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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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Charter Boat Destination

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Charter Boat Daybreak

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
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Destin
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Trips from US $1,200

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Rich C.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Incredible outing

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring Break (AM) on April 27, 2025
Tโ€™en of us from Arkansas went out on April 27,2025 and had an absolute ball. Couldnโ€™t have asked for a better experience....
Rich C. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Ryan K.
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Great Boat , Staff & Crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring Break (PM) on March 28, 2025
Took my family of 12 and caught a ton of fish and a shark! Trip my whole family at a nearby restaurant who cooked all the fish...
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Melania P.
Excellent
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Excellent Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ May (AM) on May 18, 2025
I took my parents and daughter fishing.ย  We caught a ton of fish and the crew was absolutely amazing.ย  Couldnโ€™t ask for...
Melania P. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Jeffery H.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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You have found what you are looking for.

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall (AM) on May 6, 2025
No need to look any further. These guys are the best. We were busy catching fish the complete trip. Best 1st time on big water...
Jeffery H. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Jeff H.
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Great Day

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring Break on April 22, 2025
Captain put us on the fish all day. Crew was excellent!!!
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