Grand Jefe II Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games
4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Paseo del Pescador, Zihuatanejo, GR 40880, Mexico–
Grand Jefe II Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games
4.7/5 (35)
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Paseo del Pescador
Zihuatanejo, GR, Mexico
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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 área 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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
+40Angler rating
29
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
91%
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Scott Snyder
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience
4 Hour Sunset Whale watching & Acts on February 7, 2025 • 11 adults
The Grand Jefe is an excellent boat for a private cruise. The owner and the crew are fantastic and flexible to fulfill all your wishes. We've chartered this boat for the past 4 years and never had an issue. This recent trip we did onshore fishing, whale watching (followed several pods and enjoyed many whale tails!), cruised the Zihua Bay shoreline and the Ixtapa beach shoreline. And end the 4-hr excursion with a glorious sunset before heading back to the pier. The ages of our group were 55-75 (11 people in all). The crew took extra caution helping us board and disembark. The boat easily allowed seating for us all - up to 5 comfortably up on the fly bridge, and the rest sitting on a bench and padded deck for the rest. Thank you Abel, Enrique, and Alberto for a wonderful afternoon!!
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February 9, 2025
THANK YOU SCOTT., AS USUAL WE WERE VERY GLAD TO HAVE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ABOARD THE GRAN JEFE II, SEE YOU NEXT YEAR, THANKS VERY MUCH AGAIN FOR CHOOSING US.
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Randy Lewis
5.0
Verified
Great day of friend and fishing
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on February 4, 2025 • 6 adults
6 of us had a great time fishing on the Grand Jefe 2 on 2/4/2025. Communication regarding coordination instructions was good through FishingBooker app as long as we had wifi or cell service. Captain and 2 crew were great and worked hard for us. Fishing was good and we were able to release most fish (sailfish). Very nice well maintained clean boat with nice layout and room to spread out. Christian made us possibly the best ceviche that we've ever had. They had a nice cooler full of ice to store drinks and food. They supplied some beer and water but we brought our own too.
15 minute cab ride from Ixtapa ~ $10US. Handmade sandwiched made at pier entrance that were good and reasonable ~3.50 US. I wouldn't hesitate to book with these guys again.
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February 11, 2025
HELLO RANDY, THANKS FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS, WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU NEXT YEAR, TILL THEN AMIGO.
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Shelli Lambert
5.0
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Incredible day on the water!
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on December 23, 2024 • 8 adults • 1 child
I give this crew ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! The boat was perfectly clean, the captain and crew were amazing & knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions. Beyond helpful in assisting me getting my 7.5 foot sailfish in the boat, measuring and taking pictures. They truly cared about getting this fish back in the water and making sure it was going to live. I was more than impressed with these guys! Highly recommend this boat, captain & crew!
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December 24, 2024
THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS, IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ABOARD THE GRAN JEFE II, 3 SAILS RELEASED, GOOD DAY, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AGAIN.
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Curtis Honig
4.7
Verified
Ixtapa Deep Sea
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on March 12, 2025 • 3 adults
Our trip started out very slow, but at no fault of the crew. The captain was always watching the water for birds and the deckhand was always trying different rigs. Things finally picked up in one area and we were getting hits and landed a really nice sailfish. Comfortable boat, great conversation with the deckhand. Always nice sharing fish pics with passionate fishermen. The location and pick up was convenient. The gear was good. I would fish with them again.
Response from Captain
March 14, 2025
PICTURE AND RELEASE !! THANKS CURTIS FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU AGAIN.
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Steve Lancaster
5.0
Verified
Best crew!
6 Hour In-shore Fishing & Snorkel on March 4, 2025 • 8 adults
Captain Enrique and First mate Christopher were the best crew we've ever had! Put us on fish right away! Informative about the different fish we were catching during our trip and Christopher even filtered the ones we wanted to bring back and cook! Next trip already being planned for Mucasoffshore Marlin and Sailfish with this crew!
Muchas Gracias!
Response from Captain
March 5, 2025
HOLA STEVE., THANKS FOR CHOOSING GRAN JEFE II, WE WILL BE READY WHEN YOU COME BACK FOR THE BIG ONES.
