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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

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(113 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
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Trips from US $1,750

Charter Boat Daybreak

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(55 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Frank B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great boat, great crew

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Summer on August 8, 2025
Did a 5 hour trip, so didnโ€™t go out far enough to catch some large fish. Came back with 2 trigger and some vermillion snapper....
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William F.
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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Family Fishing Day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Summer on July 13, 2025
Took my two young boys, both under 10, fishing for the first time, and had a blast. Everybody caught fish, no one got seasick,...
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Michael S.
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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Catch of the Year

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Summer on July 8, 2025
Our guys AJ and Reed put us on some spots and we had a blast! They said it was the catch of the year for a 5 hour tour. These...
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Kim 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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Great Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Summer on June 21, 2025
Had a fantastic fishing trip .ย  Awesome captain, boat and first mate.ย  Fish were biting, cabin was cool and inviting.ย  Everything...
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Dan M.
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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Great family day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring Break (AM) on April 1, 2025
Captain Stan and his crew were fantastic. The deck mates were great with our kids and very patient with us. We caught lots...
Dan M. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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