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
(460 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $320

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 460 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (771)
Best fishing trip!
Best fishing trip!
Good trip Lots of Mahi
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
83%
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William T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day on the water!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 20, 2025
Tough day catching fish but not for any lack of effort or knowledge from Balta and Paolo. We caught a few grouper and snapper....
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Sara W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 2, 2025
We had a lovely half day with very nice crew. We caught several smaller fish, one bigger barracuda and a reef shark! Luckily...
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Kevin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 20, 2025
Had the best captains and were super professional. These guys know what they’re doing and were super genuine. One of the...
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Trevor M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip Lots of Mahi

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on June 11, 2025
Super windy day and captain made the trip amazing with lots of Mahi Afterwords the local seafood shop made by far the...
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Oliver L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 17, 2025
We only caught one fish but it was the Mahi Mahi my kid wanted to catch for years. His dream came true so we are both really...
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