Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana 

4.6
(155 reviews)
 Calle 1, Punta Cana, 23000, Dominican Republic–

Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana 

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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42 ft
8
4.6
(155 reviews)

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Big Marlin Punta Cana Charters offers you to take a ride to the beautiful Bavaro in Punta Cana. The Atlantic Ocean is a cradle for the best trophy fish, and a day out aboard 'Fortuna' will be an exciting and eventful adventure.

The 'Fortuna' is their spacious 42-foot boat, powered by twin 485HP Detroit Diesel engines. This stylish vessel is very comfortable, and is rigged with all the top-of-the-line navigational electronics, including a GPS and a fish finder. 'Fortuna' has a multimedia system, as well as an ice-box and a fighting chair. What is more, there is a toilet on board, which is more than just a necessity when spending a day on the water! The boat can cater up to eight guests.

The Captain and the crew have thousands of hours of experience sailing the local waters. On the trip of your choosing, you will be able to use trolling and heavy tackle fishing techniques. Your targeted species will include Mahi Mahi, Great Barracuda, Blue and White Marlins, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and even Sailfish.

Your trip will include fishing licenses, Shimano and Penn International rods and reels, as well as Rapala lures and fresh live bait. Apart from that, the crew will not leave you starving: you will be offered refreshing drinks, snacks, and lunch. The fish you catch will be cleaned and filleted to take home with you at the end of the trip.

Take a ride with Big Marlin Punta Cana Charters aboard their beautiful Fortuna, and you will have a memorable experience you will not soon forget!

Big Marlin Punta Cana Charters offers you to take a ride to the beautiful Bavaro in Punta Cana. The Atlantic Ocean is a cradle for the best trophy fish, and a day out aboard 'Fortuna' will be an exciting and eventful adventure.

The 'Fortuna' is their spacious 42-foot boat, powered by twin 485HP Detroit Diesel engines. This stylish vessel is very comfortable, and is rigged with all the top-of-the-line navigational electronics, including a GPS and a fish finder. 'Fortuna' has a multimedia system, as well as an ice-box and a fighting chair. What is more, there is a toilet on board, which is more than just a necessity when spending a day on the water! The boat can cater up to eight guests.

The Captain and the crew have thousands of hours of experience sailing the local waters. On the trip of your choosing, you will be able to use trolling and heavy tackle fishing techniques. Your targeted species will include Mahi Mahi, Great Barracuda, Blue and White Marlins, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and even Sailfish.

Your trip will include fishing licenses, Shimano and Penn International rods and reels, as well as Rapala lures and fresh live bait. Apart from that, the crew will not leave you starving: you will be offered refreshing drinks, snacks, and lunch. The fish you catch will be cleaned and filleted to take home with you at the end of the trip.

Take a ride with Big Marlin Punta Cana Charters aboard their beautiful Fortuna, and you will have a memorable experience you will not soon forget!

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Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 hrs. afternoon charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full Day Trip - Trophy Size Catch
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Extended Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 8 people

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Rating

4.6
155 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.4
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (133)

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
79%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
95%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
67%
Caught fish

All reviews (155)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 155 reviews
John Scozzafava
John Scozzafava
Repeat angler
us
Wyoming, US
Member since 2021
5 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great day fishing
3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on October 27, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

we caught wahoo mahi mahi and barracuda during our 6 hrs trip. Eddie made the trip so much fun

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Great Barracuda
Wahoo
Steven Tiner
Steven Tiner
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wife and Son's first fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on August 18, 2026 • 3 adults

I took my wife and son out for their first offshore fishing trip and they had a great time! Eddie spoke great english and was super enthusiastic and mad it fun for bohof them! I would fish on the Fortuna again!

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Carl LaRocca
Carl LaRocca
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
fishing was a little slow but had nothing to do with crew they were amazing and didnt stop trying.
4 hrs. afternoon charter on June 30, 2026 • 4 adults

excellent well run operation from pick up to fiishing to drop off. caught 2 mahi mahi and had them filleted on the boat and brought back to hotel to eat. crew worked non stop to put us on fish.

