
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
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
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Andy and Rosario were excellent. Boat was in great shape. We had a great experience. Thank you!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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!