Charter Operator
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. AJ Nieniec. Its was a perfect addition to the Destination.
Techniques
Bottom fishing for Snapper, grouper, amberjack and triggerfish and trolley for mackeral, mahi and wahoo.

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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. AJ Nieniec. Its was a perfect addition to the Destination.
Techniques
Bottom fishing for Snapper, grouper, amberjack and triggerfish and trolley for mackeral, mahi and wahoo.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(114 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
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Trips from US $1,750
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(56 reviews)
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Destin
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 170 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
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
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hooked Up

VERIFIED   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...
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Thomas F Campbell Campbell
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Reed is an Excellent Mate

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Summer on July 12, 2025
He stays busy and makes sure you are ready to fish. Unobtrusively teaches as needed without condescension which was good because...
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Michael F.
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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Daybreak was Great

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall (AM) on May 23, 2025
We had such a great time on Daybreak.ย  Captain Steve put us right on top of the fish.ย  On a 5hr trip 6 of us caught well...
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James F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall - (PM) on September 25, 2025
Captain and first mate made the day amazing!ย  Made our 9 year olds birthday wish come true. Caught some great fish, they knew...
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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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