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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 264 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
215
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
76%
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Brandon B.
Chandler, AZ
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6hr ONLY FISHING IN THE BAY (5pax) on July 6, 2022
sucked - should of only been 6 hours - but the captain kept the boa
Brandon B. does not recommend Calypso Charters โ€“ Calypso II
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Burt W.
Mexico
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Disappointing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on January 8, 2016
The crew spoke very little english.ย  I asked to go where I could catch a Dorado which are in season but they kept us in the...
Burt W. does not recommend Calypso
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Erynne F.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   January 3, 2021
The charter operator canceled 14 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Martha M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   November 19, 2020
The charter operator canceled 95 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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