Grand Cayman Deep Sea Fishing: Marlin, Tuna & Mahi-Mahi

Drop lines in Grand Cayman's deep water and fish the way the captain knows it.

A private deep-sea fishing trip in Grand Cayman puts you on a 27-foot Contender with Captain Dylan and a First Mate, fishing for Marlin, Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Snapper and other species using live bait and techniques from spinning to trolling to jigging. The five-hour outing runs in English or Spanish, with snorkeling gear on board if the catch slows or the moment calls for it.

The experience

Grand Cayman's offshore waters hold Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper and Barracuda, among others. Captain Dylan, who has 16 years on these waters, reads the conditions and the season to put you on fish, whether that means trolling, spinning, bottom fishing, drifting, jigging or a technique more specialized to the area. His First Mate works the deck to keep the lines tight and the trip moving. You fish from a 27-foot Contender Center console, a boat built for this work, with room for up to six passengers and the gear they bring.

A full day on the water, five hours of fishing time, gives you the immersion the captain recommends. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, so if the bite slows or you want a break from the lines, you can slip into the water. Captain Dylan also offers fly fishing for travelers who want to bring that skill to the salt. The trip runs in English or Spanish, and a First Mate is part of every departure.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment.
• soda and pop.
• the services of Captain Dylan and a First Mate for the full five-hour outing.
• live bait and tackle matched to the fish running that day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this private trip if you want a captain who knows these waters and can adjust the technique and the target to what's biting, rather than a fixed itinerary. The five-hour span is what lets you fish the deep water properly and still have time to snorkel if the moment calls for it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish are running in Grand Cayman's deep water right now?

Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper, Barracuda and Grouper are common targets. Captain Dylan focuses on Snapper and Mahi-Mahi as his favorites, though what you encounter depends on the season and the conditions on the day you fish.

Do I need fishing experience to book this trip?

No. Captain Dylan and the First Mate handle the setup and the technique. They'll match the method to the fish and to your comfort level, whether you're spinning, trolling or trying something new.

What happens if the fishing is slow?

The boat carries snorkeling equipment, so you can get in the water during a lull. The five-hour window gives you time to fish, rest and explore if the bite isn't steady.