We recently went on this boat and had a blast. Even with all of us being hungover from the night before, the Captain and crew were patient with us. We caught several mahi mahi and lost a large marlin. It was a great trip and will only book this crew in the future.
Even though seas were rough and 5-7 feet, Vladamir gave us the option of calling off the trip or going out anyway. WE chose to go out. Two couples and an 8 year old girl. The eight year old caught the biggest fish. A 12-15 lb. Dorado. We pulled the plug after we had caught 8 Dorado [Mahi Mahi}. We had a restaurant on the beach cook the biggest fish and had a wonderful local lunch. Vladamir was FANTASTIC in all ways!!!
Dear David. Thank you for this great review! It was a pleasure to have you onboard. We are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your time and fishing with us. We will be very happy to see you again! Best wishes from all our team and we hope you had a wonderful vacation! Big Marlin Charters
Both good and disappointing aspects
Positive: - Great pre-trip communication from Yustas - very quick to respond, helpful information - Taxi to/from the fishing - they organised a pick-up (by their company van) from La Romana area to/from for $120. Very prompt and comfortable van and on arrival at Punta Cana immediately transferred to the boat with no waiting and similarly swift on the return. - Caught 2 wahoo and 2 mahi mahi
Cons: - Initially booked for a Wed then on Tues Yustus messaged saying the 7ft waves meant we should postpone until Saturday (no problem). Friday, I messaged asking if the conditions were better for Saturday and told all going ahead and no problems. Turns out there were 7ft waves on Saturday too which he didn’t mention. My partner was sick the entire trip and we had to cut it short early after 4h. I understand we can’t account for sea sickness but what was confusing as to why he cancelled on Wed and then proceeded without warning on Saturday. It was too rough to really enjoy, even for me who wasn’t sea sick. - The crew (Javi and Richard) were polite but there was minimal interaction on board, and didn’t come across particularly caring for the woman who was vomiting for 4 hours.
Ultimately not a disaster, but not particularly enjoyable in the conditions and a bit confusing and frustrating how Yustus cancelled one day and then proceeded with the same conditions a few days later (it felt to us like maybe as he knew we couldn’t rearrange he didn’t want to lose the money - whether this was true or not we don’t know). So I would book with slight caution
Both good and disappointing aspects Positive: - Great pre-trip communication from Yustas - very quick to respond, helpful information - Taxi to/from the fishing - they organised a pick-up (by their company van) from La Romana area to/from for $120. Very prompt and comfortable van and on arrival at Punta Cana immediately transferred to the boat with no waiting and similarly swift on the return. - Caught 2 wahoo and 2 mahi mahi Cons: - Initially booked... More