Dive into the water and explore the beautiful reefs below. Find your fish and take aim. Return to the surface with a delicious dinner and a huge smile. This is what you get when you spend the day with Arpon Spearfishing.

Captain Javier Silva has been spearfishing for 30 years and prides himself on running fun, safe spearfishing trips in the warm waters around Playa Del Carmen. You’ll be visiting one of the world’s largest reef systems to go face-to-face with delicious fish under the watchful eye of a professional instructor.

You vessel for the day is a 26’ Imemsa boat with room aboard for up to 8 spearfishers. She is equipped with a full array of safety equipment and a range of quality spearfishing gear. Capt. Javi can also bring conventional tackle for an additional fee if you want to make your trip even more productive.

The day starts with an introduction to the equipment and the techniques. Once you’ve got the hang of working a speargun, you will be taken out to target anything from Hogfish and Snapper to Mahi Mahi and Wahoo. Complete beginners to seasoned spearos are welcome aboard, and Capt. Javi will tailor each trip to your experience and ability.

All Arpon Spearfishing trips come with everything you will need for the fishing itself, although you are welcome to bring your own gear along, too. At the end of the day, Capt. Javi can even teach you how to clean and fillet your catch if you’re interested. He sees every trip as a learning experience and every client as a fisherman or woman in the making.

And if you want to enjoy your fish right away, you can even visit Capt. Javi’s restaurant, La Caleta, where your catch will be cooked up fresh from the ocean. This is the perfect end to a half day trip or a great break in the middle of a full day. These guys have thought of everything so you don’t have to. So climb aboard, jump in, and get ready for a very special charter.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip - Shared (AM) 5-9 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $250
    Bring your whole family or all your friends along on this 4-hour trip for 5 to 9 people. Target a range of reef fish in the clean, warm waters around Playa Del Carmen.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip - Shared (PM) 5-9 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $250
    Bring your whole family or all your friends along on this 4-hour trip for 5 to 9 people. Target a range of reef fish in the clean, warm waters around Playa Del Carmen.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip - Shared (AM) 3-4 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $290
    Bring your whole family or all your friends along on this 4-hour trip for 3 to 4 people. Target a range of reef fish in the clean, warm waters around Playa Del Carmen.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip - Shared (PM) 3-4 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $290
    Bring your whole family or all your friends along on this 4-hour trip for 3 to 4 people. Target a range of reef fish in the clean, warm waters around Playa Del Carmen.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip - Shared (AM) 2 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $330
    Bring your whole family or all your friends along on this 4-hour trip for up to 2 people. Target a range of reef fish in the clean, warm waters around Playa Del Carmen.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip - Shared (PM) 2 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $330
    Bring your whole family or all your friends along on this 4-hour trip for up to 2 people. Target a range of reef fish in the clean, warm waters around Playa Del Carmen.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip - Shared 5-9 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    This 8-hour trip allows from 5 to 9 spearos to jump in the water and go on the hunt for tasty reef fish. With the whole day in the water, you're bound to find something special on this exciting charter.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip - Shared 3-4 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $580
    This 8-hour trip allows 3 to 4spearos to jump in the water and go on the hunt for tasty reef fish. With the whole day in the water, you're bound to find something special on this exciting charter.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip - Shared 2 MAX
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $660
    This 8-hour trip allows up to 2 spearos to jump in the water and go on the hunt for tasty reef fish. With the whole day in the water, you're bound to find something special on this exciting charter.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Private (AM) MAX 4
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $360
    Spend the morning chasing a variety of fish through the warm waters around Playa Del Carmen on this 4-hour trip for up to 4 people.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Private (PM) MAX 4
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $360
    Enjoy an afternoon of spearfishing fun, going after a variety of reef fish on this 4-hour trip for up to 4 people.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Private (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $670
    Bring your whole family or all your friends along on this 4-hour trip for up to 7 people. Target a range of reef fish in the clean, warm waters around Playa Del Carmen.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Private (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $670
    Up to 7 people can take up a speargun and jump into the water on this 4-hour spearfishing trip, targeting a range of local reef fish.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Private (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $680
    Eight hours on the water give you the best chance possible of catching some huge, tasty reef fish. Jump in the water with up to 3 friends or family members and spend the whole day spearfishing!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Private
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,260
    This 8-hour trip allows up to 7 spearos to jump in the water and go on the hunt for tasty reef fish. With the whole day in the water, you're bound to find something special on this exciting charter.
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FAQs about Arpon Spearfishing

Arpon Spearfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $125 per person - Half Day Trip - Shared (AM) 5-9 MAX (4 hours)
  • $125 per person - Half Day Trip - Shared (PM) 5-9 MAX (4 hours)
  • $145 per person - Half Day Trip - Shared (AM) 3-4 MAX (4 hours)
  • $145 per person - Half Day Trip - Shared (PM) 3-4 MAX (4 hours)
  • $165 per person - Half Day Trip - Shared (AM) 2 MAX (4 hours)
  • $165 per person - Half Day Trip - Shared (PM) 2 MAX (4 hours)
  • $250 per person - Full Day Trip - Shared 5-9 MAX (8 hours)
  • $290 per person - Full Day Trip - Shared 3-4 MAX (8 hours)
  • $330 per person - Full Day Trip - Shared 2 MAX (8 hours)
  • $360 per group, additional $145 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Private (AM) MAX 4 (4 hours)
  • $360 per group, additional $145 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Private (PM) MAX 4 (4 hours)
  • $670 per group, additional $120 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Private (AM) (4 hours)
  • $670 per group, additional $120 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Private (PM) (4 hours)
  • $680 per group, additional $290 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Private (MAX 4) (8 hours)
  • $1,260 per group, additional $240 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Private (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Arpon Spearfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Multimedia System
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radio

Trips booked with Arpon Spearfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Soft drinks & water)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch

Arpon Spearfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Arpon Spearfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Arpon Spearfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

About the Captain

Javier Silva
Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico
2 Fishing Reports
2 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since January 2014
Captain Javier Silva has been spearfishing for the last 30 years and has spent almost as long teaching people to dive. Capt. Javier is very big on safety. He knows that guns are not toys, even if they're used to have fun. He's never had an accident or an injury on one of his trips and he works hard on each charter to keep it that way while making sure everyone onboard has fun.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Imemsa (Dive boat) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 100HP Yamaha engine.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
9 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Multimedia System
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Soft drinks & water
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Aged 13 and up
You Keep Catch
hi you can enjoy your fresh catch at our restaura

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

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Customer reviews

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Dr. T. K.
Norway
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Gil killed it!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Shared (PM) 2 MAX on July 17, 2022
Great guide, lots of fish. Awesome trip. Recommended.
Dr. T. K. recommends Arpon Spearfishing
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Gilbert H.
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Fishing with Javier

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Private (AM) MAX 4 on November 20, 2021
Gilbert H. recommends Arpon Spearfishing
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