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
(138 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 138 reviews
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
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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%
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Wyatt B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 31, 2024
Wyatt B. recommends Sport Fishing Arantza
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Daniel De La Puente
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Benjamin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 25, 2024
Daniel De La Puente recommends Sport Fishing Arantza
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Kevin G.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

They tried..

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 19, 2025
The Trip was ok but i would not do it again. I burned 250โ‚ฌ and 5 hours of my holiday plus 600 mxn Taxi to the meeting...
Kevin G. does not recommend Sport Fishing Arantza
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Kate N.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

No fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 12, 2025
We didnโ€™t managed to catch any fish but was nice nice trip and staff where friendly and informative
Kate N. recommends Sport Fishing Arantza
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Hakim J.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good but not great

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 24, 2024
Wahoo was used ..fish bit of tail section but did not hit entire fishโ€ฆmaybe if rigged differently better chances of catching....
Hakim J. recommends Sport Fishing Arantza
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