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WE ARE OPEN FOR SPORT FISHING AND SNORKELING TRIPS, SPLIT CHARTERS IS AVAILABLE , THANKS  TO ALL MY CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS FOR YOUR HELP.

FOR INFORMATION OR RESERVATION, Call us at:

7876371802 mobile

7878507548 office

mail:maragatapr@yahoo.com

If no answer (by e-mail or phone), please leave a message and send a text message, I promise I call you back.

Opening Hours 8:00am to 8:00pm AST (6 days a week, Sunday close)

If you like to visit us at the anchor village’s Marina, please call Capt. Matt to receive you. Thanks!

¡SE HABLA ESPAÑOL!

Our Trips Rates

For peace of mind we comply with the USCG  & COI Inspection and local permits.

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10 READ DOWN WHY TO COME ABOARD MARAGATA CHARTERS:

  • CAPT. OWNER AND BOAT KNOWLEDGEABLE OVER 44 YEARS
  • USCG INSPECTION WITH COI EACH YEAR
  • POWER CATAMARAN KEEP IN GOOD CONDITION
  • WE ARE A LEGAL BUSINESS WE HAVE DRNA AND TOURISM AND LOCAL PERMITS UPDATED.
  • SNORKELING EQUIPMENT GOOD CONDITION,ALL SIZES AND PRESCRIPTION MASK
  • ALL CREW HAVE RAMDOM DROG TEST
  • WE OFFER CUSTOM, PRIVATE AND SPLIT CHARTERS
  • EXCELLENT SEA POWER CATAMARAN 38′ BY 14′
  • TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS 5.0 EXCELLENT
  • WE MAKE SURE YOU ENJOY AND BE SAFE

We offer three different places to go SNORKELING: (Custom trips also available)

Vieques Island – Green Beach

  • Beautiful, clean and peaceful beach (99% of the time) away from crowds.
  • Clear and calm water 97% of the time.Boat anchorage 10 to 40 ft. from shore.
  • Perfect for kids and adults.
  • Water temperature from 78º to 83º F.
  • About 30 to 35 minutes trip (one way). the morning trip, the seas is calmer.
  • Anchorage is in about 6 to 8 feet deep waters.
  • Water depth 2-20 feet for snorkeling.
  • In the 4 hour trip we spend approximately 2 1/2-3 hours at the island.
  • Can find a variety of fish like: sergeant, lobster, octopus, puffer, sea turtles, sting ray, eagle ray and other fish.
  • Free to go for walk on a sandy beach, look for sea glass, and small shelf
  • No Seaweed and Jellyfish ( very rare) at the Beach.
  • we keep the water and beach clean.
  • There are three (3) nice reefs close to shore.
  • WE ALSO GO TO A TURTLE AREA, WERE 98% OF THE TIME YOU SEE AND SWIN WITH 2 TO 7 SEA TURTLES.
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Opening Hours 8:00am to 8:00pm AST (6 days a week, Sunday close)

Monkey Island – Cayo Santiago

  • Clear and calm water 70% of the time.
  • Beautiful, clean and peaceful Island away from crowds.
  • Boat anchor 100- 200 ft. by the shore. (People are not permitted on the island)
  • Good for kids and adults.
  • Water temperature from 78º to 83ºF.
  • About 20 minutes trip (one way).
  • Anchorage is in about 8 feet deep waters.
  • Water is about 2-10 feet deep close to the island for snorkeling.
  • In the 4 hour trip we spend about 2 ½ – 3 hours at the island..
  • Can find a variety of fish like: sergeant, lobster, octopus, puffer and other fish.
  • There is one (1) nice reef close to shore.
  • The island is habited by 1200 rhesus monkeys.
  • You are allowed to swim by the shore. (not allowed on the island)
  • No seaweed &  Jellyfish (very rare) at the island.
  • we keep the area clean.
  • Monkey usually come down to great their visitors.

