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Tripadvisor and Google Reviews

Welcome to our Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana reviews page, where we proudly present real feedback from our guests as novice fishermen as well as for experienced fishermen!

Whether you’re planning your first deep sea fishing adventure or you’re a seasoned fisherman, discover why our best charter service comes highly recommended. Read testimonials and write here: Tripadvisor and Google Reviews to see what our clients have to say about their experiences with us on the open Atlantic Ocean. Your perfect fishing trip can begin here!

Google Reviews

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Michele Rivers
2 weeks ago
We booked two trips, one on Blue Sky and one on Cana! They were super easy to book with and everything was very smooth! They pick you up and drop you off which is great so you don’t have to worry about getting to the marina. The boats were nice, super clean, and well equipped. Fishing was slow the first day out but still a good time. The second day action picked up! The captain and crews from both boats were great and very helpful! My son really appreciated the crew on the Blue Sky letting him help rig up lines and be more involved! I would definitely recommend getting a charter with them!
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Marc
3 weeks ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Fishing Trip!
We had an incredible experience! The first mate was absolutely outstanding—very friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard the entire trip to make sure we had a great time. The captain was excellent as well, putting us on the fish and making the trip enjoyable from start to finish.
In just 4 hours, we caught 2 mahi-mahi, 1 huge barracuda, and 4 smaller barracudas, which exceeded our expectations. The crew was professional, attentive, and made the experience fun for everyone on board.
If you're looking for a great fishing charter in Punta Cana, I highly recommend this team. We would definitely book with them again!
5/5 stars! 🎣🌊☀️
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Jenny Ross
1 month ago
Captain De la Rosa of the Sherlock and 1st mate Andy were great. Blue Marlin Fishing handled everything. They worked hard to put us on fish. If you are looking for a great charter and wonderful crew, this is it.
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Jim S
2 months ago
Very professional trip. Picked up on time at the resort and every thing was smooth the whole day. Had a successful day 9 mahi mahi and 1 yellowfin tuna. Had a great day. I would recommend and would go.again. I was on the blue sky.
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Bre Forsyth
2 months ago
We had an absolutely wonderful time with Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana. The team was very knowledgeable and got us on some great fish. We caught four Mahi Mahi total and even with some of us getting sea sick they made it a very enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend this company!
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Enrique Romero
2 months ago
The experience was great, both Andy and Rosario were excellent hosts.
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Charlie Gaffney
2 months ago
Amazing time. Andy is the best first mate and the Captain put us on a Marlin quick! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!
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Jon Brentnall
3 months ago
Great trip, knowledgeable crew, well organized!
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Rachel McLean
3 months ago
Amazing amazing amazing !
We had THE best day ever with these guys.
From booking to pick up, to the end of the day we cannot fault the service.
Our crew were amazing. Entertaining and focused. The boat was clean and comfortable.
Our taxi driver Junior was on time. The car clean and junior talked to us and was very i formative. When we got to the beach we were met by Fadi and then escorted to our boat Cana.
The fact we caught a fish a beautiful Mahimahi was a pure bonus. We did loose 2 Marlin... biy those fish fight.
Use these guys and fish caught or not you will have THE best time xxx
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Jack Arrington
4 months ago
We went on a 4hr tip had several bites caught a fish and had an up close look at the whales great captain and mate would fish with them again if in punta Cana thanks again
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Cody Fisher
4 months ago
We had a great time and caught lots of fish! We can’t wait to come back to Punta Cana for some more fishing. I highly recommend Big Marlin Charters!
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Scott But
5 months ago
Excellent crew. We had a great day of fishing with an excellent crew!
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Aiden Mckenzie
5 months ago
We booked a charter online and were not let down. We had a group of 5 for 6 hours and went out on the Gone Dog, the boat and crew were excellent. In fairly rough water we got all sorts good fishing in, they were great at keeping bait on the lines and sorting through getting all 5 rods hooked up at once and landing all 5 perfectly. In the end we caught mahi mahi, wahoo and some tuna! Highly recommend booking with the guys from the Gone Dog!
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Todd Strahl
5 months ago
Awesome experience - 4 fisherman on the Sherlock II for 6hrs was a fantastic experience. Andre and Captain Rosario were great coaches whether a novelist like me or seasoned fishermen like others in our group. Dorados are excellent catches and meals!!

Left my cell phone in the transport from the hotel and it was returned to the hotel the next day!!

Super service you cannot go wrong with Big Marlin Charters!!
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Dana Ros
6 months ago
Everything was great.
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Misha Shatov
6 months ago
We went fishing on November 30th. We loved everything. The boat was clean and well-maintained. The staff was top-notch. There were a variety of drinks on board, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We didn't return empty-handed. I give it a solid 5. When tuna season comes, we'll go in search of it. I hope we catch this beauty too.
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Peter Warren
7 months ago
I recently had 2nr 9hr Charters with Big Marlin (Dec 2025). The first was on "Gone Dog" and the Second was on "Cana".
Had Great Fishing on Both Days with the Crews being very knowledgeable and attentive. You can tell that catching fish is their passion. Caught my first ever Sailfish and my PB Mahi Mahi.
If your in Punta Cana and want a good days fishing at very reasonable price I cannot recommend these guys enough.
From booking, to transfers, to fishing all went smoothly and communication was excellent.
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Matt Van Thyne
7 months ago
Book the Blue Sky. One of the best fishing trips I’ve ever been on. Mahi everywhere and crew is top notch. Thank you Capt Manuel and Miguel.
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jari saari
7 months ago
amazing day with Big Marlin Charters in Punta Cana! We did the 6-hour deep sea fishing tour with "sherlock II"
The crew (Andy and Leo) was super friendly and professional, and they made sure we were comfortable the entire time. The highlight of the trip was reeling in several mahi-mahis and a couple of barracuda.
in addition, we received a very comprehensive lesson on the history of the Dominican Republic 😃
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Alicia Schou
9 months ago
Great day fishing!

