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
(491 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 491 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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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Katelyn B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ We had such an amazing experience! Even though the fishing was a little slow, it honestly...
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Stuart H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip with lots of fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on November 25, 2025
The larger species were not biting but we still managed 3 tuna a small grouper and around 20 trigger fish. This was my wifeโ€™s...
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Andy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Incredible Time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 22, 2025
4 of us guys went out with Gerardo and had the best time out on the water. Fish were not biting during the first hour, but...
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Alexander P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had an incredible experience on our 6-hour fishing charter! From start to finish, the crew was friendly, professional, and...
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Christopher L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our day aboard the Balihoo Boat was absolutely incredible! Captain Ramirez and Balta went above and beyond, ensuring our experience...
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