This was the absolute best time. We caught tons of big fish and a 70 pound amberjack. The captain and crew were the best. The boat has nice inside space where you can get out of the sun in air conditioning with amenities so you don’t bake in the sun if you don’t want to. It is best to take a non group private trip with them. We went on a group trip the day before and it did not live up to expectations but this made up for it 10 fold. Cant say enough. We will always remember and have pictures of everyone including my teenage daughter having a blast reeling in fish!

I highly recommend Charter Boat Phoenix with Justin and back up Captain Gary. We had an amazing trip one that my dad, my father in law and I will never forget. Justin and Captain Gary put us on fish all day long, we caught over 30 snappers and our limit of grouper. To top off the trip while trolling back to shore we caught a 12 to 13 foot blue marlin weighing and estimated 250 to 350 pounds. I highly recommend the 10 hour trip so you can go out farther and have a chance of catching higher quality snapper and grouper and maybe a fish of a lifetime.

We done the 6hr trip. Everyone was really friendly and very helpful. There was 11 of us total and 7 of them being kids, they didnt lose their patience with anybody and made sure everyone was baited and in the water! They also filleted our catch for us in no time at all. I would highly recommend this charter!!

Scott and Justin were awesome, very experienced. I was looking for a fish that would put up a good fight. Two 50lb amberjacks second one immediately after the first. Couldn’t be happier, will be coming back third week of October.

We had an amazing 10 hour trip with Captain Scott and Justin on the Phoenix! Our trip was towards the end of Snapper season so we were amazed by the size of our catch, the largest in the 25lb range. Add in Scamps and Yellow edge grouper, calm waters, clear skies, just the perfect day of fishing. Highly recommend Charter Boat Phoenix on a 10 or 12 hour for the serious anglers seeking the bigger fish!

Great six hour trip for Red Snapper. Caught our limit 3.5 hours into the trip. Captain and crew were great.

What a great experience! We could not recommend Charter Boat Phoenix any higher than superb. We had a blast. Great boat, great folks, great times! They put Us on the fish.

Highly recommend the Phoenix charter boat! Capt Scott and Justin were the best!! We will definitely be back next year!

We absolutely had a great time.. caught a lot of fish and captain Scott and Justin were outstanding.. we will definitely be back.. thanks for the great memories with family and friends..

29 fish in 4 hours. Good day on the water. Great crew and a clean boat. Will come back again when in Destin!

This trip was by far the best we have been on!! My family goes deep sea fishing (6 hour trip) every year. Capt Randy(fill in for Capt Scott) did not disappoint! Justin and Quintin where pros! Justin knew just the place to take us to catch our limit of red snapper at our fist stop ! My son even caught a hefty grouper!! The boat was pristine and AC worked great! These guys really take pride in their job! WE WILL BE BACK!

Captain Scott, Justin and and his crew are some of the best in the business. I have fished all over the world and these guys are top notch. We had eight kids and three adults and we caught more fish than we could handle. I highly recommend them and I will be back with my family to fish with these guys in the future.

Captain Scott and Justin were great! We had experienced people and guys who never held a pole and they made it a blast for all. Caught our limit with time to spare.

Very friendly people and professional! They know their stuff. WillUse again !! Thanks again

Scott and Justin showed us a great time! Scott is very experienced and can locate just about whatever you want to catch. We couldn’t have had a better trip!

Capt. Scott and Justin were top notch!! We went out Monday morning and had one of the best times that I can remember. Had a blast, even the bait fishing was awesome cant wait to do the 10 hour next time.

WOW!!!!! Best fishing trip ever. We were impressed with the professional and friendly crew. Cant wait to go again in September.

We had a great time. I took 5 18yr old young men. Justin the first mate was great with them all. They found us fish to catch. Can’t wait to do it again.

Booked the 4 hour trip with the Phoenix. We had 11 people onboard, and 7 of them were kids 14yrs old down to 5 yes old. Justin and the crew were awesome. They showed everyone how to fish the set ups, and everyone did great! All Justin and the crew had to do was bait the hooks and take the fish off. We had a great time getting to know the crew and captain, and they were a delight to be around. The time went fast, but we caught some great fish, and had some great fish tacos that evening. Next time we are in Destin, we will definitely book another trip with the Phoenix

A lot of fun — great boat, great crew, big rewards. These guys do things the right way and it pays off!

Scott and Justin were great! We went as a family and novice fishermen, so they made the day enjoyable. Would definitely recommend them and we would book them again in the future.

