Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 hrs. afternoon charter
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $600
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $600
    This package is ideal for those anglers who want to see what is biting! You will sail offshore to chase Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and more!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $700
    Spend six hours on the beautiful waters of Punta Cana. During this trip, you will be challenged to catch the fish of your dream. You may find Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Great Barracuda, and Yellowfin Tuna on the end of your line. Drinks, snacks, and lunch will be offered for you to relax in between the bites!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Trophy Size Catch
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,200
    Trophy size Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, White and Blue Marlins, and Great Barracuda are among the popular catches during this trip. An eight-hour ride to the best fishing playgrounds of the area is ideal for any angler.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,350
    This trip is a unique opportunity to chase Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, White and Blue Marlins, Great Barracuda, and Yellowfin Tuna! The Captain and the crew will make sure you have the best time on the water. All the necessary fishing equipment along with drinks, snacks, and lunch will be provided for you during this trip.
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FAQs about Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana

Fortuna - Big Marlin Punta Cana offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 4 hrs. afternoon charter (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip - Trophy Size Catch (9 hours)
  • US $1,350 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

Meet the Charter Operator

Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
652 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin

Boat specs

Ocean Super Sport (Sportfishing) originally built in 1996. Powered by 2 485HP Detroit Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia System
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Sandwiches only for 6 hrs and full day charters
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

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 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

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 115 reviews
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Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
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4.4 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
64%
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Awesome time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Trophy Size Catch on February 7, 2024
We had great communication leading up to the trip. We were greeted at the beach and boarded our boat. We had great weather,...
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 hrs. afternoon charter on January 18, 2024
Crew and captain were very friendly.  Water was rough so it made it difficult.  Even with the rough conditions they still...
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Katherine L.
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5.0 / 5
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Afternoon fishing!

VERIFIED   4 hrs. afternoon charter on June 18, 2023
Very professional. Picked us up at the resort. Had a great day with the crew. Had a few drinks on the boat. Caught a barracuda...
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Bob N.
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Fishing with Yustas

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on January 19, 2024
Great Day!  Capt found and put us on fish!  When every line is hit at the same time you know it’s a good day!
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Jon B.
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Great crew and captain

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Professional Anglers on January 12, 2024
We caught a blue marlin and barracudas! Definitely recommend! Awesome experience.
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