Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram 

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

Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram 

4.4/5 (26 reviews)
map-thumbnail
Bahía Xcacel
Puerto Aventuras, QR, Mexico
You may qualify for a Loyalty Program discount with Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram. To check if you can use a Loyalty Program discount for your selected dates, please sign in.

If you’re looking for an authentic angling adventure that’ll see you exploring the stunning, crystal-clear waters of Puerto Aventuras through the eyes of a local, then come aboard Kay Kib Charters! This locally owned and operated charter has owner Miguel Ancona and an experienced crew, and they can’t wait to introduce you to the huge host of world-famous species that call these fishing grounds home.

You'll be joined by friendly local captains and crew, who have over 12 years of angling experience between them. Together, your captain and crew use the wealth of knowledge they’ve gained to provide first-class angling adventures that’ll see you trying out a variety of fishing techniques, and hooking some brag-worthy fish, too!

You’ll be traveling on board a 38’ Dowson vessel named the ‘Bertram’, built to transport up to 12 guests out to the hottest fishing grounds. Your captain warmly welcomes anglers of all ages and abilities on board – feel free to bring the whole family, or settle some scores with your angling buddies! She’s decked out with top-notch navigational gear, life jackets for all ages, and a full, electronic toilet. You’ll also find outriggers to maximize your trolling potential!

The waters of Puerto Aventuras offer up some incredible fishing opportunities just minutes from the marina, so get ready to spend plenty of time on fish! Depending on the trip you opt for, you’ll head to the local reefs for the chance to hook Barracuda, Grouper, and Snapper, and will travel even further offshore for the chance to battle big game such as Mahi Mahi, mighty Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, and plenty more. Your captain will show you how to deep sea fish and bottom fish, too!

Your trip includes rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a fishing license. Join your crew and get ready to experience “38 Especial ”! A dockage tax of $15 per person will be charged.

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

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...  

Translated by AI:
Show original
Review media 0
 Lamar L. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram
 Lamar L. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

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 Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram
1 person finds this review helpful
 Mike C. does not recommend Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram
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...  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 PATRICK P. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram
 PATRICK P. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

Tyler R.
Tyler R.
5.0/5

Apr 1, 2024

Full Day Trip

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...  

Translated by AI:
Show original
Review media 0
Review media 1
 Tyler R. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram
 Tyler R. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

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 Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram
 Bryan H. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Select date to see availability
October 2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
US $650 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Loading...
US $650 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
US $860 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
US $1,070 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
There is 1 person looking at this charter.

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 ⭐️!!!  

Translated by AI:
Show original
Review media 0
 Lamar L. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

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 Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram
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...  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 PATRICK P. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

Tyler R.
Tyler R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip 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.  

Translated by AI:
Show original
Review media 0
Review media 1
 Tyler R. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

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 Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

FAQs about Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

The fish you can target

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 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
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

What’s biting in Puerto Aventuras right now

Loading

Compare similar fishing charters

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...