"Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39'
"Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39'
Big Marlin Charters welcome you down to Punta Cana to spend the day fishing offshore for the biggest of big game pelagics. Target Blue and White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, and more in the deep waters just a short boat ride away. This is blue water fishing just without the long travel times.
You will be fishing aboard the 'Sherlock II', a 39' Mediterranean sportfisher powered by twin Cummins 450s up to a cruising speed of 23 knots - impressive considering her size. She can carry six guests with ease and is equipped with everything you will need for the perfect day on the water.
The boat features a large flybridge to take in the view on your way to the fishing ground and a spacious interior with a full bathroom, galley, salon, and stateroom, making it your home-from-home on the high seas.
The Sherlock II is more than just a pleasure cruiser, though. She is equipped with the latest electronics to get you locked on the fish, outriggers to best target them once you are there, and a fighting chair to make sure you bring in even the fiercest pelagic predators.
You won't need three guesses to figure out what Big Marlin Charters specializes in. The crew are heavy tackle experts, who will get you trolling the deep and hooking fish you can only dream of. All trips come with pick up, drop off, and a selection of drinks to keep you cool and in high spirits on the high seas.
Don't forget to bring a towel, sunscreen, seasick medication if needed, and beach shoes that you can easily take off.
So climb aboard and let the Big Marlin team show you how they earned their name.
Big Marlin Charters welcome you down to Punta Cana to spend the day fishing offshore for the biggest of big game pelagics. Target Blue and White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, and more in the deep waters just a short boat ride away. This is blue water fishing just without the long travel times.
You will be fishing aboard the 'Sherlock II', a 39' Mediterranean sportfisher powered by twin Cummins 450s up to a cruising speed of 23 knots - impressive considering her size. She can carry six guests with ease and is equipped with everything you will need for the perfect day on the water.
The boat features a large flybridge to take in the view on your way to the fishing ground and a spacious interior with a full bathroom, galley, salon, and stateroom, making it your home-from-home on the high seas.
The Sherlock II is more than just a pleasure cruiser, though. She is equipped with the latest electronics to get you locked on the fish, outriggers to best target them once you are there, and a fighting chair to make sure you bring in even the fiercest pelagic predators.
You won't need three guesses to figure out what Big Marlin Charters specializes in. The crew are heavy tackle experts, who will get you trolling the deep and hooking fish you can only dream of. All trips come with pick up, drop off, and a selection of drinks to keep you cool and in high spirits on the high seas.
Don't forget to bring a towel, sunscreen, seasick medication if needed, and beach shoes that you can easily take off.
So climb aboard and let the Big Marlin team show you how they earned their name.
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Matt LucasRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat day on the DR seas!
Extended Full Day Trip on June 3, 2026 • 6 adultsThe captain and first mate Andy did a great job of putting us on fish. The captain knows the area inside and out and Andy worked hard keeping our baits fresh and getting our fish in the boat. First class hospitality! We landed multiple Mahi and Baracuda. It was a great experience and we cannot wait to come back.
Ty Siever5.0VerifiedGreat Experience
3/4 Day Trip on July 9, 2026 • 2 adultsVery punctual and great communication through the whole trip. They gave us private transport from the resort to the marina all included in the original cost. Everything was super smooth and they had good equipment for us on the trip. I would definitley use them again.
Bill Brinkman5.0Verifiedadventure of the day
3/4 Day Trip on July 29, 2026 • 2 adultsFishing was on the slow side only caught 3 fish teo baracudas and one mahi mahi. but the Capt Yusteas and mate Andy were very nice and did what they could to help catch fish but the bite was just slow for that day. hence why they call it fishing!!!!!
Christian Collier5.0VerifiedCrew was fantastic.
3/4 Day Trip on April 17, 2026 • 4 adultsRosario (Captian) and Andy (First Mate) were awesome. Caught a few fish- including a wahoo which is what we wanted. They both worked hard to take good care of us and knew what they were doing. No communication problems at all!
Matthew Bastian4.3VerifiedSolid Trip overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2025 • 5 adultsWas a beautiful day on the water. First mate Andy/Andre was pretty awesome, my boys each caught a nice Barracuda. We started out about 20 min late, and did not make up the time. the last few hours were unsuccessful, but thats why we call it fishing and not catching. My only suggestion was maybe having the opportunity to maybe bottom fish on the way back so we’d have had an opportunity to catch something else when trolling went cold. Still a solid trip overall with my family 👍
BERNARD MCGINTYRepeat angler3.7VerifiedFishing with Yustas
3/4 Day Trip on January 13, 2026 • 4 adultsOur group fished for 2 days on the Sherlock II and the Dog Gone, mixing our 2 groups between both boats. The captains and mates were friendly and competent. We caught a few barracuda and 1 mahi between 8 guys on the 2 boats. we did take the Mahi home and grilled it for dinner and it was delocious. That’s why they call it fishing and not catching 🤗. Overall, the day on the water was fun and we had a lot of good laughs, but it would have been more enjoyable if the fishing equipment was geared for smaller fish. we had a great time and would use them again in the future. Being an avid fisherman, I understand that catching fish is not guaranteed.🎣
Courtney Grosdeck5.0VerifiedFishing with Yustas
3/4 Day Trip on July 6, 2026 • 2 adults
Tony ScaringellaRepeat angler4.7VerifiedNice trip!
3/4 Day Trip on April 8, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 childrenSeas are a liittle rough this time of year. Eddie & Captain are excellent. Eddie works very hard to make it a fun trip for the whole group especially the kids! Caught barracuda and Dorado. No big fish, but thats fishing!
Kevin Schiefelbein5.0Verifiedbest trio of my life
Extended Full Day Trip on November 18, 2025 • 2 adultshad such a great time with the first mate andy, talking on fishing trip and just having a blast
Chris NordquistRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Yustas
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child
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The captain and deckhand could not have been nicer. Not only were they very knowledgeable about all things fishing, but they also shared information about the area and the people. They knew my daughter's dream was to catch a dolphin fish, and they made the dream come true - actually catching a trophy-sized fish, in addition to two others. If you are in Punta Cana, this is a great fishing experience.
We had a great time fishing with Big Marlin. Captain Rosario did a great job of steering us away from the storms that were happening. We were worried the trip would have been canceled due to weather, but he made it happen. The first mate Andy was also great to talk with us. We caught 6 Mahi Mahi and lost a baracuda close to the boat. Was a great experience and would highly recomment them
The captain and first mate Andy did a great job of putting us on fish. The captain knows the area inside and out and Andy worked hard keeping our baits fresh and getting our fish in the boat. First class hospitality! We landed multiple Mahi and Baracuda. It was a great experience and we cannot wait to come back.
Very punctual and great communication through the whole trip. They gave us private transport from the resort to the marina all included in the original cost. Everything was super smooth and they had good equipment for us on the trip. I would definitley use them again.
Fishing was on the slow side only caught 3 fish teo baracudas and one mahi mahi. but the Capt Yusteas and mate Andy were very nice and did what they could to help catch fish but the bite was just slow for that day. hence why they call it fishing!!!!!
FAQs about "Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39'
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (Sandwiches only for 6 hours and full day charters)
- Drinks
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Offshore fishing
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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