5 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.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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