The Great Sailfishing Company

Located on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, in Chulamar, near Puerto San Jose, a mere 90-minute ride via air-conditioned minibus from Guatemala City, The Great Sailfishing Company, enjoys a reputation developed over their six-year history of individualized, customer-focused service, willing to meet and exceed your expectations.

The Great Sailfishing Company owns and also has access to a wide range of offshore boats, primarily 28-ft to 38-ft Bertrams, and can comfortably fish groups of 2 to 3 anglers to as many as 6 anglers per boat. The boats operate out of the new, modern Marina Pez Vela. Each boat is staffed with a full-time captain and crew experienced in the art of teasing, catching and releasing Pacific sailfish on both fly and conventional gear. The boats are fully equipped with all fly and conventional fishing gear, as well as lures, bait, ice, cold beverages and bottled water. Each boat is equipped with all safety-related equipment, GPS, and marine radio. Lunch is served on the boat, as well as mid-morning and afternoon snacks such as delicious local fruits.

Accommodation during your stay will be in a private villa, in the large and secure Villas del Pacifico Resort, just 15 minutes from the Marina Pez Vela, which offers the opportunity to spend time with your friends or family undisturbed. Each villa offers a private or semi-private pool and is staffed with a personal chef, maid and waitress so that you can enjoy total flexibility and even have your catch prepared as you like it, when you like it. Each villa is fully stocked with soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits as well as snacks and other conveniences. Each group receives a mobile phone with sufficient credit to call home or to have as a contact number.  If you prefer traditional lodging, you may opt for the hotel accommodations also located within the Resort.

The Great Sailfishing Company

No news at present.

The Great Sailfishing Company

The Great Sailfishing Company

Weekly Schedule:

There are no fixed entry or exit days to the lodge.

Package Rates:
2012-2013 PER-PERSON RATES

28-ft to 31-ft Sportfisher boat

35-ft to 38-ft Sportfisher boat

*All rates are subject to change without notice.

Prices include:
Airport reception, round-trip private airport transfers, and daily transfers lodge/marina/lodge; double-occupancy air-conditioned accommodations in a 3- or 4-bedroom private villa or hotel accommodations, both located in one of the premier beach communities on the Pacific coast; all meals, served buffet style at the hotel only, and open bar (local spirits and beer); daily complimentary laundry service at your private villa only; 24-hour security; daily guided private charter fishing aboard a 28-ft to 38-ft or comparable fully rigged sportfishing boat including experienced captain and mates, first class conventional tackle, fly tackle if requested, bait and lures, lunch, fresh fruit, cold beverages and beer; cell phone with 45 international minutes; and last night's accommodations at the Real Inter-Continental Hotel or a comparable hotel in Guatemala City.

Prices do not include:
International flights to Guatemala City; meals, bar tabs and personal expenses in Guatemala City; gratuities to the boat crew ($150 per boat/day), and villa staff (suggested $25 per day/group total); miscellaneous personal expenses (cigars, premium liquors etc.); airport departure taxes of $30 per person (normally included in your airline ticket); and airport improvement tax (app. $3 per person).

The Great Sailfishing Company

Time Difference
GMT –6 hrs

Flight Time from the UK
London - Atlanta: 9 hrs 40 mins
Atlanta - Guatemala City: 3 hrs 44 mins

Visa Requirements for UK Citizens
No visa requirement if travelling direct from UK to Guatemala.
If entering or exiting via USA, an ESTA application for 90-day US visa waiver is required prior to travel.

Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months after the last day of your trip.  

Species
Offshore: marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado and wahoo

Season to travel
Year-round: peak period November to July

Tackle and Kit
We would recommend a 9ft single-handed 12-15 weight rod for sailfish, a 9ft single-handed 10-11 weight rod for tuna, dorado and roosterfish. All rods should be rigged with a highly corrosion resistant reel with a durable and smooth drag system, which holds a large line and backing capacity. High density shooting heads to match recommended rod weights for the sailfish with lighter weight shooting heads for smaller species, a selection of bluewater flies, poppers and polarised sunglasses.

Clothing
Lightweight long sleeved shirts and trousers, deck shoes, sunscreen and hat. We would also recommend a light waterproof spray jacket.

The Great Sailfishing Company