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4 Hour Sunset Whale watching & Acts
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
US $590
Entire boat: up to 14 people
6 Hour In-shore Fishing & Snorkel
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $620
Entire boat: up to 14 people
6 Hour Trip–Whales, Snorkel & Fish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $620
Entire boat: up to 14 people
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $680
Entire boat: up to 14 people
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
+40Angler rating
29
3
2
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
91%
Showing 1 - 5 of 35 reviews
Showing: 5 of 35 reviews
Scott Snyder
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience
4 Hour Sunset Whale watching & Acts on February 7, 2025 • 11 adults
The Grand Jefe is an excellent boat for a private cruise. The owner and the crew are fantastic and flexible to fulfill all your wishes. We've chartered this boat for the past 4 years and never had an issue. This recent trip we did onshore fishing, whale watching (followed several pods and enjoyed many whale tails!), cruised the Zihua Bay shoreline and the Ixtapa beach shoreline. And end the 4-hr excursion with a glorious sunset before heading back to the pier. The ages of our group were 55-75 (11 people in all). The crew took extra caution helping us board and disembark. The boat easily allowed seating for us all - up to 5 comfortably up on the fly bridge, and the rest sitting on a bench and padded deck for the rest. Thank you Abel, Enrique, and Alberto for a wonderful afternoon!!
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February 9, 2025
THANK YOU SCOTT., AS USUAL WE WERE VERY GLAD TO HAVE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ABOARD THE GRAN JEFE II, SEE YOU NEXT YEAR, THANKS VERY MUCH AGAIN FOR CHOOSING US.
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Randy Lewis
5.0
Verified
Great day of friend and fishing
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on February 4, 2025 • 6 adults
6 of us had a great time fishing on the Grand Jefe 2 on 2/4/2025. Communication regarding coordination instructions was good through FishingBooker app as long as we had wifi or cell service. Captain and 2 crew were great and worked hard for us. Fishing was good and we were able to release most fish (sailfish). Very nice well maintained clean boat with nice layout and room to spread out. Christian made us possibly the best ceviche that we've ever had. They had a nice cooler full of ice to store drinks and food. They supplied some beer and water but we brought our own too.
15 minute cab ride from Ixtapa ~ $10US. Handmade sandwiched made at pier entrance that were good and reasonable ~3.50 US. I wouldn't hesitate to book with these guys again.
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February 11, 2025
HELLO RANDY, THANKS FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS, WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU NEXT YEAR, TILL THEN AMIGO.
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Shelli Lambert
5.0
Verified
Incredible day on the water!
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on December 23, 2024 • 8 adults • 1 child
I give this crew ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! The boat was perfectly clean, the captain and crew were amazing & knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions. Beyond helpful in assisting me getting my 7.5 foot sailfish in the boat, measuring and taking pictures. They truly cared about getting this fish back in the water and making sure it was going to live. I was more than impressed with these guys! Highly recommend this boat, captain & crew!
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December 24, 2024
THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS, IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ABOARD THE GRAN JEFE II, 3 SAILS RELEASED, GOOD DAY, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AGAIN.
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Curtis Honig
4.7
Verified
Ixtapa Deep Sea
7 Hour – Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on March 12, 2025 • 3 adults
Our trip started out very slow, but at no fault of the crew. The captain was always watching the water for birds and the deckhand was always trying different rigs. Things finally picked up in one area and we were getting hits and landed a really nice sailfish. Comfortable boat, great conversation with the deckhand. Always nice sharing fish pics with passionate fishermen. The location and pick up was convenient. The gear was good. I would fish with them again.
Response from Captain
March 14, 2025
PICTURE AND RELEASE !! THANKS CURTIS FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU AGAIN.
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Steve Lancaster
5.0
Verified
Best crew!
6 Hour In-shore Fishing & Snorkel on March 4, 2025 • 8 adults
Captain Enrique and First mate Christopher were the best crew we've ever had! Put us on fish right away! Informative about the different fish we were catching during our trip and Christopher even filtered the ones we wanted to bring back and cook! Next trip already being planned for Mucasoffshore Marlin and Sailfish with this crew!
Muchas Gracias!
Response from Captain
March 5, 2025
HOLA STEVE., THANKS FOR CHOOSING GRAN JEFE II, WE WILL BE READY WHEN YOU COME BACK FOR THE BIG ONES.
0
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Boat category
YachtsCapacity
14 personsBoat length
42 ftYear built
1993Restored in
2023Boat manufacturer
Italian PrideBoat type
CruiserEngine model
NAVY STARPowered by
2 x 350HPMax cruising speed
16 knots