Chichi Charters
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Chichi Charters offers Private Charters for every traveler’s needs. Come see why Cozumel Mexico is one of the top destinations in the world for Fishermen, Divers and Snorkelers.Our Charters and experienced crew will take you to the most fertile waters where our warm tropical waters and nearby costal reefs provide the perfect habitat for an unforgettable fishing experience. After an afternoon of fishing try our Combo Trips, where we take you to explore Cozumel’s underwater paradise while snorkeling along the second largest reef in the world.
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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tsyancey
Idaho Falls, ID20 contributions
Feb 2020
Our group of 6-8 friends have booked with Chichi 4-5 times over the past 6 years. If you only do one thing in Cozumel, I recommend this snorkel trip, we are never disappointed. It is great to have Angel as our guide on our own private charter. He makes sure to make everyone comfortable, even inexperienced swimmers. He is amazing in what he does underwater and in finding the best places to snorkel, away from the big group snorkel boats. To have our small group out for the day enjoying the beach, snorkeling and a fabulous lunch prepared was the highlight of our trip.
Written February 22, 2020
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Scott S
5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We try and get to Cozumel ever other year or so and have been doing so for the past 20+ years. We always take one day and go fishing and another day to snorkel. We had used several different companies in the earlier years with some good and some just ok to poor trips. About 10-12 years ago we met Amanda from Chichi Charters and booked our fishing and snorkeling excursions with them. Now they are the only ones we book with when in Cozumel. They are extremely accommodating and have some of the best employees. The crew is always extremely friendly and helpful. They’re always in a good mood and seem happy and excited to be there with you. The boats are clean and comfortable. We go in January a lot and that is the slow time for fishing, but the crew works hard from start to finish to try and find the fish. We’ve had years where due to the time of year and/or weather we don’t catch anything and you can tell the crew actually feels bad about it. Never has it been due to lack of effort though. The crews on the snorkeling tours know where all the best spots are and are very safety conscious. They do a great job of keeping an eye on everyone so you can relax and enjoy the scenery. We always go back to them and won’t bother looking at any other company. You won’t be disappointed with their services.
Written January 28, 2020
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Phil M
9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
After a cancelled first attempt due to bad weather, we finally got to go on our much anticipated snorkel tour with Chi Chi's.
We started off with a great boat ride out to the first snorkel spot with Angel describing the itinerary and what we would be hoping to see. He made sure of our ability and priciest reassurance and the proper floats for anyone who needed.
The three spots were vastly different, each having their merits. As he had explained, the bigger boats all go to one spot while we had two snorkle spots that were just us! Sharks, turtles, rays, fish and lots of reef to be seen. Angel was quick to be at anyones aid when the mask fogged up or a jelly sting occurred (sadly with the storm there were lots in spots but not a huge deal).
We ended the trip with beer, ceviche, guac and Pico de Gallo on a beach. What a great day.
For the same price as a basic type with tons of other people, you can have an amazing private tour with them!
We started off with a great boat ride out to the first snorkel spot with Angel describing the itinerary and what we would be hoping to see. He made sure of our ability and priciest reassurance and the proper floats for anyone who needed.
The three spots were vastly different, each having their merits. As he had explained, the bigger boats all go to one spot while we had two snorkle spots that were just us! Sharks, turtles, rays, fish and lots of reef to be seen. Angel was quick to be at anyones aid when the mask fogged up or a jelly sting occurred (sadly with the storm there were lots in spots but not a huge deal).
We ended the trip with beer, ceviche, guac and Pico de Gallo on a beach. What a great day.
For the same price as a basic type with tons of other people, you can have an amazing private tour with them!
Written January 7, 2020
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Jill G
Whitman, MA139 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Our family of 8 adults booked the 6 hour snorkel glass bottom boat tour with Chichi Charters. From start to finish it was a great experience. Amanda was super responsive and helpful with all my questions and details for reserving. Chichi met us at the dock and introduced us to the crew- Alex and Angel. They were great hosts & guides. We went to 2 different spots, past all the cruise ships and out into open water. The 1st stop was at a reef where we saw colorful fish, barracuda, a huge spiny lobster, and some amazing coral and sea plants. We followed a big sea turtle for a while, which was the highlight of the trip for me! We stopped for lunch at a little beach with tons of coral treasures. The crew made us fresh homemade ceviche & guacamole with tortilla chips and delish margaritas. At the last stop for snorkeling (only due to winds picking up& rain), we saw a huge eagle ray! It was such a fun day with the family. The boat is a little small and basic but totally does the job. We were very safe and in good hands with Alex & Angel. We were impressed with their knowledge of the reefs & Cozumel area and their free diving ability! You can tell these guys love what they do and enjoy their jobs. After we left Cozumel I realized I left my Fitbit on the boat. I contacted Amanda & she had the guys look for it. They found it & she personally went to a lot of trouble to mail it back to me. She went over and beyond! All in all, it was a great experience. We hope to return for another snorkeling trip again soon.
