat-screen TV or head outside to explore her deck space to watch your group reel in fish.

Capt. Dean likes to stock up on fresh live bait by stopping near the shore each morning. He finds that fishing with live bait adds to the overall fishing experience, but also gives you an opportunity to find your 'sea-legs'. If he has to buy live bait, Capt. Dean is happy to pay 50% of the price of it.

Whether you're a seasoned or novice angler, a large company group, or a small party, the professional crew of Seahorse will do their best to make sure that your trip is a memorable one.

Please Note: that gratuity for the crew is not included in the price.

Charter Boat Seahorse offers one of the best ranges of trips in town. The six hour trip is the most popular. Captain Dean Cox has been fishing these waters his entire life and has put together an extensive list of coordinates to give anyone from family groups to seasoned pros that perfect day on the water.

Enjoy entry level four hour fishing with the family and the kids. Head out for an eight-hour trip for more experienced anglers. Up for a real challenge? Journey 50+ miles to fish through the day and into the night for the Gulf's biggest fish. Whatever you're after, Capt. Dean has you covered.

The 'Seahorse' is a 48' custom G&S Sport Fisherman with enough room for up to 16 guests. She has everything you need for world-class angling, from modern electronics to outriggers, downriggers, a livewell, and quality equipment from Penn and Shimano.

Up to eight anglers can fish at once, but there's plenty to keep the rest of you happy. The boat has an air-conditioned interior with a full head and a galley complete with a microwave oven and a micro-fridge.

Your group can lounge in the boat's salon and enjoy the stereo and flat-screen TV or head outside to explore her deck space to watch your group reel in fish.

Capt. Dean likes to stock up on fresh live bait by stopping near the shore each morning. He finds that fishing with live bait adds to the overall fishing experience, but also gives you an opportunity to find your 'sea-legs'. If he has to buy live bait, Capt. Dean is happy to pay 50% of the price of it.

Whether you're a seasoned or novice angler, a large company group, or a small party, the professional crew of Seahorse will do their best to make sure that your trip is a memorable one.

Please Note: that gratuity for the crew is not included in the price.

Dean Cox
Captain
Dean Cox
35 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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July 2026
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - May 31
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - May 31
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
US $2,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
US $2,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
US $2,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
US $3,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
US $4,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
14 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
14 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
US $4,900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
18 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
18 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
US $6,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
36 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 6:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
US $10,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (125)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (123)

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Danny Tompkins
Danny Tompkins
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best Trip Ever!!
8 Hour Trip on July 15, 202613 adults1 child

We had a great trip on The Seahorse with Captain Dean and Co-Captain Billy!! We had 13 people on the boat with 11 of them fishing. Billy was awesome helping everyone and made sure that everyone had what they needed. He was very patient with all of us and cold not had asked for a better co-captain than Billy!! We caught 75 red snappers and 5 white snappers. Thanks to Captain Dean for putting us where the fish were!! We would definitely book again with them!!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Amberjack
Dustin Washburn
Dustin Washburn
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Forever Memories
4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 5, 20252 adults1 child

This fishing experience was seriously the highlight of our trip to Destin! My 2 daughters had the best time and with little to no prior fishing knowledge had no problem picking up how to, with the help of our deck hand. We will definitely be going again hopefully sometime soon! Highly recommend, we caught a lot of fish we were able to have cleaned and take home to eat as well as catching some HUGE fish for fun!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Luke Charlson
Luke Charlson
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Rough Seas and Smooth Boating
6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 20265 adults2 children

It was rough out there and Captain Dean did an amazing job navigating the waters and keeping us held on the fish. They were great with the kids and first timers.

Dean Cox
Response from Captain

Thanks a bunch for hanging in there Luke and crew! next time it'll be calmer I hope. Capt. Dean

Josh Taylor
Josh Taylor
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
amazing
6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 5, 20263 adults3 children

For the 2nd year in a row my family has had blast on the Seahorse. Absolutely amazing crew. Tons of fish were caught and my nephew caught a tagged trigger fish.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Blake Price
Blake Price
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Family Trip!
8 Hour Trip on June 2, 20262 adults

Had a group of 5 with 2 young kids. It was a blast, we caught a lot of fish! I wouldn't hesitate to book with these guys!

Dean Cox
Response from Captain

Thanks Blake, glad everyone hung in there today. Hope to see you guys again ! Capt. Dean

FAQs about Charter Boat Seahorse

Charter Boat Seahorse offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $140 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $140 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group, additional US $210 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group, additional US $210 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,800 per group, additional US $280 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group, additional US $350 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $4,200 per group, additional US $420 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
  • US $4,900 per group, additional US $490 per person after 6 guests - 14 Hour Trip (14 hours)
  • US $6,300 per group, additional US $540 per person after 6 guests - 18 Hour Trip (18 hours)
  • US $10,000 per day per group, additional US $1,000 per person after 6 guests - 36 Hour Trip (2 days)
When you book a trip with Charter Boat Seahorse, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed 4
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Sonar
  • Radar
Trips booked with Charter Boat Seahorse include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn & Shimano rods, custom-made reels)
  • Live bait (When caught on the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Charter Boat Seahorse offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (3 to 15 miles)
  • Offshore fishing (15 to 50 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Charter Boat Seahorse offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Charter Boat Seahorse include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Dean Cox
Dean Cox
Dean Cox

Destin, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
123 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since September 2014

Captain Dean Cox has been building his fishing portfolio for over 30 years, fishing aboard private as well as commercial fishing vessels. These days he captains the Seahorse, which boasts many productive fishing days - and even one wedding. Captain Dean is Destin born-and-bred, and comes from a family of fishermen, giving him more than one lifetime of local knowledge which he puts to good use on each trip.

ID & license verified
123 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since September 2014

Captain Dean Cox has been building his fishing portfolio for over 30 years, fishing aboard private as well as commercial fishing vessels. These days he captains the Seahorse, which boasts many productive fishing days - and even one wedding. Captain Dean is Destin born-and-bred, and comes from a family of fishermen, giving him more than one lifetime of local knowledge which he puts to good use on each trip.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
16 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1982
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
G&S
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
3 to 15 miles
Offshore Fishing
15 to 50 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
4
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Sonar
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn & Shimano rods, custom-made reels
Live bait
When caught on the trip
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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
All ages welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Destin right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
Grouper (Scamp)Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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