If you’re looking for the ultimate Mexican Caribbean experience, you can’t go wrong with Alfonso Tours fishing out of Playa del Carmen. Captain Alfonso Arcos is a knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced local who specializes in nearshore and offshore guided trips. He’s a true expert on the Caribbean with 30 years of commercial and sportfishing experience.
He invites you to spend the day aboard “Calipso III,” a 27’ Imemsa saltwater fishing center console that can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers. This beauty comes with a Yamaha F100 BETX engine, top-notch marine electronics and safety gear, along with plenty of shade. It also features outriggers, downriggers, 2 fighting chairs, an ice-box, and snorkeling gear for 4 passengers.
The captain will show you a variety of techniques and take you fishing in the hottest spots the area has to offer. You’ll get a chance to try your hand at bottom fishing, jigging, and trolling, based on the season and what you’re after. All 4 anglers can fish at the same time when bottom fishing, and rotating while trolling. The captain can take you up to 20 miles in pursuit of various A-listers.
Fishing in the area is excellent year-round, especially for Tuna, Wahoo, and Barracuda. During spring and summer, you’ll be trolling for big game species such as Blue and White Marlin, Mahi, and Sailfish. If you want to go after Amberjack, jigging for them is exceptionally efficient October–March. To get the most out of your Caribbean adventure, you can always combine epic fishing with some relaxing snorkeling.
Alfonso Tours will provide you with state-of-the-art Penn International and Shimano gear, lures, licenses, and drinks. Snacks are available on 8 and 6-hour trips. Live bait is caught during the trip, and complimentary fish cleaning is done after the trip. You just need to bring any food you’d like, sunscreen, and a desire to catch fish.
FAQs about Alfonso Tours
- $290 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- $290 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- $430 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- $570 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- Fighting Chair 2
- Snorkeling Equipment Always available for 4 guests
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
- Live Bait (Caught during the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (On 8 and 6-hour trips only)
- Drinks (Beer, soft drinks, and water)
- First Mate (Present on every trip, tips customary)
- Fishing License
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Up to 20 miles)
- Reef Fishing
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Handline
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Meet the Captain
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| Member since January 2019 |
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About this listing
Targeted species
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Boat specs
Imemsa (Center console) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 100HP Yamaha F 100 BETX engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
Listing policies
Payment
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash