38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri 

4.4/5 (26 reviews)
 Bahía Xcacel, Puerto Aventuras, QR, Mexico

38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri 

4.4/5 (26 reviews)
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Bahía Xcacel
Puerto Aventuras, QR, Mexico

Experience the beauty of the Riviera Maya with 38' Especial- a spacious and fully equipped sportfishing yacht designed for comfort, and fun.
Departing from marina Puerto aventuras, you'll enjoy a professional and personalized experience led by Capitan Miguel Ancona and his friendly crew. Whether you're and experienced angler or a first-time guest, we'll take you to the best fishing grounds near playa del carmen to target mahi-mahi, wahoo, Barracuda, kingfish, snapper and even sailfish or marlin on longer trips.
Between fishing spots, relax on the shaded deck, enjoy cold drinks and beer, and take in the stunning Caribbean views. You can even snorkel near the reef- the crew provides all the equipment for a safe and unforgettable experience.
All trips are private and includes fishing gear bait, drinks, licenses, and catch cleaning. The 38' special features a flybridge, air-conditioned cabin, restroom, shower, kitchen and refrigerator, ensuring maximum comfort for up to 8 guests.
Whether you choose a 4- hour fun trip, a 6 hour adventure, or a full-day deep sea experience, kay kit adventures guarantees memories that will last a lifetime.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.4/5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
4.3/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

Good trip
Good trip
AMAZING TRIP!!!!
+14

Angler rating

16
5
3
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

82%

Appropriate for children

76%

Friendly captain

94%

Satisfied with the boat

88%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 26 reviews
Showing: 5 of 26 reviews
Lamar L.
Lamar L.
5.0/5

May 29, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

AMAZING TRIP!!!!

VERIFIED

The captain and crew were punctual, friendly and professional. The boat was AMAZING!! We had a fish in less than 5 minutes of setting the rig for trolling. They even let me deep drop at the end even though the conditions were not ideal due to wind/waves. Overall a GREAT trip and I recommend this charter for anyone looking to go out on a beautiful boat and experienced crew. 5 stars ⭐️!!!

The captain and crew were punctual, friendly and professional. The boat was AMAZING!! We had a fish in less than 5 minutes of...  

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 Lamar L. recommends 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri

Mike C.
Mike C.
3.0/5

Dec 20, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Switched boat but kept price the same.

VERIFIED

Boat was not the one we booked. Not a big problem for our smaller group but the captain (or owner) should have acknowledged the switch to a smaller and charged us appropriately. No idea where they hook fish but it felt a bit like we were just trolling out to a proven bottom fishing spot. Caught Boat was not the one we booked. Not a big problem for our smaller group but the captain (or owner) should have acknowledged the switch to a smaller and charged us appropriately. No idea where they hook fish but it felt a bit like we were just trolling out to a proven bottom fishing spot. Caught some nice red snappers once there but no evidence of billfish on any boats plying the waters near us. Still a good day overall but might need to do more looking or just pay for a bottom fishing trip. some nice red snappers once there but no evidence of billfish on any boats plying the waters near us. Still a good day overall but might need to do more looking or just pay for a bottom fishing trip.

Boat was not the one we booked. Not a big problem for our smaller group but the captain (or owner) should have acknowledged the...  

 Mike C. does not recommend 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri
1 person finds this review helpful
 Mike C. does not recommend 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri
1 person finds this review helpful

PATRICK P.
PATRICK P.
3.7/5

Aug 4, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Good trip

VERIFIED

Overall this was a good trip. I was a bit disappointed with the communication. Originally was told to meet at the cafe. But then was asked to meet at another spot . Then changed back to the cafe . To only be told the boat was at the other location. Wasn't horrible but had to walk to the next marina. Once on the boat I was charged an additional 15.00 per person for "docking fees" definitely felt a bit scammed on that . Once we got going things went well. We didn't catch anything trolling so switched to reef/bottom and did pretty well. The boat was in great shape and the captain and 2 mates performed well .

Overall this was a good trip. I was a bit disappointed with the communication. Originally was told to meet at the cafe. But then...  

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 PATRICK P. recommends 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri
 PATRICK P. recommends 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri

Tyler R.
Tyler R.
5.0/5

Apr 1, 2024

8 Hour Deep Sea Fishing

Great fishing

VERIFIED

It was great time and the guides were great and knowledgeable. Seas where fairly rough but manageable and we caught marlin, sail fish, and barracuda. Experience of a lifetime.

It was great time and the guides were great and knowledgeable. Seas where fairly rough but manageable and we caught marlin, sail...  

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Bryan H.
Bryan H.
5.0/5

Mar 13, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Great experience

VERIFIED

Great time fishing! We caught a few fish and a sail fish was on, but snapped the line. The lunch served was very tasty!

