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Cartagena Charters
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Cartagena Charters

Cartagena, Colombia
25+ reviews
I've always loved spending time on the water, fishing or just enjoying the quiet. I've spent well over 40 years fishing the local waters, and running my own charter has been my dream for a long time, though always on a back burner. Today, that I get to do it, my favorite part of the job is spending time outdoors and meeting new interesting people. My attention to detail and the desire for everyone to have a great time on board is what makes me work hard and have fun at the same time.

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Pura Vida

Pura Vida

Cartagena
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Trips from
US $495

Rating

4.3
35 reviews
4.1
Boat & Equipment
4.4
Captain & Crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

80%
Recommend this charter
77%
Caught fish

All reviews (35)

Showing 1 – 5 of 35 reviews
  • Magalie Rancourt
    Magalie Rancourt
    ca
    Québec, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Pêche de 4 heure en matinée

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    J’ai réservé une sortie de pêche de 4h le matin pour la fête à mon frère et c’était vraiment une belle expérience. On a attrapé 8 poissons ( thon, barracuda,etc) , et les capitaines étaient très gentils. Ils s’assuraient toujours qu’on allait bien et nous ont même offert à boire. Aucun de nous deux n’avons été malade mais je vous conseil des médicamenrs antinausé puisque les vagues étaient assez intenses!!! Si on retourne en Colombie, on va clairement refaire affaire avec eux. Merci encore pour cette belle avant-midi!!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jack Crevalle
    Great Barracuda
    Response from Charter operator

    thanks so much hope see you again!!!

  • John Singleton
    John Singleton
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience and will definitely use again

    Sunset Fishing Trips • 2 adults

    The captain and his crew were great people and made sure we had a memorable experience. We caught tuna, our first time ever catching something other than catfish and crappie, and I’ve done a lot of fishing. Anyone looking for a first-rate experience with a crew that is experienced, so you’ll feel safe and enjoy the experience, must use Captain David. Pura Vida!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Great Barracuda
    Response from Charter operator

    Gracias hope to see you again !!!

  • Damian Reitsma
    Damian Reitsma
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a ball

    9 Hour Extreme Offshore Trip • 1 adult

    Trawled for a scored a whole stack of Tuna, Bluefin, yellowfin and Blackfin… Bottom bashed for a while and kept getting smashed my a local species ive never seen before.

    Response from Charter operator

    thanks so much Hope to see you again !!!!

  • Jeff Lohr
    Jeff Lohr
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    David was awesome

    5 Hour Offshore Fishing Trip • 2 adults

    Caught several tuna, kingfish and others. Highly recommend these guys

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Charter operator

    grqcias beo !! 🎣👍

  • Michael Leible
    Michael Leible
    co
    Colombia
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    First time out deep sea fishing

    Sunset Fishing Trips • 3 adults • 1 child

    Was enjoyable. My son's first time on the open ocean, and he did get seasick, but he said he would do it again. He caught his first barracuda and looks forward to going again and catching something bigger! :)

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Response from Charter operator

    thank you hope to see yiou out in calmer water and better conditions !!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Young angler holding a small tuna or bonito aboard a fishing boat offshore, with another passenger visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Small Blackfins very small weather nice fishing tuff Please dont pay big prices on tours fishing luck we all fishing the same 4 spots bring your Luck and save ur money with Pura Vida es el mejor !!!
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    A smiling angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Rainbow runners inshore short trip rico yummy !!!!
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Angler proudly displaying a large tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna and baraucda off shore 6 and 8 hrs tour
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Three anglers proudly displaying a large fish while enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Big macs around inshore cerra. Mackeral bribg trolling plugs rapala we got bit off
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Angler proudly displaying two large fish aboard a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Yellow fin Tuna around and jacks 6 and 8 hrs tour
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish while on a boat, with a shipping vessel in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Lots of black fin Tuna med Large size teo Jacks Linger truos produving more no
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Angler in a yellow shirt engaged in fishing on a sunny day, with another person visible in the background, showcasing a lively offshore fishing experience.
    John S.
    John S.
    The captain and his crew were great people and made sure we had a memorable experience. We caught tuna, our first time ever catching something other than catfish and crappie, and I’ve done a lot of fishing. Anyone looking for a first-rate experience with a crew that is experienced, so you’ll feel safe and enjoy the experience, must use Captain David. Pura Vida!
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while aboard a boat, with a city skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jeff L.
    Jeff L.
    Caught several tuna, kingfish and others. Highly recommend these guys
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish on a boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Skipjack Tuna
    Emma G.
    Emma G.
    son geniales
  • Pura Vida
    Pura VidaCartagena
    Adult angler aboard a center-console boat proudly holding a large king mackerel while offshore fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Off shore hot full day dnd 3/4 day tuna schools mahi wahoo king fish few rainbow runers

Fishing reports

Angler holding a small tuna-like fish aboard a center-console boat, with open ocean and an outboard motor visible behind him.

Small Blackfin Tuna, Tough Fishing Luck

Nov 1, 2026 • Cartagena
Small Blackfins very small weather nice fishing tuff Please dont pay big prices on tours fishing luck we all fishing the same 4 spots bring your Luck and save ur money with Pura Vida es el mejor !!!
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A smiling angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while enjoying a day out on the water.

Inshore Short Trip for Rainbow Runners

Aug 29, 2026 • Cartagena
Rainbow runners inshore short trip rico yummy !!!!
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A variety of fish, including a large grouper, stored in a cooler with ice, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Tuna and Barracuda Offshore Trips

Aug 19, 2026 • Cartagena
Tuna and baraucda off shore 6 and 8 hrs tour
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Three anglers proudly displaying a large fish while enjoying a day out on the water.

Mackerel Trolling Inshore Cerra

Aug 15, 2026 • Cartagena
Big macs around inshore cerra. Mackeral bribg trolling plugs rapala we got bit off
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Angler proudly displaying two large fish aboard a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Yellowfin Tuna

Jul 22, 2026 • Cartagena
Yellow fin Tuna around and jacks 6 and 8 hrs tour
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Angler proudly displaying a large fish while on a boat, with a shipping vessel in the background.

Black fon tuna and jacks

Jun 16, 2026 • Cartagena
Lots of black fin Tuna med Large size teo Jacks Linger truos produving more no
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