"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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $550
    Spend the morning targeting Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Marlin offshore, for a great day of fishing without the long trip times. Pickup/dropoff is included in the price, as well as a selection of soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $550
    Spend four hours fishing offshore for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Marlin. Private van transfer is included in the price, as well as a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 8 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $650
    Spend a couple more hours out at sea for even better hookups of Blue and White Marlin, Atlantic Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,100
    Spending the whole day onboard lets you hit the very best waters to target the biggest fish in the ocean. Battle monster Blue Marlin, lightning-quick Wahoo, super-sized Sailfish, and much, much more!
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,200
    This is a 10 hour Marlin fishing trip for experienced fishermen or beginners who would like to catch trophy-sized fish. You'll be going 27 miles offshore to the front of the Macao area. Van transfer to and from your hotel is included and you'll be provided with beer, water, rum coke, and lunch. Your trip will be run by an experienced local captain and an English-speaking first mate. You will even have time to swim or snorkel in these beautiful waters if you choose so.
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FAQs about "Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39'

"Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with "Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with "Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Sandwiches only for 6 hours and full day charters)
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

"Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39' offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

"Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with "Big Marlin" Private Charter – Sherlock 39' include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
666 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2015
Fishing for a living was always a dream that Captain Yustas Fortuna wanted to come true – and it finally did. The captain has been passionate about fishing his whole life. There's nothing else he'd rather do and he's happy spending every day on the water. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, he's happy to show you the ropes and get you your dream catch. Capt. Yustas works alongside other local captains and first mates, who also provide exciting fishing adventures.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin

Boat specs

Mediterranean (Sportfishing) originally built in 1997. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
39 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Bed
Flybridge
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Sandwiches only for 6 hours and full day charters
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Punta Cana to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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
Visa
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 159 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good ride
The first maye Andy was excellent!  He filled us in with the history and always put us first! The captain Richard took us as close as we could get to some Humpback Whale!
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Good experience
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98%
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95%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
81%
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ROBERT B.
Sarasota, FL
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When traveling to a foreign destination, that you know, nothing about, it’s sometimes hard to make decisions… If that happens...
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Theodore G.
New York, New York
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Wonderful crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 2023
Louis and Manuel from Big Marlin were absolutely wonderful. I have some medical issues which I didn’t know would affect me...
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Ryan R.
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Good times

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on April 5, 2024
We had lots of fun. Andy was good at holding conversation and sharing info about the DR. As always I wish we caught...
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John M.
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5.0 / 5
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Very Organized!

VERIFIED   NEW  Trip for John on March 30, 2024
Great trip.  We had to reschedule due to weather.  But turned out to be a great trip out.  Caught 2 baracuda and missed...
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Richard L.
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Good ride

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 17, 2024
Unfortunately, for us, it was quite windy and we had to take a shorter charter, but turned out to be a great day. No fish but...
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