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Opening Hours 8:00am to 8:00pm AST (6 days a week, Sunday close)

Culebra Island

  • Clear, and calm water 95% of the time.
  • Beautiful, clean and peaceful beach away from crowds.(90% of the time)
  • Boat anchor 20 to 30 ft. from shore.
  • Perfect for kids and adults
  • Water temperature from 78º to 83ºF.
  • About 1 1/2 hour trip (one way)
  • Anchorage is in about 4 to 8 feet deep waters.
  • In the 8 hour trip we spend about 5 hours at the island.
  • Can find a variety of fish like: sergeant, lobster, octopus, puffer, sea turtles and other fish.
  • There is one (1) nice reef close to shore. no seaweed
  • Very peaceful and beautiful island, inhabited by 2000 people.
  • We can visit two places at Culebra Island.
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Opening Hours 8:00am to 8:00pm AST (6 days a week, Sunday close)


Fishing Trips (Combination trips also available)

Places for fishing:

  • At the south-east coast of Puerto Rico, we go sport fishing at the Continental Shelf and the Two Sea Mounts. For better results we recommend the Sea Mount in the deep blue waters of our Caribbean Sea for wahoo, mahi,tuna or blue marlin. For light tackle (sport fishing) we go to shallow waters next to the resort.

The Continental Shelf:

  • Is about 5 to 12 miles out from Palmas del Mar; with 10 minutes cruising time.
  • It is a good place to go for the 4 hours trip and for a first time experience.
  • It is about 200 – 2000 ft. deep.

The Sea Mounts:

  • Both sea mounts are located about 17miles out from Palmas del Mar.
  • we recommended the 6 or 8 hours trip for a better chance, for wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna and marlin.
  • The Sea Mounts are about 200-4000 feet deep.
  • It takes about 40 minutes cruising time before start fishing

Combination Trips:

  • On our combination trips you can snorkel at Vieques or Monkey Island, and on the way to the Island can do some Sport Fishing or Light Tackle (Trolling), for baracuda, king mackerel , jack and pompano
  • We divide the trip time as you wish.

Light Tackle (Sport Fishing) inshore:

  • Is about 2 miles out from Palmas del Mar.
  • This is a good area for kids, first time experience and adults.
  • It is about 40 to 200 feet deep.

Our Trips Rates

Opening Hours 8:00am to 8:00pm AST (6 days a week, Sunday close)

Fishing Equipment

  • MATT’S CAT ( 38 foot Power Catamaran – stable and fast maneuverability)
    (Capacity- 10 passengers or less for fishing , For split charter 6-7 passengers)
  • Penn International 20 & 50 pounds reels with 80 pounds line and rods.
  • Lee’s Outriggers.
  • Downriggers
  • Fish finder
  • GPS charts plotter
  • Nice Marlin chair
  • Bait included on trips
  • Light tackle (sport fishing) for kids
  • Taxidermy service available
  • We clean fish for you
  • fishing license included
  • * we have the ice for your fish

GUEST Information:

We suggest you bring the following:

  • Suntan lotion<please use environmental friendly suntan lotion (if is possible) (no oils, Please!).
  • Boat shoes or tennis shoes (non marking shoes, if is possible!)
  • Beach towel (for snorkeling trip).
  • Camera (regular or underwater)
  • Sunglasses and protective hat.
  • Anti-motion sickness medicine should be taken one hour before departure, if you need it.(not available at the boat)
  • Bring socks for better fitting of flippers and prevent blisters. (for snorkeling)
  • We are a drug-free boat. No illegal drugs are permitted.(we are family  oriented on split charters)
  • Please, no coolers. for split charters. (We have one cooler with a big block of ice at the boat, that you can use) we do not have glass ice. (private trip you can bring small cooler)
  • Any age permitted.
  • Please, pets. ONLY Permitted in (25 pount or les with his lifejacket) in a private trip only
  • please no smoking at the boat.
  • Please no fly drone.
  • free parking for your car & golf car.
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We provide………

  • Instruction by Captain and mate.
  • The mate will be at the snorkeling area with you.
  • Fishing  licenses, bait  and fishing equipment.
  • Dry snacks,cold soda (regular & diet), bottled water & beer (with moderation)
  • Complete snorkeling gear for adults and children. (Prescription mask available for nearsighted)
  • Snorkeling life jacket (ski belts)
  • Assistance from the Captain and the mate.
  • Facilities and comfort of Matt’s Cat (The Power Catamaran 38′ by 14′).
  • No food available at the boat , (Green Beach) Vieques island. , Monkey Island and Culebrita Island but we do have dry snacks at the boat, you can bring food with you and use the cooler at boat

