Balihoo Boat 

4.8/5 (482 reviews)
 Calle 1 Norte 14, Playa Del Carmen, QR 77720, Mexico

Balihoo Boat 

4.8/5 (482 reviews)
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Calle 1 Norte 14
Playa Del Carmen, QR, Mexico
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Head offshore aboard Balihoo Boat and experience some of the best fishing the Caribbean has to offer. There’s a whole other world underwater, so leave the hustle and bustle of the resort behind and come see for yourself. With Captain Ramirez, you’ll be in the hands of a true professional. Having run charters since 2004, he says he knows just what’s needed for a successful fishing trip, and he can’t wait to take you out.

Head offshore aboard a 27’ Super Panga saltwater fishing boat. There’s plenty of space for a party of 6 to come aboard and fish, and there’s enough cover for you to shade away from the blistering sun. Powered by twin 50 HP Yamaha engines, she’s a serious fishing vessel. You’ll have the edge over every other boat as you make use of the onboard livewell, tuna tubes, outriggers, and fighting chair to maximize your fishing potential.

There’s great fish on offer year-round. In the summer, head up to 6 miles offshore and the fish are just monstrous. You’ll troll the water tops for huge Billfish like Marlin and Sailfish, and catch a few delicious Mahi Mahis on the way. In the winter, the reefs are where it’s at. Bottom fish by jigging to entice the bite of stunning Snappers and Yellowtails, Wahoo, and many more. If you’d like it a bit more hands-on, just let the captain know and you can try spearfishing.

Snorkeling equipment is already on board, so you’ll have the opportunity of cooling off in the water while studying the clear, exotic underworld up close. With drinks provided, all you need to do is bring your own snacks, probably some sunscreen, and settle in for a memorable day exploring the Caribbean. The Balihoo Boat is calling you aboard to experience these waters as they deserve to be seen.

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Customer reviews

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A versatile Playa del Carmen fishing charter that blends action-packed fishing, snorkeling, and catch-and-cook meals, led by an experienced, English-speaking crew that tailors trips to families and groups.
Not every trip guarantees a catch, and results are influenced by season and sea conditions.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Catch-and-cook experience at a beach restaurant using the day’s catch, with options such as ceviche, sashimi, or grilled fish.
  • High-yield, multi-species potential across trips, including 8 mahi on a 6-hour outing and multi-species hauls like 4 bonito, 2 grouper, 1 triggerfish, and 1 barracuda on another day, plus big-game catches like blue marlin or sailfish on various trips.
  • Highly adaptable, crew-led customization: jigging, bottom fishing, trolling, and snorkeling can be mixed in per guest wishes, with mid-trip plan changes and clear English-speaking guidance.

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 482 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (827)

big beautiful birthday kingfish
big beautiful birthday kingfish
Unforgettable trip!!
+824

Angler rating

438
31
7
4
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

84%

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Review summary
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A versatile Playa del Carmen fishing charter that blends action-packed fishing, snorkeling, and catch-and-cook meals, led by an experienced, English-speaking crew that tailors trips to families and groups.
Not every trip guarantees a catch, and results are influenced by season and sea conditions.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Catch-and-cook experience at a beach restaurant using the day’s catch, with options such as ceviche, sashimi, or grilled fish.
  • High-yield, multi-species potential across trips, including 8 mahi on a 6-hour outing and multi-species hauls like 4 bonito, 2 grouper, 1 triggerfish, and 1 barracuda on another day, plus big-game catches like blue marlin or sailfish on various trips.
  • Highly adaptable, crew-led customization: jigging, bottom fishing, trolling, and snorkeling can be mixed in per guest wishes, with mid-trip plan changes and clear English-speaking guidance.
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Britt Miller
Britt Miller
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience
4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 5, 20254 adults
meeting place what right near pin location and boad was well labeled. we got there a little early and captain was already ready for us. told us whay we would target but also asked if there was anything specific we wanted to do. we were fortunate the fish were hungry and biting! we had a great time trolling and relaxing in between fish. we opted to have the little restaurant cook our fish and gave the rest to the captain. our fish was amazing and we had so much food! such a fantastic day even with a little rain i would go again in a heartbeat!
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Brooklyn Smith
Brooklyn Smith
5.0
Verified
BEST EXPERIENCE!!
6 Hour Trip on October 9, 20252 adults
This trip was hands down one of the best memories we have ever made! We did a 6 hour trip which felt like the perfect amount of time. We took a taxi from our resort to the meeting spot and felt safe the whole time. The boat was beautifully maintained, clean, and had no issues. The caption and 1st mate were nothing shy of fantastic! They were accommodating, considerate, and friendly. We caught a big fish and then went to a reef for snorkeling and fresh cievche (made from our catch)! The snokeling was the BEST snorkeling i have ever experienced thanks to the guide! They went the extra mile and made this a core memory! 10 starts, would book again!!
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Reported catch:
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
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Amber Mueller
Amber Mueller
5.0
Verified
The Best Day!
6 Hour Trip on September 1, 20252 adults
Such an awesome day out on the water! The guys worked nonstop setting lines and switching bait to get us on fish. We reeled one in, lost a few (fishing is fishing, right?), but still had the best time. We did the 6-hour trip with fishing + snorkeling and it was perfect. Snorkeling was great—we got to hand-feed reef fish while the crew whipped up fresh ceviche and guac with our catch. They also kept the cooler stocked with water, beer, soda, and even sparkling wine for our honeymoon. They seriously made it such a fun, easy day. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a mix of fishing, snorkeling, and just good vibes on the water!
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Andy Hayes
Andy Hayes
5.0
Verified
Incredible Time
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 22, 20254 adults
4 of us guys went out with Gerardo and had the best time out on the water. Fish were not biting during the first hour, but we made an adjustment and started reeling em after that! We parked at El Taj, and Gerardo met us out in the road as we pulled in + helped with showing us how to complete the parking reservation. The whole trip was full service, from meeting Gerardo at the marina, to rigging up the lines (Was done prior so no time was wasted during our booking period), captaining the boat, filleting our catch (Mahi), and bagging it all with ice at the end. The boat handled the ocean very well and was never a problem for our group of 4 people
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
1
Alexander Pierce
Alexander Pierce
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Day on the Water – Highly Recommend!
6 Hour Trip on July 5, 20252 adults
We had an incredible experience on our 6-hour fishing charter! From start to finish, the crew was friendly, professional, and made sure we had a great time. We caught five fish, including a beautiful mahi, and about halfway through the trip we got to stop and snorkel—which was a total blast and such a fun surprise. One of the highlights was when the crew made fresh ceviche right on the boat with the mahi we caught. It was absolutely delicious and added such a unique touch to the trip. You can tell they really love what they do and go the extra mile to make the experience memorable. Whether you're an experienced angler or just out for a good time on the water, this charter is definitely worth it. We'll be talking about this trip for a long time!
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Reported catch:
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US $320 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 482 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (827)