What a great fishing experience! Took the 12 hour trip the week of July 4th and had the opportunity to catch two 45 -50 Amber jacks. Capt. Scott and Justin where awesome and a wealth of knowledge on where and how to catch some serious fish. Will definitely fish with them next time in Destin.

Awesome trip from start to finish. Justin was great with handling 8 of us fishing and the boat had plenty of room for all of us. The captain kept us on fish all day too!

The captain and crew were awesome. They put us on some great fish. I will use them again for sure.

Put us on fish two days in a row! They are good teachers to newbies and take care of everything with the exception of your snacks water and beer. You know it’s good when your forearms and biceps are sore for days afterwards!

We booked the Phoenix for an afternoon trip to get some red snapper. We booked after being referred by a friend and we were not disappointed. Captain Scott put us right on the fish. Justin, the first mate, was excellent working with all of us and everyone caught lots of fish despite our inexperience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the boat was clean, and the AC inside was a welcome respite from the heat. We limited on red snapper and picked up some king mackerel on the way back in. The highlight for the ladies was the dolphin that followed the boat out of the bay. We will absolutely recommend Captain Scott and the Phoenix to anyone coming down to the Destin area! -The Eldridge Family

The captain and crew where amazing. Great help and understanding for new experiences.

6 members of my family took a 6 hour fishing trip aboard the Phoenix and had a wonderful day , great Captain and first Mate , could not have been more helpful. Caught many fish. When we do it again it will definitely be on the Phoenix. Book early so you don’t miss this boat.

We took our family out for the afternoon, including kids from 6-14 years old, to fish for red snapper. Captain Scott is an experienced veteran and knew right where to take us to make sure we caught fish. He was also flexible and since one in our party wanted to try for some Mahi-mahi he adjusted for us to take us to the best place for it since the waters had shifted and they hadnt been biting well. First Mate Justin was great with the kids (and adults). He was friendly and also professional. Keeping us fishing and even taking the time to answer the 278 questions my 6 year old son had for him. We caught out limit and had a great time doing it. Even though it was HOT (95+) the air conditioned cabin was a great retreat to keep us cooled and hydrated. If we come back to Destin to fish we will be on the Phoenix and will have no doubts about the lasting memories and experiences we will have.

I have never had a bad day on the Phoenix! Scott and Justin provide a great experience! Clean well maintained vessel and fishing equipment. If you want to have fun and catch fish the Phoenix is the boat.

We had a larger group of 12. Captain Scott, 1st mate Justin and 2nd mate Julian are top notch. We caught plenty of fish. They rotated our group so that we all were able to catch fish, and did so in a very profession and patient manner which can be difficult with a larger group. Boat, equipment etc all very good. We are still talking about the trip and would recommend and use again. Thanks guys!

Excellent experience for the whole family. The Phoenix with Captain Scott and first mate Justin are a 1st class boat and crew in a crowded Destin charter fishing fleet. This was our 6th trip with them in the last 4 years and we will be back with them for years to come with out a doubt. If you want to fish with these guys make sure to book your trip early because they are in high demand and stay fully booked. I can not recommend them enough.

Amazing offshore trip. Very helpful crew! Scott and Justin put us on the fish. Great even for first time fishermen! Will definitely book again!

Great crew. Captain Scott and Justin was well worth it. I been fishing a lot, and this was a great team

Both Captain Ben and First Mate Justin were awesome! My family had never been deep sea fishing before and they made us feel comfortable and we caught lots of fish! I definitely recommend!

Went out with Scott and Justin on 7/11/20 was a blast. On good fish immediately. Caught our limit and had to throw several back. Hooked up with an 8 ft bull shark, that was crazy battle. Will definitely go again anytime we are in Destin. Took home a load of fish and great memories.

Had a great day catching Spanish mackerel!

Great time fishing today. Reached limit in little over an hour. Have used the Phoenix several times over the years and never disappoint. Thanks for a great day of fishing!

Three generation trip. All good, no complaints or even suggestions for improvement. Captain Scott pleasant, professional and very competent. First mate Justin very friendly and helpful, including to 12 year old grandson. Nice boat. And - oh yeah - we caught a limit of big red snapper and several nice size groupers. Deserves 5-star rating!!

We had an awesome time! The boat was one of the nicest and cleanest we’ve ever fished out of. The crew is very professional and very friendly. We decided to try some trolling and they put us on the fish! It was a blast and we made family memories we’ll cherish forever. Afterwards they took care of all the fish and bagged them up! We highly recommend Scott for all your off shore fishing adventures!