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Opening Hours 8:00am to 8:00pm 6 days a week close on sunday


Our Boat
  • Our Power Catamaran MATT’S CAT Size 38′ x 14′ is made to handle the Caribbean Sea in safe way .
  • Fast, smooth and stable vessel for your enjoyment.
  • COI inspected by the USCG every year and local permits.
  • PASSENGER CAPACITY: 10 passengers maximum for fishing & 25 for snorkeling. (outing 21 pass. for split charters.
  • Inspected for 10 passengers maximum for fishing trips (splits charter up to 6-7 people).
  • Inspected for 25 passengers (outing 21 passengers) for snorkeling trips.
  • Big and nice head (bathroom).
  • Two (2) Cummins 450 HP / Diesel engines.
  • 12 volt cigarette ligter conector charger and usb.
  • All the amenities necessary for your comfort.
  • conect your music with bluetooth.
  • Safety life raft for 30 passengers.
  • Easy in/out transom door, swim platform
  • Platform ladder
  • Hot and cold fresh water wash down.
  • Shade or suntan area
  • Boat kept in clean and good condition
  • For your piece of mind, we comply with COI inspection by USCG every year and all local permits.

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Opening Hours 8:00am to 8:00pm AST, 6 days a week Sunday close


TRIP RATE

SNORKELING TRIPS

Monkey Island (Cayo Santiago)
4 hours – $85.00pp* 1700.00 private***
Vieques Island, Green Beach
4 hours – $90.00pp* 1800.00private***
6 hours – $110.00pp* 2400.00 private***
8 hours – $150.00pp* 3000.00 private***
Culebra Island
8 hours – $275.00pp** 3500.00 private** 14 pass.

Sport Fishing and combination trip

Continental Shelf
4 hours – $315.00pp* 1900.00 private*** 6 pass.
One Sea Mount
6 hours – $415.00pp* 2500.00 private*** 6 pass.
Two Sea Mounts
8 hours – $515.00pp*3100.00 private*** 6 pass.

* Price per passenger need a minimum of 20 passenger for snorkeling (not private) or the price of 20 passengers. We have split Fishing charters, for combination fishing trip, we need 6 passenger or the price of 6 passengers..  **Culebra trips require a minimum of 14 or the price of 14 passengers. For a private*** trip you need 20 passenger or the price of 20 pass. for snorkeling to Vieques & monkey island.

Note: Tips (15% to 20% if you happy with service), Food, local sales TAX 11.5% and towels are not included or available.

All Trip price Includes:

  • fishing gear & licenses
  • Snorkeling equipment all sizes.
  • sky belt life jacket for snorkeling
  • Bait and Fishing Licenses.
  • cold Beer (with moderation), dry snacks, soda and bottle drinking water.
  • Instruction by Captain, Mate.
  • Cleaning of fish.
  • fuel included

***ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE***

  • Must prices are based on a minimum of 20 passengers per charter for snorkeling, (not private) split trip available, to Culebra a minimum of 14 passengers per charter, for combination fishing trips a minimum of 6 passengers.
  • Minimum charter : 20 passengers for snorkeling (Not Private), private trip 20 passengers or more, maximum capacity 25 passengers. (outing 21 pass. for split charters)
  • We can combine parties
  • Split charters available (shared)
  • Custom trips can be arranged
  • We can accommodate private charters with a minimum of 20 passengers or the price of 20 pass. at regular price, more than 20 passengers you get a group discount.

OUR POLICY:

Please read all the information before coming on the trip!

  • A 100% deposit is required for reservations for split charters. No refund allowed for split charters.
  • A 50% deposit is required for private trips.
  • No show up will be charged the full amount of the charter.
  • Any dangerous weather determined by the Captain.
  • No charge will be apply to trip cancelled by any dangerous weather determined by the Captain.
  • Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will be charged the full amount. (for private charters)
  • Charters payable by Cash, VISA, Master Card or Discover and Certified Checks. (Amex No accepted)
  • To confirm the trip, We need a Credit Card number.
  • Please bring your Credit Card if you like to use it.
  • We Reserve the right of admission
  • Pregnant lady or any physical illness, need to informe the captain, before the trip.
  • please no smoking at the boat.
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Palmas del Mar

Address: Anchor’s Village, 110 Harbor Drive, Humacao, PR 00791