Majo Fishing Lodge · Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos
Majo Fishing Lodge runs two multi-day fishing programs from Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos: Hacienda del Mar, 2 to 4 days of private fishing with an island hotel on Isla San José in the Pearl Islands, and the Pro Fishing Expedition, which follows the bite to the best grounds, normally with four fishing days and priced by quote. These trips reach grounds south of the Pearl Islands and toward Piñas Bay, where marlin are best from July to February and yellowfin tuna from June to March.
Hacienda del Mar or the Pro Fishing Expedition?
| Hacienda del Mar | Pro Fishing Expedition | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Isla San José, Pearl Islands, and surrounding Pacific waters | Agreed destination: Piñas Bay, the southern Pearl Islands, Pedasí, Cambutal, Playa Venado and other productive areas |
| Length | 2, 3 or 4 days | Several days, normally 4 fishing days |
| Lodging | Island hotel with breakfast, included | Aboard or ashore (Hacienda del Mar, Pedro González, Contadora or Playa Venado), depending on the destination |
| Price per boat | Hatteras 40 “Makaira” US$3,300 per day · Stamas 39 “Majo V” US$2,700 per day | By quote |
| Anglers | Up to 4 | Up to 4 |
| Best for | Fishing with comfort and a fixed base | Following the bite to remote grounds |
Prices are per boat, not per person, and exclude taxes (ITBMS). A 30% online deposit confirms your date; every trip is paid in full before departure.
What you catch on a multi-day trip, and when
Multi-day trips have their own season, different from one-day trips in the Gulf of Panama. From our Panama fishing season calendar:
| Species | Best months on multi-day trips |
|---|---|
| Marlin (blue and black) | Best July–February; good March–May |
| Yellowfin tuna | Best June–March |
| Dorado (mahi-mahi) | Best July–February; good March–May |
| Pacific sailfish | Good February–April and October |
| Wahoo | Best October; good November–June |
| Roosterfish and cubera snapper | Best March–August; good October |
| Amberjack (almaco) | Best April–August |
Recent highlight: one multi-day trip released 27 sailfish and a marlin and landed three yellowfin tuna of 100 to 140 lb. See Captain Jorge’s fishing report. Conditions change every year, and nobody can promise a fish.
Black marlin: why multi-day trips give the best odds
Black marlin are migratory and can show up anywhere, including the Gulf of Panama, but in more than 22 years of our records the best odds have been south of the Pearl Islands and toward Piñas Bay, near bait-rich reefs such as Zane Grey Reef. That is why Hacienda del Mar (2 to 4 days) and the Pro Fishing Expedition are our picks. It is a probability, never a guarantee, and every billfish is released. More in marlin fishing in Panama.
Choose your multi-day trip
Hacienda del Mar
Private fishing by day and the island hotel on Isla San José at night, breakfast included.
- Hatteras 40 “Makaira”US$3,300 per day
- Stamas 39 “Majo V”US$2,700 per day
Pro Fishing Expedition
We go where the action is. Lodging, meals and logistics are arranged around the destination and included in your quote.
- Hatteras 40 or Stamas 39By quote
Pearl Islands trip
An island getaway with lodging at Hotel Hacienda del Mar; fishing can be added along the way.
- Hatteras 40 “Makaira”US$6,400
- Stamas 39 “Majo V”US$4,999
“Majo was professional, organized and most importantly put us on fish… Majo was awesome – just book them!”
Kurt G., family of four, two full days and Hacienda del Mar · Google
Before and after your trip
Every multi-day trip starts and ends at Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos. For Pro Fishing and multi-day trips we can arrange lodging at Vista Mar: a 2-bedroom apartment (US$250 per night), a 3–4 bedroom house with pool (US$500 per night) or the VIP House (US$1,200 per night). Staying in Panama City? Add round-trip transportation for US$300, or read how to plan your fishing trip from a Panama City hotel.
Our boats: Hatteras 40 “Makaira” and Stamas 39 “Majo V”
Hatteras 40 “Makaira”
Our flagship: a classic 40-foot Hatteras sport fisherman, fully remodeled, restored and updated in 2026, with flybridge, fighting chair, livewell and an air-conditioned salon.
Stamas 39 “Majo V”
Fast, stable and comfortable, with tuna tower, twin Yanmar diesels, Garmin electronics, air conditioning and a full head with shower.
Both are private for your group. Compare our fleet.
Where multi-day trips depart
Every trip departs only from Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos, Km 92 of the Pan-American Highway: a short drive from Coronado and Río Hato and about an hour and a half by road west of Panama City. You can add round-trip ground transportation when you book (Panama City US$300; Buenaventura or Río Hato US$100), and we send the meeting time and point by WhatsApp.
Your captain: Jorge Petti
A civil engineer by training and the founder of Majo Fishing Lodge, Captain Jorge Petti is an IGFA-certified captain and fishing guide in Panama, listed in the IGFA Captains and Guides directory. He has fished the Gulf of Panama for more than 22 years, has placed more than 50 satellite tags on marlin and sailfish for Smithsonian research and hosts the Navegante TV program. Majo Fishing Lodge is an IGFA Corporate Member.
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Multi-day fishing trips in Panama: FAQ
What is the difference between Hacienda del Mar and the Pro Fishing Expedition?
Hacienda del Mar uses a fixed base, the island hotel on Isla San José, for 2 to 4 days at a set price per boat per day. The Pro Fishing Expedition travels to the destination with the best fishing, normally for four fishing days, and is priced by quote.
How many people can join a multi-day fishing trip?
Up to 4 anglers on Hacienda del Mar and on the Pro Fishing Expedition. The Pearl Islands trip, designed as an island getaway, takes up to 6 guests.
Which multi-day trip gives the best chance at black marlin?
A Pro Fishing Expedition or Hacienda del Mar of 2 to 4 days, toward the southern Pearl Islands and Piñas Bay, where our records show the best odds. It is a possibility, never a guarantee.
How do I book and pay?
Hacienda del Mar can be booked online with a 30% deposit; for the Expedition, send us your dates, group size and target species for a quote. Every trip is paid in full before departure, and prices do not include taxes (ITBMS).
Plan your multi-day fishing trip
Book Hacienda del Mar online, or send us your dates, group size and target species and Captain Jorge will build your plan from Vista Mar Marina.
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