HANALOA CHARTERS

SPORTS FISHING MEXICO

The Hanaloa is a Grady-White 242 Offshore, powered by a 2003 Yamaha 250 hpdi two - stroke and a back up 15 hp Honda four - stroke. She is a durable fish boat thanks to her solid construction and sea worthy quality. Features include deep walkways, roomy cockpit with live well, fresh and raw water wash downs, hardtop with Bimini top extension, trim tabs, fish finder, GPS, VHF radio, cabin with porto-potty. Our fishing equipment is of the highest quality, including Shimano reels with high quality Shimano fishing poles.

HanaLoa Charters is owned by Juan Munoz, who has over 12 years experience with fishing and customer service. He honed his sport and commercial fishing skills in his home country of Panama. For the last several years Juan has been based here in Mexico. He knows the Bay of Banderas area extremely well and he will get fish on the line.

Victor Ortega is the boat’s captain. He comes from a third generation fishing family and has fished all the Sinaloa, Nayarit, and Jalisco coast since he was 8 years old. His experience and fishing determination is unmatched. He knows exactly to go to successfully catch the big ones.

HanaLoa Charters Trips:
The cost is per trip (not per/person) and includes captain, mate, transportation to and from boat, bottled water, a six pack of beer, ice and all fishing and snorkeling equipment. Lunch and soft drinks are not included, but with advance notice can be put on board at an additional charge of $10 USD per person.

Half Day Fishing Trip - $400 USD
6 Hour, 10-25 miles off shore trips
A typical destination might be to El Morro, a series of rock pinnacles extending above the surface of the blue waters of the Pacific. The barnacle-covered rock pinnacles attract: Tuna (up to 50 lbs), Bonita, Sailfish, Dorado, Jack Cravelle, Sierra Mackerel (sea trout), Rooster Jacks, and Yellowtails. Also if theres reports of good "inshore" fishing we hit the local high rocks between Mita and Guayabitos where we can find schools of Red Snapper and Rooster  in great quantities, Cubera and Jack cevelle are also abundant with Mackarrel "Sierra" and Dorado.

Full Day Fishing Trip options include:
1. LA CORBATENA - $650 USD
10-12 hours
Just 50 miles out, Roca Corbeteña is a fisherman's delight! With an abundance of Tuna, Black and Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Bonita, Jack Cravelle, Sierra Mackerel, Pargo, and Wahoo, Corbeteña is one of the best deep sea fishing spots you will ever experience. You have " the rock " as a reference and it almost always teeming with life, skippies everywhere and its more than four pinnacles produce world class fishing year round.  Its a fishermans dream!

2. EL BANCO - $750 USD
10-12 hours
Species targeted are the same as at Roca Corbetena. We fish the area surrounding and beyond the pinnacles that lie about 40 feet from the surface and rise from almost 2000 feet jus a couple of miles out, this is a Marlin and Tuna hotspot and lies approximately 40 nautical miles northwest of Punta Mita.

El Banco can make you or break you, this spot is all or nothing but if you get a hook up of any kind you have 90% probability your in for a ride.  This place is a must if you come aroud these fishing grounds.  When they bite they are big and mean.

Surf Trips to the surrounding areas - $300 USD
We will go where the waves are. Juan and Victor are avid surfers who will go the mileage to score the best waves at Bay of Banderas area surf spots, all within a close distance. With over 15 spots to choose from, predicting the right window is our expertise, let's rip.

Whale Watching Tours- $200 USD
Sayulita is home to one of the world's great creatures - the humpback whale. From mid-December through early April, these waters are filled with magic, as the humpbacks come here to calve. You may see baby humpbacks. During these months, you are almost always assured to see whales breaching near your boat.

Snorkeling Trip – $300 USD
Located at the northwest end of Bay of Banderas, Las Marietas are a group of 3 islands that offer fantastic snorkeling! The Marietas Islands have recently been named a protected Marine Reserve, and as a result, many different species of fish enjoy the safety of the surrounding waters. It is a 35 minute boat ride from Sayulita or La Cruz.

HanaLoa charters are available seven days a week. Departure times depend on our guests’ needs, and all trips leave out of the MARINA DE LA CRUZ, a 12 minute ride from Sayulita

HanaLoa trips can be booked at various Sayulita locations; Rosalinda’s Adventures, Yemaya Bikini Boutique and, Sayulita Sailing Explorations.

All Prices quoted are based on a settlement in U.S. Dollars.  Prices are subject to change.
Payment can be in Cash, Travelers Checks, Visa, or Master Card.  Charter prices do not include gratuities for the captain. The customary tip for the crew is 15% of the charter cost.

For more info, see our website at: www.hanaloa.com or visit us on www.sayulitalife.com