About Your Trip

Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Dolphin Watching

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Hop aboard with Captain Daryll for an unforgettable day on the water filled with hard pulls, tight lines, and top-tier comfort! Whether you're looking for a quick 4-hour getaway or a full 8-hour offshore adventure, Captain Daryll’s trips offer something for every angler—novice or pro. Based on years of experience and a passion for putting people on fish, this crew delivers the kind of trip that keeps folks coming back year after year.

Each trip is fully outfitted with all the gear, bait, and instruction you need to get hooked up fast. On your 4-hour trip, you'll stay closer to shore, mixing in some light trolling, bottom fishing, or even shark fishing for a thrilling fight right out of the gate. The 6-hour trip adds more time to cover water and chase down a wider variety of fish, combining trolling with deeper bottom drops and extended shark runs. For the serious anglers looking to push further and fish longer, the 8-hour trip brings you offshore for a full-day hunt targeting everything from bottom dwellers to speedy pelagics.

Depending on the season and conditions, you’ll be targeting a solid list of species including Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Porgy, Amberjack, and Cobia on the bottom—and chasing Mahi-Mahi, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, and Wahoo in the blue water. And yes, the sharks are always lurking!

Your vessel for the day is a legendary Bertram Sportfishing boat, powered by twin turbocharged Cummins engines with a cruising speed of 25 mph—fast enough to get you to the fish, and built tough to handle whatever the sea throws your way. With over 60 years of proven design behind it, this boat is known for comfort and performance. The enclosed, climate-controlled cabin keeps things cool in the summer and toasty on cooler days, making it a major step up from open-deck boats when the weather turns. You’ll also enjoy a private bathroom, fresh water sink, fridge, toaster oven, comfy seating, and even a couch to relax between bites.

Every trip includes a licensed captain and a hardworking mate who’s there to help with rigging, reeling, and cleaning your catch at the end of the day. The crew provides complimentary bottled water, ice, and will even bag and fillet your catch for you. Want to eat it right away? Many local restaurants will cook your catch!

What to bring? Dress for the weather, pack some snacks and drinks (yes, alcohol is welcome!), and bring sun protection, polarized shades, and a cooler (to leave in your car) for your fresh catch. If you're bringing kids, a familiar life jacket is always a good idea.

Captain Daryll’s trips combine first-class fishing with serious comfort—whether you're chasing your personal best or just spending quality time with family and friends. So book your spot, hop aboard, and let’s go catch some fish!

Amenities

Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Dolphin Watching

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included for an additional fee.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$1,000.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00
2 People	$1,000.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00
3 People	$1,000.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00
4 People	$1,000.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00
5 People	$1,000.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00
6 People	$1,000.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$2,000.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$2,000.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$2,000.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$2,000.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$2,000.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$2,000.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Darryll M.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Adventurous

Quality

Beginner Oriented

About Your Guide

Darryll M.

Independent Guide

Captain Darryll grew up around the ocean. As a young fisherman he enjoyed many exciting trips fishing along the eastern coast of South Africa. This is commonly called the "wild coast" because of it's wild unforgiving waters. Darryll learned a lot on these waters and grew to respect mother nature and the power she has. Added to the experience gained in South Africa, he also has experience on boats in Australia, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean. This world wide experience has led him to being an experienced Captain on both power and sail vessels along with holding the NAUI Divemaster certificate. Darryll is also an USCG Instructor teaching classes for new captains.

World Class Bertram Sport Fishing
Our Bertram Sport Fishing boat is known as a fish catcher. Bertram has been around for 60 years and they are still being built. This is because of their high standard in quality design and engineering. We are high built quality and have an excellent safety record.

Our boat is powered by twin Turbo Cummins engines that give us 720hp. This gives us a top speed around 34mph. Our normal cruising speed is around 25 mph. Fast enough to get us out to the deeper water to catch our fish.

The cabin is enclosed and is heated and cooled with a powerful Northern Lights generator. Having the generator on board not only allows us to cool the cabin in the hot summer months but also to heat it when we fish on the cooler winter days. The enclosed cabin is an advantage over the open center console boats when the wind and rain picks up. You'll stay nice and dry. The cabin has a couch, bench seating, fresh water sink, fridge, toaster oven and other creature comforts.

On the overnight or extended trips, you get to enjoy the comfort of the cabin with a place to lie down and sleep. The private bathroom with its hot and cold water shower, sink and toilet helps with the creature comforts of being on the water for extended time.

No matter what the sea conditions, time of year, phase of the moon, this is where you want to be.

Our vessel is documented with USCG and holds two Federal Fishing Permits. Without the permits charter boats are not allowed to cross the 9 mile boundary mark into Federal waters. With both the Reef Fish and Pelagic permits, we can enter Federal Waters. This advantage helps when Red Snapper season opens along with all other species in deeper water. Tuna, Wahoo and Mahi Mahi are just a few that we can catch.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Have placed twice on the leader board with a grouper and Wahoo

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish, meat and potatoes

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Have placed twice on the leader board with a grouper and Wahoo

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish, meat and potatoes

What’s your favorite band?

What’s your favorite movie?

Wedding Crashers

What’s your favorite sports team?

What’s your drink of choice?

Coffee

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Fishing gear

How did you get started guiding?

Have been fishing my whole life

What makes you different from other guides?

I'm who I am. Honest and true. Old school.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Destin, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Destin Fishing Charter Federal Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bertram
Boat Length: 35'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bertram
Boat Length: 35'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Total Horsepower: 720
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Restroom, Air conditioned and heated cabin, couch, bench seating, fridge, coolers for fish, separate cooler for drinks and food, deep freezer, toaster oven, hot and cold fresh water sink.

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About The Lodge

Lodge photo for Destin Fishing Charter Federal Boat

Trip Details & Amenities

Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Dolphin Watching

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included for an additional fee.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.