Private Sportfishing Charter from Cancún on a 35-Foot Bertram
The whole boat for your group: a 35-foot Bertram with a captain and two mates, out of Sunset Marina in Cancun's hotel zone. From $780 per boat for a four-hour bottom-fishing trip, tax included, for one to six guests; six, eight and twelve hours cost $880, $980 and $1,180. A $10 fishing licence and a $5 dock fee per person are paid on the morning.
Cancún, Mexico · 4h · up to 6 guests · $780 per boat for 1–6 guests, 4-hour bottom-fishing trip, 16% tax included · EN
I can’t say enough good things about captain Hector and crew Oliver and Antonio on the Kianah! The owner Alex listened to my wants and exceeded expectations. I had 3, 18 yr old boys, I told Alex we were more interested in quantity than quality. We started the morning going out 12 miles, hooked up to a white marlin within 30 min. Greatest thing was we didn’t spend much time in any one area, if bite wasn’t on we moved. I will be back! I’ve done multiple charters in MX and this crew was by far the best!
What is this tour like?
The whole boat for your group: a 35-foot Bertram with a captain and two mates, out of Sunset Marina in Cancun's hotel zone. From $780 per boat for a four-hour bottom-fishing trip, tax included, for one to six guests; six, eight and twelve hours cost $880, $980 and $1,180. A $10 fishing licence and a $5 dock fee per person are paid on the morning.
The clock runs from the moment the boat leaves the dock until it is back, and the operator is frank about what that means: the first miles off the coast are national park, snorkelling and diving sites, so lines go in 45 minutes to an hour out. On a four-hour trip that leaves roughly two hours of fishing — depart at 7:00, back by 11:00 — and the four-hour charter is bottom fishing only, mostly small reef fish and barracuda. Six hours reach the edge of the continental shelf east of Cancun for trolling, bottom fishing or jigging; the operator calls eight hours its most popular trip and recommends at least that long for sailfish, marlin or mahi-mahi. Kianah's SportFishing has been running boats out of Cancun and Isla Mujeres since 2000 and says it works directly, without agencies or brokers.
What are the highlights?
- One price for the whole boat and one to six guests: $780 for 4 hours, $880 for 6, $980 for 8, $1,180 for 12, with the 16% sales tax included
- Bertram 35 with twin 330 hp Cummins diesels, two fighting chairs, outriggers, downriggers and a live well; captain and two mates on board
- Beer, sodas and bottled water on every trip; food and T-shirts from eight hours
- The fish is yours: the crew cleans and fillets what you want to take
- Kids are welcome, and the operator says it takes no upfront deposit
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 7:00Leaving Sunset Marina
The Kianah leaves the dock at Sunset Marina & Resort, Kukulcan km 5.8. The charter time starts now; in the operator's own example, a four-hour trip that departs at 7:00 is back by 11:00.
- 7:00–8:00The run out past the hotel zone
The first miles are national park and dive sites, so the boat runs 45 minutes to an hour before lines go in. In winter, when the boats chase sailfish north of Isla Mujeres, the operator says the run is longer.
- —Bottom fishing
The four-hour trip is bottom fishing only — the operator calls it the most productive style in Cancun, available all year, for grouper, snapper, amberjack, triggerfish and some sharks.
- —Trolling offshore on longer trips
From six hours the boat reaches the edge of the continental shelf east of Cancun. The operator lists barracuda, kingfish, blackfin tuna and wahoo as trollable all year, some months better than others.
- 11:00Back at the dock
On a four-hour trip you are back by 11:00. At the end of each trip the crew cleans any fish you want to take, and the catch is yours.
What's included in the price?
- The whole boat with captain and two mates for the booked time
- 16% sales tax
- Drinks: a 24-can case of beer, 24 mixed sodas and bottled water
- High-end lures, rods and reels, fighting chairs and belts
- Catch cleaning and filleting — the fish is yours to take
- On 8- and 12-hour trips: cold-cut croissants, fruit and snacks, plus two T-shirts
What's not included?
- Fishing licence $10 and dock fee $5 per person, paid on the morning of the trip
- Transport to and from the marina — can be arranged at a flat round-trip rate that depends on distance
- Food on 4- and 6-hour trips
- Tips for the crew
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Sunset Marina & Resort, Kukulcan Boulevard km 5.8, hotel zone, Cancún, Quintana Roo. Transport to the marina is not included but can be arranged at a flat round-trip rate. Phone in Mexico; call or text from the US and Canada or toll-free.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
Is the price per person or for the boat?
How much fishing do I actually get on four hours?
When is sailfish season?
Which trip length should I book?
Is food included?
Can I bring children?
Where do we meet, and is there a transfer?
Do I need to pay a deposit?
What if the fish do not bite?
Quick questions
What do guests say?
“I can’t say enough good things about captain Hector and crew Oliver and Antonio on the Kianah! The owner Alex listened to my wants and exceeded expectations. I had 3, 18 yr old boys, I told Alex we were more interested in quantity than quality. We started the morning going out 12 miles, hooked up to a white marlin within 30 min. Greatest thing was we didn’t spend much time in any one area, if bite wasn’t on we moved. I will be back! I’ve done multiple charters in MX and this crew was by far the best!”
“We had an excellent experience with Captain Hector, and mates Oliver and Antonio. We hooked up with 4 sailfish, landed 2, and also caught red snapper, bonitas, and amberjack. Great experience overall, wouldn't change a thing.”
“Had an amazing day with Kiana’s Sport Fishing! The crew—Hector, Oliver, and Antonio—were outstanding from start to finish. They worked incredibly hard to put us on fish, and we ended up catching a lot throughout the trip. What really stood out was how great they were with my 10-year-old. They were patient, encouraging, and made sure he was involved and having fun the whole time. It made the experience even more memorable for our family. Highly recommend Kiana’s Sport Fishing if you’re looking for a fun, professional crew that knows how to find the fish!”
“Very professional, quick and polite. The boat and the equipment in excellent condition. The crew really keen to work. I booked a 6-hour bottom-fishing charter and got lucky, one bite after another, pulling up huge amberjacks. The crew did not waste a single minute of the charter.”
“Unfortunately my experience was very disappointing. We booked this tour in advance and arrived about 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time (7:00 a.m.). When we arrived, they simply told us the tour had been cancelled because, according to them, they had tried to contact us. That is not true. I checked my phone and received no call and no WhatsApp message, which was precisely the channel they used to send me the booking confirmation. If they had really tried to get in touch, there would have been some record. The most frustrating part was only finding out about the cancellation when we got there, after getting up very early and planning our day around this activity. A cancellation can happen, but the least they can do is give notice in time and use the same channel through which they confirmed the booking. I would not recommend this company because of the lack of communication and the little consideration for their customers' time.”
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