We booked for Friday but fished on Sunday.ย Heavy wind kept port closed.ย Daily communication from Captain each day.ย Told us Thursday it would probably be Sunday and he was right.ย First fish was a 30 minute fight but broke the line as I was finally gaining line.ย Caught 2 barracuda after that.ย Lost one more after that.ย Spent last part of trip snorkeling off the Tulum Ruins.ย Saw sea turtles and rays and a bunch of smaller fish.ย There were only 2 of us and we apparently looked like we knew which end of a snorkel to suck on, so he took us out to reef.ย Pretty good surf but we meandered through cuts.ย Think he was looking for something particular but didnโt find it.ย Maybe a friendly nurse shark?ย Used their equipment and it was better than most.ย Did not end up empty handed because the crew of the boat next to us gave us a filet of mahi and refused to take payment.ย High 5 and a fist bump instead.ย We will be back.
We booked for Friday but fished on Sunday.ย Heavy wind kept port closed.ย Daily communication from Captain each day.ย Told us Thursday it would probably be Sunday and he was right.ย First fish was a 30 minute fight but broke the line as I was finally gaining line.ย Caught 2 barracuda after that.ย Lost one more after that.ย Spent last part of trip snorkeling off the Tulum Ruins.ย Saw sea turtles and rays and a bunch of smaller fish.ย There were only 2 of us and we apparently looked like... More
Hi Bruce
Thank you for the great review โ and especially for your flexibility with the weather. When the port closes, itโs never ideal, but weโre glad the communication helped and that Sunday worked out well in the end.
That first 30-minute fight sounds like a serious one. The ones that break off are always the hardest to forget. Still, landing two barracudas and getting more action is a solid day on the water.
Snorkeling off the Tulum Ruins and seeing turtles and rays is always a special way to finish.
Weโre also happy you liked the equipment โ we do our best to keep everything in top shape. And that mahi fillet moment with the other crew? Thatโs the spirit out there.
Weโll be happy to have you back anytime. The reef will be waiting.
Mexidivers Team
Hi Bruce Thank you for the great review โ and especially for your flexibility with the weather. When the port closes, itโs never ideal, but weโre glad the communication helped and that Sunday worked out well in the end. That first 30-minute fight sounds like a serious one. The ones that break off are always the hardest to forget. Still, landing two barracudas and getting more action is a solid day on the water. Snorkeling off the Tulum Ruins and seeing turtles and... More
I have done plenty of ocean fishing charters throughout my life and this was by far my favorite experience. Our captain Robert is the absolute man! He was like Steve Erwin meets Chris Pontius meets David Attenborough. He knew infinitely cool facts about the carribbean reef and local history. On top of a cool crew, we caught two massive Barracuda and our other boat caught a 5 foot, 65 pound cuda as well as an amberjack and a mackeral. These guys know this reef and knew the bait swaps and troll technique to hook up consistently. It was a great day unless you were a beer or a fish! will def be back
I have done plenty of ocean fishing charters throughout my life and this was by far my favorite experience. Our captain Robert is the absolute man! He was like Steve Erwin meets Chris Pontius meets David Attenborough. He knew infinitely cool facts about the carribbean reef and local history. On top of a cool crew, we caught two massive Barracuda and our other boat caught a 5 foot, 65 pound cuda as well as an amberjack and a mackeral. These guys know this reef and knew the bait swaps and troll... More
Hi Jack
Wow โ what a review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Weโre truly happy to hear this was your favorite ocean fishing experience, that means a lot. Captain Robert will absolutely love the comparisonโฆ Steve Irwin meets Chris Pontius meets David Attenborough might be the best description heโs ever received haha!
Heโs incredibly passionate about the Caribbean reef, the local history, and of course dialing in the right bait and trolling technique to stay consistently hooked up. Sounds like those barracudas showed up ready to play โ and that 5-foot, 65-pound cuda is a serious catch. What a day.
Thank you again for trusting us with your day on the water. Weโll be ready for round two whenever youโre back.
Tight lines and see you soon! ๐ฃ
The Mexidivers Team
Hi Jack Wow โ what a review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Weโre truly happy to hear this was your favorite ocean fishing experience, that means a lot. Captain Robert will absolutely love the comparisonโฆ Steve Irwin meets Chris Pontius meets David Attenborough might be the best description heโs ever received haha! Heโs incredibly passionate about the Caribbean reef, the local history, and of course dialing in the right bait and trolling technique... More
What a wonderful experience. I took my 14 year old son for his first sea fishing experience. Carlos who runs the shop is a true fisherman and amusing and super fun. Apart from the fishing we had a great conversation about Yucatan, cities and ruins to visit. The crew were fantastic and friendly and showed us a great time with three fantastic catches and we finished off the day with a guided snorkelling 1 hour seeing sea turtles, sting rays and all manner of fish up close around the reef. What a day!!
What a wonderful experience. I took my 14 year old son for his first sea fishing experience. Carlos who runs the shop is a true fisherman and amusing and super fun. Apart from the fishing we had a great conversation about Yucatan, cities and ruins to visit. The crew were fantastic and friendly and showed us a great time with three fantastic catches and we finished off the day with a guided snorkelling 1 hour seeing sea turtles, sting rays and all manner of fish up close around the reef. What a... More
Thank you very much for your review, hope to see you again :)
Finding the place, easy. Getting set up and finding the boat, easy. Finding the fish, tough. We started hot with a decent Barracuda and the went a couple hours without a bite. But watching the captain and guide just fight the sargassum, which was literally everywhere, was an experience on its own. wish i could have done more at that point rather than enjoy a couple cold Corona but their experience and patience led us to another few great catches! Worth every penny. I will definitely come back and spend another few hours watching these guys do their thing.
Finding the place, easy. Getting set up and finding the boat, easy. Finding the fish, tough. We started hot with a decent Barracuda and the went a couple hours without a bite. But watching the captain and guide just fight the sargassum, which was literally everywhere, was an experience on its own. wish i could have done more at that point rather than enjoy a couple cold Corona but their experience and patience led us to another few great catches! Worth every penny. I will definitely come back... More
Had a great trip with Raphe and Julio?ย They worked so hard to put us on fish.ย We caught 7 baracuda, woth one spitting the hook at the boat.ย Good vibes, good people, and good fishing.ย I would not hesitate to go out with them again!