Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean 

4.9
(107 reviews)
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 Km 5.8 Boulevard Kukulcan, Cancún, QR 77500, Mexico–

Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean 

Cancún, QR, Mexico
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28 ft
6
4.9
(107 reviews)

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Book your next trip with Guapo Boat and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Cancún for more. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Héctor Joaquin can tell you all about the local fishery.

You're likely to fish for Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Black Grouper, Bonito, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel (Kingfish), White Marlin, Mutton Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper, Blacktip Shark, and more, depending on conditions. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Guapo Boat is a child-friendly charter service, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your vessel for the day is a 28' Sportfishing with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.

Capt. Héctor Joaquin will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Guapo Boat – Fishi

Book your next trip with Guapo Boat and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Cancún for more. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Héctor Joaquin can tell you all about the local fishery.

You're likely to fish for Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Black Grouper, Bonito, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel (Kingfish), White Marlin, Mutton Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper, Blacktip Shark, and more, depending on conditions. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Guapo Boat is a child-friendly charter service, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your vessel for the day is a 28' Sportfishing with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.

Capt. Héctor Joaquin will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Guapo Boat – Fishi

Héctor Joaquin Ojeda Yah
Captain
Héctor Joaquin Ojeda Yah
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $420
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $580
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (817)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (107)

  • Russell Kempt
    Russell Kempt
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    incredible crew and results!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 26, 2026 • 6 adults

    This fishing trip on El Guapo was the absolute best guided ocean fishing experience our group of 5 people has ever had. This crew (Hector "El Toro", Caesar and Alex) are Cancun OG fishermen to the core. They know how to get on fish, hook-up and put the guests in charge of the fun stuff! These guys don't rest, they are baiting, casting, cleaning, serving and just hustling the whole time. I've never seen a crew work like they do and completely happy the entire time. The results are irrefutable- their guests catch a lot of fish!!! Amazing.

  • Pamela Polk
    Pamela Polk
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great experience

    4 Hour Trip on October 18, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Hector and Paco were absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond to make sure I was fishing the entire time. I was a solo angler on this trip, but I never felt like it as they made me feel right at home from the moment we pushed off. It was an incredible, non-stop 4 hours on the water, and we landed mahi-mahi, rainbow runner, triggerfish, and tuna! I’ll definitely be back, and I won’t book with anyone else. Highly recommend Hector and his crew!

  • Jonathan Ayala
    Jonathan Ayala
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Came to Catch Fish… Left With a New Addiction

    4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on September 28, 2026 • 2 adults

    10/10 experience! We came out expecting to catch a few fish and have a good time… apparently the captain had other plans because he had us feeling like professional fishermen by the end of the trip. 😂🎣 The captain was awesome—funny, knowledgeable, patient, and knew exactly where to put us on the fish. Great atmosphere from start to finish, and there was never a dull moment. At one point I started wondering if the fish were on his payroll because there’s no way he made it look that easy. 😂 Seriously though, this was one of the highlights of our trip. Whether you’ve been fishing your whole life or don’t know the difference between a fishing pole and a pool noodle, you’re going to have a great time. We’ll 100% book again. Only complaint is now regular fishing is ruined for us. 😂🔥🎣

  • Hesner Coto Fuentes
    Hesner Coto Fuentes
    mx
    Coahuila, Mexico
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excelente embarcación y tripulación!!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Fuimos tres, incluido un niño de 11 años. El capitán y su ayudante en todo momento estuvieron al tanto de nuestras necesidades, teniendo en cuenta que era nuestra primera vez en altamar. Capturamos cinco especies, incluyendo Dorado y Atún aleta negra. La embarcación tiene baño a bordo. Al finalizar nos limpiaron la pesca y alimentamos unos Sábalos enormes que tienen como mascotas en la marina. El capitán nos contactó con un restaurante junto a la marina, donde nos prepararon nuestra pesca en ceviche, empanizado y en Tikinxic. Sin dudar recomiendo al capitán y su tripulación!! A pescar!!

