
The Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana is home to some seriously fish-filled waters. Why not come explore them alongside a local Dominican captain, on board a luxurious vessel? That’s exactly what you’ll get with Big Marlin Charters. This crew can’t wait to take you on the deep sea fishing adventure of your dreams!
Exploring these beautiful waters for world-famous, hard-fighting big game fish is a spectacular event, so it only makes sense that you should cast off from a spectacular vessel. On board “Gone Dog,” a 37’ Riviera boat, you’ll find everything you need for the perfect day on the water.
This vessel has room for up to 6 guests to cast their lines in luxury and is decked out with GPS, fishfinder, outriggers and a fighting chair to help bring in those blue water beasts. She also boasts a huge flybridge with leather couches, as well as a shower and toilet. The stern has lots of room and is conveniently shaded by a wide bimini, and the bow is an ideal spot for relaxing.
Punta Cana’s waters are full of some incredible fish, and you’ll have the chance to do battle with some famous names even on shorter trips. You’ll come fact-to-gills with prized species such as Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, and King Mackerel. Even better? You can combine your fishing trip with snorkeling or swimming in these waters, too.
You’ll be armed with carefully-selected Penn rods, Penn reels and Rapala tackle, including top-of-the-line powerful Penn International reels, which can drag out trophy catches including Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and Mahi Mahi.
It doesn’t stop there, either – on board, you’ll be served cold drinks including rum, coke, water, and beer, and lunch is provided on longer trips. You’ll be escorted to and from your hotel in a private van, and will be provided with a fishing license.
All that’s left is to cast off with Big Marlin Charters – they can’t wait to welcome you on board for the experience of a lifetime!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (352)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
81%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
79%
Jul 14, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM)
We had an incredible time with Big Marlin Fishing Charter in Punta Cana! It was our first time taking our kids (ages 8 and 12) on a deep sea fishing trip, and the crew made it an unforgettable experience from start to finish. They were professional, friendly, and great with the kids—patient, helpful, and genuinely excited for them. We caught several fish and had nonstop fun out on the water. The boat was clean and comfortable, and everything felt safe and well-organized. You could tell the crew really knew their stuff and wanted everyone to have a great time. Seeing the smiles on my kids' faces and watching them reel in their catches was worth every penny. This was a memory we'll talk about for years. If you're visiting Punta Cana and looking for a top-notch fishing experience, especially with family, I highly recommend Big Marlin. Thanks for an awesome trip!
We had an incredible time with Big Marlin Fishing Charter in Punta Cana! It was our first time taking our kids (ages 8 and 12)...
Oct 9, 2025
6 Hour Trip
My wife and I had an amazing time. I'm big into fishing so this was a bucket list trip for me. We caught plenty of beautiful Mahi mahi including a 15 pounder and also a Barracuda! They had us on fish right away and really knew what they were doing. They fillet the Mahi mahi up for us and we took it to a local restaurant where they cooked it up.
My wife and I had an amazing time. I'm big into fishing so this was a bucket list trip for me. We caught plenty of beautiful Mahi...
Jul 15, 2025
6 Hour Trip
We had a little bit of a tough day out, only caught a smaller Mahi Mahi and a Barracuda, the swells were pretty big as well. Hector gave it a 110% to make the trip as enjoyable as possible for our two seasick kiddos though. Definitely recommend this boat if you are looking for a sport fishing outing here in Punta Cana.
We had a little bit of a tough day out, only caught a smaller Mahi Mahi and a Barracuda, the swells were pretty big as well. Hector...
Oct 17, 2025
6 Hour Trip
We've gone fushing multiple times but this one was the best!! Caught so many fish our arms are jello 😉.
We've gone fushing multiple times but this one was the best!! Caught so many fish our arms are jello 😉.
Jul 22, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM)
We had an amazing trip and caught this beautiful girl! Captain and first mate were great with helping us reel her in - making sure she didn't get away. Everyone got to participate and it only took about 45 minutes to get her on the boat. It was a day we'll remember forever!
We had an amazing trip and caught this beautiful girl! Captain and first mate were great with helping us reel her in - making...

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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (352)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
81%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
79%

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 14, 2025
We had an incredible time with Big Marlin Fishing Charter in Punta Cana! It was our first time taking our kids (ages 8 and 12) on a deep sea fishing trip, and the crew made it an unforgettable experience from start to finish. They were professional, friendly, and great with the kids—patient, helpful, and genuinely excited for them. We caught several fish and had nonstop fun out on the water. The boat was clean and comfortable, and everything felt safe and well-organized. You could tell the crew really knew their stuff and wanted everyone to have a great time. Seeing the smiles on my kids' faces and watching them reel in their catches was worth every penny. This was a memory we'll talk about for years. If you're visiting Punta Cana and looking for a top-notch fishing experience, especially with family, I highly recommend Big Marlin. Thanks for an awesome trip!
We had an incredible time with Big Marlin Fishing Charter in Punta Cana! It was our first time taking our kids (ages 8 and 12) on a deep sea fishing trip, and the crew made it an unforgettable experience from start to finish. They were professional, friendly, and great with the kids—patient, helpful, and genuinely excited for them. We caught several fish and had nonstop fun out on the water. The boat was clean and comfortable, and everything felt safe and well-organized. You could tell the...

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip on October 9, 2025
My wife and I had an amazing time. I'm big into fishing so this was a bucket list trip for me. We caught plenty of beautiful Mahi mahi including a 15 pounder and also a Barracuda! They had us on fish right away and really knew what they were doing. They fillet the Mahi mahi up for us and we took it to a local restaurant where they cooked it up.
My wife and I had an amazing time. I'm big into fishing so this was a bucket list trip for me. We caught plenty of beautiful Mahi mahi including a 15 pounder and also a Barracuda! They had us on fish right away and really knew what they were doing. They fillet the Mahi mahi up for us and we took it to a local restaurant where they cooked it up.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip on July 15, 2025
We had a little bit of a tough day out, only caught a smaller Mahi Mahi and a Barracuda, the swells were pretty big as well. Hector gave it a 110% to make the trip as enjoyable as possible for our two seasick kiddos though. Definitely recommend this boat if you are looking for a sport fishing outing here in Punta Cana.
We had a little bit of a tough day out, only caught a smaller Mahi Mahi and a Barracuda, the swells were pretty big as well. Hector gave it a 110% to make the trip as enjoyable as possible for our two seasick kiddos though. Definitely recommend this boat if you are looking for a sport fishing outing here in Punta Cana.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip on October 17, 2025
We've gone fushing multiple times but this one was the best!! Caught so many fish our arms are jello 😉.
We've gone fushing multiple times but this one was the best!! Caught so many fish our arms are jello 😉.

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 22, 2025
We had an amazing trip and caught this beautiful girl! Captain and first mate were great with helping us reel her in - making sure she didn't get away. Everyone got to participate and it only took about 45 minutes to get her on the boat. It was a day we'll remember forever!
We had an amazing trip and caught this beautiful girl! Captain and first mate were great with helping us reel her in - making sure she didn't get away. Everyone got to participate and it only took about 45 minutes to get her on the boat. It was a day we'll remember forever!

