Ensenada fishing
Private fishing charters for cruisers and full day deep sea tuna trips.
See why Baja is the Fishing Capitol + Taste ocean fresh ceviche!
Private Ensenada Fishing Charters for Cruise Passengers
Back to your ship on time, guaranteed plan. Private boats from $425 for a 4.5 hour port day. Deep sea and tuna trips for full days.
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No Port, No Pay
If your cruise skips Ensenada, you get a full refund, deposit included.
Back to the ship on time
We plan every trip backward from your ship's all-aboard time.
Port closed or captain cancels for weather
100% refund.
Fishing on your Ensenada port day
Four simple steps. We handle the planning so you can enjoy the day.
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Request a date
Send a quote request, or pay the deposit on the boat you want.
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Tell us your ship and all-aboard time
We build your trip around it.
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Meet your captain
3 of our boats leave from Cruiseport Marina, right at the cruise terminal. 3 leave from the Ensenada Malecon harbor, about a 12 minute walk from the ship.
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Fish about 4.5 hours
You are back with time to spare.
Good to know: trips run inside your port window, usually between 9:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
All fishing gear and bait are provided.
Pick your private boat
Every price is for the whole private boat, not per person. The deposit locks your date.
25' Center Console
About $106 per person at 4 anglers
Longer trips: 6 hr $500 | 8 hr $750 | 10 hr offshore $1,157
- Dock: Ensenada Malecon harbor, about a 12 minute walk from the ship
- Best for: Couples, friends and small families
- Fish: Yellowtail, barracuda, white sea bass, rock cod
- On board: 225hp outboard, fiberglass T-top for shade, private porta-potty nook, captain only
- Ceviche: Prepared at the dock after the trip, not on board
Deposit locks your date. Balance paid on the day.
36' Sportfisher with flybridge
About $67 per person at 8 anglers
Longer trips: 6 hr $714 | 8 hr $833 | 14 hr tuna $1,818
- Dock: Ensenada Malecon harbor, about a 12 minute walk from the ship
- Best for: Families and groups who want the lowest price per person
- Fish: Yellowtail, barracuda, white sea bass, rock cod, halibut
- On board: Bathroom, galley and table, V-berth, crew included, fresh ceviche prepared on board during the trip
Deposit locks your date. Balance paid on the day.
45' Sportfisher with flybridge and salon
About $76 per person at 8 anglers
Longer trips: 6 hr $821 | 8 hr $1,000 | 14 hr tuna $2,400
- Dock: Ensenada Malecon harbor, about a 12 minute walk from the ship
- Best for: Bigger groups who want space to spread out and fish
- Fish: Yellowtail, barracuda, white sea bass, rock cod, halibut
- On board: Salon with sofa, bathroom, flybridge, crew included, ceviche prepared on board
Deposit locks your date. Balance paid on the day.
39' Day Cruiser, trolling
About $141 per person at 7 anglers
Relax cruise, 4.5 hr: $857 for 1 to 5 guests. Add $40 for each extra guest on either trip. Bait included.
Longer trips: 5 hr fishing $1,047 | 5 hr relax $997
- Dock: Cruiseport Marina Dock B, at the cruise terminal
- Best for: Families. Kids can catch a first fish trolling off the back
- Fish: Trolling for surface fish like yellowtail and barracuda
- On board: Salon, sofa, bathroom, sleeping area, refrigerator
- Booking: Same-day booking is often possible
Deposit locks your date. Balance paid on the day.
50' Luxury Yacht, remodeled 2025
About $133 per person at 15 anglers
Relax cruise, 4.5 hr: $1,467 for up to 13 guests. Add $40 for each extra guest, up to 27.
Longer fishing trips: 3 hr $1,497 | 5 hr $2,597
- Dock: Cruiseport Marina, at the cruise terminal
- Best for: Big groups, family reunions and celebrations
- Fish: Yellowtail, barracuda, white sea bass, rock cod
- On board: A/C salon with sofa, kitchen, Bluetooth sound, bathroom, sleeping quarters, interior cabin, flybridge, crew included, optional on-board ceviche add-on (ask for price)
- Booking: Book 24 hours ahead when possible. We confirm availability first
Deposit locks your date. Balance paid on the day.