Matthew Clark
Matthew Clark
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Great Family Trip
3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on August 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 4 children

The captain and Eddie were awesome.They were constantly checking and changing bait and gear. We end rhe day with some awesome Dorado and Barracud.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Great Barracuda
Jennifer Bullock
Jennifer Bullock
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
4.7
Verified
caught 8 keeper fish!!!
3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on June 18, 2026 • 8 adults

so fun! We caught 8 keepers and the deckhand was very entertaining and socialable! What a fun trip!!!

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

FAQs about Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 4 hrs. afternoon charter (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Full Day Trip - Trophy Size Catch (9 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Sandwiches only for 6 hrs and full day charters)
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana
Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1136 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2015
Fishing for a living was always a dream that Captain Yustas Fortuna wanted to come true – and it finally did. The captain has been passionate about fishing his whole life. There's nothing else he'd rather do and he's happy spending every day on the water. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, he's happy to show you the ropes and get you your dream catch. Capt. Yustas works alongside other local captains and first mates, who also provide exciting fishing adventures.
Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana
Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana
Fully verified
4
reports
1136
reviews
2015
member since
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Fishing for a living was always a dream that Captain Yustas Fortuna wanted to come true – and it finally did. The captain has been passionate about fishing his whole life. There's nothing else he'd rather do and he's happy spending every day on the water. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, he's happy to show you the ropes and get you your dream catch. Capt. Yustas works alongside other local captains and first mates, who also provide exciting fishing adventures.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and Barracuda aboard a fishing charter in tropical waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Steven T.
    Steven T.
    I took my wife and son out for their first offshore fishing trip and they had a great time! Eddie spoke great english and was super enthusiastic and mad it fun for bohof them! I would fish on the Fortuna again!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their Mahi Mahi catches while enjoying a sunny day on the water, with a scenic backdrop of palm trees and boats.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Matthew C.
    Matthew C.
    The captain and Eddie were awesome.They were constantly checking and changing bait and gear. We end rhe day with some awesome Dorado and Barracud.
  • Angler holding a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a sportfishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Carl L.
    Carl L.
    excellent well run operation from pick up to fiishing to drop off. caught 2 mahi mahi and had them filleted on the boat and brought back to hotel to eat. crew worked non stop to put us on fish.
  • A large Marlin is displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the successful catch after a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Marlin
    Zach M.
    Zach M.
    Captain and First Mate were very knowledgeable and knew what they were doing. Caught a good size Blue Marlin!
  • Group of anglers celebrating a successful catch of a Mahi Mahi on a sunny day aboard a charter boat in tropical waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Will B.
    Will B.
    We caught one mai mai but wasn’t from lack of trying. The crew was great
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi aboard a charter boat in a tropical fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Hilary V.
    Hilary V.
    Our deckhand and captain were a great team. They make taking the waves on look easy, we however were feeling queasy. 1/2 day was perfect for us. Only caught 1, but we are grateful!
  • A variety of fish, including Mahi Mahi and Barracuda, neatly arranged on the deck of a boat after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Adrian R.
    Adrian R.
    Trip was over all a success. Captain and Deckhand did a fantastic job having a great day on the water.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat in a tropical setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Cheryl C.
    Cheryl C.
    Did the 6 hour trip. The boat was great size, clean and comfortable! First mate Ed was super! He moved all the time checking the lines and doing his fish calls! Waves were pretty big that day! We caught several fish! I highly recommend fishing on the Fortuna!
  • Teen angler and companion proudly display a large barracuda aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Kevin D.
    Kevin D.
    The crew was great. They were very friendly and excited to go fishing with us. Unfortunately, we only caught 2 fish. Of course it is called fishing and not catching.
  • Two young anglers relaxing inside the cabin of a fishing boat, showcasing a comfortable interior setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Paul H.
    Paul H.
    Excellent time! The guys were outstanding- funny, helpful, polite, knowledgeable. From the time we were picked up to the time we were dropped off, we were escorted or accompanied by at least one member of the team and we always felt safe and well cared for. They were super helpful when the younger members of our family were reeling fish in, snacks and water were available and accessible at all times. Really fantastic

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1996
Boat manufacturer
Ocean Super Sport
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 485HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia system
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Sandwiches only for 6 hrs and full day charters
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Punta Cana to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

What’s biting in Punta Cana right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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