Exceptionally clean, comfortable and well-equipped boat. Went out for six hours, could've stayed all day. Excellent with any age, experience and willingness to fish. Highly recommended by the other local fishing vessels as one of the most popular boats in the harbor. He expertly cleaned our fish, we had them on the grill at home within the hour after returning to harbor. His team watches the seas and will be certain to take you out when conditions are only favorable. __________ I've been on Charter fishing boats since I was a kid. My grandfather, father and my own kids have always added it to our vacation plans, sometimes determining where we go based on the fishing! If you are in the area to do some real fishing, the Stelluna is absolutely the perfect boat. Its size allows for everything to keep you comfortable, but makes it nimble enough to land monster sharks, mahi, tuna or cobia to a boatful of snapper, triggerfish and grouper. Captain Judah will impress you with his ability to chase trophy fish with the most experienced of anglers, but can also put first timers on nearly any type of gamefish they are willing to tackle. His knowledge of these waters and experience with this boat makes you immediately feel like you have just been invited to hang out with a buddy of yours who just wanted to spend the day fishing. Don't be surprised when you even find him with his own line in the water right next to you trying to hook you some more dinner. This is a man who loves to fish. Genuinely appreciate people like him who runs a boat like he does. read more

Reasons why you should go with Judah on Stelluna Charters 1- he's incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the fishing near Destin 2- he will give you the exact trip you want. Sharks? Check. Trolling? Check. Chill out? Check 3- if your initial quest doesn't pan out, he will tell you whats biting to make sure you catch some fish 4- Hes good looking (this shouldn't sway your decision but it certainly doesn't hurt:)) 5- Judah grew up in Destin so he is a great resource for all things Destin 6- He comes prepared for any type of fishing you want to do 7- He is kid-friendly and shows them a good time (he has kids- its clear he understands how to handle them) 8- he fillets the fish for you 9- did I mention hes cute and friendly? Okay so if you still arent convinced, he also gives a veteran discount We will definitely use Stelluna charters next year when we come back to Destin Let me know what you think of Judah and Stelluna! Happy Fishing:) read more

This boat and crew are amazing, we went out on a 4 hour tour at 10am perfect for my family and youngster, on our way out we saw dolphins right off this bow of the boat one was a baby just playing in the wake from the boat with mother right next to it, we got lots of great pics and video. Next we dropped lines and started fishing and almost immediately hit on some fish small Trigger and King Mackerel, we fished for 4 hrs and caught over 12 fish, my mother caught the biggest a 20lbs King Mackerel, and we hit on 5-6 Spanish Mackerel my favorite, We even got to watch Golf The British open thanks to satellite on the boat, Capt Kyle was great put us on the fish and Danny was an awesome deck hand keeping fresh bait and tight lines in the water. This boat is awesome and I highly recommend, we had a great trip. read more

My wife , three daughters, and I have been traveling to the Destin area for the last five years. This year we decided we would go on a fishing trip. I have been eye balling this opportunity for several years. Being from Kansas I was worried that one or all of us might get sea sick. Captain Judah was very accommodating and made sure we had our sea legs before we got to far off shore. There were two reasons I picked the Stelluna. One was the fact that Judah has two young daughters and the other was the available bathroom on the Stelluna. Did I mention I have three teenage daughters!! We all had a blast. We caught several fish including a six foot Nurse Shark. I have to admit the shark kicked my butt! I am glad with my decision to give it a try. Thanks Captain Judah!! read more

This was our 3rd and 4th Triips on Charter Boat Stelluna. We caught 9 sharks on the first trip and 7 sharks and two large amberjack on the second trip. Sharks ranged from 60 pounds to 200 pounds all released unharmed. We would have caught many more sharks on trip 2 but were too tired to fight sharks and asked to go "small fishing". Two big Amberjacks later and we were done. Captain Barbee is very fun to fish with and this is a very family friendly operation. I highly recommend this if you are in Destin with your teenagers as something everyone will enjoy together and never forget. By far the best part of our vacation. Thank you to the Barbee family and Charter Boat Stelluna. read more

Stelluna was a super fun experience for our first time deep sea fishing. Captain Judah and First Mate Landon were both very friendly and helpful. Their experience in fishing is quite apparent and directly correlated with the success of our trip. On the Stelluna, I caught my first fish ever & we were just fishing for live bait! After that, I became used to catching 20+ pound fish every few minutes! We caught a several amberjack fish, lots of red snapper, and 2 of us even caught sharks! It was so much fun. Ps: If your family isn't used to boating on choppy waters , make sure to take motion sickness pills prior to your departure, or your experience won't be quite as fun as mine was. read more

