{"id":32681,"date":"2026-08-03T17:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/?p=32681"},"modified":"2026-08-03T17:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:41:04","slug":"is-vanuatu-one-of-the-best-places-in-the-world-to-catch-blue-marlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/is-vanuatu-one-of-the-best-places-in-the-world-to-catch-blue-marlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Vanuatu One of the Best Places in the World to Catch Blue Marlin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vanuatu is widely considered one of the premier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/fishing-adventures\/experience\/vanuatu-blue-water-sport-fishing-adventures\/\">Blue Marlin fishing destinations<\/a> in the world. Its volcanic geography creates steep underwater drop-offs and deep-water canyons just minutes from the shoreline, allowing anglers to target large Blue Marlin year-round without the long open-ocean transits required at most other global hotspots. Combined with multiple billfish species across the year \u2014 blue and black marlin, plus other billfish depending on season and conditions \u2014 generally light boat traffic compared to major marlin ports, and an unmatched species diversity that includes Dogtooth Tuna and Giant Trevally on the same grounds, Vanuatu stands apart from many other Blue Marlin destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Vanuatu offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/fishing-adventures\/experience\/vanuatu-blue-water-sport-fishing-adventures\/\">year-round Blue Marlin fishing<\/a>, with a wide range of species present 365 days a year and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/fishing-vanuatu\/vanuatu-fishing\/vanuatu-fishing-seasons\/\">Blue Marlin peak season<\/a> running January through April for the largest specimens.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>The archipelago&#8217;s volcanic drop-offs sit minutes from shore, giving anglers immediate access to deep blue water without long ocean transits \u2014 a key advantage over destinations like Cabo San Lucas and Madeira.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Vanuatu offers multiple billfish species across the year \u2014 Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, plus Spearfish and Pacific Sailfish depending on season and conditions \u2014 making it one of <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Unlike Kona or Cabo, Vanuatu sees comparatively light sport fishing pressure, meaning fish are often more aggressive and the experience is genuinely remote and uncrowded.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures operates a &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/trips-and-prices\/\">Fish, Stay, Play<\/a>&#8221; lodge model from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/destination\/vanuatu-fishing\/\">Port Havannah<\/a>, Efate \u2014 combining world-class Blue Marlin fishing with private lodge accommodation and gourmet dining at Trees and Fishes Private Retreat.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geography: Why Vanuatu&#8217;s Volcanic Drop-Offs Change Everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2144\" height=\"1198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882.webp\" alt=\"Aerial view of a rugged rocky coastline in Vanuatu with waves breaking along the shore and deep blue ocean stretching to the horizon.\" class=\"wp-image-32675\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882.webp 2144w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882-150x83.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882-696x388.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882-1068x596.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882-1920x1072.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/485a31a3-274e-4ea9-a2b8-f6f6a4952882-600x335.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2144px) 100vw, 2144px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drone view along Vanuatu\u2019s wild coastline\u2014deep blue water, rocky shorebreak, and that endless South Pacific horizon (the kind of scenery you soak up on the run between fishing spots).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The single biggest factor that determines the quality of a Blue Marlin fishery is access to deep, clean blue water where baitfish congregate. In most destinations, reaching those grounds requires a significant offshore run. In Vanuatu, it does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vanuatu: Immediate Access to Deep Blue Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanuatu is an archipelago of over 80 volcanic islands stretching 1,300 km through the South Pacific. Because these islands rise sharply from the ocean floor, the continental shelf and deep-water drop-offs sit just minutes from the shoreline. Upwellings push nutrient-rich water against these steep volcanic walls, holding massive schools of baitfish \u2014 skipjack, yellowfin, and rainbow runners \u2014 which in turn attract apex predators including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/fishing-adventures\/experience\/vanuatu-blue-water-sport-fishing-adventures\/\">Blue Marlin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For anglers fishing with Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/destination\/vanuatu-fishing\/\">Port Havannah<\/a>, Efate, this means lines are in the water almost immediately after leaving the lodge jetty. There is no two-hour steam to the grounds; the fishing starts from the moment the boat clears the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Other Global Destinations Compare on Geography<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table meta-block-tabel\">\n<table class=\"border-collapse w-full my-2.5\" style=\"min-width: 75px;\"><colgroup><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Destination<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Deep Water Access<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Typical Transit to Grounds<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Vanuatu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Volcanic drop-offs minutes from shore<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Often 15\u201345 minutes, depending on conditions and target area<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kona, Hawaii<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Steep volcanic shelf close to coast<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>20\u201340 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Cabo San