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
(477 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 477 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (809)
what a day
what a day
WAHOO catch.
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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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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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Chad R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on January 29, 2025
Was a pretty windy day but Balta and Paulo got us hooked into a pretty good amberjack and also my 12 year old caught quite...
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Micky M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great authentic fishing.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 21, 2025
The captain and first mate worked very hard to put us on fish even though conditions were not ideal. They worked tirelessly...
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Charlie G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 30, 2024
The crew was extremely knowledgeable, and we tried multiple methods including jigging and trolling. Fantastic Captain, with...
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Jeff F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A+

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 5, 2024
My friends are I had an excellent experience with balihoo. Went out for a 4 hour fishing charter in the morning, all 6 of us...
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