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
139
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Sport Fishing Arantza

Excellent
4.4 / 5
(139 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (348)
Fun trip!
Very happy!
They tried..
+345
Angler rating
91
28
10
5
2
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
76%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 139 reviews
Susan W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 26, 2023
The charter operation canceled 1 days after the trip date.
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
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
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Benjamin Araujo Captain replied
Read more
Ken B.
South Lyon, MI
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour afternoon trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 10, 2022
Captain was ok.ย  Boat was tiny and very dated.ย  5 people went, had to sit on rusty diamond plate and coolers.ย  Caught no...
Ken B. does not recommend Sport Fishing Arantza
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Benjamin Araujo Captain replied
Read more
William P.
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Very bad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 23, 2024
Do not pay up front , weather was so bad but took our money anyway and came in after30 min
William P. does not recommend Sport Fishing Arantza
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Benjamin Araujo Captain replied
Read more
  • Settings