My family has fished with Capt Scott several years and we are never disappointed. We fished with Capt Gary and first mate Justin on Saturday and it was a success again! We look forward to our next trip with the Phoenix!!!!

Had a blast fishing! We racked up on some red snappers and lots of other snappers! Brought home some Mahi Mahi also! Captain Scott did a great job takin us to the fish and his mate Justin was awesome. Super nice crew and took great care of us! We plan to come back!!

We had a great time- kids and all! Cant wait to come back and do it again!

We had a great fishing trip! Thanks for making our trip so much fun!

We had a fantastic fishing trip with Captain Scott and his crew . He knew right where to take us to catch the big fish . AND we did !! Wonderful time and would recommend this company to everyone . Thanks for such a great day !

Great experience! Captain Scott put on fish all day long. If we hit a spot they weren’t biting or we were only catching small ones, he would move us to a another spot til we were catching good fish. Justin was great! Made sure we had everything we needed and new exactly what was coming up. Would definitely recommend these two. Will definitely book another trip as soon as possible!

We had a awesome trip out with Scott. We look forward to our next outing

We have been chartering the Phoenix for four years now and Captain Scott has never let us down. We have never left a fishing trip disappointed or unhappy. His deckhand, Justin, is the best in the business. He is always prepared for whatever tangle or mishap (or shark) that we encounter. Couldn’t recommend Captain Scott or Justin enough.

Great trip. Captain Scott knows where to go and Justin was on it helping our family have awesome experience.

Great fishing trip! Took the 6 hour trip this morning and we had a blast. Had our two boys with us, ages 7 and 4 and the captain and 1st mate did an awesome job! The boys loved it and the cabin was great for them to take a short nap. This was our second fishing trip with them and won’t be our last!!! Can’t wait to book another trip next year which our boys have asked to do the 10 hr trip!! :)

Such a friendly group of people.. led us right to the fish and we ended up with plenty of fish to eat! Had a great experience!

Great trip with our group of six men. Captain Scott and 1st Mate Justin did an excellent job putting us on fish. We asked to catch enough fish to eat all week with our families and the Phoenix did the job. We would have had many more fish if the dolphins would have left us alone and not stolen our catches off the line. Many thanks to the crew and staff with the Phoenix.

I have been lucky enough to fish in the Gulf for years on many different boats. Our experience over the past 4 years on the Phoenix has been excellent, we do not fish with anyone else now. The boat is clean and comfortable. Scott and Justin make everyone, from new comers to the most experienced, feel very comfortable. These guys are the best in the business, I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks guys for the two great trips this year looking forward to next time.

We booked a two to 6 PM and Captain Scott let us know before we left that we did not have enough time to catch many fish and of course we did not. Justin was great but we were not in a place to catch fish at any time during our charter. The good reviews are all long charters not evening I think he should stick to morning trips .

I took my two son-in-law‘s and grandson’s on our first deep sea fishing trip ever. Captain Scott and his first mate Justin did a fantastic job on making this an experience we will never forget. The Charter Boat Phoenix is a first class fishing vessel and well maintained by the first mate Justin. We were well taken care by this young man. Thanks Captain Scott and Justin for making this such a memorable experience!!

Awesome experience. We had 4 younger kids with us and Justin loved having them on board. I’m sure some other crews would be annoyed by the questions and inexperienced fishers but these guys were top notch. They put us directly on the bite and we killed it all morning. More fish then we know what to do with!

Had an awesome time. Everyone caught fish, but clearly mine won for likely the entire season 😎

Best Charter experience for the whole family. Best Captain I have ever seen. Very knowledgeable about the area & where to get the best fishing experience. I would highly recommend this Charter for your fishing experience and all around fun.DONNIE, SANDY & ALEXIS PARKER FROM VIRGINIA

Booked this 6 hour trip for 6. Had so much fun pulling in one fish after another. The quality of the boat, captain and first mate were FIVE stars! Justin was quick, knowledgeable, and overall friendly! He made the experience even better.

The Captain and crew of the Phoenix were top notch fisherman who took us on a terrific 10 hour trip. We had a party of ten and 7 of us were first timers.The red snapper were plentiful(16) and we also caught 7 Amberjack. The deck hand and Captain made it a point that everyone caught and reeled in their own fish. A great day was had by everyone.

This is our 4th year with Scott and Justin. For the last four years our youngest has joined us and this year he got to reel in a snapper. We catch fish every single time and they are so accommodating. We tell all of our friends about Phoenix and the fishing experience. We can’t wait to come back next year!!

