Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure GamesĀ 

4.7
(47 reviews)
Ā Paseo del Pescador, Zihuatanejo, GR 40880, Mexico–

Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure GamesĀ 

Zihuatanejo, GR, Mexico
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42 ft
14
4.7
(47 reviews)

Grand Jefe II fishing & Leisure Games welcomes you to Zihua-Ixtapa! Come and enjoy of the best equipped and most productive boat in the area. Cptn Enrique, Christopher and Abel Cortez are bilingual,Experienced and very friendly. They will meet in Zihuatanejo's main pier and embark on a fishing trip to remember. Gran Jefe II was featured on several TV series, such as Chasing Monsters With Cyril Chauquet, and most saltwater sport fishing magazines. Proud and active member of tag and release programs.
Gran Jefe II is a 42' Italian Pride cruiser. It runs on twin 350, It's equipped for OFF SHORE or IN SHORE with Fish Finder, radio 2 fighting chairs, Penn Int Reels, Casting gear, tuna tubes outriggers, downriggers, livewell and batroom. the target: Marlin, Sails, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Jacks… Includes: fishing lisencess, 40 assorted drinks, bait… Kids are welcome aboard.
Whale Watching, Water Aactivities & Sun Set Cruises, Gran Jefe II is the best option for Famililies and Group of Friends well acconditioned with large areas of easy transit, enjoy the view from the fly bridge or the large terrace in the bow with suntan bed, sofa and optional shade, relax on the fresh comfortable galley or enjoy of the seating Ɣrea on the shady Stern next to the swiming platform.
Water Toys on board… certified whale watcher with hydrophone to hear them singing, ocean kayak for 2, snorkel gear, Water Mat, nodles, music with blue tooth in all areas, fresh water shower, music sistem with blue tooth, 40 assorted drinks, large cooler with ice…

come have an unforgettable day on the Pacific riviera of Mexico, Gran Jefe II is waiting for you!

Grand Jefe II fishing & Leisure Games welcomes you to Zihua-Ixtapa! Come and enjoy of the best equipped and most productive boat in the area. Cptn Enrique, Christopher and Abel Cortez are bilingual,Experienced and very friendly. They will meet in Zihuatanejo's main pier and embark on a fishing trip to remember. Gran Jefe II was featured on several TV series, such as Chasing Monsters With Cyril Chauquet, and most saltwater sport fishing magazines. Proud and active member of tag and release programs.
Gran Jefe II is a 42' Italian Pride cruiser. It runs on twin 350, It's equipped for OFF SHORE or IN SHORE with Fish Finder, radio 2 fighting chairs, Penn Int Reels, Casting gear, tuna tubes outriggers, downriggers, livewell and batroom. the target: Marlin, Sails, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Jacks… Includes: fishing lisencess, 40 assorted drinks, bait… Kids are welcome aboard.
Whale Watching, Water Aactivities & Sun Set Cruises, Gran Jefe II is the best option for Famililies and Group of Friends well acconditioned with large areas of easy transit, enjoy the view from the fly bridge or the large terrace in the bow with suntan bed, sofa and optional shade, relax on the fresh comfortable galley or enjoy of the seating Ɣrea on the shady Stern next to the swiming platform.
Water Toys on board… certified whale watcher with hydrophone to hear them singing, ocean kayak for 2, snorkel gear, Water Mat, nodles, music with blue tooth in all areas, fresh water shower, music sistem with blue tooth, 40 assorted drinks, large cooler with ice…

come have an unforgettable day on the Pacific riviera of Mexico, Gran Jefe II is waiting for you!

