Cancun Yacht Rentals MexicoCancun Fishing Charter: Private 31ft Bertram, for Up to 6
This cancun fishing charter puts your group of up to 6 on a private 31-foot Bertram with a crew, rods, bait and ice, out of Cancun Sunset Marina next to the restaurant KRUDO. The listing runs 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours, and the $399 from-price is for the whole boat. The boat fishes 3 to 20 miles off Isla Mujeres for marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, wahoo, shark and barracuda, with trolling and bottom fishing. It is a fishing boat, not a swimming platform. If your group wants snorkel stops and a sundeck, start with the Cancun yacht rentals comparison instead and see how this listing stacks up.
About This Tour
Cancun Fishing Tours runs this private 31-foot Bertram out of Cancun Sunset Marina, next to the restaurant KRUDO. The boat carries up to 6 guests and fishes the Caribbean Sea off Isla Mujeres, 3 to 20 miles from shore, using trolling and bottom fishing. Rods, bait, life vests, ice, sodas and water come with the price.
You pick a 2, 4, 6 or 8-hour trip. The 2-hour option is lake fishing. The listing title says if you don't fish you don't pay. Fishing licences cost $10 per person at the marina and the dock fee is extra, listed by the Viator API as an extra charge of $14.
$399 per group, up to 6 guests. That is the from price, and the listing does not state a price for each length.
2, 4, 6 or 8 hours. The 2-hour option is lake fishing.
Cancun Sunset Marina, next to the restaurant KRUDO. Look for Cancun Fishing Tours staff on arrival. No hotel pickup.
Private 31-foot Bertram fishing boat with crew, up to 6 guests.
Fishing licences at $10 per person, paid at the marina. Dock fee not included, the Viator API lists extra charges of $14. Alcohol and gratuities also excluded.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancelled if the weather is bad.
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Quick answer Costs, options and who it suits
This private cancun fishing charter costs $399 from for the whole 31-foot Bertram with up to 6 guests, and the 2-hour option is lake fishing.
Key takeaways
- Fishing licences cost $10 per person at the marina and a dock fee of $14 per the Viator API is added on top. See what the price covers.
- Want swimming and snorkeling instead of fishing? The 46ft private yacht rental at $250 per group is a better fit.
- Sailfish rates great from March to July and blue marlin in June and July. Check the best time to visit Cancun before booking.
- Compare this against every Cancun yacht charters on one page.
What the Price Actually Covers
The catalog price is per boat, not per person, and $399 is the from price. Here is what is in it and what you pay at the marina, using the listing and its stated exclusions.
In the $399, and What Is Not
The price buys the whole boat, the crew, rods, bait, life vests, and ice with sodas and water. No meal is named, alcohol is excluded and there is no hotel pickup. Fishing licences are paid at the marina at $10 per person. The dock fee is excluded and the Viator API lists extra charges of $14.
Two things trip buyers up. First, the $399 is a from price and the listing does not say which length it covers. The 2-hour option is lake fishing, not an ocean trip, and the listing does not state a price for each length. Second, budget cash for licences and the dock fee on the day. If you would rather have a boat built for swimming, the Private Sailing Tour includes a snorkel stop and snacks.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boat and crew | Yes | Private 31-foot Bertram, up to 6 guests |
| Rods, bait, life vests | Yes | Provided by the operator |
| Ice, sodas, water | Yes | Alcohol is excluded |
| Food | No | No meal is named |
| Fishing licences | No | $10 per person, paid at the marina |
| Dock fee | No | Viator API lists extra charges of $14 |
| Gratuities | No | Excluded |
| Hotel pickup | No | You get to the marina yourself |
The 2-hour Option Is Not the Sea Trip
The options are 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours, and the listing states the 2-hour version is lake fishing. The listing does not say which length the $399 from-price covers. The 4, 6 and 8-hour options are the ones to check for trolling and bottom fishing around Isla Mujeres.
The listing does not print the price of each length, so check availability for the 4, 6 or 8-hour option before you commit. For a bigger crew on a leisure boat, the 55ft Luxury Yacht Charter takes up to 20 guests from $357.44.
Sources: CONANP, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun y Punta Nizuc, Wikipedia, Cancun
A sport fishing boat trolling off Cancun. Illustration.
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing names one stop, the Caribbean Sea off Isla Mujeres, and leaves the schedule to the crew. Here is how the 4-hour and longer sea options run, based on what the listing states.
Check-in and the Run Out
You meet at Cancun Sunset Marina, next to the restaurant KRUDO, and look for the Cancun Fishing Tours staff. No start time or return time is stated, so confirm when you book. The boat cruises between 3 and 20 miles from shore into the waters around Isla Mujeres, which lies about 13 km off the Yucatan coast.
On the way the listing promises a chance at the tropical marine life and multi-colored coral reefs. The operator cancels for bad weather, and you can cancel with a full refund up to 24 hours before departure.
Fishing, Drinks and the Return
Out on the grounds the crew sets up trolling and bottom fishing for white and blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, wahoo, shark and barracuda. The listing says the fishing around Isla Mujeres runs all year. Rods and bait are provided, and the price includes ice, sodas and water. No meal is named, so ask the operator about food before a 6 or 8-hour day.
The trip ends back at Cancun Sunset Marina. The listing states no return time, so plan connections generously, especially if you have a ferry or flight after. A swim after is on you: nothing in this listing includes a beach stop, though the island itself is a short ferry ride from the Hotel Zone if you want a separate day, see the ferry to Isla Mujeres guide.
Fishing for HUGE Sailfish in ISLA MUJERES, MEXICO
An angler chases sailfish off Isla Mujeres. Third-party video by THE GREAT OUTDOORS. This site did not shoot it and has no relationship with the creator.
