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Fish in some of the clearest waters in the world with Freedom Tours – Carly, and have your own Belize adventure! Captain Gilbert Lara is an experienced captain who has been fishing the area for 25 years and is also an experienced and successful tournament fisherman. Both he and his staff will do everything they can to put you on the fish!

Feel the wind in your hair aboard Carly, the second of Capt. Gilbert’s deep sea fishing boats. Fully equipped with a cabin, an enclosed ‘head’ and seating for your comfort, she is also fitted with a fighting chair, outriggers, and downriggers for a top of the range sportfishing experience. The setup includes a trolling spread of up to six lines, allowing you to make the most of the blue water fishing opportunities around Belize.

Capt. Gilbert will have all the fishing equipment ready for you, including rods, reels, tackle, and all the bait you’ll need. At the end of the day, the crew will clean and fillet your catch, getting it ready for you to have it cooked at one of the excellent seashore restaurants in the area.

Due to the island’s nearshore drop off, it only takes 20 minutes to get to the deep sea fishing grounds. This means even short trips can be productive, although you’re always in with the best chance of catching the fish of a lifetime on a full day trip! Fish usually targeted on these trips include Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, and White and Blue Marlin.

No matter if you are fishing or snorkeling, Captain Hilly Boo’s boat has full insurance. There is a 12.5% government sales tax that goes with each tour.

Join Freedom Tours, and come have some serious fun fishing under the hot Belize sun!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $550
    Deep sea fishing for that trophy fish of a lifetime – with deep water just 5-6 miles from the coast you will have plenty of time to try the basics of offshore fishing on this half day trip. You'll target fish like Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Wahoo.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    half day offshore fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $550
    trolling for tuna, sailfish, wahoo, Dorado, marlin, barracuda grouper kingfish
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $850
    Get the most out of deep sea fishing in Belize on this amazing full day trip. Fish for Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo and many more species.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
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Customer reviews

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4.3 / 5
Crew
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4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Awesome crew - awesome day!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on February 1, 2025
We decided to stay in the reef because of rough seas but no matter! Probably caught 50 snappers and a barracuda. Thanks Hillyboo...
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Faith M.
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Great Family Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on July 2, 2024
I was looking for a half day deep-sea fishing experience for my family of four. Our boat was perfect! It was very clean. Had...
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6 fish caught

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on December 24, 2024
3 barracuda 2 tuna and a huge wahoo.  Awesome times had by all.  Excellent lunch served up on tuna as a snack and full fledged...
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Jakob B.
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Mahi Mahi

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on August 28, 2024
Knowledgeable captain, will put you on fish if they’re around.
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Lena L.
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on January 28, 2025
We had a blast!
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FAQs about Freedom Tours – Carly

Freedom Tours – Carly offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $85 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $85 per person after 5 guests - half day offshore fishing (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $140 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Freedom Tours – Carly, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radio

Trips booked with Freedom Tours – Carly include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (rigged up dead ballyhoo )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Lunch

Freedom Tours – Carly offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Freedom Tours – Carly offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Freedom Tours – Carly include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Freedom Tours Fishing Unlimited
San Pedro, Belize
4 Fishing Reports
365 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2014
Freedom Tours Fishing Unlimited is run by Captain Gilbert (Hilly Boo) Lara, a local fisherman who was born and raised on La Isla Bonita, Ambergris Caye. He has been offering guided tours in the area for nearly thirty years, steadily growing his fleet of boats that he has built and designed himself specifically for charter fishing trips in the local area. All trips with Freedom Tours are held by experienced local captains, who will show you the best of what the area has to offer, whether you want to try deep sea, reef, or flats fishing.

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2018
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Custom built
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Honda 250
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
rigged up dead ballyhoo
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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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