⏱️ 4-Hour Express Charter (Recommended for Cruise Ship Guests)
💰 Rates & Boat Options (Book with only a 10% deposit)
Perfect duration to fit cruise port calls with zero stress.
- “CHICHI” Panga Boat (Up to 4 Passengers)
- Total Price: $240 USD
- Deposit to reserve (10%): $24 USD
- Balance due at the dock (Cash): $216 USD
- “Rock and Roll” Cruiser (Up to 7 Passengers)
- Total Price: $600 USD
- Deposit to reserve (10%): $60 USD
- Balance due at the dock (Cash): $540 USD
🌊 Overview & The Ensenada Fishing Experience
Experience an authentic Pacific sportfishing adventure right in the rich waters of Bahía de Todos Santos and the open Pacific in Ensenada, Baja California. Our charters combine Surface Trolling and Deep Bottom Fishing, maximizing your chances of landing a wide variety of species regardless of the season.
🚢 Ideal for Cruise Ship Passengers:
- Prime Location: Our boats depart from the local marina dock just 3 piers away from the Giant Flagpole (Bandera Monumental), an easy 5-minute walk or a 2-minute taxi ride from the Ensenada Cruise Ship Terminal.
- Guaranteed Timely Return: The 4-hour charter is tailored around cruise ship schedules, ensuring you get maximum fishing action with plenty of cushion time to return to your ship.
- Family & Beginner Friendly: Whether you are an experienced angler or introducing your children to fishing for the first time, our local captain and crew will assist with rigging, baiting, casting, and reeling.
🐟 Target Species in Ensenada
- Trolling (Surface & Pelagic Species):
- Yellowtail (Jurel de Castilla)
- Pacific Bonito
- Barracuda
- Seasonal Pelagics (Dorado/Mahi-Mahi & Tuna during warmer months)
- Bottom / Deep Fishing:
- Calico Bass (Kelp Bass)
- Sand Bass
- Rockfish (Red Snapper / Rocotes)
- Lingcod
- Halibut
- White Seabass
📋 Tour Details & What’s Included
- What’s Included:
- Private boat charter with experienced local captain and crew.
- Full Fishing Gear & Tackle: Rods, reels, hooks, weights, and lines.
- Bait: Fresh/dead bait prepared for your trip.
- Ice Cooler & Drinks: Onboard cooler with plenty of ice and complimentary bottled water.
- Catch Care: Basic cleaning and filleting of your legal catch at the end of the trip.
- Food & Beverages Policy (BYOB):
- You are welcome to bring your own beer, canned beverages, snacks, or lunch at no extra corkage fee. (Cans and plastic containers preferred over glass).
- Not Included:
- Hard alcohol / beer / sodas (BYOB).
- Crew gratuities (cash tip appreciated if you enjoyed the service).
🎒 What to Bring & Recommendations
To ensure the best possible day on the water, we recommend bringing:
- Layered Clothing & Light Windbreaker: Pacific mornings in Ensenada can be cool and breezy, but it warms up nicely once the sun is out.
- Sun Protection: Polarized sunglasses, a hat or cap, and reef-safe sunscreen.
- Footwear: Non-slip, closed-toe shoes or sneakers (boat deck safe).
- Motion Sickness Medication: If you or your family members are sensitive to open water swells, take preventative motion sickness medicine prior to boarding.
- Cash (USD or MXN): To pay your remaining balance at the dock, buy extra dockside snacks, or tip the crew.
