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

Alicia Schou

15:35 13 Oct 25

Great day fishing!

Andrei Fedorov

11:46 10 Sep 25

In August, we visited the Dominican Republic and decided to try deep-sea fishing for the very first time. The trip started out slow, with no fish for almost two hours, but once we found the right spot, the action picked up—we landed three mahi-mahi in one area and two more shortly after. On the way back to the port, we even caught a barracuda!

It was such a fun and memorable experience. My wife did get a little seasick, but Andy was amazing—his stories kept us entertained, and his support and care made all the difference. He really looked after us when she wasn’t feeling well. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!

Captain Rosariol was also outstanding—thanks to him, we found the fish in the first place. We highly recommend the boat Sherlock with Big Marlin Charter to anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing trip in the Dominican Republic.

vince FB Vee

15:21 04 Sep 25

Great Time!
Crew member "Eddie" was an outstanding guy member. Very energetic, exciting and fun. We had a great time
From the VA, Panama City, Florida, Panama and Illinois fellas!
Thank you for a great adventure!
Vince Crawley 🤟🏿

Bettina Roda

13:29 31 Aug 25

We chartered the Fortuna from Big Marlin Charters in Punta Cana last week and added the snorkeling package. What an amazing experience for our first time deep sea fishing. Our captain and first mate Eddie were great. Eddie was so much fun and extremely sociable. We caught two Mahi and then did a little old school fishing while snorkeling and caught two yellow tail and a huge needle fish. Added bonus was that the Jellyfish restaurant cooked our catch for us!

Андрей Федоров

18:39 23 Aug 25

Chad Adams

21:14 06 Aug 25

We did an offshore fishing trip with Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana. It was a great experience from the time we booked it until the time they dropped us off back at our hotel. The communication was great, the experience was top notch and we caught a bunch of fish! Had something really big on, but unfortunately it got off before we could see what it was. Will definitely use them again if we decide to do any kind of deep sea and offshore fishing in the future.

Nicole Brown

01:37 01 Aug 25

We had an incredible time today with Alfred and Kervin aboard the Cana with Big Marlin Charters! Our family absolutely loved the 4-hour trip, and the added snorkeling at the end was a perfect bonus. We reeled in several mahi-mahi and barracuda—such an unforgettable experience. Everything from hotel pick-up to drop-off was smooth and hassle-free. Alfred and Kervin were outstanding Captain & Mate, and our only regret is not booking a longer charter!

Betsy Wilson

21:29 24 Jul 25

We had an amazing offshore trip on Sunday with Captain Miguel and First Mate Miguel (aka “Dos Miguels”)! I highly recommend booking a charter with Big Marlin Charters. From the moment we were picked up in the morning to the drop-off at the end of the day, everything was seamless, professional, and safe.
They kept us on the fish all day long! Although we offshore fish regularly back in the U.S., it was a real treat to experience a charter in the Dominican Republic — and this one exceeded expectations.
If we make it back to Punta Cana, we’ll definitely be booking with Big Marlin Charters again. Thanks again to the crew for an unforgettable day on the water!

Barret Myers

14:26 22 Jul 25

I definitely recommend this company. My wife and I were picked up at our hotel, taken directly to the boat location and we were underway. We were only out for about 45 min before she was sea sick and we had to turn back (I did catch one mahi atleast). They were very accommodating and when we got back the manager gave us half our money back which was very nice (we were expecting that as it was our ask to come back and cut the trip short). They then took us back to our hotel it was very easy. The captain and first mate were also very enjoyable. definitely give these guys a try if you’re looking to try some fishing in the DR.

Ries Schouten

23:33 19 Jul 25

We had an amazing day out at sea! Everything was perfectly organized — a warm welcome, clear instructions, and lots of patience with the kids. We caught several fish and enjoyed every minute of the trip. Highly recommended for families looking for a fun and relaxing fishing adventure!

Jazmin Herrera

23:42 14 Jul 25

Awesome time, all thanks to crew man Hector and captain Jovani. Definitely will recommend and book again, shout out to them

Randy Lewis

00:40 19 Jun 25

Had a fabulous day on the water with Captain Kevin and first mate Alfred. Conditions were not favorable yet they managed to put us on the fish. We caught 6 Mahi and a Barracuda. They both worked very hard to insure we had the best chance possible. We even had a White Marlin tease us but refused to take the bait. All other boats in the area got skunked or caught 1 small Mahi. We will book another trip with the Cana when we return next year.

