15 Deep Sea Fishing Trips in the Caribbean Worth Booking

1.Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews Our pick

Fish Laguna San José and Laguna Torrecilla from a private boat near San Juan. Captain Clery and guides such as Miguel, Abi, Fernando, Hiram, and Gabriel provide rods, reels, bait, and instruction for light-tackle or fly fishing. Expect calm brackish water, red mangroves, snook, jacks, and tarpon from 20 to 150 pounds.

“Took my two grandboys ages 14 and 19 on this trip. Each brought in tarpon, both caught a 50+ pounder that got away (one after a 40 minute fight!), plus numerous "hits". Captain Tommy was an outstanding guide and teacher. A good time was had by all!”

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2.Santa Elena Fishing Charters in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews

Join Elena, Alex, and Captain Miguel for a private four-hour charter from La Yola Punta Cana. Troll offshore for mahi mahi, wahoo, barracuda, kingfish, or sailfish, then choose lagoon time where your catch may be grilled. Up to seven people share one boat and one price.

“Put us on the fish. Pick up was on time. Nice boat. Great weather and calm seas. No regrets. Dominican is a great place to catch fish.”

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3.Private Afternoon Fishing Charter in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews

Set out from Oranjestad’s Renaissance Marina on a private four-hour charter aboard the Carla, a Bertram sport-fishing boat. Captain Juan Carlos and mate Rudolph provide rods, bait, drinks, and local fishing know-how. You choose calmer coastal water or rougher offshore grounds, with wahoo, kingfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, barracuda, and seasonal marlin in play.

“Great DeepSea fishing experience! Juan Carlos and Rudolph were great to us and worked hard to make our day fruitful!”

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4.Private Snorkeling or Fishing from Nassau – 31ft Sitting Pretty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

Take a private 31-foot Bertram from Nassau with up to six people, choosing between fishing, reef snorkeling, beach stops, harbor sightseeing, or a mix. Your crew provides bait, tackle, snorkel gear, ice, and water. Captain Bobo, Cyrus, and other crew members have helped families catch fish, spot turtles, and enjoy a relaxed half-day on the water.

“We went with the half day trip, was myself and 3 kids, 12, 16 and 18. None of us know much about fishing. We tried the ocean first, about 10 miles out but all we caught was seaweed. The captain brought us sorta close to shore with light tacRead more”

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5.Aruba Private Luxury Boat Tours – Sail, Snorkel, Fishing and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $256

Take a private boat from Palm or Eagle Beach for two to eight hours, with room for up to 10 people. Your captain can shape the day around snorkeling, fishing, swimming, beach stops, or a shoreline cruise. Gear, life jackets, chilled drinks, and a guide are included. Ask about captains such as Chris, Jonathan, Sergio, or Gino when booking.

“What a wonderful time! The four of us rented this boat for 4 hours to cruise around and relax. Stopped to snorkel and saw beautiful fish. Had a great lunch and drinks making a stop and the pelican and relaxed in the shallow sand bar. 10/10 recommend!”

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6.Fishing Trips in Barbados onboard Nauti Dreams Luxury Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews

Join Nauti Dreams Fishing Charters at Bridgetown for about four hours of offshore or inshore fishing, just 15 to 20 minutes from the dock. Captain Randy, Marlin, and their tournament-winning crew provide quality gear, drinks, and patient instruction. Add turtle snorkeling, cruising, or a custom plan to suit your group.

“My father and I had a great time! The experience was amazing. Our guides Randy and Marlin were both informative and fun. Catching the fish was a bonus, but would have had tons of fun either way. Received a couple of texts before the excursion which made it easy to find the location. 10 out of 10.”

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7.Private Snorkeling And Fishing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews

Leave Nassau by private center-console boat for three or four uninhabited islands near Rose Island. Captain Jason, his son Jason, Eddie, or Jim may tailor the day around snorkeling, light-tackle fishing, or spear fishing for lobster and grouper. Gear, bait, water, and soda are included, with shade aboard.

“Book this snorkel/fishing experience now! It was our favorite excursion from our cruise. Captain Jason was welcoming and accommodating with our requests. He and his son, Jason, assisted my parents, 90 and 86, getting on and off the boRead more”

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8.Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 34ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Captain Willie and crew take your private party aboard a 34-foot center-console boat from Paradise Island. Build a four or eight-hour plan around snorkeling, fishing, beaches, Gilligan’s Island, or Rose Island’s Footprints Beach Bar. Gear, ice, and bottled water are included; lunch and landing fees cost extra.

