Combining sportfishing and a Bachelor Party in Costa Rica

Private fishing charters in Jacó, Los Sueños, Quepos, Golfito, Flamingo and Tamarindo. Over 35 boats, local captains, and one team to help you pick the right one.
Each destination has its own boats, season and style. Pick a place to see the boats we work with there.
Central Pacific13 boats from 28 to 58 ft, leaving from Herradura Bay. The quickest fishing trip from San José.
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Central Pacific8 air-conditioned sportfishers in a full-service marina, built for billfish days in comfort.
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Central Pacific8 boats at Marina Pez Vela, next to Manuel Antonio. The country's top sailfish port.
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South PacificA wild, uncrowded gulf with offshore FADs, marlin and overnight trips for serious anglers.
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Guanacaste3 boats from 26 to 43 ft. Catalina Islands roosterfish and big marlin water offshore.
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Guanacaste3 private boats that fit easily into a beach vacation: reef mornings or offshore days.
See Tamarindo charters →Costa Rica has hundreds of charter boats, and they are not all the same. We work with a short list of captains in each destination and know which boats suit families, which are best for billfish, and which can take a big group.
Tell us where you are staying, your dates and what you want to catch. We check availability for you and send back clear options, so you do not have to message ten captains yourself.

A quick side-by-side to help you choose.
| Destination | Best for | Boats | Nearest airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacó | Short trips from San José, families, groups | 13, 28–58 ft | SJO, about 1.5 h |
| Los Sueños | Billfish in comfort, A/C yachts | 8, 36–52 ft | SJO, about 1.5 h |
| Quepos | Sailfish numbers, Manuel Antonio stays | 8, 30–60 ft | SJO, about 3 h, or Quepos airstrip |
| Golfito | Remote fishing, FADs, overnight trips | Cazador 37, plus multi-day trips | Golfito airstrip |
| Flamingo | Marlin, Catalina Islands roosterfish | 3, 26–43 ft | LIR, about 1 h |
| Tamarindo | Beach vacations, half-day trips | 3, 27–38 ft | LIR, about 1 h |
Every destination offers both. Here is the difference.
Stay near the coast and fish reefs, islands and rocky points for roosterfish, snapper, jacks and grouper. Calmer water and a great choice for kids and beginners.
Plan an inshore tripHead out to the deep blue water for sailfish, marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna. Longer runs, bigger fish and the best chance at a billfish release.
Plan an offshore tripPeak sailfish in Quepos, Jacó and Los Sueños.
Marlin and sailfish off Flamingo and Tamarindo.
Dorado and yellowfin tuna build offshore.
Roosterfish and snapper every month.
Jacó or Quepos. Both have many boats, easy half-day trips and are simple to reach from San José.
Yes. You book the whole boat for your group, so the trip is planned around you.
Yes, every angler on board needs a Costa Rican fishing license. It is quick to buy online, and we can help.
Captain and mate, rods, reels, tackle, bait, water and soft drinks are standard. Full days usually include lunch or snacks. Each boat page has the details.
Use the form below or message us on WhatsApp at +506 8888 4723. You can also call toll-free from the USA and Canada at 1-800-986-6980.

Tell us where and when. We will check boats in that destination and reply on WhatsApp with options.
No payment needed. Your request opens in WhatsApp, ready to send.
Six destinations, one quick message.
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