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Rita
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Rita

Cozumel, Mexico
25+ reviews
I've been running fishing charters out of San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico for over 25 years. Not only do we have an excellent and professional crew to help you with everything while you're on board, but we also have recently done a complete overhaul on the hull and engines. We offer fishing that is both fun and bountiful at the same time. We also provide coverage from the sun, toilets, extra space to fish, as well as GPS to get you on the fish in the blink of an eye.

Charter

Rating

4.3
28 reviews
4.3
Boat & Equipment
4.6
Captain & Crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

All reviews (28)

Showing 1 – 5 of 28 reviews
  • Nate Bagby
    Nate Bagby
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time fishing!

    Half Day Trip • 6 adults • 1 child

    We would definitely recommend this charter! The captain, first and second mate were amazing. Manuel and the 2nd mate made everything extremely easier for our group. We landed our first fish within 20 mins of the lines in the water, and were busy with fish on all day long.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you Nate! We appreciate you taking the time to submit a review for us! We've seen some pictures from your day and are so very happy that we helped make great memories of your vacation.

  • Shelly Henderson
    Shelly Henderson
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun in the sun

    Half Day Trip • 6 adults

    the boat was very clean and the captain and his deck hand were amazing. they hard working to get us on the fish. We would differently fish with them again. Tails up ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you Shelly! We appreciate you taking the time to write up a review for us and sharing some of your pictures! We look forward to your return!

  • Mendy Warner
    Mendy Warner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2019
    5 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    We started off our day on the Albatross with Captain Jack, Tony and Alexandro. The weather very questionable. A lot of storms and lightning around, but they persevered. Fishing was slow for much of the trip, but they worked tirelessly to try to put us on fish. The weather may have affected our luck. The afternoon snack they prepared was excellent with guacamole, ceviche, quesadillas and fresh fruit. We also selected to do some snorkeling during our trip and they took us to a fantastic location. The place they took us to go eat lunch was also beautiful with plenty of stingray swimming around us. Finally on the way back to the resort they did not give up on trolling the entire way back. By the end we did catch fish, including rainbow runner, barracuda and wahoo. You’ll be pressed to find a better first-mate than Tony. We would book them again in a heartbeat.

    Reported catch:
    Wahoo
    Great Barracuda
  • Gene Harrington
    Gene Harrington
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect fishing day!

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    “Fishing” may be called that instead of “Catching” for a reason, but on this day “Catching” would have been more appropriate! This Aug 31st was a perfect half-day morning fishing charter for me, my son Kevin, son-in-law Justin and nephew AJ. Rita was more than accommodating with the start time based on our disembarking time from our Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Albatros Captain Oscar and first mate Jimmy (Jaime) were wonderful. They were prompt at the pier at 9:00am and everything was as promised with plenty of food and drink available. All of the bait was pre-rigged and ready before we boarded. We were fishing minutes after boarding. Within 30 minutes we hit a school of mahi and had four on rods at the same time! A while later we brought in two more all about the same size of about 22” - 28” long. Then the big bull hit and kept us all busy for over 30 minutes taking turns wearing each of us out. He was over 48” long and a bruiser! On the way iback to the dock we caught two more of the smaller females to make it a total of 8 (2 each) plus the one big bull! We ended the trip with a lunch at the nearby Sand Dollar cafe consisting of two of the mahi mahi’s which Jimmy filleted for us on board. Thank you for a fantastic trip and the wonderful memories we will each have forever.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Charter operator

    That is an excellent half day out! Wow! Thank you so much for trusting Albatros Charters to take you and your family out during your coveted time in the Cozumel Port! We love the pictures and look forward to seeing you on a return visit! Tell all your friends!

  • John Gorski
    John Gorski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    3.0
    Verified

    Switched boat the day before trip.

    Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM • 2 adults

    The captain and first mate were great. Even though we didn’t catch any fish, they worked very hard and we had a few bites. The problem was we booked the 42 foot boat as advertised on Fishing Booker. We were provided an excuse of maintenance, which obviously was a double booking issue. even though we were promised, an identical boat we Had a 30 foot boat which was not equivalent to what we had booked. It mattered with rough seas. Specifically spent more money for a larger boat for this issue. Smaller boats were $150 cheaper do not book with this charter. also, all the boat switcheroo communication took place outside the Fishing Booker charter app. Go figure.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoCozumel, QR
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo on a fishing charter, with family members visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Nate B.
    Nate B.
    We would definitely recommend this charter! The captain, first and second mate were amazing. Manuel and the 2nd mate made everything extremely easier for our group. We landed our first fish within 20 mins of the lines in the water, and were busy with fish on all day long.
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoCozumel, QR
    Four Barracuda laid out on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Shelly H.
    Shelly H.
    the boat was very clean and the captain and his deck hand were amazing. they hard working to get us on the fish. We would differently fish with them again. Tails up ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoCozumel, QR
    A young angler proudly displaying a colorful fish while fishing on a boat, with the ocean in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Rainbow Runner
    Mendy W.
    Mendy W.
    We started off our day on the Albatross with Captain Jack, Tony and Alexandro. The weather very questionable. A lot of storms and lightning around, but they persevered. Fishing was slow for much of the trip, but they worked tirelessly to try to put us on fish. The weather may have affected our luck. The afternoon snack they prepared was excellent with guacamole, ceviche, quesadillas and fresh fruit. We also selected to do some snorkeling during our trip and they took us to a fantastic location. The place they took us to go eat lunch was also beautiful with plenty of stingray swimming around us. Finally on the way back to the resort they did not give up on trolling the entire way back. By the end we did catch fish, including rainbow runner, barracuda and wahoo. You’ll be pressed to find a better first-mate than Tony. We would book them again in a heartbeat.
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoCozumel, QR
    A group of three anglers, including a young boy, proudly displaying their catch of Barracuda on a fishing boat after a successful outing.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Jonathan F.
    Jonathan F.
    We did the 4 hr morning charter. Great crew! We caught barracuda. The captain and first mate clean and fillet the fish for us. Definitely will be using them again on our next trip!
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoCozumel, QR
    A group of anglers on a boat examining their catch of Barracuda, stored in a bucket and laid out on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Michelle G.
    Michelle G.
    Oscar, David and Max were a great crew. We caught a lot of fish and the snacks they provided were tasty. Would highly recommend them.
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoCozumel, QR
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi-Mahi on a fishing boat in open waters, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Gene H.
    Gene H.
    “Fishing” may be called that instead of “Catching” for a reason, but on this day “Catching” would have been more appropriate! This Aug 31st was a perfect half-day morning fishing charter for me, my son Kevin, son-in-law Justin and nephew AJ. Rita was more than accommodating with the start time based on our disembarking time from our Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Albatros Captain Oscar and first mate Jimmy (Jaime) were wonderful. They were prompt at the pier at 9:00am and everything was as promised with plenty of food and drink available. All of the bait was pre-rigged and ready before we boarded. We were fishing minutes after boarding. Within 30 minutes we hit a school of mahi and had four on rods at the same time! A while later we brought in two more all about the same size of about 22” - 28” long. Then the big bull hit and kept us all busy for over 30 minutes taking turns wearing each of us out. He was over 48” long and a bruiser! On the way iback to the dock we caught two more of the smaller females to make it a total of 8 (2 each) plus the one big bull! We ended the trip with a lunch at the nearby Sand Dollar cafe consisting of two of the mahi mahi’s which Jimmy filleted for us on board. Thank you for a fantastic trip and the wonderful memories we will each have forever.
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoSan Miguel De Cozumel, QR
    An angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Michelle W.
    Michelle W.
    Tough day fishing but overall I'd book with them again.The crew certainly worked hard to get us fish.The boat is top notch if you wanna be comfortable.
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoSan Miguel De Cozumel, QR
    Two adult passengers posing on the open deck of a fishing boat underway in coastal waters.
    Paul H.
    Paul H.
    Rita’s crew is always accommodating and super friendly- we use them every time we are in Cozumel. We just sail around and snorkel, but they offer excellent fishing charters too. Either way - get away from the crowds and get your own boat for the day. You won’t regret it!
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoSan Miguel De Cozumel, QR
    Family group posing aboard a fishing charter boat while holding multiple saltwater fish, including a red snapper-like fish and a long silver game fish.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Marc K.
    Marc K.
    We caught 6 fish 3 different species. Would love to of caught more, but it is what it is. Crew were A star and helped with everything. The lady owner also worked behind the scenes in helping with ferry times etc etc. Great work
  • Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico
    Albatros Charters - Cozumel MexicoSan Miguel De Cozumel
    A family proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Kristy L.
    Kristy L.
    Started out slow but after the 1st hour in half the fish started biting, the crew was great to help with the little ones.

What's biting with Albatros Charters - Cozumel Mexico in Cozumel

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of Mexico's most important celebrations, and certainly its most iconic. Things are far from dead on the water, with massive Wahoo smoking reels offshore.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Trolling rod positioned at the stern of a fishing boat as it cuts through rough open ocean waters.

Dorado!

Jul 6, 2015 • Cozumel
Out on a 6 hour trip. Got 6 dorado. Beautiful day. Here's a shot sitting in the chair while waiting!
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Two adult anglers proudly display colorful mahi-mahi catches aboard a boat in coastal waters.

1 July and some dorado

Jul 1, 2015 • Cozumel
Just a couple out fishing. Got a couple small dorado on the boat...left a couple in the water!
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Multiple fish laid out on the deck of a small fishing boat, with tackle and gear visible nearby.

19 - 22 June

Jun 22, 2015 • Cozumel
Been catching some dorado, tuna, wahoo and triggers (with a little bottom fishing). Here is a photo of a pretty good size wahoo caught on 22 June
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi on a fishing charter, with a scenic marina backdrop.

Merinero Tournament - 6 June

Jun 6, 2015 • Cozumel
A local fishing tournament brought out a crowd of over 40 boats. While one of our trips caught and released a sailfish (which was not allowed in this tournament), the Albatros brought in the biggest fish on this particular day. It was a 41lb dorado (mahi).
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Adult angler seated inside a boat and actively handling a fishing rod, with a wooded shoreline visible in the background.

Dorado are running

Apr 6, 2015 • Cozumel
The past few days we have been catching dorado (mahi) on each trip. We had one boat out for 4 hours today and they caught 4 dorado. One of them was 51 inches! The other boat was out for 6 hours and brought in 3 dorado but lost a blue marlin. The blue marlin did take some blood though! The mate was scratched.
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Two anglers pose aboard a boat while holding a large dark-colored fish over clear open ocean water.

Here is one of the dorado

Apr 6, 2015 • Cozumel
This was one of the 7 dorado caught yesterday! Both of our boats, Albatros and Frigate caught dorado (mahi) yesterday. This is just one of the 7 caught.
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