  • Christopher Cervi
    Christopher Cervi
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Morning Trip!

    4 Hour Trip on May 22, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had such an amazing trip with Guapo! The crew was professional, friendly, and made the whole experience so easy and fun from start to finish. They worked hard switching from trolling to bottom fishing and using live bait. Theres no guarantees fishing, but they do their best to set you up for success. We caught a blackfin tuna and a queen triggerfish, and they made fresh ceviche right on the boat, which was such a highlight. It does not get fresher than that. What really stood out was how helpful they were beyond the fishing trip. I accidentally left my phone in an Uber, and the crew kept calling and helping translate so I could get it back. They absolutely did not have to do that, but they went out of their way to help me, and I appreciated it so much. The boat was clean, the crew knew exactly what they were doing, and the whole day felt professional but still relaxed and fun. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Guapo to anyone fishing in Cancun.

  • Robin Byler Ramaghi
    Robin Byler Ramaghi
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    kids LOVED it! Best Ceviche Ever!!

    4 Hour Trip on July 23, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    captian was awesome - first mate was so good with kids! kept offering help, drinks. And the Captain found the fish! 2 mahi mahi at the same time, black fin, yellow fin too!! captian made us his own recipe of ceviche and it was incredibly delicious !!!! forever ruined on resturant ceviche now. Such a fun 4 hours! helped us get arrnagements made to get my sons large mahi mounted and sent back to us in FL. he even stopped in the clearest bluest most amazong water for the kids and I to jump in and swim off thr boat. Bestest - great day on the water!

  • Raul Valencia
    Raul Valencia
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    caught a fish I always wanted but could never land until today

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 20, 2026 • 2 adults

    I hooked a Mahi but lost it, landed a few nice bonitos, a Rainbow Runner, a Shark and lastbut it least! A Sail Fish! I had a great time, it was pretty slow after catching bait but the crew were determined to find the fish! And they did not disappoint. Shout out to Caesar and Frank for helping me get a bucket list fsh on my 6 hour trip. They also had cod drinks for me and made me some fresh ceviche on the ride back! This was probably the best trip I've booked so far with this app.

  • Emmanuel Herrera
    Emmanuel Herrera
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Guapos Fishing

    4 Hour Trip on July 19, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    We had an amazing fishing trip today aboard the Guapo! Captain Cesar and Alex did an outstanding job from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great experience. We caught plenty of fish, including mahi-mahi, and had an excellent time on the water. The crew knew exactly where to take us and made the entire trip enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend booking with them. We will definitely be back!

  • Fidel Vazquez
    Fidel Vazquez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing charter!

    4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on May 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    Our recent fishing charter in Cancun with Captain Cesar was incredible from start to finish. The entire crew was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. They made sure everyone was comfortable, helped throughout the trip, and worked hard to make the experience enjoyable and successful. The highlight of the trip was catching a large blackfin tuna, which made the experience even more exciting. The crew then prepared fresh ceviche right on the boat, and it was absolutely incredible. It doesn’t get much fresher than that! The boat was clean and well-maintained, the equipment was great, and the atmosphere was fun the entire time. You can tell this team truly cares about their guests and takes pride in what they do. Whether you’re experienced or new to fishing, I highly recommend booking with Guapo if you’re in Cancun. Thank you again for an unforgettable trip!

  • Andy Weber
    Andy Weber
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another epic trip with Captain Cesar

    4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on May 12, 2026 • 1 adult

    Had an amazing trip with Captain Cesar and Alex! Caught my THIRD sailfish in less than a year, on two trips with them. We also caught blackfin tuna and some huge jacks that left my arm sore (in a good way) for days. Captain Cesar is truly a master of his craft and it is an honor to go fishing with him. He is both scientifically focused on catching fish, relaxed, helpful, and a great coach for anglers of any experience level. Alex also did a great job helping me battle some very strong fish - we hooked up double headers twice and then caught a beautiful sailfish in the last 20 minutes of the trip. Captain Cesar and El Guapo Charters are the the only company I will go offshore fishing with in Cancun. He is always ready to make his trademark fresh catch ceviche on the boat, but this time I opted for pure sashimi right from the blackfin tuna. Cannot recommend him highly enough. We have fished together 3-4 times, I have caught "bucket list" fish, had several mounted, learned a lot, and made a friend. Anytime I'm in Cancun, I'm going fishing with Captain Cesar.