Written February 9, 2020
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JCole
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We booked the private glass bottom boat and snorkeling charter for our group of 6. We were immediately greeted when we arrived at the marina and introduced to our crew for the day (Angel and Freddy). They took us to the south of the island where there were no other boats for our first snorkeling stop. Angel found so many different kinds of fish for us to see. We saw barracuda, different kinds of snapper and angelfish, and a large spiny lobster (among the many other colorful fish). The second stop took us into deeper water with very interesting coral formations. We saw several Eagle rays there. The seas were getting a little rough, so for safety sake we headed to shore for a beach break. The ceviche, fresh guacamole, and other snacks prepared were excellent, as were the beers and margaritas. Our hosts for the day clearly made a point to ensure we were enjoying every bit of our time. We felt well taken care of, and would recommend them to anyone visiting Cozumel.
Written January 9, 2020
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DionCrider405
Edmond, OK14 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
We had an 8-hour charter with Captain Lobo and Manuel. They picked us up off the dock at our resort. We spent the first couple of hours fishing trolling for fish. Manuel took care of everything (from baiting hooks to getting everything set). He kept about six lines always baited and out for fish. Right out of the gate, we got our first Mahi Mahi of the day. As soon as a line hits, the rod gets moved to a holder on the seat at the stern of the boat and the guest does the work of reeling it in. We caught three within the first hour. I appreciate how attentive Manuel was to the needs of the folks in our party. One of our daughters was having some serious sea sickness. He took me aside to offer a couple of suggestions, and we ended up taking her back so she could get off the boat (I appreciated them being flexible enough to go back). We caught a couple more over the next fee hours (six in all). Because the water was so rough, we had to skip doing any drop-fishing, but that was fine with us. As lunch approached, we moved toward the island to a sandbar that looked like a popular spot based on all the other boats. They supplied us with masks and snorkels for some fun in the water. We were surprised to find how many stingrays were in the area. They swam right up to us. After an amazing swim, we climbed back aboard for an amazing lunch that Manuel had made for us with the Mahi we had caught. It was one of the best meals we had that week. After about an hour of swimming and lunch, we headed back out for some more fishing before heading back to the dock. I’ve been on a few different fishing charters, but this was by far the best experience I’ve ever had. We will definitely book with them again the next time we’re in Cozumel!
Written July 11, 2021
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Thank you ! Hope to see you all again soon
Written November 24, 2021
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Julia T
Mesquite, Texas, United States76 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Chichi Charters and Alex and his crew made our fishing day one of the most memorable. They picked us up on our deck and made us feel right at home. "My home is your home" and that took the pressure off of being anxious my kid would mess something up. Alex made sure we were all involved in reeling in the catch and told us so many great fishing stories to keep us entertained. I caught my FIRST fish! My 9 year old loved sitting at the front-I loved he was so involved. They kept the drinks going so were hydrated and it made the day calming and relaxed. Alex was patient when my son got terrified of the fish-letting him hold the bait was everything! You can fish anywhere, so the crew made this day stand out and eating it was SO good!! We will be back!! Highly recommend for families! My only suggestion is we get to pick the music next time-music vibes are everything. I am sure he would have let us, but we never asked and we will in the future!
Written August 1, 2022
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Bernadette G
Philadelphia72 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Such an amazing day! We did the sunset snorkel trip to celebrate our 40th birthdays and had such a blast! We came to Cozumel for a girls trip and this was definitely one of the highlights!
Amanda was great and helped us arrange the whole thing and when the weather didn’t look good for our selected day, she acted fast and rearranged everything for the day before to make sure we’d have a good experience.
The captain and crew were awesome. Christian was a fantastic bartender and Angel was so good as a snorkel guide. He made even the most nervous snorkelers of the bunch feel so comfortable.
And they spoiled us! Taking pictures and playing music for us. They even surprised us with a cake for our birthdays!
We went out to Passion Island and they prepared quesadillas, guacamole and other delicious snacks. The island was beautiful and we didn’t have to lift a finger. Such a special day and we couldn’t be more thankful for giving us great memories!
Amanda was great and helped us arrange the whole thing and when the weather didn’t look good for our selected day, she acted fast and rearranged everything for the day before to make sure we’d have a good experience.
The captain and crew were awesome. Christian was a fantastic bartender and Angel was so good as a snorkel guide. He made even the most nervous snorkelers of the bunch feel so comfortable.
And they spoiled us! Taking pictures and playing music for us. They even surprised us with a cake for our birthdays!
We went out to Passion Island and they prepared quesadillas, guacamole and other delicious snacks. The island was beautiful and we didn’t have to lift a finger. Such a special day and we couldn’t be more thankful for giving us great memories!
