So we started the day with a surprise time change (ship time vs. local time). I quickly communicated with the Captain and we worked through the meeting time. Easy and quick communication! He waited on us to pass through the gate in Amber Cove and after a quick drive we were at the boat. Great overview of the day and we headed out. We were warned the water was rough, but thought we were tough enough. We were not after 2 hours and decided to head back in. The crew was incredibly patient between running the lines and taking care of the few that weren’t up to the waves. With all that going on, still brought in a barracuda to close out the day. Got some pictures and we were back on the van headed back to the port. All in all, a great day on the water and some memories in the DR.

Stopped at Amber cove on a cruise, was picked up right outside the port by Dona Nina fishing crew. About an hour into the trip we started catching fish! Tuna, wahoo, and 2 sailfish!! The captain and first mate both said it was very rare to catch 2! Couldn’t thank them enough, they really do run a great operation! Was dropped back off at the cruise port after the day was over. Memories to last a lifetime! The waves are pretty good size so the fishing boat does move around and can make people sick but we didn’t have any problems at all, but be prepared to feel the ocean. Will absolutely go back!! Thanks again Dona Nina fishing!

Started out with a professional presentation of what to expect on the trip.  Beautiful boat, very clean and handled the waves with grace.  Jose was first hand and stayed on top of changing the lures and bait until we caught the fish.
We caught a 40 plus lb 4 foot Mai Mai male bull and two female Mai Mai.  To get the variety we even caught a Wahoo and are going to eat that tonight.  the whole trip was great and will return.

Started off the day with a blue marlin, then after a few hours caught a dorado, then another hour and 3 dorados all at the same time! It was awesome! Few more hours and a good nap and the action was on more than ever! Ended the day with 1 blue marlin, 11 dorado, and 3 wahoo! Guides were excellent and definitely knew their stuff! 15 total with one that got off at the boat.

If you’re looking for a real fishing charter (not some booze cruise for bait fish), you need to book with Captain Carlos Herrera. I have been on all kinds of boats and worked on charters myself. I grew up on boats and fishing and Captain Carlos is the real deal, as we were leaving we were seeing other boats coming in and over the radio and no one was catching, Captain Carlos put us on a White Marlin within the first hour, I can tell he has the experience that I was looking for as I’m a snob that fishes many offshore tournaments back at home. The staff was extremely prepared and on the ball and cut us up fresh fruit and snacks and kept attention on us the entire time! Shout out to Captain Carlos and Jose for making us feel at home and checking off a bucket list species!