Steve

17:12 15 Jun 25

While I have no pictures or any time spent fishing with this crew, we were scheduled to go out on Gone Dog until we lost our hotel reservation when HIlton switched to Hyatt. However, this company has been excellent the entire time. Wonderful communication and willingness to help with all parts of the deep sea fishing tour we signed up for this summer. Once they knew about our trouble with the hotel, beyond quick and efficient with refunding the deposit and plenty of sympathy for missing out on the fishing. Highly recommend.

B&L Outdoor Family

19:43 12 Jun 25

I couldnt have been more happy about the experience!! the knowledge of the captain and 1st mate about the waters and surrounding areas and marine life was awesome! the constant work they did to make sure we all caught a fish was so neat to watch! and Yes we did get a fish!! Definitely recommend and would book again!!

Misti

22:47 07 Jun 25

We enjoyed our fishing trip on Fortuna. The Captain and First Mate were helpful. We brought in two mahi, so a slow day overall, but it happens. We took our kids, the youngest was 7 and everyone had a good time (despite some seasickness). I booked directly with them from their website and the transfer from the resorts was clean and comfortable.

Nila nila

20:40 03 Jun 25

We had an amazing experience with Big Marlin Charters in Punta Cana! The crew was professional, friendly, and made sure we had a great time. The boat was clean and well-equipped, and we even caught some impressive fish. Highly recommend this company for an unforgettable fishing trip!

Nadiia Okladna

14:16 01 Jun 25

Thanks to the team for a great holiday, my family was delighted, the fishing was at a high level, the staff was very friendly and professional 👍🏽

Nikolaj Okladnoj

13:28 01 Jun 25

It was a great experience, we got a lot of positive emotions, the team helped us all the time, they are great guys. We will definitely come back to you next year

JASON LYNCH

15:02 22 May 25

My wife and I chartered the Fotuna and had the best trip ever. Captain Yustas and First Mate Eddie were amazing. They worked non-stop to make sure we had the best chance to catch fish...and we did. We caught 6 Mahi and 3 Barracuda...all fought hard and provided us with alot of action. The entire operation they run is first class and the boat was amazing too....100% recommend them.

Chelsea Stephenson

16:39 12 May 25

Amazing experience from pick up to drop off! The captain and our fisherman were amazing! We caught 2 huge mahi mahi and a tuna! It was an unforgettable experience!! They supplied us transport, food and drinks. We will be back !

Tripadvisor Reviews

					  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!!				
Tricia J
September 12, 2024 

					  Great fishing trip  - My wife and I had an awesome half day fishing charter with captain Miguel. We were on our last day of vacation and booked a fishing very spontaneously. The boat Sherlock was beautiful, gear was very nice and fishing was a blast. Miguel was awesome too. He was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. If we're ever in the Dominican republic again we'll definitely plan another fishing with him. Definitely recommend capt Miguel and boat Sherlock.				
Hovhannes A
August 27, 2024 

					  Gone fishing  - A great day fishing, we did a six hour trip and it was fantastic,Andy the first mate was brilliant, we managed to catch 6 fish which was a good result. Highly recommend				
Jason B
March 24, 2024

					  Our fantastic sea fishing!  - My son and I we did the four hour trip and it was a lot of fun this afternoon on the Sherlock boat. Captain Richard took us to some great spots ahead of the Punta Cana marina. We enjoyed his hospitality, the boat, the Dominican bochata and the weather in the Dominican Republic. Capt. Richard even suggested a good place to eat and then we went fishing and successfully caught a couple mahi-mahi and three barracuda. We hope to return for another trip when the water is a little warmer - this trip was in early March. If you are looking for a fun, courteous and knowledgeable captain, Richard and his assistant Andy are your guys!				
NatalieK1898
March 19, 2024 

					  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!				
Виктория К
August 27, 2024 

					  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				
Erik H
July 11, 2024 

					  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).				
jpetersen2016
October 7, 2024 

					  Memorable experience! - Memorable experience. Best half day charter in Punta Cana! Nice clean boat. Captain Coco was awesome and put us right on the good spot to have a successful trip. Highly recommend captain Coco and Rozario. Sure definitely will be back soon.				
Inspire08881171774
August 31, 2024 

					  Top notch captain best in puta cana  - Mugel captain of boat absolutely nothing better of a choice absolutely top notch new the sea that he runs his charter you will not be disappointed 2nd mate no better person for a captain to have thay treat you fantastic highly highly recommend to get you a catch  jeff from Minnesota  1 Marlin  triple Mahi Mahi change my luck in life there is no better boat to charter				
Jeff L
February 25, 2024 