Private Fishing, Up To 6

Private charter for your own group, up to 6 guests.

Overview

This half-day outing from Isla Holbox puts a boat, a captain and an experienced local fisherman at the service of one group of up to six people. The tour runs for 4 hours, and the fishing itself is traditional: one reviewer describes bottom fishing with hand line and cut bait, with the crew happy to adjust methods where conditions allow. That guest, who preferred fly fishing, was accommodated, though the guides explained the area and season were not ideal for it.

The trip usually splits into two parts. First comes the fishing, which reviewers say can be productive, with one party filling a large pail. Then the boat heads to a beach, where the crew prepares fresh ceviche and guacamole while guests relax or explore. Bottled water and soft drinks are on board.

Everyone meets at the operator's office on Calle Palomino in Holbox town, a garden where staff in orange shirts gather the group before departure. The tour ends back at the same point. It is a private activity, so only your group participates, and hotel pickup is not part of the package.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the officeCheck in at VIP Holbox on Calle Palomino, at the corner of Avenida Caleta. Staff in orange shirts meet groups in the garden before the tour.
2. Board the boatThe whole experience lasts 4 hours, starting and ending at the meeting point. Only your group takes part.
3. Fishing from the boatFish with hand lines and provided equipment, guided by an experienced local fisherman. Reviewers describe moving between spots depending on where the fish are.
4. Beach stop and cevicheThe crew takes the group to a beach, where they prepare fresh ceviche and guacamole while guests relax. Note that one reviewer mentioned a restroom fee at the beach.
5. Return to the officeThe activity ends back at the meeting point on Calle Palomino.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help set expectations before booking this trip.

• How you fish. Fishing equipment is included, and reviewers describe bottom fishing with hand line and cut bait. If you prefer another method such as fly fishing, ask the guides, though one guest was told the area and season were not ideal for flies.
• Time on the water. The tour runs 4 hours, but reviews differ on how much of that is actual fishing. One guest reported long boat rides between spots with short fishing stops, while others fished for a couple of hours. Time on the line depends on where the fish show up that day.
• Food and drink. Ceviche and guacamole prepared from the catch, plus bottled water and soft drinks, are included. Other food is not, so eat beforehand if you want more than snacks. Gratuities are also not included.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan to make your own way to the office on Calle Palomino. The meeting point is described as a garden, and the crew wears orange shirts. The tour ends at the same spot.
• Who it suits. The listing says most travellers can participate and that only your group joins. It is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems or for pregnant travellers. One reviewer with a larger group felt the boat was cramped.
• Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, the operator offers a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your plans.

Common issues. The honest downsides are mostly about pace and space. One reviewer reported that most of the outing was spent riding between spots, with under an hour of actual fishing, and another with a family of five found the boat crowded, feeling that some people missed fish as a result. One guest found it awkward that the crew did not offer any fish to take home at the end. The listing also flags the tour as not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, and poor weather can lead to cancellation, with a rebooking or full refund offered.

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