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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
(113 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
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Trips from US $1,750

Charter Boat Daybreak

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(54 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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
98%
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Archie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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One of the best fishing trips Iโ€™ve been on

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall (AM) on May 5, 2025
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Mark Y.
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!

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...
Mark Y. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Johnnie J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great boat. Great crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Spring/Fall (AM) on April 11, 2025
Ensure you know what is in season to manage expectations
Johnnie J. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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Tyler P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Sherwood S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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26th Anniversary Destin

VERIFIED   4 Hour trip (AM) - Summer on August 23, 2024
My gift from my wife and I enjoyed it.ย  The water was ruff but I caught fish. ๐Ÿฅฐ
Sherwood S. recommends Charter Boat Daybreak
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