Fintastic Tours And Fishing PV - 48450 Puerto Vallarta

Went on a 6 hour tour. After the boat we originally had reserved had to undergo maintenance, we were upgraded to a way better boat for no extra charge. Having never done a fishing charter before, we knew to keep our expectations low as far as finding the fish, however the crew at Fintastic PV quickly proved otherwise. Within minutes of having lines in the water, we reeled in a small shark, and then two amazing mahi mahi. The crew was constantly moving and making adjustments to try to catch fish, explaining everything along the way, which made it interesting as a learning experience too. Hours passed with no bites but the crew promised us we would get at least two more fish, and they were not wrong! In the final hour of our tour they found a nice group of jack krevalle and we got two more nice catches on the boat. If you’re looking for a charter in PV definitely look no further ??

Fintastic fishing lives up to its name. From booking the fishing trip to the guides filleting the Mahi Mahi we caught when we got back to the dock. Everything was exceptional! I can’t say enough about the customer service provided. I have been on multiple deep sea fishing trips and this one was by far the best I have experienced. Not only did we catch fish, we also saw whales, dolphins, sea snakes, and other sea life. Would very much recommend!

Fantastic 2 days of fishing. Caught 400lbs marlin on the first day, 7 Mahi Mahi on the second. Bernardo was great and crew and boats were great. Highly recommend Fintastic!

In short: This is who you should book with if you are looking for a fishing charter in the Puerto Vallarta area. Bernard and his crew are the top fishermen in this area, by far. Booking: I went with the hotel suggestion last year, it was easy and I was hesitant about finding a charter myself. We ended up with Gilligans and we caught a bunch of small fish. I was satisfied with the result, but this year decided to try to find something better. I contacted a bunch of different charters, including Bernard at Fintastic Fishing Puerto Vallarta. They all told me they could take me out into the bay and catch whatever I wanted, except Bernard. Bernard was the only one to explain to me that there was a huge sewage spill (big news, but I'm not from the area so had no idea) in the bay and the fishing had been very poor! He told me if I wanted to catch fish, he could take me out a bit farther for Jack Crevalle since they seem to be biting. He explained how far out we would go, what type of boats we could go on, and how the fishing has been for the past few weeks. He was up front and honest about the entire trip. During the phone call, I found his website and could see everything offered in english with pictures. After some discussion on what boat and time frame would be best, I booked a private charter for me and my wife with Bernard and his crew. Oh and the cost was cheaper than the other charters, which was a bonus. Meeting at the dock: During the booking we asked if we could be picked up in Nuevo Vallarta as this was closer to our hotel. Bernard had to make sure the boat had the right docking permit to dock there (which it did) and so we met at Paradise village marina. Bernard and his crew showed up right at 7am (the agreed meeting time) and had everything ready to go (bait, rods, crew). We were off. Fishing: Once we got out to the first area we started trolling as the crew looked for signs of fish feeding (birds). We caught a few very small Bonita during this time, however the crew and Bernard were not at all satisfied (My previous charters would have been celebrating with any type of fish caught). Bernard and his crew were constantly moving around the boat, calling other boats, searching for something. After about 30 minutes they located a school of Jacks and we were off. In the next 2 hours we hit 10 jacks and missed 3 or 4 others. Our arms were so sore we could barely reel in the last few. We released most of them, but kept a few that were gut hooked. These went to the locals. The boat and equipment: We went with the 28' Super Panga. The boat was extremely clean throughout the entire trip (The crew made sure it stayed clean). The boat ride was very smooth and handled any waves with ease. It was a very stable vessel. The equipment was professional quality and in great condition. There were no technical issues, and I would not expect any with the type of equipment they use. The crew: Bernard and his crew are amazing. They were constantly working to find fish. Once the fish were found, the crew continued to work hard to stay on top of them. They were professional and always courteous. Bernard spoke perfect english and was very easy to talk to. The other 2 crew members also spoke english well and were great to be around. On the way back to the marina the crew was playing pranks on Bernard which we found hilarious. The crew was serious when they needed to be, but they were also fun and made the trip that much more enjoyable. To conclude, we had an amazing time with Bernard and his crew. I was thinking of going to Cabo next year, however I am now leaning towards another Puerto Vallarta trip so we can fish with Bernard and his crew again! Truly a great experience, thanks guys!

Best day ever! My Husband and I celebrated our Anniversary fishing, and it was the best ever! I researched several fishing charters and was coming up empty. Then I was referred to Fintastic and Bernard was excellent to work with! Very knowledgeable and prompt! We will definitely come back! We both caught a Marlin, a huge Dorado and several Bonita. I don't have pictures of the Marlins because we caught and released but they were around 140 pounds each!

What a score of a 10 Year Anniversary activity!!!! We did a bunch of research for the best Fishing Charters in PV, MX and Fintastic kept coming up with solid recommendations so we booked..... Jack Pot baby! None stop action and laughs with Captain Alexis and Juan. Caught a bunch of Fish, had some good laughs and partied it up. Coming back for sure! Shout out to Bernard for making the booking easy and fun, great communication. A+++

Really enjoyed our short fishing trip and we caught enough to eat later. Did not, however, enjoy him chucking every bit of fishing line he cut into the water. There's a trash can on board for beer cans, etc. Why not throw it in there and not pollute the ocean.

Had a great day of fishing with Fintastic PV! I would highly recommend! Benard is easy to communicate with and always wanting to make sure you are Happy. Capt. Pablo went out of his way to make sure we were on the Fish and worked every method to ensure we had the best opportunity to catch fish. Then made today’s catch into some great Ceviche!