Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye 

4.8/5 (70 reviews)
 Playas del Coco, Guanacaste Province, Coco, Costa Rica, Coco, GU, Costa Rica
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If you are looking for the dream fishing trip in Costa Rica, Sea Star CR is the charter company for you. The all-inclusive trips they offer have something for everyone. Whatever your experience level, and whatever you want to do on your trip, these guys will make your fishing dreams come true.

If you want to fish 40 miles offshore for big game, the captain will get you there. After catching a delicious Mahi Mahi or Tuna, the crew can prepare them immediately on board – there has never been fresher ceviche or sashimi!

If you are looking to battle Roosterfish instead, he will happily take you to those waters instead. This fish is strictly catch and release, so have your camera ready. For the rest of your catch that will need cooking, the crew will fillet it for you to take to a local restaurant after the trip.

You will spend the day on “The Big Eye,” a 32’ recently restored Jersey Custom Express Sportfish boat. She boasts 350 HP engine and a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots. She has ample seating and shade, a fighting chair, private head, sound system, and sonar fish finder. What more could you ask for? This boat is designed for sportfishing, so will give you the edge when chasing big game.

Let the captain know before the trip how you would like your day to go. You might want to go to private beaches and lounge in hammocks or go far offshore for that trophy fish. Maybe you want to tick off snorkeling in a volcanic reef off of your bucket list. However you would like to spend the day, Sea Star CR can accommodate.

You will be provided with Penn International reels for professional-grade tackle. Plenty of food is provided – you will need to keep up your strength after all. There is snorkeling equipment on board for those who fancy a dip into the clear blue ocean. These guys have really thought of everything – all that’s left to do is join them out there!

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Half Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,350 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

77%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

93%

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Rosa H.
Rosa H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic fishing

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on July 7, 2025

We had such a fun trip with Gerald, first mate Jose and the captain. The crew were friendly, spoke excellent English, happy and very knowledgeable. They even picked us up on the beach at our hotel which was a bonus. We caught 3 tuna right away, a huge marlin and sailfish on our 6 hr trip. Gerald even expertly prepared a fruit platter with fresh pineapple and watermelon. Then he made a beautiful plate of sashimi with avocado, lime juice, onions, tomatoes, olive oil, soy sauce with the tuna we caught on the boat- most delicious sashimi ever! He is both a talented chef and fisherman. Would highly recommend this crew and boat for fishing.

We had such a fun trip with Gerald, first mate Jose and the captain. The crew were friendly, spoke excellent English, happy and very knowledgeable. They even picked us up on the beach at our hotel which was a bonus. We caught 3 tuna right away, a huge marlin and sailfish on our 6 hr trip. Gerald even expertly prepared a fruit platter with fresh pineapple and watermelon. Then he made a beautiful plate of sashimi with avocado, lime juice, onions, tomatoes, olive oil, soy sauce with the tuna we...  

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 Rosa H. recommends Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye

John G.
John G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What a day……..

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on June 12, 2025

Had a spectacular day on F/V Sea Star!!! After picking us up right off our resort beach, they asked what my two buddies and I were targeting. Sailfish has been at the top of my “bucket list” for a long time……so off we went. Captain Ronald and deckhands Gerald & Jose were EXCEPTIONAL. The gear prep was the best I’ve ever seen, and after an hour and a half run…..we were fishing. We landed SEVEN Sailfish and three small Mahi Mahi when it was all said and done……EPIC day!!! This boat is a fishing boat!!! Captain & Crew LOVE to fish…..and we could not asked for a better experience. To top it off, Gerald turned those small Mahi’s into the most delicious sashimi for our ride in. Top notch service, from a top notch crew!! Can’t wait to fish with these guys again!!

