Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing)

Discover epic sportfishing in the Bay of Banderas and beyond! “Yamaica III” is docked in Puerto Vallarta, a paradise for pelagics and big inshore fish too. You’re in safe hands with a professional and fish obsessed crew that will cater to novice and seasoned anglers alike!

Your vessel for the day is a 36’ Luhrs express cruiser, ideal for 6 anglers. Depending on your targets, 2-4 can fish at the same time. She’s equipped with a private toilet, ample indoor and outdoor seating, and a flybridge for your ultimate enjoyment. Your fishing needs are taken care of too, thanks to the fighting chair, live well, downriggers, and tuna tubes.

If it’s offshore sportfishing you’re after, your targets certainly won’t disappoint. Mahi Mahi, Blue and Striped Marlin, Sailfish, and a variety of Tuna will all keep your lines tight. That said, staying closer to shore can be just as exciting. With Kingfish, Grouper, and massive Roosterfish all on offer you can squeeze a ton action into a few hours.

All of your rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as is snorkeling equipment for all 6 guests if requested. The crew is happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to keep and they can even prepare it into a delicious, fresh ceviche for you to enjoy for lunch! They’ll also provide bottled water and ice but you’re free to bring any other drinks and snacks you’d like.

The crew works hard to make sure you hook beasts and if you’re happy with the service, tips are greatly appreciated. Bring your camera and get ready to make some everlasting memories in Puerto Vallarta with Yamaica III!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $650
    Explore the inshore waters in the Bay of Banderas on this 4-hour morning adventure! You'll fish for the likes of Grouper, Jack Crevalle, and massive Roosterfish with gear provided by the crew. They can also bring along snorkeling equipment for everyone if requested in advance. Just pack drinks and snacks you want to have throughout the day and you're set!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $770
    Want to spend the morning lounging on the beach and a few hours before dinner on the water? Then this 4-hour afternoon fishing adventure is the one for you! Explore the productive inshore waters in the Bay of Banderas for Grouper, Jack Crevalle, and massive Roosterfish. All you'll need to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're good to go!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $810
    Spend a productive morning on the water on this 6-hour fishing adventure! You'll explore the Bay of Banderas in search of Mahi Mahi, Skipjack, Bonita, and massive Roosterfish. All of your gear is provided, as is bottled water. Snorkeling equipment for all 6 guests is provided if requested in advance. Bring along any other drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're good to go!
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,060
    If it's the epic sportfishing on offer in Peurto Vallarta you're after, this is the trip to book! A full 8-hours on the water gives you ample time to troll and deep sea fish in waters deep enough for Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, and Sailfish. All of your gear is provided, and snorkeling equipment for all 6 guests is available upon request. Feel free to bring any food and drinks you'd like or get the crew to prepare a fresh ceviche from your catch!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Bonito
    Bonito
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
Fishing
overall good experience
Ceviche was 5 Star
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
96%
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Lynn W.
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VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on October 17, 2024
The team of Yamaica III did thier best to help us reach our dream of catching marlin and mahi mahi. We caught a sailfish the...
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Harold ". B.
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Ceviche was 5 Star

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on May 3, 2024
Captain and deck hand worked hard to find the fish and knew their jobs. We caught some nice Jack fish, Spanish Mackerel and...
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Victor M.
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Yamaica

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on January 16, 2025
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Peter B.
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Great day!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on February 12, 2024
We went on a 6 hour with Captain Jose and we started catching fish almost immediately. We caught 16 Bonita and skipjack. Couldn’t...
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Joseph D.
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Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 12, 2024
We used them following my stepdaughter’s wedding for father’s and Brother-in-laws. We caught a huge number of fish and...
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FAQs about Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing)

Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $770 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $810 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,060 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing), you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed WC ( private )
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment For all 6 guests, pls request in advance
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing) include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Includes live and dead bait !)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Is included in the price.)
  • Snacks (Crew can prepare fresh ceviche from your catch)
  • Drinks (Bottled water, ice )
  • First Mate (Tips apperciated)
  • Fishing License (Our fishing licenses we cover all guests! )

Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing) offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (4 hours trip inshore, 6 hours trip we can go close outside of the bay(19 miles), 8 hours we go outside of the bay. )

Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing) offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing) include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Vallarta Sportfishing
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
110 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2020
Yamaica III (Sportfishing Vallarta) has been in the business for 30 years. Captain Enrique inherited the family business from his father and plans to continue on the legacy for many years to come. Running trips are Captain Jose Lopez and his bilingual crew. They love taking guests out to explore not only the epic fishing on offer, but the beautiful nature that surrounds Puerto Vallarta too!

The fish you can target

Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2006
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 220HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
4 hours trip inshore, 6 hours trip we can go close outside of the bay(19 miles), 8 hours we go outside of the bay.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed WC ( private )
Fighting Chair
GPS
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment
For all 6 guests, pls request in advance

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live Bait
Includes live and dead bait !
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Is included in the price.
Snacks
Crew can prepare fresh ceviche from your catch
Drinks
Bottled water, ice
First Mate
Tips apperciated
Fishing License
Our fishing licenses we cover all guests!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets provided for 4 and up
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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