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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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Tyler P.
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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Rough seas can't stop this crew

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Nov-Feb on December 23, 2024
The seas were rough, but we still caught a good number of fish and had a great time.
Tyler P. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Sandy W.
Excellent
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Amazing experience!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Nov-Feb on November 2, 2024
Captain Stan and his first mate Justin provided us with an amazing trip, very professional and personable. Everyone on board...
Sandy W. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Patrick M.
Excellent
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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...
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Jeff H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   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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Jason W.
Excellent
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Summer on August 15, 2024
Boat was great.ย  A lot of cool history to it.ย  Fishing was excellent.ย  Stan and first mate Isaiah were top notch and got...
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