Cruise port day prices at a glance
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| Boat | Best for | Anglers | 4.5 hr price | Per person at full boat | Leaves from | Deposit |
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| 25' Center Console | 2 to 4 guests | Up to 4 | $425 | About $106 at 4 | Malecon harbor, 12 min walk | $300 |
| 36' Sportfisher | Best value per person | 8 comfortable, 10 max | $536 | About $67 at 8 | Malecon harbor, 12 min walk | $300 |
| 45' Sportfisher | Most room to fish | 8 comfortable, 12 relax cruise | $607 | About $76 at 8 | Malecon harbor, 12 min walk | $300 |
| 39' Day Cruiser | Families, fish or relax | Up to 7 fishing, 12 relax cruise | $907 fishing $857 relax cruise (1 to 5 guests, +$40 each extra) |
About $141 at 7 | Cruiseport Marina Dock B, at the terminal | $300 |
| 50' Luxury Yacht | Groups up to 15 | 15 comfortable, 27 max relax cruise | $1,999 fishing $1,467 relax cruise (up to 13, +$40 each extra) |
About $133 at 15 | Cruiseport Marina, at the terminal | $600 |
Prices are per private boat, not per person. Add the Mexican fishing license: $19 USD per person on fishing trips. Card payments on the balance carry a 5% fee. The deposit has no fee.
What you can catch fishing out of Ensenada
What bites depends on the season and how far out you go.
Cruise port day
Local waters, up to 14 miles out
Surface fish
Yellowtail, barracuda, white sea bass
Bottom fish
Rock cod, lingcod, sheephead, halibut
Full day local trips
6 to 8 hours
Same species as a port day, with more time on the best spots.
Offshore tuna trips
10 to 14 hours, 15 to 30 miles out
Species
Tuna, marlin, dorado, halibut
Season
Best in the summer months.
Early departures (3 to 6 a.m.), so not possible on a cruise port day.
Fishing is fishing: we can't promise a specific fish, but most trips catch fish.
What is included, and what is not
Included
- Private boat and captain (crew on the bigger boats)
- Rods, reels, tackle and bait
- Help cleaning and bagging your fish at the dock
- Planning around your all-aboard time
Not included
- Mexican fishing license: $19 USD per person on fishing trips (we help you get it)
- Tips for captain and crew (appreciated, not required)
- Food and drinks (we can set them up on request, or bring your own)
- 5% fee if you pay the balance by card
Optional extras
Ceviche prepared on board (36', 45' and 50' boats).
Have your catch cooked at a local restaurant for about $10 per person, when you are not rushing for the ship. We don't recommend it on a tight port day.
How booking works
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Choose and pay the deposit
Pick your boat and pay the deposit ($300, or $600 on the 50' yacht). Or request a quote first.
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We confirm your date
We confirm your date and send pickup details.
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Pay the balance on the day
Cash, Venmo or Zelle, or card (5% fee on the balance).
Cancellation: 7 days notice. Port skipped, port closed or captain cancels: full refund.
Deep sea and tuna trips
For travelers staying in town, or anyone who wants a full day on the water.
| Boat | Trip length | Price |
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| 25' Center Console | 10 hr | $1,157 |
| 36' Sportfisher | 14 hr | $1,818 |
| 45' Sportfisher | 14 hr | $2,400 |
| 50' Luxury Yacht | 10 hr | $3,205 |
| 50' Luxury Yacht | 12 hr | $3,333 |
| 50' Luxury Yacht | 14 hr | $3,571 |
Summer is the best season for tuna. Boats leave early, between 3 and 6 a.m., and fish 15 to 30 miles out. Request a quote and we will match your group to the right boat.
