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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
(112 reviews)
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Destin
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,750

Charter Boat Daybreak

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(53 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,200

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 165 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Incredible
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Great time!!
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Good experience
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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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Jeffery H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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You have found what you are looking for.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall (AM) on May 6, 2025
No need to look any further. These guys are the best. We were busy catching fish the complete trip. Best 1st time on big water...
Jeffery H. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Jason I.
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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Awesome!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) โ€“ Summer on May 29, 2025
Everything was top notch.ย  The crew, the boat, the fishing.ย  We will be fishing on DAYBREAK again when we return to Florida.
Jason I. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Todd H.
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 with Stan

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring Break (AM) on April 19, 2025
Our family had a great time! Captain Stan and both mates were skilled and efficient. Would definitely book again.
Todd H. recommends Charter Boat Destination
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Kyle L.
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
Overall

Great Trip. Thank you!

VERIFIED   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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Sandy W.
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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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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