Captain
Benjamin Araujo

Member since August 2019 Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Background
Captain Benjamin Araujo has been fishing off the Yucatan as a licensed captain since 2005. Before moving to Playa del Carmen, he used to fish Cabo San Lucas and Baja California, where he accumulated much of his knowledge of offshore sportfishing. He's been fishing Playa del Carmen for over 25 years now and knows all the best spots to hook massive Billfish, Dorado, Amberjack, and more. When Capt. Benjamin isn't competing in local tournaments, you'll most likely find him on the water with customers or fishing with friends. He invites you to explore some of the nicest fishing grounds off the coast of southern Mexico and chase trophy pelagics with Sport Fishing Arantza!
Techniques
Trolling and bottom fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Benjamin Araujo

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Background
Captain Benjamin Araujo has been fishing off the Yucatan as a licensed captain since 2005. Before moving to Playa del Carmen, he used to fish Cabo San Lucas and Baja California, where he accumulated much of his knowledge of offshore sportfishing. He's been fishing Playa del Carmen for over 25 years now and knows all the best spots to hook massive Billfish, Dorado, Amberjack, and more. When Capt. Benjamin isn't competing in local tournaments, you'll most likely find him on the water with customers or fishing with friends. He invites you to explore some of the nicest fishing grounds off the coast of southern Mexico and chase trophy pelagics with Sport Fishing Arantza!
Techniques
Trolling and bottom fishing
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Juan Eliseo H.
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First mate

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Sport Fishing Arantza

Excellent
4.4 / 5
(151 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 151 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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A Boatful of Beautiful Bonita & Barracuda
A Boatful of Beautiful Bonita & Barracuda
A Boatful of Beautiful Bonita & Barracuda
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
77%
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Isaac T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another Great Playa Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 14, 2025
The morning started out slow and I don’t believe any of the other boats were having much luck either. The captain decided...
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Stephen S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Morning Out!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 26, 2025
We had a great morning fishing! There was not tons of action trawling but we did manage 2 small tuna. Jigging the bottom got...
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Leon C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Boatful of Beautiful Bonita & Barracuda

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 24, 2025
Great trip, great day and great crew. my hands are sore from all the reeling! We got lucky right away and the fish just kept...
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Mike P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Having a blast

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 6, 2025
we are not anglers by any means but the cpt and crew made it easy will most definitely book again
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Jason M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught my fist Mahi Mahi/Dorado

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 23, 2025
Did a little bit of jigging and trolling, caught a bunch of reef fish and a nice Dorado / Mahi Mahi. Pretty smooth pickup and...
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