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4 Hour Sunset Whale watching & Acts
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour tripĀ starts at 3:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
US $590
Entire boat: up to 14 people
6 Hour In-shore Fishing & Snorkel
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour tripĀ starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
+6
US $620
Entire boat: up to 14 people
6 Hour Trip–Whales, Snorkel & Fish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour tripĀ starts at 8:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Wahoo
+1
US $620
Entire boat: up to 14 people
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour tripĀ starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+1
US $737
Entire boat: up to 14 people
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Rating

4.7
47 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (58)

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (47)

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James Andrews
James Andrews
ca
British Columbia, Canada
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Best charter ever!
6 Hour In-shore Fishing & Snorkel on December 16, 2025 • 6 adults

We caught so many fish, we had to ask for a break! Caught all the Bonitas we could eat in the first hour including 4 at once. Luckily we had taken the Casa Mexica cooking class the day before and made delicious ceviche with them. We asked for another type of fish and they put us on some chevale jacks which were expertly cleaned by Christopher which added to our snorkeling experience by baiting the water with the entrails. if you're a serious snorkler, I recommend bringing your own gear although the charter will supply some as well. We also saw a lot of humpbacks. I'd definitely book with this charter again. We were able to buy lunch at the dock. Lilly's restaurant will cook your catch for you but wasn't open on the Tuesday.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Bonito
Gran Jefe Ii
Response from Charter operator

HOLA JAMES, IT WAS GOOD TO MEET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HAVING YOU ALL ABOARD THE GRAN JEFE II, WE ARE GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ENJOYED YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US, FISHING, SNORKELING, WHALE WHATCHING AND HEARING THEM SINGING, WE CAN CALL IT A DAY, THANKS AGAIN FOR CHOOSING US.

Kaila Silvey
Kaila Silvey
Repeat angler
ca
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Member since 2024
•
4 trips
5.0
Verified
feliz cumpleaƱos
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on March 11, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

Big fish for a big birthday! We went out on March 11th to celebrate my little brothers 21st bithday. Enrique & Chris put us on this giant which put on a heck of a fight. 1.5 hours later, with a broken hand and broken colalrbone, he managed to get this big blue into the boat. what a champ! We cannot gave asked for a better day! The crew was very friendly any knowledgable and provided an all around great experince.

Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Jamie Sinnott
Jamie Sinnott
Repeat angler
us
Oregon, US
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Member since 2025
•
3 trips
4.7
Verified
Great day on the water
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on January 12, 2026 • 2 adults

Great trip, boat, and crew. We had an excellent day and landed 4 nice sail fish. Christopher, the deckhand was awesome. He worked really hard and also kept us engaged and provided excellent conversation. The captain, Enrique was on the flying bridge but kept us on the fish. We actually got to ride up there on the run back in. The boat is large and comfortable, diesel engine inboard so it was a bit of a slow run out and back and there was some exhaust fumes at times. We had one reel malfunction that was a pain while fighting a fish but as soon as it was known that rod was taken out of rotation and replaced with another. communication before the trip was a little sparse as we didnt get any response to messages after the initial confirmation and date still ahowed available to book on this website but they were ready when and where they said they'd be despite that. overall a great experience and I would definitely fish with them again.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Brett Cosby
Brett Cosby
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
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Member since 2022
•
7 trips
4.7
Verified
mahi mahi
6 Hour Trip–Whales, Snorkel & Fish on November 5, 2025 • 6 adults

Great day on the water. This crew did everything possible to get us fish in the boat. their was no communication to us that the charter started at 7 am because the fish booker said 8 am. Once we did arrive, the captain and first mate were really awesome about the miscommunication. we fished they should us islands and rocks. it was very fun and beautiful. We then went to a private area to snorkle and swim with their floating pad. all in all, the crew, boat, and experience on the water were great. Once we went to pay, they were surprised about me using a card. Again, this is the biggest and most expensive boat in the marina to fish out of. Of course, i knew about the 4% and was going to give the crew a cash tip. We had to wait for the owner to come with the machine, which wasn't a problem. Then, when he charged us, he ended up charging us 4% and then an additional $54 because he said the change rate was different. Agian the crew and captian were awesome but the owner obviously didnt care. so we left paying a extra $54 just because. I have been o. nuch smaller boats and never had a problem with a credit card in this same marina. I also know it's not ideal but when you are the biggest most expensive foshing boat in the marina you have to know. Also the fact the owner over charged $54 and didnt care sucks.