Great time fishing! We caught a few fish and a sail fish was on, but snapped the line. The lunch served was very tasty!  

 Bryan H. recommends 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri
 Bryan H. recommends 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri

Trip availability and prices

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4-Hour Nearshore Fast & fun Trip
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4-Hour Nearshore Fast & fun Trip - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6-Hour adventures & Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6-Hour adventures & Reef Fishing - 12:50 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:50 PM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,150 
Entire boat: up to 8 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.4/5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
4.3/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

Good trip
Good trip
AMAZING TRIP!!!!
+14

Angler rating

16
5
3
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

82%

Appropriate for children

76%

Friendly captain

94%

Satisfied with the boat

88%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 26 reviews
Showing: 5 of 26 reviews
Lamar L.
Lamar L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

AMAZING TRIP!!!!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on May 29, 2024

The captain and crew were punctual, friendly and professional. The boat was AMAZING!! We had a fish in less than 5 minutes of setting the rig for trolling. They even let me deep drop at the end even though the conditions were not ideal due to wind/waves. Overall a GREAT trip and I recommend this charter for anyone looking to go out on a beautiful boat and experienced crew. 5 stars ⭐️!!!

The captain and crew were punctual, friendly and professional. The boat was AMAZING!! We had a fish in less than 5 minutes of setting the rig for trolling. They even let me deep drop at the end even though the conditions were not ideal due to wind/waves. Overall a GREAT trip and I recommend this charter for anyone looking to go out on a beautiful boat and experienced crew. 5 stars ⭐️!!!  

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Mike C.
Mike C.
3.0/5

Experience:

3.0/5

Boat

3.0/5

Crew

3.0/5

Overall

Switched boat but kept price the same.

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on December 20, 2024

Boat was not the one we booked. Not a big problem for our smaller group but the captain (or owner) should have acknowledged the switch to a smaller and charged us appropriately. No idea where they hook fish but it felt a bit like we were just trolling out to a proven bottom fishing spot. Caught Boat was not the one we booked. Not a big problem for our smaller group but the captain (or owner) should have acknowledged the switch to a smaller and charged us appropriately. No idea where they hook fish but it felt a bit like we were just trolling out to a proven bottom fishing spot. Caught some nice red snappers once there but no evidence of billfish on any boats plying the waters near us. Still a good day overall but might need to do more looking or just pay for a bottom fishing trip. some nice red snappers once there but no evidence of billfish on any boats plying the waters near us. Still a good day overall but might need to do more looking or just pay for a bottom fishing trip.

Boat was not the one we booked. Not a big problem for our smaller group but the captain (or owner) should have acknowledged the switch to a smaller and charged us appropriately. No idea where they hook fish but it felt a bit like we were just trolling out to a proven bottom fishing spot. Caught Boat was not the one we booked. Not a big problem for our smaller group but the captain (or owner) should have acknowledged the switch to a smaller and charged us appropriately. No idea where they...  

 Mike C. does not recommend 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri
1 person finds this review helpful

PATRICK P.
PATRICK P.
3.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

3.0/5

Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2024

Overall this was a good trip. I was a bit disappointed with the communication. Originally was told to meet at the cafe. But then was asked to meet at another spot . Then changed back to the cafe . To only be told the boat was at the other location. Wasn't horrible but had to walk to the next marina. Once on the boat I was charged an additional 15.00 per person for "docking fees" definitely felt a bit scammed on that . Once we got going things went well. We didn't catch anything trolling so switched to reef/bottom and did pretty well. The boat was in great shape and the captain and 2 mates performed well .

Overall this was a good trip. I was a bit disappointed with the communication. Originally was told to meet at the cafe. But then was asked to meet at another spot . Then changed back to the cafe . To only be told the boat was at the other location. Wasn't horrible but had to walk to the next marina. Once on the boat I was charged an additional 15.00 per person for "docking fees" definitely felt a bit scammed on that . Once we got going things went well. We didn't catch anything trolling so switched...  

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Tyler R.
Tyler R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing

VERIFIED

8 Hour Deep Sea Fishing on April 1, 2024

It was great time and the guides were great and knowledgeable. Seas where fairly rough but manageable and we caught marlin, sail fish, and barracuda. Experience of a lifetime.

It was great time and the guides were great and knowledgeable. Seas where fairly rough but manageable and we caught marlin, sail fish, and barracuda. Experience of a lifetime.  

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Bryan H.
Bryan H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on March 13, 2024

Great time fishing! We caught a few fish and a sail fish was on, but snapped the line. The lunch served was very tasty!

Great time fishing! We caught a few fish and a sail fish was on, but snapped the line. The lunch served was very tasty!  

 Bryan H. recommends 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri

FAQs about 38' Especial Private Fishing & Snorkeling tri

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Dowson
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cat 3208
Powered by
2 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots
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