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
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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trips from US $450
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(138 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
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trips from US $380
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(43 reviews)
Nuevo Vallarta
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trips from US $465
Excellent
4.2 / 5
(5 reviews)
Nuevo Vallarta
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trips from US $465
Very good
3.3 / 5
(1 review)
Puerto Vallarta
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trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 227 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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Raechel H.
Denver, Colorado
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Yelapa on January 7, 2018
My boyfriend and I had the best experience, I cant reccomend Ariel and Pepe enough! Super accommodating from start to finish....
Raechel H. recommends Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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Richard H.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

6 hr trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ The Bay on December 2, 2021
Other than not catching any fish. Captain Samuel was great they tried hard to get fish. The boat and equipment were great as...
Richard H. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Cody H.
Mexico
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Samuel

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (MAX 5) on June 10, 2021
Very slow day of fishing. Had one hook up on a sailfish but unfortunately came off halfway through the fight. Captain Samuel...
Cody H. recommends Calypso 2 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Michelle R.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ariel & Sammy day 2

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Las Animas on October 4, 2020
This was the best trip of my life, we all caught durado, tours, knowledge, amazing food, experience money canโ€™t buy & would...
Michelle R. recommends Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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Chris H.
Puerto Vallarta, JAL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour trip

VERIFIED   Special 6 hours trip for Chris Henkemeyer on January 3, 2020
These guys took me out this morning and we caught rooster fish and mahi mahi! Was one of the most fun times Iโ€™ve had on the...
Chris H. recommends Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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