Gran Jefe Ii
Response from Charter operator

HOLA BRETT., THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US, WE HOPE TO HAVE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ONBOARD AGAIN ON THE GRAN JEFE II. REGARDS. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE ABOUT THE CREDIT CARD BUT IT IS ANNOUNCED ON THE PLATFORM THAT THE BALABCE IS TO BE PAID IN CASH, I USUALLY DO IT IN CASH BECAUSE OF THE FEES AND MONEY EXCHANGE.

Andreas Steiner
Andreas Steiner
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
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Member since 2026
•
2 trips
4.7
Verified
New
super comfortable boat , good catch ļæ¼
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on August 10, 2026 • 7 adults

both was super comfortable with various areas to hang out, crew was very knowledgeable and hard-working, and we were lucky to get a large selfish which they prepared right there on deck as ceviche GREAT DAY ! ļæ¼

Gran Jefe Ii
Response from Charter operator

THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS, WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HAD A GOOD TIME ABOARD.

FAQs about Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games

Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $590 per group - 4 Hour Sunset Whale watching & Acts (4 hours)
  • US $620 per group - 6 Hour In-shore Fishing & Snorkel (6 hours)
  • US $620 per group - 6 Hour Trip–Whales, Snorkel & Fish (6 hours)
  • US $737 per group - 7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fresh water, clean and easy
  • Fighting chair 2 Todd fighting chairs
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Garmin Striker 7 Side View
  • Bed
  • Flybridge Comfortable for 6 persons, easy access
  • Snorkeling equipment Brand new
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes Working all the time to keep Bonito alive
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn Int. 30, 50, 80 + assorted Ugly Stik)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Up to 40 drinks (beer, soda, juice, water))
  • First mate (1 captain and deck men)
  • Fishing license
Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing (Bring your own fly tackle)
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Grand Jefe ll Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Gran Jefe Ii
Gran Jefe Ii

Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2020

Zihuatanejo is a small fishing village where Captain Abel and Captain Enrique together with Ivan who's the first mate spent a lot of time on the sea as a kid, playing and learning new fishing skills. Even when he and his friends went to school, they were always related to sea activities. They're happy to end up making a living off what he likes the most.

Gran Jefe Ii
Gran Jefe Ii
Fully verified
47
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
Zihuatanejo is a small fishing village where Captain Abel and Captain Enrique together with Ivan who's the first mate spent a lot of time on the sea as a kid, playing and learning new fishing skills. Even when he and his friends went to school, they were always related to sea activities. They're happy to end up making a living off what he likes the most.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish

Real catches by this captain

  • feliz cumpleaƱos
    Kaila S.
    Kaila S.
  • Great day on the water
    Jamie S.
    Jamie S.
  • Best charter ever!
    James A.
    James A.
  • mahi mahi
    Brett C.
    Brett C.
  • Ixtapa Deep Sea
    Curtis H.
    Curtis H.
  • Best crew!
    Steve L.
    Steve L.
  • IncreĆ­ble day on the water!
    Shelli L.
    Shelli L.
  • Zihuatanejo Boat Trip
    Phyllis N.
    Phyllis N.
  • March fishing trip
    Brad Z.
    Brad Z.
  • Perfect fishing day
    Julien D.
    Julien D.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
14 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1993
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Italian Pride
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
NAVY STAR
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own fly tackle
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fresh water, clean and easy
Fighting chair
2 Todd fighting chairs
GPS
Fishfinder
Garmin Striker 7 Side View
Bed
Flybridge
Comfortable for 6 persons, easy access
Snorkeling equipment
Brand new
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Working all the time to keep Bonito alive
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn Int. 30, 50, 80 + assorted Ugly Stik
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Up to 40 drinks (beer, soda, juice, water)
First mate
1 captain and deck men
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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
VERY WELCOME
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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:

Ā Cash

What’s biting in Zihuatanejo right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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