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Charter Boat Destination

Member since August 2017 Destin, United States
Background
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. Tyler Short. Its was a perfect addition to the Destination.

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Destin, United States
Background
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. Tyler Short. Its was a perfect addition to the Destination.
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5.0 / 5
(107 reviews)
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Destin
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Trips from US $1,750
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4.9 / 5
(46 reviews)
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Destin
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Catch of the Year
2 Years in a Row COBIA KINGS
Hooked Up
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Angler rating
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Lucas C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hooked Up

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Summer on June 19, 2025
My 2 nephews, 2 brothers and I had a great time on an AM trip. We had lofty goals to catch some dinner and then find some larger...
Lucas C. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Ken K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spring Break 6 Hour PM Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall (PM) on March 26, 2025
Captain Stan and First Mate Isiah were fantastic to fish with. Boat was clean and ready to go, and crew was very welcoming...
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Nathan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Catching not fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall on October 18, 2024
Went on an 8 hr trip with my wife, father in-law, and my 10 yr old daughter. boat was very roomy with a table to eat lunch...
Nathan G. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Jeff L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Such a no brainer

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Summer (PM) on August 6, 2024
As usual, Captain Stan put us on the fishโ€ฆand when I say put us on them, we had 74 keepers!!!ย  We have now been on the Destination...
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Keith H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 Years in a Row COBIA KINGS

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on July 2, 2025
The captain and crew on this boat is amazing! We have booked with them for 2 years in a row and already booked with them again...
Keith H. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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