Frequently Asked Questions about the Deep Sea Night Fishing off Cancun – Private Trip

Questions about hotel pickup
Questions about the tour
Questions about reservations and cancellations
Questions about the boat
Questions about the Fishing
Questions about the fish we catch

Questions about hotel pickup

Is this tour available from Cancun hotels?
Yes there is pickup at all Cancun hotels. We will send you the exact time of the pickup at your hotel when you reserve.

Is there pick up for this tour from Playa del Carmen hotels?
Yes there is pick up at all Playa del Carmen hotels and Riviera Maya hotels to Tulum. We will send you the exact time of the pickup at your hotel when you reserve.

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Questions about the tour

What should I bring on the fishing trip?
Comfortable shoes that you can get wet. A light jacket if you feel a chill in the evening while in Cancun.  Also bring a camera.

Do I need extra cash?
No. Only for tipping if you desire.
 
Is there food?
Yes a light snack beer and soft drinks are served.  If you want something else we will be glad to quote it for you.

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Questions about Reservations and Cancellations

What happens once I reserve?
Once you send in a reservation with your credit card we will charge your card the amount of the tour. Then we will send you a coupon which you will print and bring with you to be given to the driver at the time of pickup. The coupon is your proof of purchase and will have a unique confirmation number and coupon number on it and an emergency phone number to call if something happens and you need to change or if the transportation does not arrive at the indicated time. Please allow a 15 minutes late arrival for traffic before calling.

What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel any tour up to 24 hours before departure and only pay a 5% administrative processing fee. If the trip is cancelled because the port is closed or due to bad weather then you will receive a 100% refund. Please remember we do not accept cancellations from anyone but the person that made the reservation. This is to protect you.

What if I want to change the date of the trip?
No problem, we will gladly move any trip for you to a different day, space permitting, as long as you give us a minimum of 24 hours notice. There is no fee for changes.

Is it possible to make my reservation when I get to Cancun?
Yes. We do recommend you make all your tour your reservations as far in advance as possible so that you are sure to what you want, when you want it. During the high season from January to August there are many times we have no availability 2-3 days in advance.
To reserve once you arrive in Cancun call us at 898-4312 or if you are outside Cancun call us at 01-998-898-4312. If you have a U.S. cell phone you may call 1-800-860-5917.

We now have more people that want to go. What do we do?
To reserve space for more people once you arrive in Cancun call us at 898-4312 or if you are outside Cancun call us at 01-998-898-4312. If you have a U.S. cell phone, or are still in the states, you may call 1-800-860-5917. We will do our best to accommodate your other guests. Space permitting, no problem, or we will make recommendations of another day when we can accommodate all your guests.

Is it possible to make a fishing reservation when I get to Cancun?
We do recommend you make your fishing reservations as far in advance as possible so that you are sure to get a boat. During the high season from January to August there are many times we have no space available 2-3 days in advance. To make your reservation once you arrive in Cancun call us at 898-4312 or if you are outside Cancun call us at 01-998-898-4312, and from the states 1-800-860-5917.

Is the pricing on the website correct?
Yes. The prices are accurate and complete meaning that there are no additional charges. At the end of the trip a tip is optional but generally a tip of 10% - 15% of the charter depending on how successful your crew was for you.

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Questions about the boat

How many people can go on the boat?
The Querida Del Mar is a 46 foot Post. This luxury boat is licensed for up to 15 people.  It has an air conditioned salon CD sound system and DVD player and a flat screen television.  Also a full master suite with queen size bed if you get tired. 

Do you have English speaking captains?
Our captains and crew speak at least “fishing English.” The language will not be a problem.

Does  the boat have a bathroom on board?
Yes and a bedroom and a shower.

Do I need to bring anything?
As far as fishing tackle is concerned you do not need to bring anything. We provide all tackle needed.
We do recommend you bring a light jacket during the winter.
Food is also provided on the 8 hour trip, but you may want to bring your favorite snacks or "raid" your hotels all inclusive snack bar.

Will I get seasick?
Seasickness depends on the individual and the conditions of the sea the day you go fishing. We recommend that if you do not know if you get seasick that you take a commercial motion sickness medication or use the wrist bands or patches that go behind the ear. Why take a chance?
By the way ginger pill from the local health food store are great for seasickness.

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Questions about the fishing

What can we expect to catch?
You will catch Grunts, Grouper and Snapper.  Sometimes a shark will be taken too.
Most of the fish will be in the 1 to 8 lb. range.

Do you do trolling or bottom fishing?
For the night fishing we always do bottom fishing.

How do find the fish?
We have excellent fish and depth finding equipment on the boat.  We WILL put you on the fish - you catching them may be another story.

How much travel time, non-fishing time, is there?
The fishing grounds are about 35 to 45 minutes from the dock.

How is the time calculated on a 4, 6, 8 hour trip?
The hours of your fishing trip are calculated from “dock to dock” – Not from pickup at your hotel. In other words a 4 hour trip is “4 hours from the time you leave the dock until you return to the dock” - Same for the 6 and 8 hour trip. Travel time to the fishing grounds is part of your “trip time.”

What kind of bait do you use?
We use mullet, sardines squid and small bait fish we catch on the trip. We may vary the baits depending on the baits available at the particular time of year you go.

Do you catch and release?
Fish which are not edible are released. Eatable fish are kept and available for you to take filets back to your hotel.

Should I tip at the end of the fishing trip?
Generally a 10% to 15% tip is given if the crew did a good job for you.

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Questions about the fish we catch                  

What happens to the fish we catch?
Edible fish are put in the cooler and can be part of your “tip” for the crew or the crew will gladly filet them for you. Then you take your catch to your favorite Cancun restaurant for that evening’s dinner.

We strongly recommend that you take some fish filets and go to a local restaurant for dinner. The concierge in your hotel can make restaurant recommendations, the crew at the dock can make recommendations or call us here at 887-8069 and we will make recommendations. One fun thing to do is to eat your fresh catch. We also recommend that you have the restaurant prepare you catch 3 different ways. Then you decide which is your favorite. By the way, your meal will cost about $10-$12 USD per person with all the side dishes when you bring the fish.

What are the best fish to take to eat?
The best fish for your dinner will be Grunts, Snapper, and Grouper. Any of these will make for an unforgettable dinner.

Can I take fish back to the U.S. in an ice chest?
You can but we do not recommend it. Since security has been tightened at all airports worldwide we do not recommend you try to take edible fish back to the U.S. First the airlines no longer accept Styrofoam ice chest, and securing dry ice in Cancun will cost you more time and effort than it is worth. Then you will have delays on arrival in the U.S. while your baggage is checked.