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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

Polly Pocket
16:33 19 Feb 25
We had a great time today. The whole crew is amazing these guys know what they’re doing and super friendly. We would definitely book again. Thank you all for an amazing experience
B.J. Holzapfel
17:18 03 Feb 25
Yustas was able to get me booked on a full day trip. I have Capt Alfredo and First Mate Kelvin. These guys worked hard for me both doing the job they were hired to do. Alfredo keep the boat under control in the rough water, and Kelvin worked hard to keep fresh bait on the lines. I was fishing alone and in the end I boated (3) Barracuda and (1) 88" Blue Marlin. I will no doubt use Big Marlin Charters again when I am in Punta Cana. Thanks for a great experience team!
Gordon Cowan
20:18 01 Feb 25
We were very fortunate to have a great Captain, Miguel and superb first mate Pedro Javier ( Havy)My cowboy hat flew off when I went to play a fish and the captain was so nice to turn around and get it!My wife and I caught 6 nice Mahi - Mahi, or Dorado as some people call them, and 3 smaller barracuda. As we always share with people we know, we took 6 Dorado fillets back to the resort for 6 different employees and we had one of the barracuda for supper.These guys a great at fileting and are nice enough to keep the remnants of the fish for unfortunate locals that make fish from them.The seas were a bit rough so Big Marlin put us on a larger boat without charging more. The boat was well stocked, great equipment and was kept very clean.Miguel and Havy are definitely top shelf guides!I would recommend these guides and the company to anyone!Gordon & KarenVernon, B.C., Canada
23nnelzon
17:58 01 Feb 25
Had a great trip with Yustas and Andy. We ended up getting lucky and hooked a double. Landed one blue marlin while the other popped the swivel. The bite was slow beyond that, but it’s winter and to be expected. Andy was great at entertaining and working the gear, Yustas was right there when the chaos of two fish started. Hope to fish with them again in the years to come.
Taylor Garcia
22:32 07 Jan 25
We had the best day with First Mate Andy and Captain Rosario on the Sherlock!From the start, their communication was excellent. They originally reached out a few days before our scheduled day to reschedule due to the seas being dangerous. I appreciate the attention to safety and we were rescheduled easily.We were able to catch a barracuda, quite a few mahi mahi, and hooked but lost a white marlin!Everything was taken care of from baiting, to cleaning the boat after each fish. The attention to detail was excellent. They also provide a cooler with water, beer, and Andy can make you a rum and Coke as well.Would definitely recommend Andy and Rosario.Thank you Big Marlin Charters!
Mustafa Salemwalla
22:12 28 Dec 24
We had chartered Cana out of Punta Cana and while our suffered engine issues and had to cut short our charter by half, Big Marlin refunded us all of our deposit and fees without question. Very good and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend them and very reliable.
Jeremy Stephens
15:03 19 Dec 24
I do not usually post reviews, but our experience was so great. I have had some sea fishing experiences in the USA, but nothing compared to this one. Miguel and Miguel put us in the right spots and rigged up no less than 5 rigs at any given time. We hauled in nearly 30 mahi mahi and barracuda. So exciting…. if we had insisted we might have gotten more chances at a sailfish. They took care of us from start to finish.
Merek s
17:24 15 Dec 24
We had bad weather and the captain canceled our trip the day before. Luckily he gave us an option to do a trip that afternoon. He was very forward that the seas were rough. We decided to do a 4 hr afternoon trip. The boat was big and cut through the waves seamlessly. The captain did everything he could to put us on fish. The first 45 minutes the 1st mate kept us entertained with music and historical facts about the country. All the sudden the captain spotted a group of Mahi and it was game on. In total we caught 2 Mahi, 2 barracuda and 2 Wahoo. It was a great day on the open sea.
Justin D
21:08 28 Nov 24
Andy and Rosario were excellent. Boat was in great shape. We had a great experience. Thank you!
Haley Hilligas
17:53 28 Nov 24
Calvin and Alfred were amazing! We went out for the 6 hour trip for my husband’s birthday. We came back with 12 Mahi mahi and 2 barracudas. What a wonderful day!
Blaine Reeves
20:32 16 Nov 24
Great crew! Great Time!
David Boyd
22:19 11 Nov 24
Jeremy Runte
19:20 27 Oct 24
We had a great time! Our 1st mate Alex was awesome!! He made sure we were happy, entertained, and comfortable. He made sure our baits were fresh checking them regularly. We ended up catching 4 barracudas, 2 mahi mahi’s, and a rainbow runner. We also lost 2 other mahi’s and saw a marlin surface by our close baits but no hit. I would definitely do it again!! Boat was clean and well kept. Captain did a great job working hard to find fish.
Dave Teasdale
16:55 12 Oct 24
Amazing trip out to go deep sea fishing on the Sherlock II. Captain was great and kept an eye out constantly. First mate (Andrei) made sure we always had everything we needed and helped when we needed to reel in our catch. Highly recommend this company.
Vseslav Morozov
16:46 02 Oct 24
Michele Trentini
16:09 20 Sep 24
Amazing experience with Calvin and Alfred. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a fishing trip. My husband went out with them 3 times and I joined him twice. Caught lots of Mahi Mahi and Barracuda. My husband hooked a White Marlin but he got off. Will definitely be booking with them on our return trip. From booking, transportation to and from the resort and fishing was a 5 star experience.
James Hart
22:12 17 Sep 24
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!
Matt Reed
21:49 09 Sep 24
I searched and searched for what I thought would be the right charter for my wife and I visiting the DR. Of course, you never know what you will get until you get it. From an avid fisherman, I was highly pleased with this trip. Hopefully, this review can debunk some of the negative reviews I read about this outfit.1. The crew was awesome. Eddie was super high energy and was constantly changing to fresh baits and adjusting the trolling lengths in order to find what was working that day.2. Food and drinks were provided. Beer, Water, Rum, Coke, and plenty of ice. Was it a gourmet lunch? No. But guess what, you are fishing. A sandwich is more than adequate.3. We did not have to wade out to the dingy to take us to the big boat. I think I might have gotten my ankles wet, no complaints.4. We were picked up promptly on time from our resort and taken directly to the boat via the main highway. Max, the driver was great.Overall, this was a wonderful trip that I would take again. On top of that, my wife became sick and we had to return 3 hours early from our 8 hour trip and we were refunded part of the money for fuel we didn't use.Who even does that?
Tudentista rd
13:51 09 Sep 24
Any child's dream.. The best 💪 😍
Oleg Shevchuk
23:10 08 Sep 24
BigMarlin Charters is the most professional trolling fishing company! Experienced staff will provide you with the most unforgettable fishing experience! Catch guaranteed!!! And great impressions too!
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Tripadvisor Reviews

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

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  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!

avatar thumb NatalieK1898
March 19, 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 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.

avatar thumb Hovhannes A
August 27, 2024

star rating  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.

avatar thumb Inspire08881171774
August 31, 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  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

avatar thumb Jeff L
February 25, 2024