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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

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
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Destin
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Joe S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall - (PM) on November 25, 2024
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Mark Y.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall (AM) on September 9, 2024
Tyler and Isaiah did a great job. We were one of the only boats putting fish up on the board. Boat was very comfortable in...
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Daniel W.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Best fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) โ€“ Summer on August 10, 2024
We had a blast our whole group, caught a lot of fish, made new friends, and had great times, definitely will be back, and highly...
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Johnnie J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great boat. Great crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall (AM) on April 11, 2025
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Chris K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour trip (AM) - Summer on July 5, 2024
Everyone had a great time including my 9 year old son. We al caught multiple fish and had plenty to take home.
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