DESTIN VACATION BOAT RENTALS - Key Persons
, son of Destin charter boat captain Larry Thomas, is a second-generation boat captain and has been fishing Destin waters for over 30 years. When his father passed away, Chris decided to put his knowledge, experience, and passion to good use by helping others to enjoy the sport. He founded Destin Vacation Boat Rentals in 2008 and has become known for his reputation for excellent customer service and unmatched industry knowledge and experience as one of the ‘Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40' in Northwest Florida.
Chris runs the business with his wife, Heather, a Destin, Florida native whose family has lived in the Destin area for 3 generations. Heather shares his passion for the area, its waterways, and the business, and puts her hospitality background to work by helping families plan their dream vacations on the water. Heather writes our business blog, is a regular contributor to Beaches, Resorts & Parks magazine (distributed at Barnes & Noble and Books a Million in 48 states), and manages our social media accounts. (Come say hi on Facebook or Twitter!)