“Willie our captain was amazing! Very informative, interactive and has a great personality. The boat was the perfect size for my group (7). If we come back we will be booking the same boat tour. Private is the way to go!”

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9.Private 38′ Defender Sportfishing/Swim with Pigs in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

Spend about four hours aboard a private 38-foot Defender from Nassau with room for up to seven people. Captain Mike and DeAngelo have taken families bottom fishing, snorkeling at Rose Island reefs, and swimming with pigs for an extra $30 fee. Gear, bait, ice, and water are supplied.

“We had a great time with Mike and DeAngelo on the Strikezone. We did a kid friendly charter catching fish close in and going to swim with the pigs! The boat is great for families because it’s large and has a bathroom. We caught lots of fish Read more”

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10.Private Punta Cana Six Hour Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews

Spend six hours offshore from Punta Cana aboard a private boat for up to five people. Captain Yustas, Eddy, and the crew target blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and barracuda. Lunch, alcoholic drinks, fishing gear, and snorkeling equipment are included, with pickup available.

“We were scheduled to go fish when the waters weren’t safe, we were notified with plenty of time and were even able to reschedule for a calmer day. We were picked up on time, and no issues getting to the boat. We were promptly on our waRead more”

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11.Private Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 55ft Cocorijo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Take up to 10 people on a private 55ft Hatteras charter from Paradise Island. With Captain Roscoe, Cleo, Kassandra, or another Born Free crew, choose snorkeling, fishing, swimming, beach time, or Gilligan’s Island. Gear, water, ice, and local beer are provided, while lunch at Footprints costs extra.

“We travelled as a group of five women with young children and had an excellent time. Cleo, Roscoe, and Kassandra were all so polite and helpful. We would definitely recommend this crew if you want to feel both safe and have fun.”

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12.4 hour deep sea fishing experience from punta cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 41 reviews · 1 day · from $100Best value

Join a four-hour trolling trip from Punta Cana to Cabeza de Toro for mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, bonito, barracuda, and seasonal marlin or sailfish. Your crew supplies rods, bait, drinks, and support, with hotel transfers included. Fishing is shared in turns, so this suits casual anglers more than anyone expecting a private charter and constant time holding a rod.

“Transportation to the venue was good, although ensure you are ready to be collected from 7am onwards. No notice was given before hand. The fishing trip itself was pretty good, the boat and equipment were very old and there was a really strong smell of diesel smoke that you had to endure the whole trip. The fishing was frantic at times but we caught fish. This is not fishing though it’s just catching. Get a bite, sit in the chair and reel in as quick as you can while moving. Then repeat with another customer. Caught 10 fish between 5 of us. Mainly Dorada. Prepare for it to be rough…”

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13.Private Snorkeling or Fishing Charter in Nassau – 38ft Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Set out from Paradise Island aboard the 38-foot Free Time with a private crew and up to eight people. Captain D, Dee, Tyson, Juante, Collin, or another local captain can shape the day around fishing, reef snorkeling, turtle sightings, beach time, swimming, and island stops. Gear, bait, tackle, water, and ice are included.

“Amazing the boat was so amazing and the water made me feel like I was in paradise took another dimension and it made my whole year. Roscoe and Cleo were so welcoming and fun.”

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14.Private Deep Sea Fishing 1/2 Day morning on”Angler Management”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews

Join Grand Slam Fishing Charters at 8 a.m. aboard the 48-foot Angler Management for four hours of private offshore fishing near Providenciales. Captain Joseph, Joe, Nico, and other crew members have helped families land wahoo, tuna, barracuda, and marlin. The boat carries up to 10 people and includes drinks, snacks, music, snorkeling gear, and fish cleaning.

“Great experience. This place is awesome. Friendly and provides great service. Boat is nice and the captain is knowledgeable”

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15.Rose Island: Private Snorkeling, Fishing, and Swimming with Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews

Captain Frenchie and his crew take your private group of up to eight from New Providence to Rose Island, Green Cay, and nearby reefs. Expect snorkeling with fish and sea turtles, light-tackle fishing, beach time, drinks, snacks, and an optional pig swim for $35 per person.

“We had a great curated day for our family. We got to choose what we wanted to do and for how long which is exactly what we were looking for! Our Captain was kind, patient, and knowledgeable. When spending almost the same amount fRead more”

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