Captain Enrique of Samaki Charters runs a great operation. The communication from booking up until departure was top notch. He reached out the day before our charter to let us know the forecast was for a windy day with rough (seas at 6’ at 5 second intervals) and asked if we would like to reschedule. We opted to go as it was not an issue of safety but of comfort. All four of us are glad we did! Captain Gabriel, along with deckhands Luis and Little Pollo are all amazing. From the moment we left the marina they were all friendly, approachable, BUSINESS! The day was a methodical targeting of larger and various species. We caught our first Bonito within 10 minutes of the lines getting wet. After we landed several more, and a few near misses, we stopped to catch some sardines and fish them amongst the bait schools. Then Bam! Sailfish on! After a great fight, my dream of landing one of these majestic fish was realized and this beast was released safely back into the sea. Then we started targeting Baracuda and Wahoo, with success! Fishing with Captain Gabriel, Luis and Pollo is like fishing with your friends. The seas for most of the day were as rough as advertised, and they did their work with smiles, jokes, and determination. And it was WORK. Work to stay balanced, run the lines, get the bait on hooks, stay on the fish, and haul the monster fish over the rail onto the boat. And when the seas calmed down in the late afternoon, Pollo got busy in the galley and prepared from scratch the two best Ceviche’s I have ever had. I will never book with anyone but this crew in Cancun, period.

Don’t hesitate to book with Samuki - we’re a family of 5 from the Westcoast of Canada - and the captain and crew we’re the best ! You can tell from the pics and videos .  Be prepared to take gravol as it was super rough out there - and although my hubby and one kid ended up throwing up - Pancho was amazing to make everyone happy - and make the rough waves worth it with 5 giant catch :  3 barracudas - the big daddy was supposed to reeled in by my 10 year old but dad had to step in as it was a fighter .  But my other 10 year old and 12 year old also reeled in their catch as well .  And the captain does double duty of captaining as well as placing the line strategically - and he was the one that caught us the giant Barracuda.  Make sure to bring your tip and the balance owing in cash - as we had to head to bank to pay captain - so just a little tip for you to be prepared - no credit cards. 
We’ve used fishing booker before in San Diego and this time in Cancun it did not disappoint - so don’t look any further than our pics and videos and choose Samuki - so fun ! And look at the catch !  Thank you to the El Jefe - Enrique (who does not join you ) and the wonderful El captain , Manuel and crew Auscenio (Pancho)