DEEP SEA FISHING IN CANCUN
Private deep sea fishing charters in Cancun, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. Choose from eight offshore boats for groups of up to 15, from $390 for the whole boat. Fishing gear, bait, fishing license, captain, mate and drinks are included.
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What’s biting in Cancun
There is something to catch every month. Your captain picks the spot by season, weather and what is biting that week.
| Fish | Best months |
|---|---|
| Sailfish | December to June |
| Mahi-mahi | April to September |
| Wahoo and blackfin tuna | August to February |
| Grouper, snapper, barracuda, amberjack | All year |
| Marlin | Summer (rare) |
More in our Cancun fishing season guide and the latest Cancun fishing reports.
Where you board
- Most boats: Sunset Marina, at Krudo restaurant in the Hotel Zone (km 5.8). Open in Google Maps
- 31 ft Bertram: Marina Hacienda del Mar in Playa Mujeres (map) or Marina Aquatours in the Hotel Zone (map).
- Staying on Isla Mujeres? Any boat can pick you up at Blue Ballyhoo on the Lima Dock for $50 to $200, depending on the boat. Send Capt. Travis a message to add it. See Isla Mujeres fishing charters.
What’s included
- Fishing gear, bait and fishing license
- Captain and mate
- Ice, 12 beers, 12 waters and 12 sodas
- Your catch cleaned and filleted, with catch and cook at the marina restaurant
Add at checkout: boxed lunch $15, extra 12-pack of beer $20. Dock fee: $15 per person, added at checkout.
Getting to the marina
Hotel transportation is available from any hotel in the Cancun area. Round trips average about $120 and are paid to the driver in cash. We send you a quote after you book. Transportation is not included in the charter price.
Weather and cancellations
- If the port closes for weather or your boat has a mechanical problem, you get a refund, or you can choose a backup boat if we offer one.
- Cancel for personal reasons up to 7 days before your trip.
- All refunds carry a 10% admin fee. No refund for no-shows, or once you leave the dock because of seasickness or rough seas.
Deep sea fishing in Cancun: common questions
How much does deep sea fishing in Cancun cost?
Prices are for the whole boat, not per person: from $390 on the 25 ft Panga (up to 6 people) to $1,570 on the 55 ft Fishing Yacht (up to 15). A $15 per person dock fee is added at checkout.
When is the best time to go deep sea fishing in Cancun?
Any month. Sailfish run December to June, mahi-mahi April to September, and wahoo and blackfin tuna August to February. Grouper, snapper, barracuda and amberjack bite all year.
What is included in the price?
Fishing gear, bait, your fishing license, a captain and mate, ice, and 12 beers, 12 waters and 12 sodas. The crew cleans and fillets your catch.
Can we eat the fish we catch?
Yes. The crew fillets your catch, and the marina restaurant can cook it for you after the trip.
Do you pick up from hotels?
Yes. Transportation can be booked from any Cancun hotel for about $120 round trip on average, paid to the driver. Guests staying on Isla Mujeres can be picked up by boat at the Lima Dock.
Questions before you book?
Send Capt. Travis a message or call +1 877-621-7099. Capt. Travis personally answers every message.