Which Deep-Sea Fishing Charter in Los Cabos Should You Book?
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For most small groups, book Cabo Fishing Adventure on Phantom I: a 5-hour private charter from Cabo San Lucas on a 30-foot Luhrs cruiser, starting at €467.32 per group up to 4, rated 4.4 from 2 reviews. Couples staying near San José del Cabo can spend less with the Los Cabos Fishing Experience, while a group of 5 to 8 needs the larger Phantom II. None has enough reviews to remove uncertainty, so marina, group size and inclusions should decide this booking.
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| Charter | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Fishing Adventure on Phantom I | 5 hours | €467.32 per group up to 4 | 4.4 (2 reviews) | 3 or 4 people leaving Cabo San Lucas |
| Los Cabos Fishing Experience | 5 hours | €576.92 per group up to 2 | 1.4 (2 review) | A couple based near San José marina |
| Private Fishing Trip on Phantom II | 5 hours | €976.96 per group up to 8 | No reviews | 5 to 8 people wanting the larger cruiser |
Phantom I: the practical small-group choice
The Phantom I listing names a 30-foot Luhrs cruiser, a 315 hp Cummins engine and an English-speaking crew. That makes it the clearest middle ground: more capacity than the San José option without paying for the 36-foot boat. Its two reviews are encouraging rather than conclusive. Ask whether licences, bait, tackle, drinks and fish cleaning are included, because the short description does not settle those costs.
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San José: cheaper, but only for two
The Fishing Experience leaves from La Marina de San José and names dorado, marlin and sailfish as target species. It is the lowest total price, not automatically the best value: the booking covers only 2 people and carries a 3-star score from a single review. It makes sense when you sleep in San José del Cabo and would otherwise have to cross the whole tourist corridor.
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Phantom II: space for the larger party
The 36-foot Phantom II advertises a fighting chair and fishing equipment, with space for up to 8. It costs more than twice the Phantom I and has no published reviews. The upgrade is rational for 5 to 8 people; for four, the extra deck space does not by itself justify the difference.
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Season and permit: ask before paying
Los Cabos promotes sport fishing throughout the year, but the target changes: its tourism board highlights black and blue marlin from July through October, dorado from July through November and yellowfin tuna from September through January. These are seasons, not catch guarantees.
CONAPESCA lists a personal recreational sport-fishing permit as the legal route for this activity. Ask the operator in writing whether every angler’s permit is included or must be obtained separately, and carry the valid document. Also confirm the catch-and-release policy for billfish and what happens to any legal retained catch.
Our recommendation
For 3 or 4 anglers, choose the Phantom I private fishing charter. A couple in San José should take the cheaper local departure only after clarifying its single mixed review; groups above four should price the Phantom II against two smaller boats before deciding.
