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María Del Carmen
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María Del Carmen

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Angler's choice
500+ reviews
'I strive to bring home the magic of the Bahía Bay by having knowledge of its cycle and offering my personal dedication to each family or group that chooses to join the charter with the best equipment and crew – VALERIA ! We are your oceanic liaisons. Viva Vallarta!' Captain Jorge has been running this business since 2017 and is bilingual. He prides himself on excellent customer service.

Charter

Ainara Valeria I

Ainara Valeria I

Puerto Vallarta
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $320

Rating

4.8
755 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (755)

Showing 1 – 5 of 755 reviews
  • Luke Erspamer
    Luke Erspamer
    us
    Wyoming, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome day, great captain and crew

    Full Day Trip <Off Shore> • 2 adults

    Captain Jorge made it an awesome day for both my wife and I. Very nice very comfortable boat that they keep exceptionally clean. We upgraded our trip the morning of because capatain said he knew where the fish were but we need more time to get there. Best decision we made because our day ended up excellent with 3 yellowfin tuna and a trophy sail fish. Captain is an extrmely knowledge angler and has been fishing the area for 35 years. The deckhands Danny and Brian also made the trip very enjoyable taking pictures of us, making conversation, always making sure we were comfortable and making us delicious yellowfin ceveche at the end of that day. Captain and his guys truly are masters of their craft and do not stop working to make your day unforgettable.

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much for your review; we look forward to seeing you next year.

  • Marcel Garcia
    Marcel Garcia
    mx
    Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Excelente Experiencia!

    half day of fishing • 4 adults • 2 children

    La atención de Jorge desde el momento que hicimos la reservación fue muy grata, ya que siempre estuvo en contacto con dudas y aclaraciones a pesar de que contratamos con dos días de anticipación apenas. Nunca habíamos salido en un iaje de pesca y estando en la embarcación, Jorge nos aclaró todas las dudas y buscando que pudieramos lograr pescar algo. Nos llevamos un excelente recuerdo mi familia y yo, ya que para ser nuestra primera vez en la pesca, nos llevamos dos Jureles de mas de 10 kilos (uno nos lo comimos y el otro lo regresamos). Una tarde redonda, sin duda volveríamos con Jorge y el Ainara Valeria.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much for your review; we look forward to seeing you again.

  • Leighton Mayers
    Leighton Mayers
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
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    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Captain Jorge is worth every penny

    5 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    ive been on a few fishing charters in both the states and mexico and this was by far the best experience yet. Jorge knows the bay like the back of his hand and its clear he cares deeply about his clients. he went out of his way to pick us up from a different location and make ceviche with the fish we caught once the bite slowed down. his price is fair and his english is great. if youre considering taking a trip in puerto vallerta go with Jorge and Brian. these guys are the real deal and i will 100% be using them again my next trip to Puerto Vallerta.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much for your review; we look forward to seeing you again.

  • Adam Looney
    Adam Looney
    us
    Vancouver, WA, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sailfish master

    6 Hour trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captian Jorge and crew are knowledgeable and quick to make asjustments. After booking, they asked what type of fishing we would like to do. My son, who is 8 years old, wanted to go “big fish” fishing. I explained this to Jorge and he came up with a plan. On the day of, Jorge explained that with the recent weather and rain (hurricane Genevieve) the further we went out, the better, so we can find the clean water. At that point we made the decision to go from a 6 hr trip to an 8 hr trip. That recommendation and decision did not disappoint! We caught 2 monster sailfish, both almost 8 ft long. Numerous skip jack tuna (for bait), and a Mahi-Mahi. The reat of the fleet out there that day did not have the luck we did. This is a testament to the knowledge and preprration to Captain Jorge. Thanks to him and his team, my son and i will have this memore for a lifetime. That is the best part for me.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much for your review. We always strive to do a great job and ensure you have a good experience. Our reviews are the best, and we have more reviews than anyone else; we look forward to seeing you next time.

  • Matt Vernon
    Matt Vernon
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    STELLAR fishing trip!

    6 hour trip — combo • 2 adults

    If you’re looking for excellent guidance, stunning vistas, and a great all around fishing experience, book Valeria with Captain Jorge! We caught a beatiful Jack-fish that made for an entertaining reel-in and one heck of a fighting fish. Good music made for an epic soundtrack for the day. We fished, we enjoyed the water access only Amapas beach and even snorkled at Los Arcos. There is no better way to enjoy the Bay of Banderas than with Captain Jorge! We will be back and 100%, no questions, we’ll be on Valeria with Cap’t Jorge. Excellent value, stupendous congeniality, and an experience you should not pass up.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle

Real catches shared by our community

  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Top notch outfit
    Peter R.
    Peter R.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Great Fish, Great Guide!
    Drew S.
    Drew S.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Awesome day, great captain and crew
    Luke E.
    Luke E.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Great time!
    Cal B.
    Cal B.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Captain Jorge is worth every penny
    Leighton M.
    Leighton M.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Book your next trip with Captain Jorge!
    Ashley B.
    Ashley B.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    DEFINITELY COMING BACK!!
    Gerardo L.
    Gerardo L.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    great weekend trip
    Emilio J.
    Emilio J.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Great Trip!
    Matt K.
    Matt K.
  • Ainara Valeria I
    Ainara Valeria IPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Great Time!!
    Mario G.
    Mario G.

What's biting with Ainara Valeria I in Puerto Vallarta

With Striped Marlin joining the other behemoths being caught offshore, this is the best month for deep sea fishing in Puerto Vallarta. Add Tuna and Dorado to the mix, and you can't get better than this.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Two young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowtail Snapper while enjoying a fishing trip in a scenic coastal area.

Slow Start, Then 12 Fish on Five Lines

Aug 25, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
It was a bit slow at first, but after an hour the fish started biting. We were fishing with five lines, and sometimes we’d get bites on three lines at once; we caught 12 fish in total. It was fun.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish aboard a fishing boat in clear blue waters.

Full-day trip

Aug 5, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
We were trolling, looking for pelagic species, and headed 38 miles out from the bay. Nothing was biting, so we switched to live bait for a couple of hours; it was very quiet. We radioed other anglers to ask how the bite was, and it was slow for everyone. Finally, a sailfish took the bait and put up a great fight.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of the coastline.

6-hour trip

Aug 2, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
It was a very slow morning when we started our fishing day; we decided to troll and caught Spanish mackerel, small albacore, and blue runners. We switched methods and tried bottom fishing, and four jack crevalle took the bait.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

12hr offshore

Jul 28, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
We set out on a new adventure in search of pelagic species, heading 35 miles out into deep water. We found blue water currents and began trolling; we hooked our first sailfish, which fought for about 30 minutes. We continued trolling and hooked a second sailfish. Then, seeing yellowfin tuna breaching, we decided to switch tactics: we flew a kite with live bait and managed to hook three yellowfin tuna. We switched methods again to target marlin or Cubera snapper, landing two large Cuberas weighing around 30 kilos each. Although we didn't hook any marlin, it was a fantastic day of fishing.
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A young angler proudly holding a large fish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Snook and jack crevalle on board

Jul 24, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
It was a bit slow, but we kept moving between different fishing spots until we finally managed to hook a large snook—weighing about 15 kilos—and a large jack crevalle as well.
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat in a sunny coastal environment.

6 hours trip

Jul 1, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
It was a good day; it started off very slow, but we managed to catch one snook and five jack crevalle.
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