About Us - Captain Experiences

Our History

Made by outdoorsmen for outdoorsmen

Captain Experiences was born out of need; it's the product of dozens of years spent in the great outdoors and countless hours spent trying to book fishing and hunting trips.

Back in 2019, our Co-Founder, Jonathan Newar, was working in oil and gas finance in his hometown of Houston. Looking to book a fishing trip for his team, he was reminded how painful it is to find quality fishing guides—from phone tag with captains to outdated charter websites with no price transparency, he knew there had to be a better way…

Fast forward to 2020, when Jonathan teamed up with Co-Founder Attison Barnes to launch Captain Experiences—an online platform that helps people find and book fishing and hunting trips quickly, easily, and with a process they can trust.

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Our Process

Search It, Book It, Live It

The idea is simple: an online platform making booking outdoor sports guides seamless. Our Damn Good Guides are quality, vetted guides, and we know them all on a first-name basis. You can preview the specific details of a trip from target species or skill level down to whether the boat has a restroom or air conditioning. We even back your trip with a 100% Weather Guarantee for your peace of mind.

Our growing network of Damn Good Guides spans across the globe and each one is handpicked by the Captain team. Booking with Captain is so quick and easy, you won't even have time to think about us...until you want to book your next trip.

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“Fresh air is good for the soul, and stepping away from the office for just one morning or afternoon can be the best few hours of your month. It's our goal to Unlock the Outdoors for everyone by making it easy for you to get out there with our Damn Good Guides.”

Jonathan Newar, Co-founder

Our Passion

Minimizing screens and maximizing life

We're avid outdoorsmen, and we're proud to help support and protect the lands we love. We're not just selling trips—we're empowering people to connect with the outdoors and with each other.

We're a new twist on an age-old pastime, blending the excitement and nostalgia of time spent outdoors with cutting-edge tech to make booking a breeze. We're passionate about the outdoors, and about empowering people to find the perfect-match guide for the trip of a lifetime, every time.

