Charter Operator
Puerto Vallarta Calypso Fishing

Member since January 2015 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Ariel has been on a boat and on the water all his life but has only been in the charter business for 12 years. His passion comes from seeing a passenger on his boat with a big fat smile when they got that nice fish on board and showing everybody the beauty of Banderas Bay – Captain Ariel's backyard. This makes him the happiest person alive!
Techniques
Captain Ariel's favorite fishing style is going for big fish with small or light tackle. The determination you need to bring for a 100 lb Tuna on light tackle is what makes fishing exciting for him. The captain believes you need to be holding a rod when you’re fishing, not just looking at it. He also loves trolling but feels there's nothing like casting or popping for big Roosterfish or Snapper!

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Ariel has been on a boat and on the water all his life but has only been in the charter business for 12 years. His passion comes from seeing a passenger on his boat with a big fat smile when they got that nice fish on board and showing everybody the beauty of Banderas Bay – Captain Ariel's backyard. This makes him the happiest person alive!
Techniques
Captain Ariel's favorite fishing style is going for big fish with small or light tackle. The determination you need to bring for a 100 lb Tuna on light tackle is what makes fishing exciting for him. The captain believes you need to be holding a rod when you’re fishing, not just looking at it. He also loves trolling but feels there's nothing like casting or popping for big Roosterfish or Snapper!
Our Team
Josafath Alexis M.
Captain
Adriรกn M.
Captain
Erick C.
Captain
Pepe C.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(40 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
trips from US $450
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(138 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
trips from US $320
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(44 reviews)
Nuevo Vallarta
trips from US $465
Excellent
4.2 / 5
(5 reviews)
Nuevo Vallarta
trips from US $465
Very good
3.3 / 5
(1 review)
Puerto Vallarta
trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 228 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (417)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
72%
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Shane P.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day of fishing!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Do it the Local Way on November 26, 2021
We had a great time and my daughter caught a 43โ€ mahi-mahi!ย  The crew was awesome!ย  The best part was eating our freshly...
Shane P. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Stephen M.
Butte, MT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ariel

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ The Bay (5 PAX) on June 29, 2021
Carlos and Erik where awesome, friendly, and work their butt off to get us on the fish (mahi). Also went with the owner, Ariel,...
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Dawn P.
Guadalajara, JAL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay on February 26, 2020
There was not a lot of action until a school of tune came into the bay.ย  But the captain just kept throwing a lure into the...
Dawn P. recommends Calypso
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Marcus N.
Querรฉtaro City, QUE
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

6 HR tour fishing plus time at Los Animas

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Las Animas on March 12, 2019
We had a party of 5, the day started viewing a mama and baby whale showing off and posing for pictures.ย  We opted to do additional...
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Cody H.
Lacey, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour trip with Captain Samuel

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ The Bay on November 15, 2021
Had a great day fishing. Captain and crew went up and above again to make sure we caught fish. Good tackle and a very clean...
Cody H. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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