11 Private Fishing Charters in the Dominican Republic Worth Booking

1.Punta Cana Private Fishing Charter on 39 Foot Boat with Bevarages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews Our pick

Fish the Atlantic from a private 39-foot boat for up to six people, with hotel pickup, licenses, bait, heavy tackle, drinks, and a captain plus first mate. The crew targets mahi mahi, tuna, sailfish, marlin, and barracuda. Choose four to nine hours, then swim or snorkel from the boat if conditions allow.

“The captain was very knowledgeable and nice. He made our trip very pleasant and helped us all catch great finds- mahi mahi and a big blue marlin!”

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2.Punta Cana Private Fishing Charter boat Fortuna 42′

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews

You’ll fish offshore from Punta Cana aboard the private 42-foot Fortuna motor yacht with a captain and two crew members. The four-hour trip includes hotel pickup, drinks, bait, professional tackle, and room for up to eight people. If fishing slows, you can request snorkeling, swimming, beach time, or coastal sightseeing.

“Great experience and captain and crew were extremely accommodating! Special shout out to Eddy who loves his job and loves to fish!!”

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3.Private Punta Cana Six Hour Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews

Big Marlin Charters takes your private group of up to five offshore from Punta Cana for six hours of sport fishing. Captain Yustas and crew members such as Eddy help beginners and experienced anglers target blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and barracuda. Lunch, alcoholic drinks, pickup, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Eddie and the Captain were excellent but the seas were to rough for us. They tried everything to make it an enjoyable experience but it was too rough.”

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4.Private Fishing Charter Punta Cana (Orion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours fishing off Punta Cana with a private group of up to seven. Hotel pickup takes you to Jellyfish Beach, where Louie, Luis, Manuel, or Emanuel may help troll for mahi-mahi, tuna, barracuda, bonito, and marlin. Drinks, snacks, and fish prepared as ceviche are included, with longer outings available.

“Marlins weren't biting but we had a great day with Louis and Emanuel bringing in a few barracuda. Very friendly crew who worked hard to make it a positive experience. Went with my 2 sons and 73 yrs old father-in-law. The boarding and unloading of the boat was a little challenge for him as there is no dock. The boats are anchored just off shore. He managed and was happy to have come along!”

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5.Half Day Big Game Fishing private charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews

Set out from Puerto Plata, Sosua, or Cabarete aboard a private 34-foot Trojan with Capt. Jeffery, Capt. Willy, Saul, Anderson, or another crew member. Your four-hour trip includes pickup, gear, bait, drinks, snacks, and lunch. Mahi mahi, wahoo, and barracuda are possible, but no catch is guaranteed.

“From the start Capt Jeffery and Anderson were great. Anderson picked us up early since we were on a time crunch because of our cruise ship. They were both very welcoming and knowledgeable and had no problems answering questiRead more”

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6.Marlin Fever at Marina Cap Cana -Private Sportfishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews

Fish offshore from Marina Cap Cana aboard a private 36-foot Phoenix boat for up to six people. Jose and Francisco can help with the gear and adjust the outing to conditions. The four-hour charter includes bait, tackle, water, sodas, ice, and a chance at mahi mahi, tuna, wahoo, or marlin.

“Jose and Francisco did everything they could do to make our experience memorable! They ensured we caught fish, and that we did-lots of mahi mahi! We trolled for marlin and were unsuccessful but the mahi that we caught was amazing. ThRead more”

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7.Private Fishing Charter in Punta Cana (Emmanuel)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews

Join Emmanuel’s private fishing charter from Punta Cana or Bávaro for about four hours at sea. You’ll ride from your hotel to Jellyfish Beach, fish for mahi-mahi, tuna, barracuda, bonito, or marlin, and enjoy drinks, snacks, and fresh ceviche if the catch is right. The boat is private for your group of up to eight.

“The team didn’t contact me and pick up from the hotel. The operator was not responding to”

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8.Inshore & Fly Fishing Punta Cana Private charter at Marina Cap Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews

You’ll fish the shallow reef near Marina Cap Cana on a private four-hour charter for up to three people. Choose inshore or fly fishing, then swim and snorkel between attempts. Gear, bottled water, drinks, taxes, fuel, and a professional guide are included. Confirm the departure time and pickup details before booking.

“The fishing ...nope. Snorkeling was great once our guide was able to handle the anchor. I was too squeezy from bouncing waiting to set anchor. Jumped in with basically an emergency life vest. ... saw fish but wasn't comfortable. Told our”

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9.Private Fishing charter Punta Cana (Alondra)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

Set out from Jellyfish Beach with your own private boat and crew for a four-hour fishing trip off Punta Cana. Captain Manuel, Luis, and Ruben have helped anglers find tuna, mahi-mahi, barracuda, bonito, and blue marlin. Hotel pickup, sandwiches, national drinks, and onboard ceviche are included, weather permitting.

“Had a great time with Captain Manuel, Luis and Ruben. Got us on the fish rather quickly even in some very rough conditions.”

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10.Punta Cana offshore private fishing charter “Sherlock” 39 ‘

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours

Join Captain André’s local crew aboard the 39-foot Sherlock for a private six-hour offshore fishing trip from Punta Cana. You’ll fish with Penn or Shimano gear for blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and barracuda. Hotel transfers, fuel, licenses, bait, drinks, and an English-speaking first mate are included.

“We had a nice day at sea. The crew provided good and friendly service. We caught 5 mahimahi and 2 barracuda.”

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11.Explore 4H of Private Deep Sea Fishing in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Fish offshore from Punta Cana, Bavaro, or Macao aboard the 36-foot Blue Sky with Captain Miguel and first mate Lui. The four-hour private charter trolls for blue marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, and barracuda. Hotel pickup, rods, reels, bait, drinks, and use of the fighting chair are included.

“Great contact from company. Picked up as scheduled. We ordered shirts prior and a staff had them for us at the boat. We were offered drinks and went out 16 miles to start fishing. Unfortunately both my sons and husband got sea sick eveRead more”

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