Punta Cana Deep Sea Fishing: Marlin, Mahi & Open Bar

Hook a marlin off Punta Cana's coast, then eat what you catch

You're picked up from your hotel, driven to the beach, and spend four hours on a fishing boat hunting marlin and mahi-mahi with a captain and crew who know the water. The open bar runs the whole time, sandwiches and fruit come out midday, and if you catch something, the crew makes ceviche on board. You're back at your hotel by afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Deep sea fishing and beach excursion

• Pick up at hotel in Punta Cana
• Travel to Jellyfish beach by minibus
• Board deep sea fishing boat
• Fish for marlin, mahi-mahi, and more
• Enjoy open bar with drinks
• Eat sandwiches and tropical fruit
• Prepare and eat fresh ceviche
• Return to hotel

The experience

The boat captain laughs when you ask if the fish bite better in the morning: turns out they bite whenever you show up, which is the whole point. You get picked up from your Punta Cana or Bávaro hotel in an air-conditioned minibus and driven to Jellyfish Beach, where the fishing boats are already fueled and waiting. No long briefing, no paperwork theater. You climb aboard, the crew hands you a rod that actually fits your hands, and within twenty minutes you're in the blue water looking for marlin, mahi-mahi, barracuda, tuna, bonito: whatever's running that day.

The open bar is real, not a token cooler in the corner. Mama Juana, rum, beer, Cuba Libre, water, soft drinks. All there while you're casting and reeling. The crew brings out sandwiches and tropical fruit salad when the sun gets high, and they know what they're doing. They'll help you set the hook, tell you when to reel hard and when to let the line run, and they won't make you feel stupid if you've never done this before. Hours pass differently on the water. You're either fighting a fish or waiting for one, and both feel like the same thing after a while.

When you land something worth keeping, the crew doesn't throw it in a cooler to be forgotten. They prepare ceviche right there (fish, lime, the works), and you eat it on the boat while the salt water's still drying on your shirt. The deep sea fishing trip in Punta Cana runs twice daily, so you can book a public departure or charter the boat just for your group. Either way, the pickup time gets confirmed when you book, and the minibus brings you back to your hotel when it's done. No surprises, no upsell.

What’s included

Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned minibus, transport to Jellyfish Beach, a fishing boat with captain and crew, fishing rods and bait, an open bar with beer, rum, vodka, wine, soft drinks, bottled water and local drinks like Mama Juana and Cuba Libre, sandwiches and tropical fruit salad, and fresh ceviche prepared on board if you catch fish.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private charter lasting 4 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 07:00, 12:00 and 13:00Lasts 4 hours; can be taken in either the morning or the afternoon.

6-hour private charterGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Runs for 6 hours

Private charter of 8 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Duration: 8 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00, 12:00 and 13:00

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pescando y Comiendo Fishing Charters

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Punta Cana or Bávaro who want to fish without arranging a boat or bringing their own gear. The crew handles everything from casting to cooking. Plan for a half-day out, since the boat time plus hotel pickups and return add up to most of your afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Russian.

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 can you catch on a deep sea fishing trip from Punta Cana?

Blue marlin, mahi-mahi, barracuda, tuna, and bonito are the main species. What bites depends on the day and the season.

Is the open bar included in the fishing trip price?

Yes. Beer, rum, vodka, wine, soft drinks, bottled water, and local drinks like Mama Juana and Cuba Libre are all included.

Do you need fishing experience to book this trip?

No. The captain and crew will help you with the rod, setting the hook, and reeling in. It's suitable for all fitness levels.

What time does the pickup happen?

Pickup times depend on your hotel location in Punta Cana or Bávaro and are confirmed when you book.

What happens if you catch a fish?

The crew will prepare ceviche from your catch on the boat so you can eat it fresh while you're still out on the water.

Can you book a private charter instead of a group trip?

Yes. Private trips for your group or family are available. You'll arrange the pickup time when you book.

Is food included besides the open bar?

Yes. Sandwiches and tropical fruit salad are provided during the trip.

How long is the fishing excursion?

The trip is approximately four hours on the water, plus travel time to and from your hotel.