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Want to experience the stunning scenery of Puerto Vallarta alongside some seriously top-notch angling action? Come aboard Lucina III Fishing Charters & Tours! With Captain Alfredo Ocaranza at the helm, this charter prides itself on providing a truly luxurious and relaxing experience for guests of all ages and angling abilities. Their motto is simple: “You can bet on quality, professionalism, experience, and plenty of fish aboard Lucina III!”

Capt. Alfredo started out his fishing career at the age of 12, when he would help out his dad on board his charter. Now, he uses his years of knowledge to offer a variety of top-notch tours, suitable for families, large and small groups of friends, couples…the list goes on! Each trip is adapted to your wants and needs: this crew works hard to make sure your time on the water with them is exactly how you want it to be.

You’ll be traveling on board a 38’ sportfishing vessel made in Mexico. She can accommodate up to 7 guests. She’s decked out with a spacious bow area, where you can sunbathe while enjoying a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, as well as a comfortable lounge area. She was built to fish, so you’ll find top-quality equipment on board: 10 fishing lines, GPS, fishfinder, life jackets, downriggers, and a fighting chair.

When it comes to the trips on offer, it really is all about what you want to do. Combine your angling with some snorkeling, head offshore to battle Mahi Mahi and Marlin, cruise Marietas Islands for Grouper, Snapper, and other reef-dwellers, or even take in a sunset cruise and whale-watching. You’ll be provided with top-notch rods and reels, snorkeling gear, and snacks and drinks on each trip. Your captain will even prepare a ceviche from your very own catch!

Lucina III Fishing Charters & Tours provide all guests with a fishing license. All you need to do is grab your camera, and get ready for an incredible angling adventure in paradise!

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If you want to combine some top angling action with the chance to meet some truly incredible marine life, then join your captain in December, January, February, and March for this whale watching tour! As well as spotting these awesome creatures, you'll have the chance to hook Red Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Bonito, and more. Your captain will provide top-notch rods and reels, drinks, snacks, and even snorkeling gear for guests who want to explore these waters for a whole different angle.

6 Hr Trip –Whale Watching

6 Hr Trip –Whale Watching with Lucina III Fishing Charters & Tours

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Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

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Get the best postcard-style view of Puerto Vallarta from the sea! As the sun sets, you'll sail along the coast near the Malecón, and take in some stunning scenery as you hook some incredible species. You'll be targeting Red Snapper, Bonito, and Jacks. Your trip includes 1 box of beer or sodas, water, ice, snorkeling equipment, top-notch fishing gear, snacks, and a ceviche made from your very own catch. Feel free to bring your own favorite snacks and drinks along, too!

4 Hour Trip – Sunset

This morning trip will see you fishing inshore in the Banderas Bay for Roosterfish, Jacks, Cubera Snapper, and whatever else is biting. You can also combine your fishing adventure with a little snorkeling, or just sit back, relax and take in the sights. Your captain will provide you with one box of sodas, 24 bottles of water, ice, top-notch fishing and snorkeling equipment, ceviche made from your catch, and local snacks. The departure time is flexible.

4 Hours Fishing and Snorkeling Trip

This morning trip will see you fishing inshore in the Banderas Bay for Roosterfish, Jacks, Cubera Snapper, and whatever else is biting. You can also combine your fishing adventure with a little snorkeling, or just sit back, relax and take in the sights. Your captain will provide you with sodas, water, ice, top-notch fishing and snorkeling equipment, ceviche made from your catch, and local snacks. The departure time is flexible.

4 hrs In-shore Fishing

5 Hours Fishing and Snorkeli

If you want to take in a stunning sunset view of Puerto Vallarta and have more time on the water to hook your catch, join Capt. Alfredo for this trip! You'll cruise the coastline waters near the Malecón, where you'll have the chance to reel in Jacks, Red Snapper, and more with top-notch fishing equipment. Your trip includes snacks, drinks, beer, and ceviche made from the fish you hook. If you'd like to indulge in a little snorkeling, too, your captain will provide the gear!

5 Hour Trip – Sunset

Head to the beautiful beach of Las Animas to relax on soft white sands, and swim in crystal-clear waters, as well as fishing for top inshore species such as Roosterfish and Jacks! You can also combine your Las Animas visit with a little snorkeling in Los Arcos – just let your captain know. He'll provide top-quality snorkeling and fishing equipment, as well as beer, soda, water, ice, local snacks, and even ceviche made from the fish you catch. Your departure time is flexible. Beach has a restaurant.

6 Hour – Las Animas

Join your captain and crew and get ready to travel to the hottest fishing spots in the Banderas Bay! You'll have the chance to reel in a huge host of species, including Bonito, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Roosterfish, and maybe even Mahi Mahi and more. If you'd like to snorkel or swim, too, then just let your captain know. Your trip includes top-notch rods and reels, snorkeling equipment, snacks, drinks, and even a ceviche made from the fish you catch.

6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing

Get ready to come face-to-gills with some seriously hard-fighting big game fish! Capt. Alfredo will take you out to the hottest offshore spots than Banderas Bay has to offer, where you'll have the chance to hook Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Blue and Striped Marlin, Roosterfish, and plenty more. Your trip includes top-of-the-line rods and reels, snacks, drinks, and a valid fishing license. Want to snorkel, too? Let your captain know – he'll bring the gear along.

8 Hour Trip – Offshore

Head to the remote beach town of Yelapa, located between dense jungle scenery and the azure waters of Banderas Bay. This tropical paradise is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and catch some world-famous saltwater species! Reel in anything from Mahi Mahi, to Roosterfish, to Bonito, to Wahoo, to a variety of Grouper, and plenty more. Your captain will provide you with top-quality rods and reels, drinks and snacks, and snorkeling gear for those who want to explore these waters from a new perspective!

8 Hour Trip – Yelapa

Want to get up close and personal with some truly incredible marine creatures? Join Capt. Alfredo in December, January, February, and March, when you'll get to experience some first-class whale watching. You can also combine this adventure with some top angling action, as well as snorkeling. Your trip includes top-notch rods and reels, drinks, snacks, ceviche made from your catch, and snorkeling gear – everything you need for an exciting day out. Just bring your camera!

8 Hr Trip –Whale Watching

This trip is for seriously hardcore anglers only! Want to test your skills and techniques against some huge big game species? You'll head out to waters past the mouth of Banderas Bay, which are home to a huge host of saltwater superstars, including Blue and Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and plenty more. Your trip includes top-quality rods and reels, as well as local-style snacks, drinks, and a ceviche made from your catch. Just bring your best game face!

12 Hour Trip – Offshore

24 Hrs - Overnight Off-shore

You'll speed past the mouth of Banderas Bay and out to some seriously awesome offshore hotspots, including El Morro and La Corbeteña. These waters are home to Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna and a variety of Marlin, so get ready for battle! You'll be decked out with top-notch rods and reels, local-style snacks, drinks, and even ceviche made from your catch. Want to snorkel and swim as well as battling huge big game fish? Just let your captain know – he'll bring the gear.

6 Hr Trip –Whale Watching

6 Hr Trip –Whale Watching

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