Punta Cana Deep Sea Fishing Charter: 4 hours offshore

Four hours fighting trophy fish from your own private boat

A private deep sea fishing charter in Punta Cana on the Gone Dog, a 37-foot modern convertible boat equipped with fighting chairs, fly-bridge and a full cabin with bar and shower. You fish for blue marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna and other big game species in offshore waters, with snorkeling gear, cold drinks and hotel pickup included; trips run 4, 6 or 9 hours depending on the option you choose.

The Experience

The boat leaves from Punta Cana and heads offshore to where the big game fish run. You'll fish from the spacious cockpit with a fighting chair and long forward casting platform, or from the fly-bridge if you want a different angle on the water. The cabin stays air-conditioned and stocked with cold drinks, beer, rum and water—you can bring your own too if you prefer. A shower and toilet are on board, so you can rinse off between catches or just cool down when the sun gets intense.

What you're after are trophy-size blue marlin, Atlantic sailfish, yellowfin tuna, barracuda, mahi mahi and wahoo. Whether this is your first time casting a line or you've done this a hundred times, the crew knows the offshore grounds and the fish that are running. The boat is modern, clean and well-maintained, built for comfort as much as fishing—the white leather couches and bar mean downtime doesn't feel like waiting.

A wide swim platform with a marine ladder lets you jump in for snorkeling or just cool off after fighting a fish. Hotel pickup is included, and your guide speaks English and Spanish. You choose the length that fits your day: 4 hours, 6 hours, or a full 9-hour charter.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• use of snorkeling equipment.
• cold drinks including water, Coke, beer and rum (bring your own if you prefer).
• access to the cabin with white leather couches, TV, bar, shower and toilet.
• use of the fighting chairs and fly-bridge for casting and viewing.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Big Marlin Charters

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour charter if you want to fish without committing your whole day, the 6-hour option for a fuller offshore experience, or the full 9-hour charter if you're serious about landing a trophy. The private boat means your group sets the pace and the crew focuses on where you want to fish.

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Top questions

What fish can I expect to catch on this charter?

The Gone Dog targets blue marlin, Atlantic sailfish, yellowfin tuna, barracuda, mahi mahi and wahoo in Punta Cana's offshore waters. What's running depends on the season and conditions on the day you fish.

Is the boat comfortable if I'm not fishing the whole time?

Yes. The cabin has white leather couches, a TV, a bar and cold drinks, so you can relax between catches. There's also a shower and toilet on board, and the fly-bridge offers a second vantage point if you want to move around.

Do I need fishing experience to book this charter?

No. The description says it doesn't matter if this is your first deep sea fishing experience or you're an old salt—the crew runs the charter for both. Your guide speaks English and Spanish.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment, cold drinks (water, Coke, beer and rum), and the use of the air-conditioned boat with all its amenities. You can bring your own drinks if you prefer.

How long is the charter?

You choose at checkout: a 4-hour trip, a 6-hour trip, or a full 9-hour charter. All depart from Punta Cana with hotel pickup included.

Can I swim or snorkel from the boat?

Yes. The boat has a wide swim platform with a marine ladder for easy access to the water. Snorkeling equipment is included, so you can jump in to cool off or explore between fishing.