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We Cast a Wide Net

578

Destinations

1547

Quality, Vetted Guides

210

Unique Target Species

152,622

Hours Enjoyed

4.9/5

Average Review Score

Captain in the News

Our Team members

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Jonathan Newar

Co-Founder & CEO

Bucket list trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

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Attison Barnes

Co-Founder & CPO

Bucket list trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

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Jake Lane

Director of Performance Marketing

Bucket list trip: Devils River Overnight

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Adam Martinez

Web Developer

Bucket list trip: Kona Legendary Sportfishing

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Bryan Smith

Web Developer

Bucket list trip: Tanzania Tiger Fish Safari

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David Izard

Senior Guide Onboarding Manager

Bucket list trip: Premier Bolivian Flyfishing

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Adam Musa

Adventurer Success Manager

Bucket list trip: Blue Water Spearfishing

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Trey Niedzielski

Adventurer Success Manager

Bucket list trip: Browns and Rainbows Walk-n-Wade

We're not just blowing smoke

★★★★★
We had a great time and took home a nice catch of reds.
Michael R. with Jim G. of Rockport, Texas
★★★★★
Great time,Great captain
David L. with Tyler S. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Jason was lively and knowledgeable. He definitely knows the area and loves fishing. He put us on a few good spots and we had fun. I will definitely choose him again!
Dennis R. with Jason C. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
We had a wonderful time. Frank was an excellent guide. Hope to do it again soon!!
Charles G. with Frank D. of Grand Isle, Louisiana
★★★★★
We had a nice experience with Captain Todd.
Olga L. with Todd V. of New Smyrna Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Chris was a great captain. Found water out of the wind. Found plenty of fish. Chis was cheerful and very helpful with baiting hooks and boating fish. Very hardworking captain. His boat was immaculate and he gave us a quick safety course before we launched.
Mike P. with Chris P. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
This was truly an incredible day on the water. Captain Keith is fantastic! He was excellent with the kids (13 & 16) and extremely knowledgeable about the area and fishing spots. We had an incredible day on the water. Highly recommended! We look forward to our next trip with Captain Keith!
Tim M. with Keith Z. of Bokeelia, Florida
★★★★★
Had an excellent tarpon trip with Capt Bob! We were in and amongst the fish all day, my arms are sore.. Epic day on the water!
Sean T. with Bobby B. of Marathon, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Nels always knows how to find the fish, and not just your average sizes but mammoths and giants. Great crew and a great boat too, we loved the couches inside to catch a quick break from the sun.
Bosko S. with Mark B. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
We had a great time with Chad and Nano on the boat. It was great weather and great fishing! We couldn’t have asked for a better team.
Matthew R. with Chad R. of Miami Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Had great time with Capt. Nick. Had us on fish all day long! Caught Reds, Trout and Snook. Highly recommended!!
Kenneth K. with Nick K. of Holmes Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Had great time with Capt. Nick. Had us on fish all day long! Caught Reds, Trout and Snook. Highly recommended!!
Kenneth K. with Nick K. of Holmes Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Great experience! Caught my limit!
Mark B. with Brian P. of Ingleside, Texas
★★★★★
Had a fantastic 8-hour trip with Brad. He put us on the fish and provided excellent service!
Nathaniel H. with Brad A. of Pompano Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Capt Tommy and Capt Jason took us on an excellent fishing adventure. Inspite of Mother nature tossing in challenging Bay conditions. The team took us in a variety of waters that we could fish. We had lots of hook ups with Redfish and Black Drum. The trip was worth every minute. We created core memories. Thank you gentlemen. We hope to see you again soon.
Michael K. with Tommy S. of Rockport, Texas
★★★★★
It was awesome!! We’re already trying to figure out our next trip with him!! He knows his way around the coast line for sure, very pleasant and patient with us. Definitely hooked us in!! We caught red drum and black drum!! Need to book with Travis at Captainexperiences.com
Felicia P. with Travis P. of Rockport, Texas
★★★★★
Beautiful boat and super nice crew
Eric P. with Ralph M. of Miami Beach, Florida
★★★★★
A friend and I we went out with Cpt. Gage for some afternoon offshore fishing. As soon as my line was in the water I had a bite, then we caught fish after fish! We mush have caught about 50 fish between us. It was a great experience and is highly recommended. I’d never fished before in my life, but after being shown what to do it was easy to pick up.
John M. with Gage B. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
Amazing!
Preston “. with Robert P. of Port O'Connor, Texas
★★★★★
I had a wonderful time with Brian on the water. I caught all kinds of different fish.
Michael W. with Brian L. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
★★★★★
Great Trip. Would schedule another.
David T. with Allen P. of Little Torch Key, Florida
★★★★★
Had a great time today Caught a lot of fish. Thoroughly enjoyed our charter. Will return.
Jorge E. with Chuck T. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Hey there Tim was great! Lillie was a great 1st mate! Caught some fish, always good. But also got a great trip out on the water! Dolphins were out and about; great to be out in God’s country!
Charles M. with Tim H. of Englewood, Florida
★★★★★
Capt. Jimmy is great! Kept us on fish the entire time. Thanks
