The Golden Dorado River Cruiser
The Golden Dorado River Cruiser – a one of its kind lodge – could perhaps be the best way to enjoy dorado fishing. Located on the famous Parana; the Gypsy King mothership gives you the mobility to move up and down the huge river system – only behind the Amazon in size in South America – to where the hard fighting golden Dorado may be.
Location
Santa Fe, Argentina
Fish
Golden Dorado
Season
All year
Information
With world-class lodging in its fully upgraded liveaboard, adapted to the modern angler, looking to find comfort, while accessing the most exclusive and off the beaten paths of other boats and anglers. We believe this is among the best fishing experiences you could have: fishing new waters every day with breathtaking wildlife, ever-changing scenery such tributaries, marshlands and lagoons, flora and fauna and sunsets to behold.
With mobility as its key; it means that when clients arrive we are already where we need to be, and if where we needs to be changed in the middle of a trip then a simple overnight ride wakes clients up in an all new environment for the next day’s fishing.
ACCOMODATION
The elegant Golden Dorado River Cruiser, upgraded in 2015, can host 8 rods in 4 double rooms, all of which comfortable and well appointed and provides all the amenities required for a great trip. All rooms feature private en suite baths with A/C for added comfort. Maid and laundry services are all part of the services.
The mothership includes a communal dining hall and plenty of open air deck space comfortably set up for cocktails, tales from the days fishing, and fly tying provide more than enough room for the entire group. There are front and rear exterior solariums which offer perfect viewing platforms of the diverse birdlife and wildlife living in the wetlands.
All meals are prepared and served onboard the mothership and matched with fine Argentinian wines selected with pride by the owners. Pending on the fishing and weather; lunch and dinner can be served onshore with full comfort, at a special sand bar, a nice forest, or a lonely small island, depending on where the river takes you. The chef provides a diverse blend of local and international cuisine made from fresh ingredients throughout your stay on board. A full bar and excellent selection of fine wines is also available.
It goes without saying that you will be served fantastic beef; but also local cheeses, fruits, and vegetables that pair marvellously with Argentina’s fine wines, beers, brandies, and regional liquors. Breakfast consists of eggs, ham, fruits, and cold cereals, alongside locally sourced dairy products and marmalades. Starters include cheeses from Cordoba, several cold cuts of ham, dried fillet steak, pork, deer, and wild boar, as well as sausages, salamis, olives, and pickles.
Non-Angling Activities and Options
This is primarily a fishing lodge with few activities available for the non-fishing guest. However; as the vessel moves based on where the best fishing is; it is ideal for someone looking for a relaxing holiday.
Internet / Communications
Wifi is (weather and location dependent) available for guests. There is mobile phone coverage in some areas pending on where the mothership is.
FISHING
The fishing schedule, of approximately 8 hours each day; is split in to two sessions – a morning session and an evening session. The morning session typically starts just after breakfast when the guide will be ready to take you on the skiff at around 09.00 until around 13.00 where lunch is served back on the mothership. After lunch, consisting of a salad, cheeses and hams, typically a hot meal and finished off with a dessert and snacks; you can continue to fish until the early evening then come back to the mothership in preparation for the evening 3 course meal.
The Golden Dorado River Cruiser moves according to fishing and also to provide a new outstanding location in each day of the trip and the mother ship always stays on the best fishing locations, being accessed by the transfer boat.
The Golden Dorado River Cruiser fishes a vast delta between the Parana and Uruguay Rivers. Anglers will explore different creeks and tributaries each day on new skiffs. Golden Dorado are one of the world’s most aggressive and acrobatic freshwater game fish. Fishing from skiffs, it is recommended to have two rods with you – 6-8wt with full floating or intermediate sink tropical lines. The skiffs have a casting deck on the bow and transom allowing for (2) anglers to fish at the same time where you will cast simultaneously into small runs, or anywhere water is flowing by or through structure.
The gigantic system that makes up the Paraná River is comprised of estuaries, tributaries, marshlands, lagoons, and side channels. The ample amount of baitfish swimming through these waters provides the perfect food source for hungry dorado. Anglers can move with the dorado depending on where they are in the river from the comfort of the river cruiser.
Each day you will be fishing new waters, working different locations in its various forms, like runs, inlet/outlets of lagoons, small side channels, tributaries bringing bait fish, and on and on. The guides are some of the best in the business and are professional and bilingual
In addition to targeting Golden Dorado, there is also the added bonus of fishing for other area species like Payara, Pacu, Pira Pita, Tararira, the massive catfish Surubi, and Chafalote, all of which provide interesting diverse sport
TRAVEL
Guests fly into Buenos Aires International Airport and we highly recommend at least one overnight stay in the city, giving yourself time to relax after a long flight and acclimatise to the fabulous country. From Buenos Aires; Rosario port is a 2 ½ hour drive.
When is the best time to visit?
The fishing season runs year round
Typical Length of Stay
The typical length of stay on the Golden Dorado River Cruiser is seven (7) nights with six (6) days of fishing but shorter stays are also welcomed. The mothership can also be the perfect accompaniment of a shorter trip when fishing a week further south, such as in Tierra del Fuego or Santa Cruz.
Typical Itinerary
Thursday: Depart home
Friday: Arrive Buenos Aires and overnight
Saturday: Transfer to the mothership
Saturday – Thursday: Six full days of guided fishing on the Golden Dorado River Cruiser
Friday: Depart the cruiser and transfer to Buenos Aires and overnight stay.
Saturday: Depart for home
Documents Required
Valid passport. Citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and other Western European nations do not need a visa for tourist trips of up to ninety days.
Travel Insurance
Prior to booking, please ensure that your travel insurance covers for travelling to remote areas and for the type of activities you are planning. We highly recommend also considering a Global Rescue Membership
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