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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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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Melanie T.
Destin, Florida
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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6 hour AM trip with Captain Stan on Destination

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on July 12, 2023
What an incredible time! We had 6 adults and 4 kids. Captain Stan and his crew, Justin and Caden, were amazingly accommodating....
Melanie T. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Janet B.
Flushing, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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8 Hour Trip with Stan, Justin and Hayden.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (PM) on July 3, 2023
This is our 6th year doing a fishing Charter, and by far our favorite one yet.ย  The boat was very nice, spacious and comfortable,...
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Joshua H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) โ€“ Summer on August 9, 2024
Family had a great time catching fish with the crew. Going out to catch some bait fish allowed my youngest to fish on her own...
Joshua H. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Patrick M.
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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Perfect day for fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) โ€“ Summer on July 25, 2024
Capt. Tyler did a great job of putting us on fish!ย  Isaiah was on the spot with baiting and being attentive to my wife and...
Patrick M. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Callan E.
Miramar Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience during the Fishing Rodeo!

8 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall on October 14, 2023
What a great experience our family had on the Daybreak celebrating my husbandโ€™s military retirement! We had a range of ages...
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