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!

Hey, we're Puerto Vallarta Calypso Fishing

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 $380
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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DJ K.
Castle Rock, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Tony and Eric

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Get On & Get Off on February 21, 2022
The temperature change meant that the red tide had moved in so fishing was fair at best but we still had a great time. Caught...
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Josh A.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   8 Hour trip -Marietas island/Yelapa on November 4, 2022
Captain Ariel and crew provided just what we were looking for. A low-key fishing trip to catch some big fish, then onto Yelapa...
Josh A. recommends Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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Bill B.
Dallas, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had Carlos and Juan as our crew.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ The Bay (5 PAX) on March 29, 2022
It was an incredible time. We saw whales, schools of Dolphins swimming by the boat, saw a sea turtle and had awesome sight...
Bill B. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Mike T.
Zapopan, Jalisco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hour Combo Excursion in South East Bahรญa de Banderas

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Las Animas on February 1, 2023
Beautiful day on the water. Ariel and Adrian were excellent hosts taking us along the Southern Coast near Puerto Vallarta....
Mike T. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Lorraine E.
Boston, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with calypso fishing tours

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ The Bay (5 PAX) on March 16, 2022
Best ever Perfect โ€œ10โ€ day.ย  Mama whales and their babies, may well papa whales, too, pods of frolicking dolphin. Professional...
Lorraine E. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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