Deep Sea Fishing in Holbox: Private Boat & Equipment

Trolling the open sea for tuna, dorado and marlin with a captain who knows where they are.

Deep sea fishing in Holbox is a full-day private activity where you board a specialized fishing boat and troll the open ocean 20-30 miles offshore with an experienced captain, using professional deep-sea equipment to catch fish like tuna, dorado, marlin and barracuda. Private transportation is included, along with soda, water and alcoholic beverages throughout the day. At the end, the crew prepares ceviche from your catch. The captain speaks English and Spanish.

The experience

You'll head out on a private boat with all the deep-sea fishing gear already rigged and ready. The captain knows the waters and the fish: tuna, dorado, marlin, ogre, horse mackerel and large barracudas are what you're after, and trolling is how you find them. The boat goes 20 to 30 miles out into open water where the largest fish hold, and you spend the day working the rods with the captain's guidance, learning to read the water and feel the strike.

Soda, bottled water and alcoholic beverages are on hand all day to keep you fueled. The real payoff comes at the end: whatever you've caught gets turned into ceviche right there, so you taste the result of the morning's work before you head back. Private transportation to and from the boat is included, and all fees and taxes are covered in the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from the boat.
• all deep-sea fishing equipment.
• soda, bottled water and alcoholic beverages throughout the day.
• ceviche prepared from your catch at the end of the activity.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 42 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Xtreme holbox island

Is this one for you?This is a private boat, so you fish with just your group and the captain: no strangers, no shared schedule. It suits anyone who wants to spend a full day actively fishing rather than watching, and who wants to learn from someone who knows these waters and these fish.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 can I actually catch when deep sea fishing off Holbox?

Tuna, dorado, marlin, ogre, horse mackerel and large barracudas are the species the captain targets 20-30 miles offshore. Groupers, blacks and saws also show up depending on the day and conditions.

Is the fishing equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

All deep-sea fishing equipment is included and ready to use on the boat. The captain and crew handle the setup. You focus on fishing.

How long is a full day of deep sea fishing in Holbox?

The activity runs for 7.5 hours total, including the boat ride out, the trolling time offshore and the return to shore.

What happens to the fish I catch?

At the end of the day, the crew prepares ceviche from your catch, so you get to eat what you've caught before heading back.

Does the price include transportation to the boat?

Yes, private transportation is included in the booking. Pickup and drop-off are part of the full-day package.