Had a spectacular day on F/V Sea Star!!! After picking us up right off our resort beach, they asked what my two buddies and I were targeting. Sailfish has been at the top of my “bucket list” for a long time……so off we went. Captain Ronald and deckhands Gerald & Jose were EXCEPTIONAL. The gear prep was the best I’ve ever seen, and after an hour and a half run…..we were fishing. We landed SEVEN Sailfish and three small Mahi Mahi when it was all said and done……EPIC day!!! This boat is a fishing...  

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 John G. recommends Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye
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Dylan C.
Dylan C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

BUCKET LIST FISH!! 104” BLUE MARLIN

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on March 25, 2025

First let me start off by saying we went on another charter earlier in the week with another charter and it was inshore and the six of us didn’t even touch a fishing pole. Now Jose and Robbie were AMAZING! Everyone on the boat caught a fish and we all took turns on a 104 inch blue marlin. Now you can’t expect this to happen on every charter but these guys worked their butt off to put us on fish. We also caught 6 mahi! I would highly recommend everyone to book with these guys! We also purchased a wall mount through grays taxidermy through the charter. Thanks for the once in a lifetime experience!!

First let me start off by saying we went on another charter earlier in the week with another charter and it was inshore and the six of us didn’t even touch a fishing pole. Now Jose and Robbie were AMAZING! Everyone on the boat caught a fish and we all took turns on a 104 inch blue marlin. Now you can’t expect this to happen on every charter but these guys worked their butt off to put us on fish. We also caught 6 mahi! I would highly recommend everyone to book with these guys! We also purchased...  

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 Dylan C. recommends Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye

Nathan F.
Nathan F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Family Fishing Trip

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3/4 Day Trip on July 12, 2025

The Sea Star Crew really made it a great fishing day for my kids to remember. From pickup to drop off everything went very smoothly. The Deckhands Gerald & Jose made sure to interact with the kids and even showed them how and why they gear prep the way they do. Once fishing all the kids were able to catch fish. 2 Sailfish & 2 Mahi Mahi. Gerald even used some of the Mahi Mahi to make a delicious sashimi plate that the kids devoured. At the end we wished we could have fished longer, so next time we will definitely look at a full day fishing trip.

The Sea Star Crew really made it a great fishing day for my kids to remember. From pickup to drop off everything went very smoothly. The Deckhands Gerald & Jose made sure to interact with the kids and even showed them how and why they gear prep the way they do. Once fishing all the kids were able to catch fish. 2 Sailfish & 2 Mahi Mahi. Gerald even used some of the Mahi Mahi to make a delicious sashimi plate that the kids devoured. At the end we wished we could have fished longer, so next...  

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 Nathan F. recommends Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye

Carrie G.
Carrie G.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip! Great crew!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on April 24, 2025

One angler and two neophyte anglers. It was a great day. Getting us to and in the boat (and later off the boat) went seamlessly. Miguel met us on time on the beach and the crew was waiting and ready to go. Fishing started slow, but Captain Ronnie and his crew Jose and Ezekiel never stopped working. I understand you don’t always catch and we patiently and happily enjoyed the ride. It picked up… We hooked, brought to the boat, photographed and released a sailfish and a very large black marlin (10’ 350lbs). I hooked the marlin late and they patiently coached, encouraged and helped bring in that beauty. These guys were dudes! They made a great day even better. Thanks guys, a trip we will never forget! We highly recommend the company. Great communication throughout the process and again, everyone was on time. Two fish off the bucket list. Thank ya’ll so much, God bless and be safe. Luke Giles, Texas

One angler and two neophyte anglers. It was a great day. Getting us to and in the boat (and later off the boat) went seamlessly. Miguel met us on time on the beach and the crew was waiting and ready to go. Fishing started slow, but Captain Ronnie and his crew Jose and Ezekiel never stopped working. I understand you don’t always catch and we patiently and happily enjoyed the ride. It picked up… We hooked, brought to the boat, photographed and released a sailfish and a very large black marlin...  

 Carrie G. recommends Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye

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FAQs about Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Jersey Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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