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

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(137 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (347)
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Angler rating
91
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
76%
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Kirsi S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very happy!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2025
We (two adults, two kids aged 9 and 11) did a half-way trip with Sport Fishing Arantza. The captain and first mate did not...
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Bryant J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 9, 2024
Was here a day after hurricane Beryl passed through, everyone was very helping with getting everything replanned and back to...
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Hanna L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family fishing tip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 30, 2024
Went fishing with the whole family (kids 9 & 12 years old). Requested for great barracuda and some snorkeling and got both!...
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Nicola J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing morning

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 3, 2024
We had an amazing time fishing . My husband is still talking about it . The crew were very knowledgeable and accommodating...
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 9, 2025
Great crew, good service. Sadly rough seas, but thatโ€™s Mother Nature!
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