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Executive Saltwater Charters

Member since September 2021 Shalimar, United States
Background
Executive Saltwater Charters has a team of friendly, knowledgeable, and professional captains and crew. The crew is not only great at fishing, but they are also sticklers for safety on the boat and in the water. You'll experience top-notch personal service from a reliable staff. Master Captain Barry is the founder of Executive Saltwater Charters. His lifetime of fishing and former career as a tournament Bass pro on the MLF Pro Circuit makes him one of the region’s most reliable and knowledgeable captains on the water. Barry is a competitor by nature and prior to his fishing career, he competed on the football field as a running back for Auburn University. Barry has a contagious good outlook and attitude towards life. He strives for excellence and is known for always finding the fish and as one of the most personable captains in the Destin area. Captain Ryan joined Executive Saltwater Charters in Spring 2022. He is a New York native, but has called the Florida Panhandle home since the young age of 8. Once he moved to Florida, Ryan spent all his free time with a rod in his hand and grew to have a deep passion for the big blue. He spent a year mastering his love under the realm of Master Captain Barry where his work ethic and character provided him the role of running our largest vessel. Ryan is relentless on the water with the main goal of creating lifetime memories and an enjoyable experience while on board with one of his charters. Ryan is a former collegiate baseball player and when not on the water, he can be found golfing on the beautiful Emerald Coast greens. Don't miss out on a trip with Captain Ryan. His insurmountable accuracy in casting is something worth experiencing!

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Shalimar, United States
Background
Executive Saltwater Charters has a team of friendly, knowledgeable, and professional captains and crew. The crew is not only great at fishing, but they are also sticklers for safety on the boat and in the water. You'll experience top-notch personal service from a reliable staff. Master Captain Barry is the founder of Executive Saltwater Charters. His lifetime of fishing and former career as a tournament Bass pro on the MLF Pro Circuit makes him one of the region’s most reliable and knowledgeable captains on the water. Barry is a competitor by nature and prior to his fishing career, he competed on the football field as a running back for Auburn University. Barry has a contagious good outlook and attitude towards life. He strives for excellence and is known for always finding the fish and as one of the most personable captains in the Destin area. Captain Ryan joined Executive Saltwater Charters in Spring 2022. He is a New York native, but has called the Florida Panhandle home since the young age of 8. Once he moved to Florida, Ryan spent all his free time with a rod in his hand and grew to have a deep passion for the big blue. He spent a year mastering his love under the realm of Master Captain Barry where his work ethic and character provided him the role of running our largest vessel. Ryan is relentless on the water with the main goal of creating lifetime memories and an enjoyable experience while on board with one of his charters. Ryan is a former collegiate baseball player and when not on the water, he can be found golfing on the beautiful Emerald Coast greens. Don't miss out on a trip with Captain Ryan. His insurmountable accuracy in casting is something worth experiencing!
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Ryan C.
Captain
Connor W.
Captain
Barry W.
Captain
Riley C.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(99 reviews)
Shalimar
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $875
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(47 reviews)
Shalimar
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $675

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 146 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Tyler F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Experienced and Friendly

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 31, 2025
Barry was a great captain. Knowledgeable and friendly. Boat and gear were in top notch shape and he worked hard to get us on...
Tyler F. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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Casey D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on June 3, 2025
I booked this trip for my husband and 12 year old son. The smiles on their faces when they arrived back told me all I needed...
Casey D. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great charter for me and my wife

VERIFIED   6 Hr. Trip - Gulf of Mexico on September 24, 2024
Although I am an experienced fisherman, Captain Ryan did a great job helping my wife who is now taking a liking to saltwater...
David P. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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Bryan S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Last min trip

VERIFIED   8 HR Pelagic Trolling/Reef Fishing on September 22, 2024
Booked this trip very last min like 8:30 pm. Received Confirmation from Capt Berry 20 mins after. Met at dock at 6:15am Capt...
Bryan S. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Offshore
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Frank P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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First timer

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) Gulf of Mexico on June 6, 2025
Captain Ryan did a great job putting on us on the fish in multiple locations.ย  He took care with my son, who was a first timer....
Frank P. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Offshore
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