Lucina III Fishing Charters & Tours
4.8/5 (145 reviews)
Muelle Los Peines, Puerto Vallarta, JA 48333, Mexico–
Lucina III Fishing Charters & Tours
4.8/5 (145)
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Angler's Choice
Muelle Los Peines
Puerto Vallarta, JA, Mexico
Want to experience the stunning scenery of Puerto Vallarta alongside some seriously top-notch angling action? Come aboard Lucina III Fishing Charters & Tours! With Captain Alfredo Ocaranza at the helm, this charter prides itself on providing a truly luxurious and relaxing experience for guests of all ages and angling abilities. Their motto is simple: 'You can bet on quality, professionalism, experience, and plenty of fish aboard Lucina III!'
Capt. Alfredo started out his fishing career at the age of 12, when he would help out his dad on board his charter. Now, he uses his years of knowledge to offer a variety of top-notch tours, suitable for families, large and small groups of friends, couples…the list goes on! Each trip is adapted to your wants and needs: this crew works hard to make sure your time on the water with them is exactly how you want it to be.
You'll be traveling on board a 38' sportfishing vessel made in Mexico. She can accommodate up to 7 guests. She's decked out with a spacious bow area, where you can sunbathe while enjoying a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, as well as a comfortable lounge area. She was built to fish, so you'll find top-quality equipment on board: 10 fishing lines, GPS, fishfinder, life jackets, downriggers, and a fighting chair.
When it comes to the trips on offer, it really is all about what you want to do. Combine your angling with some snorkeling, head offshore to battle Mahi Mahi and Marlin, cruise Marietas Islands for Grouper, Snapper, and other reef-dwellers, or even take in a sunset cruise and whale-watching. You'll be provided with top-notch rods and reels, snorkeling gear, and snacks and drinks on each trip. Your captain will even prepare a ceviche from your very own catch!
Lucina III Fishing Charters & Tours provide all guests with a fishing license. All you need to do is grab your camera, and get ready for an incredible angling adventure in paradise!
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Rating
4.8
145 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (266)
+260
What anglers say
94%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish
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Gavin Clark
Bozeman, MT, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Guides and Kid Friendly
5 Hours Fishing and Snorkel on April 2, 2026 • 5 adults • 5 children
An amazing day on the water-- 5 adults and 5 kids. From the moment we boarded, the captain and crew made everyone feel welcome — they were communicative from the time we booked till time we got back to the marina. We were on fish almost the entire time, pulling in skipjack tuna one after another. The kids were thrilled.
The snorkeling was great — safe, clear, and well-organized. The crew clearly knows these waters.
The cherry on top? They made fresh ceviche from our catch right on the boat. Absolutely incredible.
Kid-friendly, safe, action-packed, and genuinely fun from start to finish. We'll 100% be booking again.
Reported catch:
0
Amy Baran
Tampa, FL, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing Day!
8 Hour Trip – Offshore on March 7, 2026 • 2 adults
If we could rate Alfredo a sixth star, we would. He and his crew are top-notch. We speak very (and I mean very) little Spanish, but Alfredo and his crew were kind enough to communicate with us the whole time in English - Gracias!
We spent quite a bit of time researching boats for our fishing trip and went with Alfredo because of the great reviews. We are extremely happy we did! Alfredo's communication with me was prompt and thorough. We arranged (for a small fee disclosed up front) to be picked up and dropped off in Punta Mita.
I read that others recommended that you bring snacks if you're going out for an 8-hour day. Since we had a quick turnaround from arriving in Mexico to our charter, I asked Alfredo if he could help out. Alfredo arranged sandwiches and extra fruit...both super yummy! Also, the homemade guacamole and ceviche made with our fresh catch were the best we had during our entire time in Punta de Mita. So good!
Now to the fishing...
Alfredo and his crew hustled. If we weren't catching, he was moving us quickly to another spot. I lost count of the number of bonita we pulled in (often two or three on a line); we also caught 3 or 4 skipjack, a Spanish mackerel, and an Amberjack. Since we were staying at a hotel, we gave all but a filet of the Amberjack away. They were kind enough to call a restaurant at the harbor for us, which agreed to cook our catch for us when we got back to shore. Delicious!!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 11, 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible review! Reading this truly means a lot to me and my crew.
It was a real pleasure having you guys on board. From the moment we left the dock, our goal was to make sure you had the best day possible out on the water — great fishing, good food, and a fun experience all around. I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed everything, especially the guacamole and the ceviche. There’s nothing better than fresh ceviche made right after the catch!
You guys did an awesome job on the rods — that was a lot of bonita! And landing that Amberjack was a great way to finish the day. I love that you got to enjoy it cooked fresh at the harbor too.
Thank you again for choosing to fish with us and for trusting all those reviews when planning your trip. It really means the world to a small family crew like ours.
Next time you’re back in Punta Mita, the boat and the cooler will be ready for you again.
