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!
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Josafath Alexis M.
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Captain
Erick C.
Captain
Pepe C.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Calypso

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(42 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
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Trips from US $300

Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(180 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $320

Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(50 reviews)
Nuevo Vallarta
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Trips from US $360

Kylee Luna โ€“ Calypso Fishing

Excellent
4.2 / 5
(2 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
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Trips from US $580

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 274 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
77%
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Ronald W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The captain and crew kept us informed on everything we were doing I had my brother on his first trip and we were able to stay on fish and was able to bring in and catch what we hooked up my brother's first Marlin first sailfish first Dorado great crew

VERIFIED   NEW  Hidden beach trip marietaisland6pax on October 30, 2025
If you want to catch fish and have a great time please book your trip with Calypso Charters
Ronald W. recommends Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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Mathew P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   4 hrs fishing trip in the bay(5pax) on October 1, 2025
Captin did a great job and went the extra mile to make sure I had a great time while on the boat. would definitely book agin...
Mathew P. recommends Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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Derek R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Quick trip great trip

VERIFIED   4 hrs fishing trip in the bay(5pax) on June 18, 2025
Four hours on the water with captains that knew exactly what they were doing. Got us on fish quickly caught a few of them.
Derek R. recommends Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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Wa H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew and got some fish

VERIFIED   6hr Onlyfishing in the bay(5pax) on February 8, 2025
Booked a 6 hour trip with Calypso 1 and had a great time with the crew.ย  Got a chance to see some whales and dolphins as well...
Wa H. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Jason P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 hrs fishing trip in the ba (copy) on April 3, 2025
We met Monty at Los Pienes and he was a great captain! Funny and knowledgeable! We ended up bringing in 2 yellow tail Jacks...
Jason P. recommends Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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