The bonuses started on our arrival at the marina. While we reserved the 29 ft Gladiator Captain Mike upgraded us to the 38 ft Predator at no additional cost. The Predator was ably crewed by Christian, Roberto, and Junior. Not long after leaving the marina Christian pointed out several whales, an unexpected bonus. The crew worked hard and kept fresh bait in the water and we did catch a nice wahoo and had 3 barracuda short strikes. It was a great day on the water on a beautiful boat and with an excellent crew. If you’re vacationing in Punta Cana give up a day on the beach and fish with Captain Mike.

Excellent experience from start to finish! Picked us up (gf and I) from the hotel, brought us to the marina and back. Lunch was great. Sandwiches, chips, fresh fruit and cold drinks were provided for lunch. My gf has celiac and can’t have gluten so when I let them know, they went out of their way to provide a quinoa chicken salad. Where else can you get that kind of service!? Brian our captain and Roberto the mate were fantastic. Roberto kept the lines fresh and clear and Brian kept us on the fish! We landed 7 nice Mahi Mahi. 10/10 experience, will definitely use again!

Several communications occured prior to the date of the trip. Communication is good!  We were picked up at our resort at the agreed upon time and driven to the marina where we met our Captain, Charlie and his mate (and son), Charlie.  They made us feel very welcome.  We departed the Marina shortly after our arrival. About 30 minutes after we left the marina and about 10 minutes after the fishing began we hooked into a big one. The battle lasted a little over an hour with the final result of landing an approximately 130 pound, 7’7” blue marlin. The fish and I were both exausted, but Charlie2 took great care of it before its release.  For the rest of the morning we only reeled in one barracuda.  After arriving back at the marina our driver was waiting to take us back to our resort.  This was my first experience bill fishing and it sure was a memorable one.  I would definately do it again and request Charlie1 and 2 as out Captain and crew.

Excellent service from pick up to drop off.  Driver showed up at my hotel at 7:15 am, as scheduled, and was waiting on the dock when we returned.  I enjoyed the fighting belt approach on the Gladiator rather than sitting in the chair.  Ive fished Hawaii, Gulf of Texas, and Baja Mexico.  Capt. Charlie and his son are by far the best and hardest working, and the boat and equipment were top notch.  Excellent trip and cant wait to return!!!