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
4.4 / 5
(143 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 143 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (354)
Would love to do it again!!
Would love to do it again!!
Would love to do it again!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
76%
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Erin D.
Culiacรกn, Sinaloa
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing and Snorkeling - 6 hour trip:)

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 14, 2022
We had a busy first few hours of fishing. We were bottom fishing for smaller species and caught a white snapper and 3 triggerfish...
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Johan Z.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2025
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Jason D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip to date.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 13, 2024
These guys are awesome. Fishing started slow but turned out to be our best fishing trip to date. Friendly, funny and know...
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Martin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Benjamin did great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2024
Fishing was tons of fun they were biting a fair amount we caught one fish and we had a few get loose but the weโ€™re doing...
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Rolando M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2024
We had a wonderful time. The crew was very professional and friendly towards us. We managed to catch a 30 pound barracuda leaving...
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