Lucas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Offshore banks (San Jaime, Golden Gate)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>1\u20132+ hours<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Madeira, Portugal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Steep island shelf, cyclical<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>30\u201360 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Great Barrier Reef<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Outer Ribbon Reef edge, remote<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Longer runs to outer grounds are common; liveaboards are popular for maximising time, though day charters also operate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasonality: A Genuine Year-Round Blue Marlin Fishery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/034beb6d-ab22-494e-acfe-2a8923ff4932-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of trolling rods with gold game reels rigged on an Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures boat, with clear tropical water in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-32676\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/034beb6d-ab22-494e-acfe-2a8923ff4932-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/034beb6d-ab22-494e-acfe-2a8923ff4932-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/034beb6d-ab22-494e-acfe-2a8923ff4932-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/034beb6d-ab22-494e-acfe-2a8923ff4932-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/034beb6d-ab22-494e-acfe-2a8923ff4932-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/034beb6d-ab22-494e-acfe-2a8923ff4932-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/034beb6d-ab22-494e-acfe-2a8923ff4932-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ready to go\u2014Ocean Blue\u2019s trolling rods rigged with gold game reels over crystal-clear Vanuatu water, set for bluewater action.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the world&#8217;s most famous Blue Marlin destinations require anglers to book within a narrow seasonal window. Vanuatu is the exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vanuatu: 365 Days a Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/fishing-adventures\/experience\/vanuatu-blue-water-sport-fishing-adventures\/\">Blue Marlin<\/a> are present in Vanuatu waters every day of the year. The three distinct seasons each offer productive fishing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><strong>January \u2013 April (Prime Big Fish Season):<\/strong> The warmest, calmest water of the year. This is the peak window for the largest Blue Marlin, alongside Monster GT, Dogtooth Tuna, and Big Yellowfin Tuna. Sea conditions are generally calm outside the trade wind season.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><strong>May \u2013 August (Widest Species Variety):<\/strong> Cooler months can bring stable conditions and a broad mix of species. Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi-Mahi are all available across this period. South East trade winds average 10\u201320 knots with moderate seas.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><strong>September \u2013 December (Spring Season):<\/strong> Activity varies by species, bait, currents, and moon, but this period often fishes well. Blue Marlin, GT, and Dogtooth are frequently active. Sailfish and Mahi-Mahi taper off in December as Yellowfin grow larger.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Other Global Destinations Compare on Seasonality<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table meta-block-tabel\">\n<table class=\"border-collapse w-full my-2.5\" style=\"min-width: 75px;\"><colgroup><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Destination<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Blue Marlin Season<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Year-Round Fishing?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Vanuatu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Year-round; peak Jan\u2013Apr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kona, Hawaii<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Year-round; peak May\u2013Sep<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Cabo San Lucas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>July\u2013November<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Madeira, Portugal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>May\u2013October (peak Jul\u2013Aug)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Great Barrier Reef<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Limited Blue Marlin; Black Marlin Sep\u2013Dec<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fish Size and Species Diversity: The Vanuatu Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2096\" height=\"1424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a billfish (marlin) at the surface beside the boat in open ocean, with its bill and dorsal fin visible in choppy water.\" class=\"wp-image-32677\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba.webp 2096w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba-768x521.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba-150x101.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba-300x203.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba-696x472.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba-1068x725.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba-1920x1304.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/88e29317-9265-4b30-90b7-11b43d5f71ba-600x407.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2096px) 100vw, 2096px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A marlin lit up boatside\u2014bill out, dorsal up, and all attitude at the surface in open water, the moment every bluewater angler lives for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When targeting Blue Marlin, anglers want to know two things: how big do the fish get, and what else is available if the marlin are quiet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vanuatu: Granders and the Ultimate Mixed Bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanuatu&#8217;s waters consistently produce large Blue Marlin, with fish ranging from 200 lbs to well over 1,000 lbs. Vanuatu has produced IGFA-recognised record-class Blue Marlin captures on light tackle (anglers should verify current record specifics directly with the IGFA before publishing or relying on exact figures). The combination of consistent fish size, year-round opportunities, and diverse offshore species has