FAQs about Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean

Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $420 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $420 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $580 per group - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First mate
Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Caribbean include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Héctor Joaquin Ojeda Yah
Héctor Joaquin Ojeda Yah
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
79 Fishing Reports
120 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2025
Benefit from Capt. Héctor Joaquin's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Cancún. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Héctor Joaquin Ojeda Yah
Héctor Joaquin Ojeda Yah
79
reports
120
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Benefit from Capt. Héctor Joaquin's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Cancún. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
White Marlin
White Marlin
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a boat while holding a long barracuda over open ocean water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Great Barracuda
    Luke C.
    Luke C.
    We caught a bunch of fish! Our hands were hurting after the trip. 10/10 would recommend. Pacos famous ceviche should be famous if it isnt.
  • Two adult anglers display a large barracuda aboard a center-console boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Great Barracuda
    An excellent day having good catches and different fish back Cebiche on board
  • Adult angler holding a large snapper aboard a fishing boat on open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Mutton Snapper
    Excellent day fishing in the Caribbean
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large red snapper aboard a boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Mutton Snapper
    Austin N.
    Austin N.
    Caught lots of fish. 7 barrida. 5 trigger fish and snapper. Crew was super helpful and knowledgable. Helped with all and any of our needs. Were great with the kids. 10/10 trip.
  • Two young anglers and an adult proudly hold a large barracuda aboard a boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +6
    Great Barracuda
    Sabrina Q.
    Sabrina Q.
    Our family of 6 had an amazing time fishing with this crew. We caught a trophey Barracuda and they helped us fill out the paperwork to send it to a taxedermy in Florida. Very professional and knew what they were doing highly recommend!
  • Adult angler holding a large barracuda aboard a boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +5
    Great Barracuda
    Another excellent day of fishing. With several captures on board, thank you
  • Two adult anglers display a large barracuda aboard a fishing boat in choppy open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +7
    Great Barracuda
    Russell K.
    Russell K.
    This fishing trip on El Guapo was the absolute best guided ocean fishing experience our group of 5 people has ever had. This crew (Hector "El Toro", Caesar and Alex) are Cancun OG fishermen to the core. They know how to get on fish, hook-up and put the guests in charge of the fun stuff! These guys don't rest, they are baiting, casting, cleaning, serving and just hustling the whole time. I've never seen a crew work like they do and completely happy the entire time. The results are irrefutable- their guests catch a lot of fish!!! Amazing.
  • Group of anglers proudly holding red snapper on a center-console boat in choppy offshore waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +6
    Mutton Snapper
    The sea was very rough today we had many fish on board a manta ray and a snail first time we fished a snail ✌️✌️
  • Adult angler holding a large barracuda aboard a center-console fishing boat on coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Alex K.
    Alex K.
    My buddy and i caught a sailfish with these guys a few months back - i caught a Barricuda and a Tarpon among some smaller catches. Great day that started slow - they gave me extra time since we started slow. Highly recommend!
  • Angler proudly holding a colorful mahi-mahi on a marina dock beside a sportfishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Pamela P.
    Pamela P.
    Captain Hector and Paco were absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond to make sure I was fishing the entire time. I was a solo angler on this trip, but I never felt like it as they made me feel right at home from the moment we pushed off. It was an incredible, non-stop 4 hours on the water, and we landed mahi-mahi, rainbow runner, triggerfish, and tuna! I’ll definitely be back, and I won’t book with anyone else. Highly recommend Hector and his crew!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Brava
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First mate

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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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.

What’s biting in Cancún right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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