big beautiful birthday kingfish
big beautiful birthday kingfish
Unforgettable trip!!
+824

Angler rating

438
31
7
4
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

84%

Powered by Ai
 
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
A versatile Playa del Carmen fishing charter that blends action-packed fishing, snorkeling, and catch-and-cook meals, led by an experienced, English-speaking crew that tailors trips to families and groups.
Not every trip guarantees a catch, and results are influenced by season and sea conditions.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Catch-and-cook experience at a beach restaurant using the day’s catch, with options such as ceviche, sashimi, or grilled fish.
  • High-yield, multi-species potential across trips, including 8 mahi on a 6-hour outing and multi-species hauls like 4 bonito, 2 grouper, 1 triggerfish, and 1 barracuda on another day, plus big-game catches like blue marlin or sailfish on various trips.
  • Highly adaptable, crew-led customization: jigging, bottom fishing, trolling, and snorkeling can be mixed in per guest wishes, with mid-trip plan changes and clear English-speaking guidance.
Showing 1 - 5 of 482 reviews
Showing: 5 of 482 reviews
Britt Miller
Britt Miller
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience
4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 5, 20254 adults
meeting place what right near pin location and boad was well labeled. we got there a little early and captain was already ready for us. told us whay we would target but also asked if there was anything specific we wanted to do. we were fortunate the fish were hungry and biting! we had a great time trolling and relaxing in between fish. we opted to have the little restaurant cook our fish and gave the rest to the captain. our fish was amazing and we had so much food! such a fantastic day even with a little rain i would go again in a heartbeat!
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Reported catch:
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Brooklyn Smith
Brooklyn Smith
5.0
Verified
BEST EXPERIENCE!!
6 Hour Trip on October 9, 20252 adults
This trip was hands down one of the best memories we have ever made! We did a 6 hour trip which felt like the perfect amount of time. We took a taxi from our resort to the meeting spot and felt safe the whole time. The boat was beautifully maintained, clean, and had no issues. The caption and 1st mate were nothing shy of fantastic! They were accommodating, considerate, and friendly. We caught a big fish and then went to a reef for snorkeling and fresh cievche (made from our catch)! The snokeling was the BEST snorkeling i have ever experienced thanks to the guide! They went the extra mile and made this a core memory! 10 starts, would book again!!
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Reported catch:
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
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Amber Mueller
Amber Mueller
5.0
Verified
The Best Day!
6 Hour Trip on September 1, 20252 adults
Such an awesome day out on the water! The guys worked nonstop setting lines and switching bait to get us on fish. We reeled one in, lost a few (fishing is fishing, right?), but still had the best time. We did the 6-hour trip with fishing + snorkeling and it was perfect. Snorkeling was great—we got to hand-feed reef fish while the crew whipped up fresh ceviche and guac with our catch. They also kept the cooler stocked with water, beer, soda, and even sparkling wine for our honeymoon. They seriously made it such a fun, easy day. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a mix of fishing, snorkeling, and just good vibes on the water!
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Andy Hayes
Andy Hayes
5.0
Verified
Incredible Time
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 22, 20254 adults
4 of us guys went out with Gerardo and had the best time out on the water. Fish were not biting during the first hour, but we made an adjustment and started reeling em after that! We parked at El Taj, and Gerardo met us out in the road as we pulled in + helped with showing us how to complete the parking reservation. The whole trip was full service, from meeting Gerardo at the marina, to rigging up the lines (Was done prior so no time was wasted during our booking period), captaining the boat, filleting our catch (Mahi), and bagging it all with ice at the end. The boat handled the ocean very well and was never a problem for our group of 4 people
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
1
Alexander Pierce
Alexander Pierce
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Day on the Water – Highly Recommend!
6 Hour Trip on July 5, 20252 adults
We had an incredible experience on our 6-hour fishing charter! From start to finish, the crew was friendly, professional, and made sure we had a great time. We caught five fish, including a beautiful mahi, and about halfway through the trip we got to stop and snorkel—which was a total blast and such a fun surprise. One of the highlights was when the crew made fresh ceviche right on the boat with the mahi we caught. It was absolutely delicious and added such a unique touch to the trip. You can tell they really love what they do and go the extra mile to make the experience memorable. Whether you're an experienced angler or just out for a good time on the water, this charter is definitely worth it. We'll be talking about this trip for a long time!
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Reported catch:
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FAQs about Balihoo Boat

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2012
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Super Panga
Boat type
Panga

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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