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“We really liked Chris and how willing he was to help us with our 3 children learning how to deep sea fish.” in 4 reviews
“The fishing was awesome and Aaron and Mike were right there to help any way you needed!” in 4 reviews
“The crew was absolutely phenomenal in being Johnny on the spot to assist anglers no matter what the situation.” in 31 reviews
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Capt. Kelly W.
We specialize in deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico out of Destin, Florida - the Luckiest Fishing Village in the World. Hint - It's NOT luck. Anglers can purchase a ticket per individual and go fishing with other fishermen for a fraction of the cost that it normally takes to go fishing. Or, you can charter the entire boat for up to 40 passengers, and the only people on the boat other than who you invite will be the captain and crew. WE CATCH FISH!
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Thinking about doing this thru our Condo Holiday Surf in September. I've never done a party boat, only private charters. Is this worth it? I wanna catch a couple & filet them, not be skunked.
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We had a GREAT TIME! Crew was amazing. We loved the captain! We came away with a bunch of fish and they filleted them all for us after the trip. It was freezing and the seas were rough, but I don't regret toughing it out! I think between the 3… more
Janet A.5 years ago 2 people found this helpfulQ:
Can we bring our own coolers with food and drinks and beer?
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Absolutely! We do not sell food or drink so unlike some of the ones who do, we allow and even encourage you to bring a cooler with food, snacks, and drinks. We do not allow drugs of any kind, however, as we are a documented vessel, and the US… more
Mary Anne W., Business Owner7 years ago 2 people found this helpful
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- Jun 3, 2023
I was not happy with two young kids that
Were running around while I was concentrating on fishing June 2 at the 1;30 trip. They couldn't manage to be still, not following crewe instructions and tangling my line several times. I finally just gave up and sat down. Even after that they were running back and forth, bugging the hell out of me going to the back to look at what other fisherman had caught. When I picked my spot there were no blue cards hanging in the locations next to me but when it came to fishing they just took over.
Since they were not my kids I didn't say a word. I have no idea who were their parents. They were both young guessing 6 to maybe 12. Let's say i was disappointed.
The boat was clean and the crewe were excellent and I realize they can't handle other people kids. I left the crewe a 20 tip. This was not their fault.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Mary Anne W.
Jun 3, 2023
Hey, Jerry - In an unusual twist, I had to calm down before I could write you back. We love that you mention how clean the boat was and how great the crew was in your last paragraph, but you scorched the earth on your review because you purchased a ticket to go on a party boat and then didn't like the other people who purchased tickets to fish along with you. We try so hard, and our crew gives their heart, and it's not fair to give us 1 star and destroy OUR reputation because someone loved their kids enough to give them a great experience. We love kids, and there are places where kids maybe shouldn't be allowed to have fun, but our boat isn't one of them. We do offer private charters, but they aren't cheap, but if you don't want kids on your private charter, there won't be any. All the best!
- Rob D.Cedar Park, TX0147Jul 21, 2023
The whole boat crew was great. Would highly recommend especially if it's your first experience like ours.
If it is your first make sure to bring Dramamine (patch or pill) so you don't feed the fishHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Fredo C.Valparaiso, FL07813Dec 14, 2023
My company rented out the boat for half the day recently. The boat was awesome and so was the crew. They put us on fish and everyone had a great time. Plenty of fish for everyone. I personally caught red snapper, white snapper, amaco and trigger(out of season tossed back).
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Oct 13, 2020
I normally use a different boat for charter fishing, but other boat is out of service. I and some friends that were in town for fishing tournament, and we all enjoyed this boat.
The Captain Dennis and crew, Randy & Troy were all amazing and helpful as needed. I did score and did catch a nice Blackfin Tuna that took first place for the tournament, pictures included.
A might start fishing with this boat as sometimes things happen with other arrangements.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Mary Anne W.
Oct 14, 2020
Thanks so much for fishing with us! We appreciate your 5-star rating and your business. Hop aboard anytime. We go fishing year-round. Congratulations on the first place Blackfin Tuna!!!
- Nolan E.Sun City, AZ0832May 15, 2023
I believe there were about 41 passengers, 3 crewmembers and the captain. They did a great job of preparing everyone for the fishing trip. We caught several species. they let us know which ones we could keep and which ones we had to throw back. very helpfull crew, pleased with our trip will do it again.
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Mary Anne W.
