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
(470 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
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Trips from US $320

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 470 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (790)
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Angler rating
427
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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
83%
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Hunter A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on August 14, 2025
Great time with this crew and they put us on some great mahi!!
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Daniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excelente experiencia

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 6, 2025
Atenciรณn y servicio extraordinario. Muy buena disposiciรณn.
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Christopher R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT Day fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 19, 2025
Canโ€™t believe this location, a few minutes out and youโ€™re in 500 feet of water and catching major fish. These guys were...
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Jessica E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience aboard the Balihoo

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 4, 2024
Awesome first time out the Balihoo. Captain Luis and first mate Jeremy were very kind and helpful. We ended up catching 5 barracuda...
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Philippe B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2025
We had an amazing and successfull trip. The Crew took really good care of us and were able to allow us to catch plenty of fish!!...
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