Discover the crystal clear inshore and offshore waters of Costa Rica with Kavelas Tours Charter. Based out of Puntarenas, you’ll have a short run to the productive fishing grounds of the Pacific, making the most of your holiday

Under the guidance of Captains Joseph and Josue, you’ll have everything you need for a productive day out. Both are local fishing enthusiasts, with plenty of years of experience behind them. They promise to cater to your every needs when on board, getting you the most out of your Costa Rican fishing experience.

Step aboard the 18’ custom-made boat and explore these productive fishing grounds. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard to enjoy stunning 360-degree views, making use of the spacious deck to steady yourself against monster fish. Make yourself at home as you take advantage of the free bottled water on all trips, while the crew will even provide sandwiches and snacks on offshore trips!

When it comes to the fishing, you’ll be using the latest rods and reels, with live bait provided for free on offshore trips too. Get ready for an intense day out, as you go up against some of the ocean’s biggest creatures.

Test your bottom fishing skills against Jack Crevalle, Snook, and Snappers inshore. While an offshore trip will see you hit the deep waters in search of huge fish. Troll the open waters to entice the bite of Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Barracuda, and Kingfish, and settle in for the fight of your life as you look to fill the boat with plenty of meat to take back to shore.

If you’d like to cool off after working up a sweat, you’ll even have the chance to go snorkeling and discover the magical world underwater. Let your captain know in advance and he’ll make sure all the gear is on board.

Before coming aboard, the crew can even pick you up in the nearby area for a nominal fee, so everything you need is taken care of! Come aboard Kavelas Tours Charter for a thrilling day from start to finish, and make your trip to Costa Rica one to remember!



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  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $580
    Make the most of your holiday in Costa Rica with a trip to the deep waters of the Pacific. The sea gets deep just 2 miles from shore, maximizing your time fishing, as you go up against monster fish. You'll be trolling the open waters with live bait and you can even use popping corks to entice the bite of such creatures as Tuna, Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi, before doing battle to land their delicious meat. And after a serious workout, you can even relax on the beach with a hearty lunch, so experience it all.
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FAQs about Kavelas Tours Charter

Kavelas Tours Charter offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $580 per group, additional US $45 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Kavelas Tours Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment On request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Kavelas Tours Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shakespeare, Penn, Shimano and Abu Garcia)
  • Live Bait (On offshore trips)
  • Lures
  • Snacks (On offshore trips)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First Mate (Only on offshore trips)
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (On offshore trips)

Kavelas Tours Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Kavelas Tours Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Kavelas Tours Charter include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Kavelas Tours Charter
Jacó, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
6 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since September 2019
The professional outfit of Captains Joseph and Josue promise a fun, safe, and productive day at sea. Both have an excellent command of English and will be more than happy to cater to your every need. With decades of fishing behind them, they know exactly what makes a successful fishing trip, promising to get you to the productive fishing grounds, reeling in the biggest fish.
Our Team
Joseph H.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Custom (Center console) originally built in 2015, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
On request
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shakespeare, Penn, Shimano and Abu Garcia
Live Bait
On offshore trips
Lures
Snacks
On offshore trips
Drinks
Bottled water
First Mate
Only on offshore trips
Fishing License
Lunch
On offshore trips

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Must be at least 4 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch cleaning and filleting for tips
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Fishing
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Fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
33%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
50%
Caught fish
75%
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Erik S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Inshore on February 16, 2024
The Captain was very friendly and tried hard to keep the hooks full. We got several bites right away and then he took us to...
Erik S. recommends Kavelas Tours Charter
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Johann H.
Esparza, Costa Rica
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Nice captain

Full Day Trip – Inshore on July 24, 2023
The boat its ok, grear fishing experience
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Todd E.
Overland Park, KS
Good
2.7 / 5
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Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Misleading Ad

VERIFIED   Halfday - Inshore on January 20, 2022
Started with the ad has a map that shows the location pinpoint at Los Suenos, which is where we were staying. Went out and...
Todd E. does not recommend Kavelas Tours Charter
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Cesar H. R.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
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2.0 / 5
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No equipment and delays

VERIFIED   Halfday - Inshore on January 22, 2022
Captain wasn’t “mike”, we have to wait for more than 1 hour to start the trip, the boat is not the best and it wasn’t...
Cesar H. R. does not recommend Kavelas Tours Charter
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Troy W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   February 23, 2022
The charter operator canceled 36 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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