Patillas · Puerto Rico
South Coast Wahoo Expeditions
Operated by Life Below The Surface
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 days
- Meeting point
- Puerto Rico 3 Patillas, Puerto Rico PR 00723
- Group size
- Maximum 6 divers
About this experience
The core of the trip is 3 full days of offshore bluewater spearfishing aboard our 28’ center console, running twin Yamaha 150s. Each day includes a captain and experienced guide focused on putting you in the right water for wahoo and other pelagics. You’ll spend 6 nights at our Patillas lodge, just steps from the water, with full access to reef spearguns and freedive gear including fins, mask, snorkel, dive belts, and weights—so you can dive on your own whenever conditions line up. Want more time on the water? Additional boat days—reef or offshore—are available at an added cost. Simple setup: dive hard, eat well, reset, and do it again.
What's included
6 nights accommodation Three days offshore bluewater spearfishing Captain and Guide on offshore days Snacks, light lunch, water and soft drinks on the boat Spearfishing gear including fins, mask, snorkel, dive belt and weights Surfboards and spearguns
What's not included
Food off the boat Alchohol Transportation to and from Patillas Additional charge for groups of 5-6 divers
Itinerary
Thursday - arrive at lodge and get settled in. Sort gear and meet with Captain to discuss the schedule for the week maximizing good weather. Friday-Tues: Mix of Blue water offshore spearfishing, reef diving, surfing and enjoying what the local area has to offer. Weds: Checkout
Highlights
What makes this experience special is how everything lines up during this window on the south coast. It’s not always the calmest side of the island—but in the fall, the winds settle just enough to open up consistent access offshore. That timing overlaps perfectly with the wahoo migration, when fish move through in numbers along the offshore mounds. When it’s on, it’s on—and you’re in the right place for it. This is true bluewater hunting in moving water, not a controlled or predictable environment. You’re reading conditions, setting drifts, and putting yourself in position for fast, powerful fish that don’t stick around. It’s a more raw, engaged style of diving that rewards awareness and timing as much as skill. Outside of the offshore days, there’s a ton of freedom to explore. If you’ve got a car, we’ll point you toward a range of nearby dive spots within 10–20 minutes—wrecks, ledges, reefs, and plenty of target species to hunt depending on conditions. You’re not limited to one zone, and that flexibility makes a big difference over the course of the week. Or you can keep it simple and step straight into the water out front of the house. There are miles of clean, fishy reef to explore right there, with the kind of access that’s getting harder to find. Or if a nice south swell shows up grab one of the surfboards at the house and try taking on Inches, one of the premier left handers in the Caribbean. No rush, no schedule—just consistent water time when you want it. At the end of the day, it’s the combination of timing, location, local knowledge and freedom that sets this apart.
Additional information
Check-in details Check in is at 3pm on the Thursday of your trip week. The lodge is a 1.5 hour drive from San Juan (more or less depending on traffic) We will greet you at the house and have some cold drinks ready for you as we plan out our week to maximize weather conditions and time offshore.
Cancellations
Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to your trip will receive a full refund of deposit Cancellations made within 7 days of the trip will be charged 50% of the total trip cost Cancellations made 48 hours or less before the trip start will be charged 100% of the total trip cost No-shows and same-day cancellations are non-refundable Trip Protection Coverage (Optional Add-On) Guests who purchase Trip Protection may: Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before the trip Receive a full refund for cancellations, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. *Trip Protection must be selected at the time of booking and is non-refundable. Weather Policy If we cancel your trip due to weather or unsafe conditions, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule If the trip is able to run, the standard cancellation policy applies Additional Notes We operate in dynamic ocean conditions and locations may occasionally change. Final trip details, including departure location, will be confirmed prior to your trip. Gear Responsibility & Replacement Policy – Bluewater Spearfishing All spearfishing equipment provided by Life Below the Surface is high-performance, professional-grade gear and must be handled with care. Participants are financially responsible for any lost, damaged, or unrecoverable equipment during their charter. Replacement charges are as follows: • Speargun shaft: $75 • Slip tip: $125 • Ulusub 155 speargun (full replacement if lost or unrecoverable): $1,300 These charges reflect replacement cost and will be charged to the card on file in the event gear is lost or cannot be retrieved. By participating in this activity, you acknowledge and accept responsibility for the proper use and care of all equipment provided.