Charter Operator
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. AJ Nieniec. Its was a perfect addition to the Destination.
Techniques
Bottom fishing for Snapper, grouper, amberjack and triggerfish and trolley for mackeral, mahi and wahoo.

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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. AJ Nieniec. Its was a perfect addition to the Destination.
Techniques
Bottom fishing for Snapper, grouper, amberjack and triggerfish and trolley for mackeral, mahi and wahoo.
Anglers Choice
169
Reviews
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Charter Boat Destination

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(113 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $1,750

Charter Boat Daybreak

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(56 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Amazing day!
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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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Dave D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) โ€“ Summer on August 9, 2025
Captain asked what we were interested in and had planned our trip accordingly.ย  He put us on fish and was very knowledgeable...
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Danny P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Summer - (AM) on July 28, 2025
Great boat with great equipment for you to have a great fishing trip.ย  Highly recommend
Danny P. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Casey G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour trip (AM) - Summer on July 20, 2025
Enjoyed the trip. Captan (AJ)ย  and deckhand (Read) were top notch. Will definitely book another trip.
Casey G. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Kyle L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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