I booked Scott to take some family members and customers on a 10 hr trip. The trip was great from beginning to end. The boat was nice, big, comfortable and CLEAN when we boarded the boat.We stopped at a couple locations to catch bait on the way out to red snapper land. Justin, the deck hand, instructed us in every aspect of the fishing and using the various equipment, from catching the bait to later catching a bunch of big red snapper and some grouper.The trip was a great success, we caught our limit of very nice size red snapper pretty quickly and spend the rest of our trip trying various locations for grouper and we did catch some nice grouper also. We were not fishing community fishing spots, we were off on captain Scotts spots all alone all day long.I have taken a lot of charters over the years from many different ports. There were a lot of different boats for me to choose from when selecting our trip out of Destin. I chose Scott after doing as much research as I could. I could not have made a better choice. Scott and Justin were both fantastic. I will be booking them again next year.

Capt Scott and Justin did a great job of getting us on the bite. Had our boys with us and Justin did a great job with them. Boat was great for the kids and the crew was very professional and we had a great time. We will definitely go out again with them.

We took multiple teens with us, and Captain Scott and Justin could not have been more accommodating. They tailored our trip to exactly what we wanted. We caught multiple red snapper and grouper. They were fantastic. We will do it again with them next year! Thanks much to both of them.

Hands down the best fishing experience we have ever had! We have used them two different times and will continue! They are friendly, fun, experienced, and make sure all your expectations are met! Worth every penny with these guys!! Can’t wait to see them next trip!

Great experience! We had a blast and caught tons of fish. The crew was extremely helpful, experienced, and family friendly. Best fishing charter experience we’ve had yet, highly recommend!!

Great crew! We had a blast and reeled in some amazing fish. Captain Scott and Justin went above and beyond to make this a great experience

On time, great instruction, patient with our kids, plenty of great fish. Next time I would do the 8 hr for more fishing time. Would definitely recommend Scott and will definitely go again!

Awsome time spent with kids on the Phoenix with Scott and Justin, very knowledgeable and professional!

Great 6 hour trip. Certainly appeared that Captain Scott was working hard to find the fish we needed and wanted. Justin and the Captain had great communication and the overall trip was positive. Our only recommendation is to not do a 12 hour drive the day before you need to wake at 4:00am.

Captain Scott and crew gave us one of the most awesome fishing experiences we have ever had! I would highly recommend taking your friends and family on this trip, we got to see dolphins and the weather was fantastic. We got to take home lots of fish to eat for dinner! Hope to return soon!

We Caught so many Fish. Great Experience. A Professional crew paying attention to details making all of us feel very welcomed. YOU can NOT go wrong booking with Capt. Scott and First Mate - Justin. If YOU looking for a very Professional Relaxed Fun time this is the BOAT for YOU.

Top Notch - I Book Yearly With Capt. Scott and Crew

I have been deep sea fishing for 40 years. In all of my time I have never been with a Captain that works as hard as Scott. I have been on 18 trips with him and have never been disappointed. If you want to have the best deep sea fishing EVER look no further than the crew of the Phoenix. They are hands down ,THE BEST!

Great crew and a great time! We did a 6 hour charter and caught a ton of fish! The crew made sure we had a great time and when we were done, they cut up our catch and packed it up for us!

Just WOW!! Not only is Destin great, but the Pheniox made the trip!! 4th trip in when we found Capt Scott and Justin for a day one the water! Justin is WITHOUT a doubt the best, relaxed and knowledgeable Deck Host we have ever had! And I think he admitted Capt Scott taught him all of it. LOL Great Boat, clean, and plenty of room for all. Capt Scott put us on the bait fish quick, and we were off to hit the open water. When he stopped the boat, the Amber Jack were begging for lines in the water. I think we were at limit in minutes! Then off to Bottom fish. Serious, best boat I have ever been on, and worth every penny. Side note, Capt Scott will have to bring ya back in, no matter how bad ya wanna stay out! Great job guys, we will be back, and already recommending the Pheniox!!

Captain got us to some great fishing spots and the 1st Mate was on the spot helping getting things baited and on the boat. If we fish there again, would definitely use this boat again.

Just got off The Phoenix a little over an hour ago. Caught our full limit on a private 6 hour charter for 4. We have been booking with Scott and Justin for about 6 or 7 years now on our annual trip to Destin. My favorite day of our vacation for sure. Always friendly, courteous and professional and always put us on fish. The boat is always immaculate and the cabin is extremely comfortable for those who need a break. Whether you book private or group you are going to have a great day. We have done both. Highly recommend!

Best catch of the day in the harbor. Quality service, quality fish , quality boat and equipment. Family friendly. We would recommend this charter boat to anyone.