1
Justin Lindsey
Oregon, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Day Fishing on Lucina III
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on November 25, 2025 • 6 adults
Our family of 6 (ages 82 to 14) had a great day fishing on Lucina III with Alfredo and his crew. The boat was clean and very well provisioned with snacks and drinks. The fishing gear was high quality and well maintained. Alfredo was awesome, as was his crew. We fished inshore, and everyone caught fish…we hit skip jack, mackerel, and even a rooster fish. I very highly recommend the Lucina III to anyone who wants a great fishing experience in Puerto Vallarta!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
November 29, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear your family had such a great day aboard Lucina III. Alfredo and the crew will be very happy to know you enjoyed the service, the boat, and the fishing. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta!
1
Brandon Dickerson
Colorado, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Charter Great Captain & Crew
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on July 25, 2025 • 10 adults
A group of 8 of us went down to Puerto Vallarta for a bachelors trip and this fishing charter was the main event. We ended up going with the 6 hour inshore fishing tour and it was the best money we spent on the trip.
The captain has over 40 years of experience on the water and his adult son is apart of the crew; great to support the family business. They both and the additionally crew member were very friendly and informative, the boat was easy to find and start the day, and they did so much work to ensure we were constantly ready to catch the next fish. Additionally, the meal/snack they prepared with the freshly caught Skipjack tuna was delicious; the best food we had on our trip!! We ended the day with each person catching at least one 20+ inch jack fish, a Jack Crevalle, and even catching a trophy fish - a 91 inch Sailfish. The only thing I would recommend is knowing a bit of Spanish as it would make communicating much easier but even if you just speak English these guys will have you catching fish in no time!
Reported catch:
1
Mark Singletary
Repeat angler
Illinois, US
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Member since 2024
•
2 trips
4.3
Verified
Puerto Vallarta Marina
4 Hour Trip – Sunset on March 9, 2026 • 8 adults • 1 child
It was great to have nephews and son and brother n law, and extended family members on boat. We got to see how to catch bait fish and then from baitfish the bigger fish. We caught two small fish and a decent size red snapper. The only downside was not being informed prior to trip that there was a marina excise tax. It should be broken down when trip is being booked. I thought that was kind of shady. The only other thing would be to notify in booking that sea's can be choppy/turbulent and to take sea sick medicine if necessary. Luckily no one got sick. Overall the trip was a blessing, they had nice amenities such as bathroom and covered area's to keep one out of intense sunlight
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 12, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. It was great having your family on board, and we’re happy you enjoyed seeing the process of catching bait and then going after the bigger fish — and landing that nice red snapper!
Regarding the marina excise tax, during the booking process it isn’t reflected on the platform, but when we share the departure details we do include the marina tax of 41 pesos per person. We truly appreciate the feedback and will continue working to make this clearer for future guests.
Hope to have you back on board again soon.
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4 Hours Fishing and Snorkeling Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $680
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $680
Entire boat: up to 10 people
4 hrs In-shore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $680
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $680
Entire boat: up to 10 people
4 Hour Trip – Sunset
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $680
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $680
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hours Fishing and Snorkel
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $820
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $820
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hour Trip – Sunset
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $820
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $820
Entire boat: up to 10 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 10 people
6 Hr Trip –Whale Watching
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 10 people
6 Hour – Las Animas
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 10 people
8 Hr Trip –Whale Watching
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 8 - May 25
US $1,218
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $1,218
Entire boat: up to 10 people
8 Hour Trip – Yelapa
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,280
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $1,280
Entire boat: up to 10 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,380
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $1,380
Entire boat: up to 10 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $1,812
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $1,812
Entire boat: up to 10 people
24 Hrs - Overnight Off-shore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
24 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $3,529
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $3,529
Entire boat: up to 10 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $3,854
Entire boat: up to 10 people
US $3,854
Entire boat: up to 10 people
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Rating
4.8
145 reviews
5
124
4
14
3
4
2
0
1
1
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (266)
+260
What anglers say
94%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish
All reviews (145)
Filter
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Showing 1 – 5 of 145 reviews
Gavin Clark
Bozeman, MT, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Guides and Kid Friendly
5 Hours Fishing and Snorkel on April 2, 2026 • 5 adults • 5 children
An amazing day on the water-- 5 adults and 5 kids. From the moment we boarded, the captain and crew made everyone feel welcome — they were communicative from the time we booked till time we got back to the marina. We were on fish almost the entire time, pulling in skipjack tuna one after another. The kids were thrilled.
The snorkeling was great — safe, clear, and well-organized. The crew clearly knows these waters.
The cherry on top? They made fresh ceviche from our catch right on the boat. Absolutely incredible.
Kid-friendly, safe, action-packed, and genuinely fun from start to finish. We'll 100% be booking again.
Reported catch:
0
Amy Baran
Tampa, FL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing Day!
