It’s time to head to Panamá for a beautiful vacation with a fun-filled day of fishing. Book a trip with Tortuga Adventures for a day out on the water the whole family will enjoy. Captain Ricky is a local who puts his customers first. He’ll take you to the hottest spots for the most productive day out. He also has a translator on board for you.

Hop on board the 26’ custom built center console. This beautiful boat has enough room for 5 guests and is decked out with full safety and navigational equipment. All 5 anglers can fish at the same time without crossing lines.

Some of the species you can expect to target include Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Queen Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and more. The captain can fillet the legal catch for after the trip, which can be cooked in his restaurant – this is also the meeting point for the trips.

Children over 9 are welcome on board and will have life vests provided for them. You’ll be heading out up to 25 miles on the 4-hour trips and up to 40 miles on the 8-hour trips. Don’t forget to take seasickness medication if needed!

Water and snacks are provided on all trips. There’s a cooler on board if you’d like to bring more along. The captain is happy to pick up extras for you if you’re short on time, and you can pay him back directly on the day.

There’s a variety of rods and reels on board for you to use, including Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa.

Please note, you are able to pay by Visa or Mastercard, but there is an additional 7% processing charge.

Book a trip with Tortuga Adventures today for an unforgettable day out your whole group will enjoy.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $550
    This is a 4-hour private trip for your group of up to 5 anglers. You'll head out up to 25 miles from shore to target Queen Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and more. The rods and reels for the day are included in the price, along with the filleting of the catch after the trip. There is a translator on board for you and water and snacks are provided.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $550
    Head out up to 25 miles on this private trip with your group. You can target Queen Snapper, Bonito, Spanish Mackerel and more. This is a great trip the whole family will enjoy. All fishing gear and tackle are included in the price, along with water and snacks. You just need to book and come along with sun protection!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    This 8-hour private trip is the best one to make the most of your fishing day. You'll head out up to 45 miles to catch big game fish, such as Sailfish and Yellowfin Tuna, along with Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and plenty more. All rods and reels are included in the price, along with the filleting of your catch after the trip. There is a translator on board for you, along with water and snacks. You can bring a packed lunch, which can go into the captain's cooler on board.

FAQs about Tortuga Adventures

Tortuga Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Tortuga Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Tortuga Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Penn, Daiwa, Okuma)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (On all trips)
  • Drinks (Water provided on all trips)
  • First Mate (15-20% is the industry standard for tipping )

Tortuga Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Max 45 miles)

Tortuga Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tortuga Adventures include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Ricky Castro
Río Hato, Panamá
10 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since June 2019
Captain Ricky has been fishing for nearly a decade. He began running fishing trips in 2014 and has never looked back. A successful fishing trip for him is one where his customers are having a great time. Capt. Ricky enjoys participating in tournaments too. Capt. Ricky speaks Spanish only but has a translator on board.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Sailfish Sailfish

Boat specs

Custom (Center console) originally built in 2016. Powered by 2 60HP Yamaha engines.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Max 45 miles

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Penn, Daiwa, Okuma
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
On all trips
Drinks
Water provided on all trips
First Mate
15-20% is the industry standard for tipping

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 9, life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Visa
Mastercard

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.6 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
January fishing trip
January fishing trip
Great day fishing
+12
Angler rating
2
4
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1
2
Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
40%
Recommend this charter
70%
Appropriate for children
25%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
63%
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Darren A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 23, 2023
Had a great days fishing, caught lots of fish and both the crew were excellent.
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Jessika B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 18, 2024
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Edy S.
Panama City, Panama
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Ricky

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 1, 2023
Fishing trip with the family. Caught 2 tuna, saw a family of humpback whales and a close up trip to the beautiful island.
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Marc C.
Panama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ricky

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 9, 2023
This was an amazing fishing trip with Captain Louis! Great team and super nice experience! Thank you guys for the nice venture...
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Carl S.
Québec, Quebec
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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EL CANADIAN GRINGO'S

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 30, 2022
ENJOYABLE HALF DAY FISHING ON OCTOBER 30 2022 AM…. WE’VE BOOK AT THE LAST MINUTE THE NIGHT BEFORE.. VERY...
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