Written April 8, 2022
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Rodney B
6 contributions
Jun 2022
Fantastic experience with Alex and Luis. We arrived and were greeted promptly by Chi Chi, and then within 5 min. we were on the boat and headed out of the marina. The weather was perfect and the water was calm. Alex made sure we had everything we needed and took extra care of my wife and son. The fishing was good, and I can tell you that Alex never stopped working HARD to catch us fish the entire day. He was like a machine with getting all the lines out. I think there were 6 lines out total when we were trolling. The snacks and lunch that we had (with the 8 hour trip option) was delicious. I was pretty surprised that there was so much food to eat. We caught a Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Grouper, Yellow Tail Snapper, Trigger Fish, "Devil Fish", etc. It was my sons first experience (age 11) on a true deep sea fishing trip and he was crazy excited about it. Getting to swim with the manta rays while Alex and Luis cooked us up lunch (the Mahi Mahi we caught) was really really really neat. They were right on us, and you could touch them as they swam next to you. Overall Chi Chi Charters and specifically Alex and Luis gave us the first class experience. We will be back...no doubt!
Written July 7, 2022
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mmtomato
Prior Lake, MN11 contributions
Feb 2020
I've been snorkeling for almost 40 years, and it's been sad to see decline in the reefs at most of my favorite spots. We went out on a private snorkeling charter (4 of us) with ChiChi Charter in Cozumel, and it was spectacular. Our guide Angel took us to three of his favorite places, each highlighting something different - and all were away from the cruise ship cattle car excursions. The variety of coral and fish was as good as I've ever seen, and the last stop at a sea fan forest had a variety of color, fans and fish - that was just magical. This company knows what it doing, has very knowledgable guides, and is a joy to work with. I highly recommend spending a little more for their private tour
Written February 4, 2020
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We are going to be in Cozumel for a day on a cruise ship. Do you offer any fishing trips for this? We arrive at 7:00 am and leave port at 6:00 pm.
Written February 11, 2020
Yes of course we can either set up a 4 hour trip for you all or a 6 hour trip, you would have time for both , feel free to email us , we can not for some reason write out the email address in the answer here, trip advisor does not allow it , but you can look at our profile and our email is there , and we can set up your reservation for you all .
Written February 26, 2020
We’re coming I. Late January what type of deep sea fish are there around that time? Thanks!
Written October 14, 2019
Different species are better at different times of the year but looks like the
“bite is on” for something year ‘round!
You can google “Cozumel Fishing Calendar to see what species is biting best in the months
Your 1st time to Coz?
Written October 19, 2019
We are coming down for spring Break in mid march. What type of fishing would you recommend? I see recent pics of Mahi Mahi, is that deep sea or bottom fishing?
Written February 21, 2019
Hello. We would like to spend some time at Paradise beach off of our cruise ship. Can we take your tour from Paradise beach or somewhere near? Thanks
Written November 3, 2018
Yes we could either drop you all off there after your tour or pick you up from there.
Written November 25, 2018
Hi ! You can see all of our charters on our website
A full day trip is $475.00 1-4 passengers. :)
Written August 8, 2018
Use their website, Chichi Charters and talk to Amanda, she is very prompt with replies and helpful at aiding you on your specific options.
Written June 30, 2018
$40 seems like a pretty awesome tip! And the fishing trip is already pretty expensive....I plan on taking my husband in August with this company....Just how much tip are they expecting?
Written June 14, 2018
Hi Jenn just as we have on your final reservation email customary gratuities are around 20% of the total cost of the trip. Of course any gratuities are appreciate Let me just put it into perspective. At a restaurant you spend an average of maybe an hour hour and a half with your waiter. I personally I always leave a 20 % gratuity where ever I go especially here in Mexico where most people depend on this to really make a decent living. With our crew most people spend 4, 6 or even 8 HOURS with them. They are baiting line Fishing , sometimes snorkeling , making drinks food etc. And hopefully really making your trip awesome. So at the end of a 6 or 8 hour trip if the charter you feel was great ! Then we feel they deserve a great tip.
In comparison to most Fishing charters in the United States our prices for 6 and 8 hour trips are steals ! Most charters are in the thousands. We keep our prices accessible covering costs , maintenance etc. In hoping that people at the end of a great trip will consider our crew.
Written June 14, 2018
Hi there! We are heading to Cozumel next month and wanted to book a deep sea fishing trip. Since they don't have a website, I was wondering the cost on a 4 hour charter?
Written March 3, 2018
Hi ! Thank you for contacting us we do have a website I am not sure why trip advisor will not let it upload ?? Please email me at reservations@chichicharters.con
Written March 4, 2018
Will be in port 3/9/18. Interested in availability for deep sea fishing. 2 people. Probably 4 hrs, maybe 6 hrs
Written February 28, 2018
Email them! They should get back to you quickly if they have availability. Have fun!
Written March 4, 2018
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