Captain
Gerardo Ramirez

Member since December 2018 Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Background
Growing up near the sea in Mexico meant that Captain Ramirez grew up with a rod in his hands. It was only logical, then, that he turn his passion, and the passion of a community, into a profession. He's been a qualified captain since 2004 and just loves running charters. For Capt. Ramirez, seeing people smile as they reel in a fish is the biggest perk of the job, along with being able to spend time on the water.
Techniques
in summer I like trolling because it is the time of marlin, dorado, pezvela, wahoo and tuna in winter because it is the season of crowned, snappers and groupers

Hey, I'm Captain Gerardo Ramirez

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Background
Growing up near the sea in Mexico meant that Captain Ramirez grew up with a rod in his hands. It was only logical, then, that he turn his passion, and the passion of a community, into a profession. He's been a qualified captain since 2004 and just loves running charters. For Capt. Ramirez, seeing people smile as they reel in a fish is the biggest perk of the job, along with being able to spend time on the water.
Techniques
in summer I like trolling because it is the time of marlin, dorado, pezvela, wahoo and tuna in winter because it is the season of crowned, snappers and groupers

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(478 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $320

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 478 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (814)
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BEST EXPERIENCE!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
84%
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Quentin V.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Playa with Balta

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 16, 2025
Great crew, ended up being windy day with rough water but still caught tuna and a nice barracuda. Crew was great, at your service...
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Jed O.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly Recommend the Balihoo Boat and crew

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 20, 2024
The Captain and First Mate went above and beyond what we expected! They worked their takes off to get us on fish! We caught...
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Ellie C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on October 2, 2025
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Josephine S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on December 24, 2024
Great fishing trip for the price, caught lots of fish and water, beer, soda was provided!
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Charles D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Dedicated

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 5, 2025
Very nice experience, committed to catch some fish and we did!!
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