Punta Cana: Private Fishing Charter with Drinks & Pickup

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Duration4h–9h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Private deep sea fishing off punta cana with local crew and open bar

You’ll climb aboard a private boat in Punta Cana with your own captain and mate, heading out into open Atlantic waters for real deep sea fishing—gear and cold drinks included. Expect hands-on help from locals who know every current, plus time to relax or even swim after chasing mahi mahi or tuna. It’s less about trophies and more about that feeling you get reeling in something wild.

4h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

Offshore big game fishing charter

Arrive at Punta Cana marina
Board the Sherlock 39 fishing boat
Receive fishing equipment and bait
Fish for marlin, tuna, sailfish, and more
Enjoy open bar with drinks onboard
Use swim board for snorkeling or swimming
Return to marina after fishing

The Experience

The first thing I noticed stepping onto the Sherlock 39 was the way the morning air mixed salt and diesel, not unpleasant, just honest. Our captain, Rafael, gave a quick nod—he’s not much for small talk but knows these waters like he knows his own hands. We’d barely left the marina when his mate, Luis, handed me a cold beer. I took it mostly to steady my nerves. The Atlantic out here is louder than I expected—waves thumping against the hull, lines humming as we set up for our Punta Cana private fishing charter. I tried to look like I knew what I was doing (I didn’t).

About an hour in, Luis pointed out a line of birds skimming the surface—he said that’s where the mahi mahi like to play. He grinned when I tried to repeat “dorado” in Spanish; probably butchered it but he didn’t seem to mind. When the reel finally screamed, everything went quiet except for my heart pounding and Rafael’s calm instructions over my shoulder. The fighting chair felt almost too big for me but somehow that made it better. My arms are still sore thinking about it. We landed a tuna—not trophy size but plenty for stories later.

There was rum if you wanted it (I did), plus water and sodas on ice. After fishing, we drifted a bit while some of us jumped in off the swim board—the water was warmer than I thought it’d be. Luis laughed at my flailing swim style but tossed me another drink anyway. Sunlight bounced everywhere; time got weird out there, hours slipping by without really noticing.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup by private vehicle from anywhere in Punta Cana, all taxes and fees covered up front, full use of heavy-duty fishing gear with fresh bait provided by your captain and first mate (who handle all logistics), plus an open bar stocked with rum, beer, sodas and bottled water—and time to swim or just soak up sun before heading back.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Big Marlin Charters