John W. with Jimmy E. of Panama City Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Justen was absolutely awesome I had a blast. He got me onto the target species I wanted instantly as well as other that I've never caught before. Top notch captain, gear and boat couldn't ask for better will definitely be booking with him again. Non stop action!
Mathew B. with Justen S. of Hitchcock, Texas
★★★★★
Fantastic 4 hour charter, Captain James was a blast and he knew where the fish were! Will book again, thanks for a great time.
Ted M. with James G. of Sarasota, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Wade was great. Worked hard and put me in lots of fish! Will definitely call him again!
Brian G. with Wade O. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
Bill was great. Good dude. Knowledgeable and easy to talk with. We got a Tarpon in 1st 15 min. Great experience
Al G. with Bill G. of Marathon, Florida
★★★★★
Bought this trip for my husband and he cannot stop smiling. Captain Jack was great!!! Will definitely do again!!
Tommy D. with Jack J. of Beaufort, North Carolina
★★★★★
Awesome trip, Patrick was awesome, will book again for sure.
Clint K. with Patrick G. of Gulf Shores, Alabama
★★★★★
Captain Mike was very helpful and still put us on fish despite the bite not being the best.
Austin B. with Mike C. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
We traveled about fifty miles offshore. Randall and Jerry did a great job. They really put us on the fish. Caught over one hundred, kept about thirty, sent the rest back to grow up some more. My son, my nephew, their army buddy, and myself all different fishing levels, all had a great time. Will go back again next time I'm in Gulf Shores. Van Franklin
Van W. with Randall S. of Gulf Shores, Alabama
★★★★★
Amazing day out in the water with Capt Charles ! He worked hard to give us a superb experience of the Miami peacock bass scene. Look forward to do it again with Charles , so much fan and some incredible fish !!!
Stefano R. with Charles O. of Miami, Florida
★★★★★
Absolutely Fantastic!! Captain Tim was a great Guide!!! Put us right on the fish and helped every step of the way. We caught so many we were getting exhausted just reeling them in!! Went past Fort Sumter and saw it from a totally new perspective. Great guy, great boat and fantastic experience! Marshview Fishing Charters Rock!!!
Dan C. with Tim M. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
★★★★★
Captain Ralph was a blast, definitely recommend and would go again!
Zachary M. with Ralph M. of Miami Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Mike was great! We had a blast and enjoyed learning about local fish and the seas. Would highly reccomend his fishing trips to anyone! He gave us options of different types of fishing too which was super neat.
Myrranda K. with Mike C. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Great guide and person. Fishing was great will be back again someday.
Nathan G. with James G. of Fort Myers, Florida
★★★★★
We had a rough weather day but Capt Joe Joe put us on a lot of Mahi off shore and Yellowtail closer in. Outstanding day for our group and great boat handling skills from our captain and first mate. Will definitely book with them again.
Arthur D. with Joel B. of Marathon, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Justin was awesome. Caught 9 different fish species with him during our fishing part of the trip. He knew exactly where to cast,what to cast, and how to work the fishing pole. The hunt part was amazing as well. Got 12 Iguanas, one being around 41 inches. Justin has the best eyes when it comes to spotting them. He’d point one out while going full speed in the boat. it would take us 10-15 second to spot it. If you want to do an iguana hunt in the Fort Lauderdale area, book Justin.
Jeffery W. with Justin N. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
★★★★★
Adrian did a great job taking us fishing. We caught red fish and had just the best time with him. We had fish within 5 minutes of putting our lines in.
Dave M. with Adrian J. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
★★★★★
Adrian did a great job taking us fishing. We caught red fish and had just the best time with him. We had fish within 5 minutes of putting our lines in.
Dave M. with Adrian J. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
★★★★★
Adrian did a great job taking us fishing. We caught red fish and had just the best time with him. We had fish within 5 minutes of putting our lines in.
Dave M. with Adrian J. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
★★★★★
We have been deep sea fishing 6 or 7 times and by far this has been our best experience so far! Captain Zach and First Mate Jason with No Alibi had us on fish from the word go and we kept catching all day throughout our 12 hour trip!
Joshua C. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
★★★★★
Corey was an amazing guide! We had a blast and caught some reds. Will be booking with Corey again!!!
Kathryn E. with Corey B. of Port Aransas, Texas
★★★★★
Corey was an amazing guide! We had a blast and caught some reds. Will be booking with Corey again!!!
Kathryn E. with Corey B. of Port Aransas, Texas
★★★★★
The best charter captain we have found and we have been on charters all over Fl.
Theresa L. with Allen P. of Little Torch Key, Florida
★★★★★
The boat was nice. The captain was excellent. She was hard working and friendly. The only complaint I would have is the spot lock trolling motor did not work due to battery issues. As a result we spent a lot of time to set anchor every time we moved and she couldn’t get us to some spots like she wanted. I hope the boat owner will address this issue.
Daniel S. with Tony M. of Biloxi, Mississippi
★★★★★
Not sure why we didn’t have our original captain as I selected on the web site. I would not recommend a trip through your services ever again. Very unprofessional operation and glad to provide the crappy feedback. Rating 2
Robert P. with Roy J. of St. Petersburg, Florida
★★★★★
Great guy, great trip
Doug K. with Mike P. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Bobby was a great fit for my wife and I, patient and knowledgeable, put us on a lot of fish.
David J. with Bobby C. of Orange Beach, Alabama

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