We have gone deep sea fishing for over 10years and we’ve always used Phoenix. Captain Scott is awesome and Justin is awesome as well. It’s always over 8 of us at a time and we always enjoy our experience. Phoenix is clean and staff are very great. We’ve already booked for next year.

Had a fantastic and successful fishing experience! Justin and Capt Scott put us on some great fishing spots. Ready to book my next one!

Best fishing trip I’ve ever been on! Caught so many massive fish and the crew made it a great experience.

Great day of fishing. Captain Scott and First mate Justin had us on fish with the first stop. Very knowledgeable of the Gulf and all that it provides.Book with these guys!

AMAZING boat! Very clean, wonderful captain and crew! Our family had a wonderful time and caught a ton of great fish! Highly recommend and will book this boat again!!!

Have been on many boats in my 72 years but once on the Phoenix I was hooked. Captain Scott and First mate Justin always make it a great trip and we catch fish too!!! Recommend this boat to anyone! We have been back for 5 consecutive years and dont plan on stopping any time soon.

Will definitely book with Scott and Justin again!!!! It was my first time deep sea fishing. Unfortunately it rained the entire time and we had to cut our trip short because of bad weather. HOWEVER, I was super nervous about going out in the weather but Scott and Justin made us feel at home AND we limited out on our red fish within the first two stops. Captain Scott even indulged my love of dolphins and let me get video of one stealing my sons fish (son was not happy about this). We had 6 people and everyone got something. They even let us do some trolling closer to shore due to the weather situation. LOVED my first time going out and will be booking again!!! Thank you Scott and Justin. My family and I had a wonderful time!!!

This is the nicest boat in destin. The captain and crew are very professional! With a lot of years of experience. You will have the best time fishing with these guys!!! The make your trip a real pleasure!

FABULOUS trip. Thank you Justin for putting up with us. You guys are the best!

Our family had another great day fishing on the Phoenix with Captain Scott. Fishing highlights included catch and release of a 100 lb Tarpon, a couple of massive Jack Crevalle, and our limit of some really big Red Snapper. Mate Justin could not have been nicer or more helpful. I’ve been fishing with Scott for about 20 years and he’s our only choice for Charters in Destin.

Scott hand his crew are the best... We have been on 3 trips with them and have another booked in 2 weeks. His 1st mate Justin is awesome he was able to keep up with 5 of us with no problem. We highly recommend taking The Charter Boat Phoenix for your next deep sea fishing trip...We just got back from our 4th trip with Captain Scott and 1st mate Justin. Attached are pictures of our rewards...

Took a 10 hr trip targeting grouper and scored big. Also caught some nice red snapper, scamp and some huge amberjack(unfortunately, the AJ’s were out of season and went back). Captain Scott put us on the fish and Justin managed the deck expertly. We’ve been with the Phoenix six times and they always deliver.

Captain Scott, Justin and Quintin were awesome! Boat was super clean and tidy! They never stopped working the entire time we were on the boat, great teachers for the first timers we had! We caught sooo many tasty fish! These guys are rock stars! Then when we were done they clean/filet them and bag them up real nice for you to take home! Highly recommend!

Captain and mate were very helpful and accommodating. They put us on fish at every stop. We had a great time and will definitely consider them for future trips.

We caught a ton of fish and were extremely well taken care of! Would recommend for anyone wanting to fish out of destin area.

Thank you for helping my son and giving him a great fishing experience!!! Caught some nice fish and he really had a blast!

We caught fish all day to the point of being tired. Unbelievable to catch so many quality fish in cool weather. Clean boat. Great crew. I promise I will go back on the Phoenix over and over again. Caot. Scott, truly knows the Destin waters.

Captain Scott and Justin put us on the fish all day. Cobia, snapper, grouper, king mackerel, etc.. They were great with our kids too. Highly recommend.

Awesome day. Capt. Robson put us on fish all day and FirstMate Justin helped and educated us through the fish battles. Really made for a memorable day. This was my 5th trip. Will come again.

Fun time on a clean well maintained vessel. They made the fishing fun and easy to get the big fish. Great friendly team

Fantastic trip---we were looking at a sky that said dont go fishing but Scott said we could have a good close in trip. ( we never went more than 3 miles out). The six of us caught our limit of Snapper and King Mackerel with the 2 big snapper at 25 lb ea and the Kings averaged 12 lbs ea. Needless to say we all have lots of snapper and King filets in the freezer to enjoy. The mate did a great job in keeping us all fishing and out of trouble. Definitely will book with Scott again.