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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
(108 reviews)
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Destin
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
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Trips from US $1,750

Charter Boat Daybreak

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(48 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 5 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 156 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Family Fishing Day
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Guys fishing trip!
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Kyle L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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.
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Dan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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...
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Rich 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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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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John J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip for the Whole Family

VERIFIED   4 Hr Kids Trolling/Shark Fishing on August 2, 2024
We had a wonderful trip that everyone in enjoyed! Capt. Stan and Justin were very attentive to all of our needs and made certain...
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Brian C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Charter

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on July 20, 2024
Captain was very nice and personal. He spoke to us and treated us like he knew us for years! He told us the day plan and what...
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