Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38' 

4.9
(21 reviews)
 Calle Principal, Puerto Plata, 57000, Dominican Republic–

Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38' 

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
–
38 ft
5
4.9
(21 reviews)

Make the most of your time in Puerto Plata and go fishing with Doña Nina Fishing Tours. Captain Carlos will be your guide, so you'll benefit from over 40 years of professional experience.

These waters are known for Blue Marlin, Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!

During the trip, expect to go deep sea fishing. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, they’ll take you to the best spots and provide you with everything you need to enjoy a fishing day on the water. Get ready to breathe the fresh ocean air and reel in some fun and some fish.

Kids are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Your captain will have snacks, water, beer, soft drinks, and fruit on board.

You'll be casting lines from a 41 rampage with a capacity for 7 passengers. It has a fighting chair and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Pick-up from your hotel is included. Message the captain for details.

Doña Nina Fishing Tours will make it easy for you to go fishing in Puerto Plata. So, how about booking that trip?

Make the most of your time in Puerto Plata and go fishing with Doña Nina Fishing Tours. Captain Carlos will be your guide, so you'll benefit from over 40 years of professional experience.

These waters are known for Blue Marlin, Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!

During the trip, expect to go deep sea fishing. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, they’ll take you to the best spots and provide you with everything you need to enjoy a fishing day on the water. Get ready to breathe the fresh ocean air and reel in some fun and some fish.

Kids are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Your captain will have snacks, water, beer, soft drinks, and fruit on board.

You'll be casting lines from a 41 rampage with a capacity for 7 passengers. It has a fighting chair and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Pick-up from your hotel is included. Message the captain for details.

Doña Nina Fishing Tours will make it easy for you to go fishing in Puerto Plata. So, how about booking that trip?

Carlos Herrera
Captain
Carlos Herrera
46 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+4
US $490
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+3
US $735
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+3
US $980
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
21 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (17)

Reviews (21)

  • David LAURICELLO
    David LAURICELLO
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Great captain and first mate, nice boat

    Half Day Trip on January 13, 2026 • 5 adults

    Sadly we only caught one fist and had rough seas, no ones fault, too bad

  • Brad Bettinson
    Brad Bettinson
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day - we will book with them again next year

    Full Day Trip on February 25, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Great boat, great crew, we caught 2 Mahi Mahi, 1 Wahoo and 4 Baracuda. We will book with them again. Joel and Rachel were our guides

  • Graham Pierce
    Graham Pierce
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    1/2 Day Trip in December

    Half Day Trip on December 22, 2023 • 5 adults

    It was a great trip. Boat was awesome, captain and mate were great! Waves were big and definitely recommend some seasickness medication if you’re not used to being out in the ocean. We hit a barracuda immediately, then after 2 hours with nothing, we then reeled in 4 Mahi Mahi and a Wahoo in about 30 minutes. Was a great time and will definitely go again next time we come down.

  • Gann Wolf
    Gann Wolf
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Deep sea fishing

    Half Day Trip on March 4, 2024 • 12 adults • 2 children

    A beautiful boat , a great crew , plenty of munchies ,soda , pay with cash … PayPal , etc was a great hassle Only caught 2 barracuda, but that’s fishing … They let out the year old steer and real one of the rods

  • Dan Lee
    Dan Lee
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Trip!!!

    3/4 Day Trip on November 28, 2023 • 4 adults

    Jeffrey and good crew were excellent! They were fun and attentive. They got on the fish and we took home 8 Dorado & 3 Wahoo. The boat was beautiful! I would definitely book with this captain and crew again!! We had so much fun!

  • Leland Ashcraft
    Leland Ashcraft
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    Half Day Trip on February 27, 2024 • 7 adults

    Jeffrey and crew were awesome! Caught two large Wahoo and a barracuda even with the rain and waves!!

  • Milo Cogan
    Milo Cogan
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Carlos

    Half Day Trip on July 12, 2026 • 1 adult

    the crew was great! very helpful, showed me how they tied up the lures. I highly recommend and my next trip to puerto plata i will book with them again!

  • Debra Molesworth
    Debra Molesworth
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in September

    Half Day Trip on September 20, 2023 • 7 adults • 2 children
  • Charles  Newhouse
    Charles Newhouse
    Repeat angler
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Knowledgeable and hardworking

    Half Day Trip on February 16, 2025 • 5 adults

    The pressure is always on the crew when you’re deep-sea fishing. This one worked hard for us and treated us great. Would use them again for sure.

  • Robert Burke
    Robert Burke
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew. Great boat.

    3/4 Day Trip on February 29, 2024 • 12 adults

    The sea was choppy and a few of us became seasick despite our use of Meclizine. Our first mate was a knowledgeable fisherman, a good storyteller and a kind nurse to those who needed it. Our Captain was working hard locating fish. When we return to Puerto Plata, we will go out on the Dona Nina.

FAQs about Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38'

Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $490 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $735 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $980 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Doña Nina Fishing Tour – Doña Niña 38' include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Carlos Herrera
Carlos Herrera
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
18 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
137 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2014
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Carlos Herrera grew up on the water. As a local to Puerto Plata, he's been fishing these waters for his entire life. For Carlos, becoming a licensed charter captain was an easy choice for him since Doña Nina Fishing Tours is a family-run business. Novice and seasoned anglers alike will have the day of their deep-sea fishing dreams with this local pro!
Carlos Herrera
Carlos Herrera
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
18
reports
137
reviews
2014
member since
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Captain Carlos Herrera grew up on the water. As a local to Puerto Plata, he's been fishing these waters for his entire life. For Carlos, becoming a licensed charter captain was an easy choice for him since Doña Nina Fishing Tours is a family-run business. Novice and seasoned anglers alike will have the day of their deep-sea fishing dreams with this local pro!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish

Real catches by this captain

  • A group of anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat, showcasing their successful catch during a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    David L.
    David L.
    Sadly we only caught one fist and had rough seas, no ones fault, too bad
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Barracuda at the dock, accompanied by an adult, after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    We go out in the morning and we catch a barracuda.
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and Barracuda at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Brad B.
    Brad B.
    Great boat, great crew, we caught 2 Mahi Mahi, 1 Wahoo and 4 Baracuda. We will book with them again. Joel and Rachel were our guides
  • Young angler at the helm of a covered fishing boat with ocean water and mountainous coastline visible behind the console.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Gann W.
    Gann W.
    A beautiful boat , a great crew , plenty of munchies ,soda , pay with cash … PayPal , etc was a great hassle Only caught 2 barracuda, but that’s fishing … They let out the year old steer and real one of the rods
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large King Mackerel and a smaller fish, aboard the Doña Nina after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Leland A.
    Leland A.
    Jeffrey and crew were awesome! Caught two large Wahoo and a barracuda even with the rain and waves!!
  • A cooler filled with several Mahi Mahi and a Wahoo, showcasing a successful fishing trip on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Graham P.
    Graham P.
    It was a great trip. Boat was awesome, captain and mate were great! Waves were big and definitely recommend some seasickness medication if you’re not used to being out in the ocean. We hit a barracuda immediately, then after 2 hours with nothing, we then reeled in 4 Mahi Mahi and a Wahoo in about 30 minutes. Was a great time and will definitely go again next time we come down.
  • A group of five anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dan L.
    Dan L.
    Jeffrey and good crew were excellent! They were fun and attentive. They got on the fish and we took home 8 Dorado & 3 Wahoo. The boat was beautiful! I would definitely book with this captain and crew again!! We had so much fun!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
SeaRay
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Carterpillar
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Puerto Plata to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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:
 Cash
 PayPal

What’s biting in Puerto Plata right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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