earned Vanuatu a reputation as one of the South Pacific&#8217;s premier Blue Marlin destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the marlin, Vanuatu&#8217;s true differentiator is its species diversity. On a single trip, anglers trolling for Blue Marlin will regularly encounter Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna in the same waters. Because the reef edges are so close to the marlin grounds, anglers can also switch tactics mid-day to target monster Dogtooth Tuna and Giant Trevally (GT) on topwater lures or heavy jigs. Few destinations combine this level of variety with such short runs and a lodge-based setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Blue Marlin are available in Vanuatu all year round. Peak months bring the biggest fish, but every season offers the opportunity for an unforgettable encounter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Spike Lieberman \u2013\u00a0Ocean Blue Fishing<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Other Global Destinations Compare on Species Diversity<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table meta-block-tabel\">\n<table class=\"border-collapse w-full my-2.5\" style=\"min-width: 75px;\"><colgroup><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Destination<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Blue Marlin Size<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Other Key Species Available<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Vanuatu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>200 lbs\u20131,000+ lbs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Wahoo, Yellowfin, Mahi-Mahi, Dogtooth Tuna, GT, Sailfish<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kona, Hawaii<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>200 lbs\u20131,376 lbs (world record)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Spearfish<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Cabo San Lucas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>200 lbs\u20131,000+ lbs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Striped Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin, Dorado<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Madeira, Portugal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>500 lbs\u20131,000+ lbs; widely regarded as the world&#8217;s premier heavy-tackle (130 lb class) grander fishery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Limited bycatch; highly specialised fishery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fishing Pressure: Uncrowded, Unspoiled Waters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1872\" height=\"1416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4.webp\" alt=\"Aerial top-down view of a sport fishing boat on deep blue ocean water, showing an uncrowded, open-water fishing scene.\" class=\"wp-image-32678\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4.webp 1872w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4-768x580.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4-696x526.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4-1068x807.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4-1920x1452.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e61cabee-bae0-42af-be67-fe87e41144e4-600x453.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1872px) 100vw, 1872px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Uncrowded, unspoiled water\u2014an Ocean Blue sport fishing boat sitting alone on the deep blue, the kind of space that makes Vanuatu fishing feel next level.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The atmosphere on the water significantly impacts the quality of a sport fishing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vanuatu: One of the Last Unspoiled Blue-Water Fisheries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanuatu remains one of the last relatively unspoiled blue-water fisheries in the world. Unlike the heavily trafficked marinas of Cabo San Lucas or Kona, the waters around Vanuatu&#8217;s 80 islands see generally light boat traffic compared to major marlin ports. Anglers often troll the drop-offs for extended periods with few, if any, other charter boats in sight. This lighter pressure means fish are often more aggressive and less conditioned to lures, and the experience feels like a genuine expedition rather than a tourist activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures operates exclusively out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/destination\/vanuatu-fishing\/\">Port Havannah<\/a>, a private, uncrowded base. The walk-on, walk-off setup from <a href=\"https:\/\/treesandfishes.com\/\">Trees and Fishes Private Retreat<\/a> means anglers are on the water within minutes of waking up, and back at the lodge for gourmet dining by late afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Other Global Destinations Compare on Fishing Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table meta-block-tabel\">\n<table class=\"border-collapse w-full my-2.5\" style=\"min-width: 75px;\"><colgroup><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><col style=\"min-width: 25px;\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Destination<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Fleet Size<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative bg-[#f5f5f5] font-bold [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Fishing Pressure<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Vanuatu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Small, specialist operators<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Very low \u2014 genuinely remote<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kona, Hawaii<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Large established fleet<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Moderate to high<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Cabo San Lucas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>One of the world&#8217;s largest charter fleets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>High \u2014 heavily trafficked banks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Madeira, Portugal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Small specialist fleet<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-solid border-[#ddd] p-2 text-left align-top relative [&amp;&gt;p]:m-0\" style=\"padding: 6px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Low, but highly seasonal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility: One Flight from Australia and New Zealand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46.webp\" alt=\"Map showing the location of Vanuatu in the South Pacific, east of Australia and near New Caledonia, with Port Vila marked.