Had a great time fishing with Kyle and Danny. They are very friendly and know what they are doing. This is the crew to go with if you want to enjoy some fishing while in Destin. They are very accommodating. If we weren't getting any bites at a spot, Kyle would move us to another one. Just let them know what you would like to fish for and they will do everything they can to get you on them. The only reasons we didn't catch more fish is because of sharks and us getting worn out trying to pull in fish. (blame the sharks not Kyle and Danny. They would control the sharks if they could). Will definitely be back to fish with these guys again. Thank you both for a great fishing trip. read more

Captain Juda did a great job puttting us on the fish. The best part of our trip is the way he treated my 2 sons and wife. I have a 10 year old that doesn't run out of questions, Captain patiently explained every answer. My oldest is 16 and Captain kept him focused on the fish. The boys wanted shark, Captain got us 2 sharks. I wanted food, Captain got us snapper, mahi mahi, tuna, and king fish. My wife wasn't feeling well, Captain got us out of the waves! I've been on several deep sea trips, Captain Juda's tour was the best. We will definitely use his charter next year when we vacation again! read more

My friends and I were in Destin for a conference and were fortunate enough to stumble upon Stelluna after we were unable to book with another charter. Captain Judah was able to work us in last minute and took great care of us. We had a wonderful time, caught some Mackeral and a couple sharks, and enjoyed the company and the scenery. His assistant Landon was on top of things and the entire trip ran smoothly. We will not hesitate to book with him again next time we are in town! read more

I could not have asked for a better experience for my family and I! Our captain and first mate were knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and fun! Additionally, they were reasonable with pricing when weather brought us in a little earlier than expected. We got exactly what we were looking for in this charter and would recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for a great experience! Given the chance, we will use Stelluna Chartering again! read more

Family of 6 from IL. Had a great time on our 4 hour trip. Very memorable experience. Besides catching 20 fish, saw lots of dolphins & the gorgeous Emerald Coast shoreline (Military Training kept us closer to shore). But it did not effect how much we enjoyed the tour. Captain Judah was an excellent guide, with lots of experience, was super kind & answered all of our "beginner" questions :)!! Highly recommend Charter Boat Stelluna!!! read more

My guys had a great time fishing today on the Special K! They caught their first fish from the Gulf and hit their limit. My oldest caught a Black Fin Tuna and he was so excited my youngest caught some good size Red Snapper. Captain Kyle and Danny were great! This was a once in a lifetime experience for them and we appreciate Charter Special K for a great fishing experience. We would book with them again... read more

If you're looking for a fun day in the sun with your family and friends, look no further than a fishing trip with the best Captain in Destin, Judah Barbee, on the Stelluna. My husband and I have gone fishing with Captain Judah several times, and he always knows the best spots to catch a lot of fish! He is also a great host and a super friendly guy- a very family-friendly experience. Book your trip now! read more

Capt Judah and 1st Mate Jake put us on the fish today. Even with a couple minor issues early on, we slayed the fish. Caught our limit of Triggerfish, had to throw a lot back due to size, along with White Snapper, Mingo, Red Snapper and Ruby Reds. We probably caught 50 fish or more in 4 hours. Had a blast and will definitely use again when we come back! Thanks Captain!! read more

We fished with Judah again this year. It was our 2nd year in a row. He is very customer service oriented with the perfect demeanor for young (especially kids) and old alike. He got us on fish quick. I had to take picture of our haul after 18 minutes and text it to my fishing buddies. We kept on "catching" long after that moment too. You can't go wrong with Stelluna! read more

This was our first deep sea fishing adventure and we had a wonderful time! Captain Judah and First Mate Landon were great hosts and showed us how to catch fish! Each of us caught something different and our 14 year old son was even able to catch a shark! The thrill of his life! This was a great trip!! We will definitely be back...thank you! read more

Some friends and myself have been out with Captain Barbee and the Stelluna on 4 trips in the last 3 years. Each time his expertise and customer service was exceptional. This guy can find the fish! We plan to use him in the future for deep sea fishing. I recommend The Stelluna for your next offshore adventure. Thanks Captain Barbee! read more

Captain Judah is the best. My family has fished the Destin area for many years and 3 years ago we chartered Stelluna. We are sold on this boat and will always fish with Captain Judah. We had an incredible trip in March and have booked another trip in late June. You can not beat the service and knowledge Judah provides. read more

Couldn't ask for a better crew and shark fishing trip! CPT Judah and (unfortunately I didn't get his name) the first mate were on top of the game helping us reel in 3 great sharks in just 3 hours giving everyone on the boat an opportunity to live the best experience Destin FL has to offer. Would recommend to ANYONE! read more