Mar Vida Adventure 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 HWY 911, Playa Flamingo, GU, Costa Rica

Mar Vida Adventure 

Playa Flamingo, GU, Costa Rica
27 ft
4
5.0/5 (1 review)

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If you're looking for an authentic Costa Rican fishing guide, then Mar Vida adventures has you covered. This locally-owned and operated fishing charter will take you from Potrero, Guanacaste, to the reefs and deep waters out in the Pacific. Come and discover these magical waters on a bucket list-checking experience.

Captain Diego is a fishing enthusiast and knows the waters of Costa Rica like the back of his hand. With over 20 years on the water, and 8 years of experience as a captain, he knows exactly what you want out of your day on the water. He promises to give you an insight into local customs, and take you back to shore with the prospect of a traditional dish ahead of you.

Aboard the 27' Shamrock offshore sport fishing boat, you'll have everything you need for a fun, productive trip. Capt. Diego is committed to keeping you happy, so the spacious boat comes fitted with a toilet, and plenty of comfortable seating. He'll also provide snacks, sandwiches, and drinks (including beer), so you're in for a fun day out.

Live bait will be waiting for you on board, and you'll troll using the downriggers and outriggers. Settle into the fighting chair as soon as you grab the rod and you'll have the edge over the fish as you try to hook 'em aboard.

Bottom fish for delicious Snappers and Groupers, along with exotic Roosterfish and Jack Crevalles along the reefs. In the deeper waters, you'll have to use all your strength to reel in some of the ocean's biggest creatures. Stunning Sailfish will leave you mesmerized, while leaping Marlin will dazzle you. Land a Tuna or Mahi Mahi, and head back to shore with a delicious treat to cook up.

At the end of the day, your first mate will clean and fillet your catch, so you can devour your day's work right away on the beach. Let the captain know in advance if you'd like to try spearfishing, and get back to basics like the Costa Ricans of old. The trip of a lifetime awaits with Mar Vida Adventures!

If you're looking for an authentic Costa Rican fishing guide, then Mar Vida adventures has you covered. This locally-owned and operated fishing charter will take you from Potrero, Guanacaste, to the reefs and deep waters out in the Pacific. Come and discover these magical waters on a bucket list-checking experience.

Captain Diego is a fishing enthusiast and knows the waters of Costa Rica like the back of his hand. With over 20 years on the water, and 8 years of experience as a captain, he knows exactly what you want out of your day on the water. He promises to give you an insight into local customs, and take you back to shore with the prospect of a traditional dish ahead of you.

Aboard the 27' Shamrock offshore sport fishing boat, you'll have everything you need for a fun, productive trip. Capt. Diego is committed to keeping you happy, so the spacious boat comes fitted with a toilet, and plenty of comfortable seating. He'll also provide snacks, sandwiches, and drinks (including beer), so you're in for a fun day out.

Live bait will be waiting for you on board, and you'll troll using the downriggers and outriggers. Settle into the fighting chair as soon as you grab the rod and you'll have the edge over the fish as you try to hook 'em aboard.

Bottom fish for delicious Snappers and Groupers, along with exotic Roosterfish and Jack Crevalles along the reefs. In the deeper waters, you'll have to use all your strength to reel in some of the ocean's biggest creatures. Stunning Sailfish will leave you mesmerized, while leaping Marlin will dazzle you. Land a Tuna or Mahi Mahi, and head back to shore with a delicious treat to cook up.

At the end of the day, your first mate will clean and fillet your catch, so you can devour your day's work right away on the beach. Let the captain know in advance if you'd like to try spearfishing, and get back to basics like the Costa Ricans of old. The trip of a lifetime awaits with Mar Vida Adventures!

Diego
Charter Operator
Diego
8 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Fishing/Snorkeling Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Fishing/Snorkeling Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Boat & equipment
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Captain & crew
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Alexis Boilini
Alexis Boilini
Member since 2019
5.0
Half day with Captain Diego and first mate Noah
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 2, 2019

We left early and was an amazing day with real professionals. Diego and Noah couldn't have been more accommodating. Capt. Diego speaks perfect English and such a nice guy. We found a platform floating in the distance and when we got to it all 3 poles got bites! Within a half hour we caught 10 beautiful fish 40 pound Mahi Mahi and yellow fin tuna. Captain Diego then called the other fishing boats out there to let them know we found a real bounty. We went on our way while others got to Take advantage of a great day out in the blue Costa Rican waters. Noah cleaned and place whatever we thought we'd eat and we had fresh fish for dinner. Truly amazing and the boat is know as a "fishing machine" among the fellow fisherman in the area.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna

FAQs about Mar Vida Adventure

Mar Vida Adventure offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Fishing/Snorkeling Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Fishing/Snorkeling Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Mar Vida Adventure, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling equipment On snorkeling trips
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Mar Vida Adventure include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live bait (May be caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Fruit and crackers)
  • Drinks (Water, sodas, and beer)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch (Sandwiches)
Mar Vida Adventure offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Mar Vida Adventure offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Mar Vida Adventure include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Diego
Diego
Diego

Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2019

Captain Diego has been fishing the local waters of Costa Rica for over 20 years and has been a professional guide for over 8 years. Mahi Mahi is his favorite species and, indeed, of Mar Vida Adventures because of its beauty, it's athleticism and, of course, it makes for an amazing meal. Come aboard and learn from the best to fill the boat with this delicious creature.

1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2019

Captain Diego has been fishing the local waters of Costa Rica for over 20 years and has been a professional guide for over 8 years. Mahi Mahi is his favorite species and, indeed, of Mar Vida Adventures because of its beauty, it's athleticism and, of course, it makes for an amazing meal. Come aboard and learn from the best to fill the boat with this delicious creature.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Shamrock
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling equipment
On snorkeling trips
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live bait
May be caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Fruit and crackers
Drinks
Water, sodas, and beer
First mate
Fishing license
Lunch
Sandwiches

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Playa Flamingo right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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