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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
(107 reviews)
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Destin
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $1,750

Charter Boat Daybreak

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(46 reviews)
Angler's choice
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
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (177)
Catch of the Year
2 Years in a Row COBIA KINGS
Hooked Up
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Katie L.
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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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Summer on July 3, 2025
We had so much fun!! The deck hand was awesome with our crew of kids! Our boys had so much fun and we caught so many fish!...
Katie L. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Jeff J.
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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Fishing on Destination

VERIFIED   4 Hr Kids Trolling/Shark Fishing on June 10, 2025
My family and I had a wonderful time on the charter boat Destination. Captain Stan and crew were very professional and did...
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Kyle L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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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Great Trip. Thank you!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on July 7, 2025
We had a wonderful time.ย  Great crew and great fishing.ย  Will come back.ย  I would recommend.
Kyle L. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Dan M.
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 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...
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Rich C.
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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Incredible outing

VERIFIED   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....
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