8 Hour Trip – Offshore on March 7, 2026 • 2 adults
If we could rate Alfredo a sixth star, we would. He and his crew are top-notch. We speak very (and I mean very) little Spanish, but Alfredo and his crew were kind enough to communicate with us the whole time in English - Gracias!
We spent quite a bit of time researching boats for our fishing trip and went with Alfredo because of the great reviews. We are extremely happy we did! Alfredo's communication with me was prompt and thorough. We arranged (for a small fee disclosed up front) to be picked up and dropped off in Punta Mita.
I read that others recommended that you bring snacks if you're going out for an 8-hour day. Since we had a quick turnaround from arriving in Mexico to our charter, I asked Alfredo if he could help out. Alfredo arranged sandwiches and extra fruit...both super yummy! Also, the homemade guacamole and ceviche made with our fresh catch were the best we had during our entire time in Punta de Mita. So good!
Now to the fishing...
Alfredo and his crew hustled. If we weren't catching, he was moving us quickly to another spot. I lost count of the number of bonita we pulled in (often two or three on a line); we also caught 3 or 4 skipjack, a Spanish mackerel, and an Amberjack. Since we were staying at a hotel, we gave all but a filet of the Amberjack away. They were kind enough to call a restaurant at the harbor for us, which agreed to cook our catch for us when we got back to shore. Delicious!!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 11, 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible review! Reading this truly means a lot to me and my crew.
It was a real pleasure having you guys on board. From the moment we left the dock, our goal was to make sure you had the best day possible out on the water — great fishing, good food, and a fun experience all around. I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed everything, especially the guacamole and the ceviche. There’s nothing better than fresh ceviche made right after the catch!
You guys did an awesome job on the rods — that was a lot of bonita! And landing that Amberjack was a great way to finish the day. I love that you got to enjoy it cooked fresh at the harbor too.
Thank you again for choosing to fish with us and for trusting all those reviews when planning your trip. It really means the world to a small family crew like ours.
Next time you’re back in Punta Mita, the boat and the cooler will be ready for you again.
1
Justin Lindsey
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Day Fishing on Lucina III
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on November 25, 2025 • 6 adults
Our family of 6 (ages 82 to 14) had a great day fishing on Lucina III with Alfredo and his crew. The boat was clean and very well provisioned with snacks and drinks. The fishing gear was high quality and well maintained. Alfredo was awesome, as was his crew. We fished inshore, and everyone caught fish…we hit skip jack, mackerel, and even a rooster fish. I very highly recommend the Lucina III to anyone who wants a great fishing experience in Puerto Vallarta!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
November 29, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear your family had such a great day aboard Lucina III. Alfredo and the crew will be very happy to know you enjoyed the service, the boat, and the fishing. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta!
1
Brandon Dickerson
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Charter Great Captain & Crew
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on July 25, 2025 • 10 adults
A group of 8 of us went down to Puerto Vallarta for a bachelors trip and this fishing charter was the main event. We ended up going with the 6 hour inshore fishing tour and it was the best money we spent on the trip.
The captain has over 40 years of experience on the water and his adult son is apart of the crew; great to support the family business. They both and the additionally crew member were very friendly and informative, the boat was easy to find and start the day, and they did so much work to ensure we were constantly ready to catch the next fish. Additionally, the meal/snack they prepared with the freshly caught Skipjack tuna was delicious; the best food we had on our trip!! We ended the day with each person catching at least one 20+ inch jack fish, a Jack Crevalle, and even catching a trophy fish - a 91 inch Sailfish. The only thing I would recommend is knowing a bit of Spanish as it would make communicating much easier but even if you just speak English these guys will have you catching fish in no time!
Reported catch:
1
Mark Singletary
Repeat angler
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
4.3
Verified
Puerto Vallarta Marina
4 Hour Trip – Sunset on March 9, 2026 • 8 adults • 1 child
It was great to have nephews and son and brother n law, and extended family members on boat. We got to see how to catch bait fish and then from baitfish the bigger fish. We caught two small fish and a decent size red snapper. The only downside was not being informed prior to trip that there was a marina excise tax. It should be broken down when trip is being booked. I thought that was kind of shady. The only other thing would be to notify in booking that sea's can be choppy/turbulent and to take sea sick medicine if necessary. Luckily no one got sick. Overall the trip was a blessing, they had nice amenities such as bathroom and covered area's to keep one out of intense sunlight
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 12, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. It was great having your family on board, and we’re happy you enjoyed seeing the process of catching bait and then going after the bigger fish — and landing that nice red snapper!
Regarding the marina excise tax, during the booking process it isn’t reflected on the platform, but when we share the departure details we do include the marina tax of 41 pesos per person. We truly appreciate the feedback and will continue working to make this clearer for future guests.
Hope to have you back on board again soon.
0
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Made in Mexico
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins Marine
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots