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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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Captain
Connor W.
Captain
Barry W.
Captain
Riley C.
First mate

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Shalimar
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Shalimar
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
98%
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James P.
Excellent
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Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) Gulf of Mexico on July 30, 2025
Captain and vessel were great!ย  Caught more fish than we had the energy to handle!!
James P. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Offshore
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Brandon C.
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Great fishing experience.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 14, 2025
If you want to catch several fish, come fish with Captain Barry and his crew at Executive Saltwater Charters. My boys and I...
Brandon C. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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Scott W.
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Great Trip!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on April 10, 2025
We had great trip out today and limited out quickly. Capt. Barry and Capt. Ryan were awesome and made a great recommendation...
Scott W. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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Amanda H.
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Fantastic Day with Captain Barry

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on March 25, 2025
Captain Barry was so knowledgeable, kind and patient. My 16 and 24 year old sons enjoyed a gorgeous day on the water and brought...
Amanda H. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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Jacob O.
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Great Experience and Kid Friendly!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on March 19, 2025
Took my two oldest boys out for a 4-hour bay trip. Captain had us on fish the whole time and was very polite and professional...
Jacob O. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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