Who This Charter Rules Out
This is a working fishing boat for anglers. Several kinds of traveller should book something else, and the honest limits are listed here with the alternative.
Limits and Who Should Book Differently
No minimum age is stated and the booking spans ages 0 to 120, but there is no shaded deck or swim platform promised, so small children and non-anglers will be bored within an hour. No wheelchair access is stated. The ride 3 to 20 miles offshore on a 31-foot hull is not the trip for anyone who gets seasick, and no seasickness guidance is stated in the listing.
Swimmers and snorkelers should look at the 46ft Private Yacht Rental instead, which includes snorkel gear and takes 15 guests from $250. Groups over 6 cannot fit on this boat at all, so book the 55ft Luxury Yacht Charter for up to 20. The listing does not say which length the $399 from-price covers, so anglers expecting an offshore run should confirm the price of the 4-hour option first. The operator cancels in bad weather, and free cancellation closes 24 hours before departure.
- Non-anglers and young kids: a fishing boat with no beach stop, try a catamaran or yacht instead
- Groups of 7 or more: the cap is 6 guests
- Swimmers: no snorkel gear is included
- Anyone on a tight morning: no stated start time, confirm before booking
The working waterfront at Puerto Juarez, north of downtown Cancun. Photo: Kirt Edblom, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting There and What to Add
The meeting point is Cancun Sunset Marina next to the restaurant KRUDO, which sits in the Hotel Zone, though the listing gives no kilometer marker and none is verified. Plan the trip to the dock and the rest of your day with these points.
Reaching the Marina
The marina is next to the restaurant KRUDO in the Hotel Zone. The R-1 and R-2 buses serve the Hotel Zone, and inside it the route number does not matter since Boulevard Kukulcan is a single road. Buses run 24 hours with reduced service after midnight and are cash only, paid to the driver. The listing notes public transportation options are available nearby and allows service animals. Parking is not mentioned in the listing.
Arrive early enough to pay the $10 per person fishing licence at the marina before boarding, and keep cash for the dock fee.
What to Add Before or After
A 4 to 8-hour charter leaves time in the day. None of the following is part of this tour, they are independent add-ons from the guides.
Extend the Day on Your Own
Take a separate day for Playa Norte Isla Mujeres, the beach on the island's northern tip, reached by ferry. The Cancun underwater museum has its own guide. So does the Nichupte Lagoon.
For ruins, El Meco is a Maya site north of Cancun.
Charter Step by Step
The listing states one stop and no clock times, so the steps use phases. Durations depend on the option you book.
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Start
Meet at Cancun Sunset Marina
Find the marina next to the restaurant KRUDO and look for Cancun Fishing Tours staff. Pay the $10 per person fishing licence at the marina and settle any dock fee in cash.
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After check-in
Board the 31-foot Bertram
Life vests, rods, bait, ice, sodas and water come with the price. Capacity is 6 guests.
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After departure
Head offshore
The boat cruises 3 to 20 miles from shore toward the fishing grounds off Isla Mujeres. The listing names coral reefs and marine life along the way, sea conditions permitting.
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Main phase
Trolling and bottom fishing
The crew sets trolling lines and bottom rigs for marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, wahoo, shark and barracuda. All rods and bait are provided.
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End
Run back to the marina
The trip ends at Cancun Sunset Marina. No return time is stated, so keep the rest of your day loose.
What Works and What Does Not
An honest read of this listing against the others on the site.
What we genuinely like
- Private boat for up to 6 from $399 for the whole boat
- Rods, bait, life vests, ice, sodas and water all included
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, and the operator cancels with refund in bad weather
- 4.6 rating from 115 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor
- Flexible length: 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours
The honest downsides
- The $399 is a from price, and the 2-hour option is lake fishing, not an offshore trip
- Fishing licences at $10 per person and a dock fee, which the Viator API lists at $14, come on top, so bring cash
- No food, no alcohol and no hotel pickup
- A 31-foot hull 3 to 20 miles offshore can be a rough ride in wind
- No snorkel gear, swim stop or beach time, it is a fishing boat only
Who it's NOT for: Not for swimmers, snorkelers, groups over 6 or anyone who wants food and drinks laid on, book a yacht or catamaran instead.
Fishing Charter Questions
How much does this Cancun fishing charter cost?
The listing starts at $399 per group for the whole 31-foot Bertram with up to 6 guests, and the 2-hour option is lake fishing. Licences and the dock fee are extra, see what the price covers.
What fish can we catch and when?
The listing names white and blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, wahoo, shark and barracuda off Isla Mujeres. Fishingbooker rates sailfish great from March to July and blue marlin in June and July, so check the best time to visit Cancun when you pick your dates.
Is the 2-hour option real sea fishing?
No, the listing states the 2-hour option is lake fishing. The listing describes the 3 to 20 mile run offshore in general, so check the 4, 6 or 8-hour options, and start times show when you check availability.
Do we need fishing licences and how much are they?
Yes, licences cost $10 per person and are paid at the marina, and the dock fee is excluded with the Viator API listing extra charges of $14. Bring cash, the details are in what the price covers.
What happens if the weather turns?
The operator cancels the trip in bad weather and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Wind and port closures are covered in the best time to visit Cancun guide.
Is this the right boat for a swim and snorkel day?
No, this is a fishing boat with no snorkel gear included. The 46ft Private Yacht Rental includes snorkel gear for 15 guests from $250, and the Private Sailing Tour adds a snorkel stop.
What if our group is bigger than 6?
The Bertram caps at 6 guests. For a larger party compare the 55ft Luxury Yacht Charter, which takes up to 20 from $357.44, against the rest of the Cancun yacht rentals lineup.
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