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.
Captain
Adriรกn M.
Captain
Erick C.
Captain
Pepe C.
Captain

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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: 4 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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Timothy N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish blizzard

VERIFIED   6hr Onlyfishing in the bay(5pax) on February 17, 2025
Eric and Javier were awesome. Caught a couple of GC then got into a huge frenzy of skip Jackson. Whales everywhere. Dolphins...
Timothy N. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Jack D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“Offshore 4 anglers max on January 4, 2025
I have been on many fishing trips before but this was by far my favorite trip!
Jack D. recommends Calypso
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Dawna L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ariel

VERIFIED   6hr(COMBO)FISH,SNORKEL,BEACH(8pax) on October 11, 2025
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Brett B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Guides

VERIFIED   6hr ONLY FISHING IN THE BAY (5pax) on March 21, 2025
We had a 6 hr fish, they were not biting that day.ย  We caught 2 bait fish on the way back in.ย  Kinda a bummer.ย  But is called...
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Jeff W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip!

VERIFIED   6hr ONLY FISHING IN THE BAY (5pax) on January 21, 2025
Such an amazing trip! Crew was the best! Had such a great time!
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