Tripadvisor Reviews

star rating  What a great fishing trip!  - What a great fishing trip! First barracuda and a few good size mahi mahi! Absolutely amazing family experience . Awesome day on the water with Big Marlin Charters. No marlin but we had a great experience and definitely recommend mate Rosario and Captain Cocota!

avatar thumb Виктория К
August 27, 2024

star rating  Excellent!  - Excellent 6hrs!!!!! I have done a lot of big game fishing by myself, but wanted my friends and family to experience it. Expected to catch a few barracuda and maybe a Mahi Mahi, but we were stunned to catch a Blue Marlin (and even rose another 10mins later), we also got a barracuda. This gave us the best experience. Having been lucky enough to catch a few myself already, to give my son this experience was a great day - one he won’t forget!!!
We booked through their website and paid a deposit, we were picked up on time direct from the hotel and taken to the beach. Staff on board were excellent and very welcoming, the equipment is a bit dated, but good enough for the fishing. There is not a jetty to access the boat, you have to get into a small boat and get taken to the main boat (not a problem for us, but others may find this difficult). Would recommend.

avatar thumb tristans2022
January 5, 2024

star rating  Great time catching - Miguel and Alfred were great! We were able to get for Mahi on the boat. Then hand caught a bunch of bait amberjacks. We had a great time! Will definitely come back

avatar thumb Erik H
July 11, 2024

star rating  Private charter  - We went our on a 6 hours private fishing tour. Booking was easy. Captain Richard and First Mate Andy were absolutely fantastic. We will definitely be booking with them in the future when we return.

avatar thumb Jamie F
February 13, 2024

star rating  Great day fishing in Punta Cana  - We had an amazing day with Big Marlin Charters in Punta Cana! We did the 6-hour deep sea fishing tour, and honestly, we could have stayed out even longer. The crew was super friendly and professional, and they made sure we were comfortable the entire time. The highlight of the trip was reeling in several mahi mahi and a couple of barracuda – such an adrenaline rush! The boat was clean and well-maintained, and the views out on the water were incredible. If you're looking for a great fishing experience in Punta Cana, I highly recommend Big Marlin Charters. We’re already talking about booking another trip next time!

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September 17, 2024

star rating  GREAT FISHING CHARTER ON CANA!! - Fishing trip on fishing boat CANA. A friend and I took the 4-hour morning charter and had a great time. I asked the resort to contact BIG MARLIN CHARTERS by phone the day before to confirm our trip which they did (even though I had confirmed with them through Tripadvisor already, just wanted to make sure). The private transportation by MAX (with BIG MARLIN CHARTERS) from our resort (Breathless) and back was on-time and provided in air-conditioned van. I asked MAX if we could buy some Big Marlin Charters shirts when we were picked up and he called ahead and had them waiting at the marina ($35). We were picked up at 7:30 AM from our resort and the first fishing line was in the water around 8:30 AM. Captain KELBE and fishing deckhand ALFREDO did a great job and knew exactly what they were doing to give us the best chance to catch fish. We caught a total of 6 fish (4 Mahi Mahi, 1 Barracuda, and 1 Remora). KELBE and ALFREDO filleted and bagged the fish on ice for us to take back to our resort. Boat and tackle were great! Water was beautiful! CANA is a good size boat for a fishing party of up to 4. I would definitely book with BIG MARLIN CHARTERS again and this same boat (CANA).

avatar thumb jpetersen2016
October 7, 2024

star rating  Excellent Experience - We had an amazing time on the Blue Sky boat with Captain Miguel. He made sure he was doing whatever he could to keep us on the mahi mahi and always made sure we were having fun. Cold beer and service! Everything about Blue Sky boat and crew is top notch. From the first minute you book till the end of the trip while the fish are being cleaned it was all amazing. Well done Blue Sky! See you in Punta Cana next year!!

avatar thumb jose l
August 23, 2024

star rating  Excelente! - Absolutely excellent full day fishing charter! Boat Cana well equipped and well maintained. There was 3 of us and we caught 7 mahi and two small cuda. Captain Miguel gave our family a fantastic fishing trip experience. He is one of the best local fishermen and captain. Will definitely be back the next time we're in the Dominican Republic. Thank you Big marlin!

avatar thumb Tatiana P
August 25, 2024

star rating  Great Experience!! - Great , professional Company and crew!! Although, not catching it was definitely not due to lack of effort!!

Went on “Blue Sky”. 6 hours. W/ Cpt. Francis and 1st Mate Andy. Great crew!! Got picked up by them in lobby of hotel in Cap Cana. Max great driver. Nice clean ice cold AC van. Seemless.
Met right at beach by 1st mate Andy. Explained boats are on moorings because there is no Marina there. Got on taxi boat 1 min to boat. Very smooth.
Once on Andy went through every detail not a question needed to be asked. Headed out about 20-30 mins. Lines in the water.

Caught a couple small ones. Dorado, Barracuda. Got a couple rockets out of the water taking a jab at the bait. Missed. Again, not due to lack of trying. Will definitely keep their info for next time we are back. Highly recommend!!

avatar thumb Tricia J
September 12, 2024