May 15, 2023
Hi, Nolan - thanks so much for the 5-star review and kind words. We love that you caught a variety of fish and that the crew was so helpful. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
- Karthik K.Fremont, CA183275Dec 27, 2021
We went on their 6 hour fishing trip. Captain and crew were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Even though it was our first time fishing, crew on board helped up with the technique and got us comfortable in 5 minutes. Catch wasnt great that day, but it was a great experience. Highly recommend this company
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Mary Anne W.
Dec 27, 2021
Hi, Karthik - Thanks so much for the 5-star review and kind words about our company. We love taking first-timers and so happy that our crew helped so much and so quickly. We appreciate your recommendation and your business. We look forward to seeing you again.
- Trey D.Brookshire, TX3271May 25, 2022
Had a fantastic experience on the Destin Princess. 7 members of our family did the 6 hour trip. The crew did a great job and the Captain put us on some fish. We caught 50-60 fish with 33 keepers. We went out about 20 miles (took about an hour and half or so). We fished a good two hours and then headed back. Left at 7 am and we were back by 1:15. One of the crew cleaned our fish for $.50/lb. Well worth it. We brought the fish back to the condo and fried some up and will grill the rest tonight.
If you are prone to motion sickness, make sure you take your Dramamine or patch the night before. Don't wait until 2 hours before you leave. Seas were 3ft or so and we had 3 people on the boat get sick. Plan ahead and you'll be fine. If in doubt , take something. Great experience and operation. Red snapper season is just a few days away. I wish we would be here to go out again with the Destin Princess.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Mary Anne W.
May 25, 2022
Hi, Trey - Thank so much for the 5-star review and kind words. I love the recommendations - very good advice. We appreciate your taking the time to give us such a nice review and hope to see you again in the future.
- Jun 16, 2018
We have been on many party boat trips over the years. This group is one of my favorites. We went out on the Destiny the first time a couple of years ago. This trip we tried the Princess. Out of the two boats I think Destiny is my favorite. Both boats are very clean and the the crew is outstanding. The Destiny is just a little bigger. The Captain really knows where to find the fish. I do recommend at least the 8 hour trip. They go out quit a ways to find the good fish so the 8 hour gives you a little more fish time.
You cant beat the experience for the price they charge per person. When we are near Destin these guys are always my first choice. The crew really works hard to please everyone. They supply the bait and take car of everything you catch. They will even clean the fish for you and bag them up. I do recommend bringing some extra cash to tip them at the end. They work very hard for you while on the boat and that's how they make their living.
If I had one thing to complain about. It would be to fix the bathroom faucets and have some soap to wash hands. It would also be nice if they supplied some rags/wiping cloths. I highly recommend bringing a few old wash cloths or torn up T-Shirts. You will need them. Your hands get pretty funky and trying eating with them after baiting a few hooks can turn your stomach.....lol..... This is a small complaint and not really a big deal. They take care of you in every other way. I also like that they allow you to bring a small cooler. Some of the other boats don't.
I rate these guys pretty high and highly recommend them for a A+ fishing experience! They are very family oriented and the crew is very attentive to the younger kids. There are alot of bad ones out there. I have been on a few myself.
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Mary Anne W.
Jun 17, 2018
Thank you so much for your business and your kind words. Admittedly, we do have great crews, and they work hard year-round to give everyone the best fishing trip possible. We appreciate the great tips for new customers, as well. Since you've fished with us before, be sure to ask about our punch card to earn free trips. We set it up for Snowbirds in the winter, but it is available for everyone. The girls don't give one to everyone during the summer, but most of our regulars take advantage of it. Thank you again for choosing us for your fishing memories, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
- Matt D.Richmond Hill, GA1766109May 27, 2021
Amazing experience. Went out with a friend on the 6hr Destin Princess trip and was not disappointed. Aaron and Moose were on deck, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip. Ended up with just over 25lbs of Mingo Snapper between myself and one other that combined our catch. Looking forward to going back out for Red Snapper soon.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - John R.Leonardtown, MD0233May 1, 2022Updated review
We went out on the Princess Destiny Yesterday. Aaron, Nick and Blake make an awesome crew. The weather was a little "nautical" but Aaron put us on the fish! Blake is a workhorse! That guy never stops! Highly highly recommend you try them out.
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Mary Anne W.
May 2, 2022
Hi, John - Thanks so much for the 5-star review! Our Destin Princess crew is outstanding, and we (and they) appreciate you so much for letting everyone know how hard they work. We hope you can join us again soon.
Aug 18, 2019Previous reviewAlways a great time! Dylan is always great as a mate. Professionally run. Very comfortable boats. See you again soon!
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