CHARTER BOATS DESTIN, FL
REEL IN AN ADVENTURE
You’ll find dozens of charter options in “the World's Luckiest Fishing Village,” including half- and full-day fishing excursions, inshore and bay fishing, and overnight trips.
Charters
KRAKEN REELS
Captain TBD
850-659-7998
Offering public and private charters, as well as overnight sailfish adventures, Kraken Reels delivers a fishing adventure tailored to your needs with federal permits, state-of-the-art equipment, and a crew with a passion for fishing. Join us for a thrilling day at sea and reel in the catch of a lifetime!
VENGEANCE
SWOOP
STRIKE ZONE TOO
STELLUNA
Captain Judah
850-420-7347
STARFIRE
Captain Bill West
850-756-2373
Helmed by a lifelong fisherman and retired fire captain, Starfire is a 38-foot Silverton Sportfisher accommodating up to six passengers for four-, six-, and eight-hour fishing trips, as well as special “catch and release” saltwater fishing trips for children.
SPECIAL K
Captain Kyle Lowe
850-797-1652
The Special K is a 40-foot Bertram widebody classic sportfishing boat powered by twin Cummins turbo diesel engines and customized with underwater fins to improve on an already superior stable ride. Highlights include a fully air-conditioned salon, above-water illumination, and high-power underwater lights, as well as a full array of state-of-the-art electronics and top-notch fishing tackle.
SEMPER FISH
Captain Alex Short
850-822-3320
Semper Fish was founded on the love of fishing developed from a young age, the desire to encourage youth to love the sport, and to provide a five-star experience. Operating two fishing boats, each carrying up to six passengers, Semper Fish Charters caters to both inshore bay and nearshore Gulf fishing enthusiasts.
REEL LEGEND
Captain Richie
850-687-7377
Climb aboard the Reel Legend, a custom 47-foot DL Morris powered by twin Cummins engines, to cruise the Gulf in air-conditioned comfort. This 47-foot boat accommodates up to 13 passengers and two crew members, and features upgraded electronics and state-of-art GPS equipment.
REEL GRACE
Captain Cliff Atwell
850-259-7869
Reel Grace Fishing Charters offers private deep-sea fishing trips for all ages. A father of three, Captain Cliff has over 35 years of local fishing experience and loves sharing the joy of fishing with anglers of every skill level. His comfortable 48-foot Pacemaker Sport is U.S. Coast Guard-approved for up to six passengers.
PHOENIX
Captain Justin Brantley
850-837-9734
Fast and spacious, the 55-foot Phoenix is a G&S sportfish boat owned and operated by a family-friendly captain and crew with over 40 years of experience fishing these waters. The boat is Coast Guard-approved for up to 20 passengers and features all the essentials for comfort at sea, including air a/c and heat, stereo, TV, microwave, and more.
5TH DAY
Captain Brandy Miles
850-356-4034
Helmed by Destin’s only father-daughter fishing captains, the 40-foot 5th Day specializes in half-day trips for up to six passengers. Perfect for families with children, first-time fishermen, and experienced anglers, the boat is fully air-conditioned and has a restroom aboard.
FINEST KIND
Captain Jaon Mikel
850-837-6800
The Finest Kind is built for speed, comfort, and great fishing. Designed for a stable ride, this 53-foot G&S fiberglass sportfish boat with twin turbo-charged Scania continuous-duty motors (1000 hp) offers the latest in fish finding, entertainment, and safety for up to 22 passengers.
DONE DEAL
Captain Christian Duplantis
850-259-7001
Set sail from HarborWalk Village aboard the 52-foot Done Deal, a 52-foot twin-engine sportfishing yacht, for a day of deep-sea fishing thrills in the Gulf. Highlights of this luxurious Hatteras include a 55-inch DirecTV, GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, live bait well, and more.
DISCIPLESHIP
Captain Brandy Miles
850-356-4034
The only Viking of its kind, captained by Destin’s only female boat captain, the 46-foot DiscipleShip is Coast Guard-certified for multi-passenger use. It’s licensed to carry up to 15 passengers on single-day charters and up to 6 passengers on multi-day excursions.
DESTINATION
Captain Stan
850-259-3778
Helmed by Captain Stan, who has 25 years of experience as a charter boat captain, Destination specializes in full-service private charter fishing experiences for groups of all sizes. Each trip is customized based on the size of the group, group expectations, and current fishing conditions
DESTIN INSHORE FISHING
Captain Christian Duplantis
850-259-7001
From inshore and bay fishing to deep-sea fishing expeditions, this five-boat charter operation offers the closest fishing charters to the Destin Pass. All-inclusive charters of four to 12 hours are available.
DAYBREAK
Captain Alan Staples
850-259-3778
Built by renowned Destin boat builders G&S Yachts, Daybreak is a 40-foot “fishing machine” with a unique catamaran-style hull to minimize side-to-side motion. Available for four- to eight-hour private charters, it can accommodate up to six guests in air-conditioned comfort.
BOW'D UP
Captain Brady Bowman
850-978-5876
ANASTASIA
Captain Tony Davis
850-259-6900
Operated by a 5th generation Destin charter boat captain, the 64-foot Anastasia offers half- and full-day fishing trips, as well as two- and three-day overnight fishing trips for up to 15 anglers. The Anastasia has the largest boat deck in the Destin Harbor.