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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

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!
Kat Sachko
23:24 03 Sep 24
Captain Willy and Eddie were AWESOME! They kept the energy up and maintained a positive vibe, helping us catch a big mahi. They also assisted us in reeling in two barracuda and a small tuna. It was a great trip with great catches and an excellent captain. Thanks to the Gone Dog boat and crew, Willy and Eddie. Top-notch guys!Thank you once again🐟
Metallic 27054
15:59 31 Aug 24
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.
Alex Klukan
15:24 31 Aug 24
Incredible crew, amazing experience Cana boat. Miguel and Kelvin they were extremely friendly and everything done was to make the fishing experience enjoyable for us! Highly recommend Captain Yustas and his team from Big Marlin Charters!!!
Viktoriya
00:02 28 Aug 24
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!
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Tripadvisor Reviews

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 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  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

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  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  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  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  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.

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August 31, 2024