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Private Fishing Tour: Shaded Panga Boat Experience
4.7
37 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta
Take pleasure in a quaint, private cruise on a cozy 26 ft panga vessel. Your skipper will cater to all your needs, ensuring that your party has ample refreshments and bite-sized snacks to keep your energy levels up for the ultimate fishing experience. Your tour also includes cleaning and filleting services for any fish you catch.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Villa Vera - The boat is yours for the day to fish & relax in the sunshine. The captain will make sure to find the best spots to fish.
Inside Banderas Bay, you’ll find a huge variety of fish. Bonita, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi (aka Dorado), Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Grouper.
Trolling for big game: Mahi mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish & possibly Marlin. The Best time for big game is in October & November. Catching fish is not guaranteed however we try our best.
Bottom Fishing: Red Grouper, Flounder, Red Snapper & Pompano. Best time is in January, February & March. All other months are a hit or miss. Catching fish is not guaranteed however we try our best.
What's Included
- Fishing gear provided for an exciting catch-and-release experience
- Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water
- Indulge in refreshing carbonated beverages
- Enjoy a variety of tasty snacks during the tour
- Savor lime margaritas, tequila & beer
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Towels
- Bathroom on board
- Port Entrance fee $80 MXN pesos per person
Location
K Dock
Please pay the entrance fee and walk down to the pier. Boat name: La Vida Bella
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(37 Ratings)
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Nick_s
Jun 7, 2024
Beautiful view from the boat! - Over all an amazing experience. Do not recommend drinking to many margaritas the day before. Very seasick! No one's fault but mine lol. They were absolutely amazing very knowledgeable in fishing and the land learned a lot about the area. Caught some fish but nothing crazy big. Offered drinks and chips and salsa. Would definitely recommend to others. Had a great time. Thank you
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Paul_k
Apr 24, 2024
Mother Nature was not giving it up this morning - The team was great and very helpful! Unfortunately Mother Nature wasn’t helping us. We didn’t catch any keepers due to several things, nothing that the team could have done anything about. We even saw other boats that didn’t catch anything.
I would recommend this team but definitely during a better season. The team still made the trip memorable and the weather was great.
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Flyer785524
Aug 3, 2023
Very Very pleased with this charter. Great crew and boat. Guacamole and drinks were great! Caught a tuna & Amber Jack. - Wow! Great staff and Boat! Caught a couple of fish too. ( Tuna and Amberjack )
Smooth day and really enjoyed the whole experience!
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Ljschumack
Aug 2, 2023
Great Fishing Guide. - Great Fishing Guide, sure did not disappoint. Fast trip out to the fishing area sand a nice ride back to the dock in front of the resorts.
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Tammyf369
Jun 23, 2023
Great Day on the Water - Fernando and Mitzon were fantastic from meeting us at the dock to our goodbye. Their boat is open air, but the large covering allowed us coverage from the intense sun. They set-up the fishing lines and gave great instructions. We hooked something right away, but it broke free with the line at the boat. It was clear they were using all of their knowledge to find the best spots. The hospitality was fantastic. They gave us space but checked in to ensure we had what we needed in drinks and made us fantasti, fresh guacamole. We had great conversation, and it is clear their pride for Puerto Vallarta is strong. We had a fantasy day on the water.
We would all recommend and use them again for a cruise, fishing, or excursion.
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Marcy_h
Jun 9, 2023
Great adventure - The crew was great. I got sea sick and they were great about taking us in early. Unfortunately we didn't catch any fish.
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Whitneysz8148us
May 8, 2023
Loved the fishing day - Fernando was an awesome host. We caught quite a few fish, nothing huge, but we are in the off season. It was a lot of fun to pull anything in. great vibes, clean boat, delicious guac,. reasonable price. Couldn't ask for much more.
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Jessica_s
Apr 11, 2023
Great intro to ocean fishing for kids - The crew was patient and great with kids. We had a great day! It was easy to get to and from the marina, the iguanas were very cool in the area, and the boat was perfect for 4 hours.
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Teagan_s
Apr 5, 2023
Amazing Experience - If I could give the team and this excursion more than 5 starts I would! They got us on fish right away and my husband and I both caught a lot! I know it's called fishing and not catching but the crew is so knowledgeable that they will definetly get you to where the fish are. They had a variety of beverages on board and they made us the best guacamole we have ever tasted! I definetly reccomend this amazing fishing charter!
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Octavia_w
Jun 22, 2023
No fish…just birds - Unfortunately we didn’t catch a single fish…just birds. Birds kept stealing the bait. Guacamole was good. Glad drinks were included but hard to indulge without a bathroom onboard🤪. Guides were great. Not a bad experience , just disappointing to not catch a single fish.
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