Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana 

4.6/5 (147 reviews)
 Calle 1, Punta Cana, 23000, Dominican Republic

Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana 

4.6/5 (147 reviews)
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Calle 1
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.4/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (123)

No fish
4 hr charter
4 hr charter
+120

Angler rating

109
23
8
6
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

78%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

67%

Showing 1 - 5 of 147 reviews
Showing: 5 of 147 reviews
Merek S.
Merek S.
5.0/5

Dec 13, 2024

3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers

Fantastic crew, put us on fish

VERIFIED

We had our trip canceled on the fortuna due to weather so we went in the Sherlock the day before. Very grateful they could accommodate us. It was a slow day, morning crew only caught 1 fish. Our captain did everything he could to put us on fish. 1st mate kept us entertained with historical knowledge and music. After an Hour into our 4 hr trip the captain spotted a group of Mahi ( No idea how ) and we were on. In total we caught 2 Mahi, 2 Wahoo and 2 barracuda. Great day of fishing.

We had our trip canceled on the fortuna due to weather so we went in the Sherlock the day before. Very grateful they could accommodate...  

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 Merek S. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana
 Merek S. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Amy D.
Amy D.
4.7/5

Jun 12, 2025

4 hrs. afternoon charter

Amazing Crew!

VERIFIED

We ended up fishing on La Fortuna, and the boat was a nice boat with good equipment. However our charters highlight was the crew. Eddie was the first mate on our boat, and he was incredibly personable and fun to chat with. Additionally, some members of our group became seasick and the crew was incredibly flexible to meet the needs of everyone. Thanks Big Marlin Charters!

We ended up fishing on La Fortuna, and the boat was a nice boat with good equipment. However our charters highlight was the crew....  

 Amy D. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana
 Amy D. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Paul H.
Paul H.
5.0/5

Dec 17, 2024

3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers

Big Fortuna put us on the fish

VERIFIED

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

Excellent time! The guys were outstanding- funny, helpful, polite, knowledgeable. From the time we were picked up to the time...  

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 Paul H. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana
 Paul H. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Hilary V.
Hilary V.
5.0/5

Jul 17, 2025

Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing

4 hr charter

VERIFIED

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!

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...  

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 Hilary V. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana
 Hilary V. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Cheryl C.
Cheryl C.
5.0/5

Feb 25, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED

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!

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...  

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 Cheryl C. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

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Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 hrs. afternoon charter
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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US $650 
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3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $750 
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Full Day Trip - Trophy Size Catch
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9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.4/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (123)

No fish
4 hr charter
4 hr charter
+120

Angler rating

109
23
8
6
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

78%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

67%

Showing 1 - 5 of 147 reviews
Showing: 5 of 147 reviews
Merek S.
Merek S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic crew, put us on fish

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on December 13, 2024

We had our trip canceled on the fortuna due to weather so we went in the Sherlock the day before. Very grateful they could accommodate us. It was a slow day, morning crew only caught 1 fish. Our captain did everything he could to put us on fish. 1st mate kept us entertained with historical knowledge and music. After an Hour into our 4 hr trip the captain spotted a group of Mahi ( No idea how ) and we were on. In total we caught 2 Mahi, 2 Wahoo and 2 barracuda. Great day of fishing.

We had our trip canceled on the fortuna due to weather so we went in the Sherlock the day before. Very grateful they could accommodate us. It was a slow day, morning crew only caught 1 fish. Our captain did everything he could to put us on fish. 1st mate kept us entertained with historical knowledge and music. After an Hour into our 4 hr trip the captain spotted a group of Mahi ( No idea how ) and we were on. In total we caught 2 Mahi, 2 Wahoo and 2 barracuda. Great day of fishing.  

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 Merek S. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Amy D.
Amy D.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Crew!

VERIFIED

4 hrs. afternoon charter on June 12, 2025

We ended up fishing on La Fortuna, and the boat was a nice boat with good equipment. However our charters highlight was the crew. Eddie was the first mate on our boat, and he was incredibly personable and fun to chat with. Additionally, some members of our group became seasick and the crew was incredibly flexible to meet the needs of everyone. Thanks Big Marlin Charters!

We ended up fishing on La Fortuna, and the boat was a nice boat with good equipment. However our charters highlight was the crew. Eddie was the first mate on our boat, and he was incredibly personable and fun to chat with. Additionally, some members of our group became seasick and the crew was incredibly flexible to meet the needs of everyone. Thanks Big Marlin Charters!  

 Amy D. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Paul H.
Paul H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Big Fortuna put us on the fish

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on December 17, 2024

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

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  

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Hilary V.
Hilary V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4 hr charter

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing on July 17, 2025

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!

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!  

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 Hilary V. recommends Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Cheryl C.
Cheryl C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on February 25, 2025

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!

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!  

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FAQs about Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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
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