Prefer a relaxing cruise?
Not everyone in your group wants to fish, and that is fine. The 39' Day Cruiser and the 50' Yacht also do private cruises.
- Private bay cruises and sightseeing
- Swim stop at Coral Marina (anchor and swim, no snorkeling)
- Boat trips to La Bufadora or Todos Santos (4 hour minimum)
- Bajamar (5 hours)
- Whale watching in season (4 hour minimum)
You can also combine cruising with trolling (4 hour minimum), so the fishers and the relaxers both get their time.
Fishing charter questions, answered
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Will we catch fish?
It is rare to come back with nothing, and most trips catch fish. Fishing is fishing, so we can't promise an exact species or number.
How far in advance should we book?
24 hours ahead often works, and same-day booking is sometimes possible, especially on the 39' Day Cruiser. Earlier is better on busy ship days, when boats fill up. The 50' Luxury Yacht is best booked 24 hours ahead when possible.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. The Mexican fishing license is $19 USD per person on fishing trips. We help you buy it online. You do not need one for a pure relax cruise.
What is included?
A private boat and captain (plus crew on the bigger boats), rods, reels, tackle and bait, help cleaning and bagging your fish at the dock, and a plan built around your all-aboard time. The fishing license, tips, and food and drinks are not included.
Will we make it back to the ship on time?
Yes. We plan every trip backward from your ship's all-aboard time, so tell us your time when you ask for a quote. 3 of our boats leave from Cruiseport Marina, right at the cruise terminal.
How far is the Malecon harbor from the ship?
About a 12 minute walk. 3 of our boats leave from the Ensenada Malecon harbor.
Is there a bathroom on the boat?
Yes, on every boat. The 25' Center Console has a small private porta-potty area.
Can kids come?
Yes. Many families book with us, and for a lot of kids it is their first fish. The 39' Day Cruiser is a favorite because kids can troll off the back.
Can you clean and cook our catch?
We help clean and bag your fish at the dock. If you are not rushing for the ship, a local restaurant can cook your catch for about $10 per person. We don't recommend that on a tight port day. Ceviche is prepared on board on the 36' and 45' boats, and it is an optional add-on on the 50' yacht. On the 25' it is prepared at the dock after the trip.
What is your cancellation policy?
We ask for 7 days notice. If your cruise skips Ensenada (No Port, No Pay), the port is closed, or the captain cancels for weather, you get a full refund, deposit included.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes. You can bring your own, or ask us and we will set it up. Food and drinks are not included in the price.
Can we go whale watching?
Whale watching is seasonal, with a 4 hour minimum. Ask us when you request your quote.
Will I get seasick?
Bigger boats ride smoother. The 25' feels more swell. If you tend to get queasy, bring simple motion medication.
What payment methods do you take?
You pay the deposit online, with no fee. You pay the balance on the day by cash, Venmo, Zelle or card. Card payments on the balance carry a 5% fee.
Tell us your ship and date, we reply with options
WhatsApp and phone, 8am to 6pm
Cruise Passenger Deep Sea Fishing Day
Cruise-day friendly
All ages
- 4-4.5 hrs • 9:15 a.m – 3:00 p.m
- Bonita, Grouper, Yellowtail, Rockfish, Whitefish, Sheephead
- All tackle & bait provided
- Catch & release or ceviche
- Depart & return from Cruiseport
- Private day (your group or recruit your shipmates)
- Ceviche onboard or prepared lunch after time allowing
Tuna Trip
8-12 hours
Up to 10–15 ppl
- Schedule for you and fish season depart 3am, 6am commonly
- Tuna, Bonita, Yellowtail, Blue Tail, Skipjack
- All tackle & bait provided
- Cleaning & storage included
- 26ft-50ft boats available
Sport Fishing for Cruisers
- 3–5 hrs • 9:15 a.m – 3:00 p.m
- All tackle & bait provided
- Catch & release or ceviche
- Depart & return from Cruiseport
Deep Sea Tuna Trip
- Tuna, Bonita, Yellowtail, Blue Tail, Skipjack
- All tackle & bait provided
- Cleaning & storage included
Additional Options Available for small groups 2-4, and larger group 9-15:
Request Quote
Fishing Charter Quote
From $587 for Cruisers
from $999 Tuna Trip Small Group
Design a Sport Fishing Experience day: Families and Tuna Trips Welcome!
