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
137
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Sport Fishing Arantza

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(137 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 Last booking: 5 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
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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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Roberto M.
Grand Prairie, TX
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2023
Spent 4 hours trolling and didn’t touch a rod or reel. Waste of time and money. Good luck…from an experienced angler.
Roberto M. does not recommend Sport Fishing Arantza
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KEVIN F.
West Deptford, NJ
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 27, 2022
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Elinor G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 3, 2023
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Susan W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 26, 2023
The charter operation canceled 1 days after the trip date.
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David C.
Killeen, TX
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Benjamin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 29, 2022
Have to wade in water to get on and off small boat, got hurried and wave knocked me down getting off boat ruined cell phone,...
David C. does not recommend Sport Fishing Arantza
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