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
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trips from US $450
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(138 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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trips from US $380
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(44 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 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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Margie B.
Montgomery, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hours of fishing

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Margie Barlow on May 26, 2021
We did a fishing charter with Ariel on Calypso in Puerta Vallarta.ย  While it was a beautiful day on the water, the fish just...
Margie B. recommends Calypso
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Thomas H.
La Crosse, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day of fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ The Bay on February 13, 2023
Samuel and his first mate were awesome!ย  We caught 17 fish total! 15 Bonita, a Spanish Mackerel and a Jack Carvelle. He made...
Thomas H. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Cody H.
Salamanca, Guanajuato
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hours in the bay

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ The Bay on February 12, 2023
We had a great time and weโ€™re in the fish quite a bit.ย  Every one of the five of us caught multiple fish.ย  We also saw...
Cody H. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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Gary S.
San Juan Del Rรญo, Querรฉtaro
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on January 27, 2023
4th trip with Calypso. Tough conditions made it challenging but we caught fish and they clearly value the fishery resource....
Gary S. recommends Calypso
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Larry F.
Salem, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 he trip.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Las Animas on March 7, 2023
Tony & Eric were a great crew, we booked a mixed trip, trip fishing, whale watching, lunch on the beach and sightseeing. They...
Larry F. recommends Calypso 1 Fishing Charters โ€“ Nuevo Vallarta
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