Ensenada Fishing Charter: + 52.646.501.0022
8am - 6pm
FAQs
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Like fishing everywhere, you won’t always catch a fish on a fishing charter. That being said, it’s pretty rare we don’t catch any fish. Could have a day that you didn’t catch exactly what you wanted or didn’t get that keeper-slot-snook to have for lunch. It’s likely you’ll catch fish; you just might not catch the exact fish you had your heart set on.
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Yes—tips are always appreciated! It’s not required, but it’s a lovely way to say thanks for a great day on the water. Your guide puts a lot into each outing—time, expertise, gear, and boat care—so any tip you give truly means a lot.
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Yes—there’s a clean onboard restroom and showers available for your comfort during the trip.
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Absolutely, we have a fish cleaning station at our marina you set out from. Your guide would be happy to clean and fillet your fish. They can also take it directly to the Riverside Café that’s connected to our marina, they’d be happy to cook it up for a small fee.
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Yes, it is a simple online form for under $15 USD We will help you do it.
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Earlier the better, especially if you have a specific guide you’d prefer. Some parts of the year are busier than others, but we do stay busy year-round. We can make a reservation as little as 24 hours or years in advance.
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Absolutely! Kids are very welcome to go on a fishing trip with us. Our guides are fantastic with kids and will teach them to fish. Charters are also a great way to catch a child’s first fish or take them fishing if you’re not as experienced, and want to make sure they have a good time.
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7 days. If captain cancels or port closes due to weather 100% refund
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Yes, we customize to you. Not included in listed prices.
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Just fill out the Request Dates form on this page. Tell us your preferred date, group size, and trip type (Deep Sea or Tuna), and we’ll reply quickly with availability and next steps. Our captain is in high demand and weekends/cruise days fill fast, so booking early is recommended.
What to include in the form (helps us confirm faster):
Preferred date/time window
Number of guests (and kids, if any)
Trip type + any questions or special requests
Best email/phone/WhatsApp for the reply
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Not likely. The boat is large and heavy so not tossed around by waves. We recommend simple medication to fully enjoy your time.
What Our Clients Say About Fishing Tour
“Kind, understanding — refunded in full”
“We were on a cruise that was due to stop in Ensenada for a day. We all wanted to go whale watching and a Google search led me to Ensenada Excursions and Tours. I booked a private whale watching trip for our family group as that was the only way to do it around the times we'd be in port and I paid the deposit online. Communication from the beginning was superb throughout, and we were so looking forward to our trip. However the weather had other ideas and a storm meant that our day in port in Ensenada was cancelled by the cruise line. I therefore had to email to cancel and they were so kind and understanding, and refunded my deposit in full. I can't recommend them highly enough and I'm determined that we will be back and will get to go whale watching with them in the future.”
“Crew worked hard — super fun day”
“Our family had a great trip. I fish all over and this crew did work. Great customer service and the fishing was hot. Deck hands worked hard — we all had a blast. Boat is a little slow is the only complaint. Super fun and highly professional and recommend. Was on cruise ship with zero issues getting back. Short ten-minute walk. Taco shop next door made fresh tacos with our catch — super good.”
“Awesome day—tons of local info”
“Was so great! Awesome day on the water with tons of local info. I've been fishing a long time but learned some new tricks. Perfect day, got to catch a little of everything and learned a lot about the local area. Can't wait to come back down and go again! Great outfit, great boat, lots of fish caught. All in all a great experience! I would highly recommend to anyone coming to Ensenada. No upsells, no extras, just great fishing! Thank you for a great day!”