\" class=\"wp-image-32679\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46-150x99.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46-696x463.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46-1068x710.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46-1920x1277.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fdc8fe77-8b3a-4816-88f1-6dc6093ddb46-600x399.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where you\u2019re headed: Vanuatu sits in the South Pacific east of Australia, with Port Vila as the main gateway\u2014close enough for an easy trip, far enough to feel like a proper adventure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Australian and New Zealand anglers, Vanuatu is the most accessible offshore Blue Marlin destination. Direct flights from Sydney and Brisbane, connect to Port Vila, Efate, in approximately 3 hours \u2014 making it a genuine long-weekend option for serious anglers. By comparison, reaching Kona requires a connecting flight through Honolulu, Cabo requires a trans-Pacific flight, and Madeira requires a flight to Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785740752255\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Vanuatu one of the best places in the world to catch Blue Marlin?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Vanuatu is consistently ranked among the world&#8217;s premier Blue Marlin destinations by expert anglers and publications including Marlin Magazine. Its volcanic drop-offs provide immediate access to deep blue water year-round, multiple billfish species are available across the year, and Vanuatu has produced IGFA-recognised record-class captures on light tackle.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785740772448\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best time of year to catch Blue Marlin in Vanuatu?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Blue Marlin can be caught in Vanuatu every month of the year. The peak season for the largest fish is January through April, when warm, calm water conditions prevail. The cooler months of June through November also produce excellent Blue Marlin fishing alongside Black and Striped Marlin.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785740793514\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Vanuatu better for Blue Marlin or Black Marlin?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Vanuatu holds healthy populations of both species. Blue Marlin are the more commonly targeted offshore species due to the deep, warm blue water surrounding the islands. Black Marlin tend to patrol closer to the reef edges and are more prevalent during the cooler months from June to November.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785740807931\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does Vanuatu compare to Kona, Hawaii for Blue Marlin?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Both destinations share the volcanic drop-off advantage and offer year-round fishing. Kona holds the all-tackle Pacific Blue Marlin world record (1,376 lbs) and has produced more fish over 1,000 lbs than any other destination. However, Vanuatu offers significantly lower fishing pressure, a far greater diversity of species on the same grounds, and is far more accessible for Australian and New Zealand anglers. For a complete blue-water experience beyond just marlin, Vanuatu is the stronger choice.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: The Verdict on Vanuatu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your sole objective is to chase the largest Atlantic Blue Marlin, Madeira and the Azores are often cited for consistently large Atlantic blues. If you want the prestige of the all-tackle Pacific world record waters, Kona is unmatched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want to target large Pacific Blue Marlin in uncrowded, pristine waters \u2014 with the ability to catch Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, and Giant Trevally on the exact same day, from a private waterfront lodge, with some of the most experienced guides in the South Pacific \u2014 Vanuatu stands alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The combination of immediate deep-water access, genuine year-round seasons, multiple billfish species, and generally light boat traffic makes Vanuatu not just one of the best Blue Marlin destinations in the world, but arguably the most complete blue-water sport fishing experience on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Your Vanuatu Blue Marlin Trip with Ocean Blue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3a6cd039-bfc0-4abe-ab09-0111acbe27dc-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Two Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures crew members holding heavy tackle rods with gold reels on a boat in Vanuatu, ready for blue marlin fishing.\" class=\"wp-image-32680\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3a6cd039-bfc0-4abe-ab09-0111acbe27dc-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3a6cd039-bfc0-4abe-ab09-0111acbe27dc-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3a6cd039-bfc0-4abe-ab09-0111acbe27dc-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3a6cd039-bfc0-4abe-ab09-0111acbe27dc-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3a6cd039-bfc0-4abe-ab09-0111acbe27dc-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3a6cd039-bfc0-4abe-ab09-0111acbe27dc-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3a6cd039-bfc0-4abe-ab09-0111acbe27dc-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ocean Blue crew ready to roll\u2014heavy tackle rigged and set for Vanuatu blue marlin season, with the boat sitting behind in clear tropical water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures operates multi-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/fishing-adventures\/experience\/vanuatu-blue-water-sport-fishing-adventures\/\">Bluewater fishing packages<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/destination\/vanuatu-fishing\/\">Port Havannah<\/a>, Efate, aboard premium <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/fishing-vanuatu\/vanuatu-boats\/the-edgewater-318cc-sport-fishers\/\">EdgeWater 318CC<\/a> sportfishing centre consoles. All packages include accommodation at <a href=\"https:\/\/treesandfishes.com\/\">Trees and Fishes Private Retreat<\/a>, gourmet dining, airport transfers, and expert guides. 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