Gitana Fishing 

4.7/5 (219 reviews)
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 Playa Herradura, Herradura, PU 61101, Costa Rica

Gitana Fishing 

4.7/5 (219 reviews)
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Playa Herradura
Herradura, PU, Costa Rica
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Gitana Fishing, Dive, and Island Charters offers full, half-day, and night fishing charters along with spearfishing trips. With lots of adventures to choose from, there’s at least one that’s perfect for you. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, you’re welcome to join Captain Gabriels and his team.

You’ll be fishing on a 28‘ center console “Gitana” that accommodates up to 6 guests. The boat is powered by twin 140 HP Suzuki engines. She’s outfitted with International 50 Reels and Penn 2 speed 30 reels. The boat has new electronics with HD radar, premium sound system with a 2600 watt amplifier which connects to customer Bluetooth. You’ll also find a private, flushable head.  The boat is customized with outriggers, downriggers, and dredge teasers.

There’s a variety of fish species to target, all depending on how far off the coast you go. Closer to the shore, you’ll have a chance to catch Roosterfish, Grouper, Snapper, and Kingfish, while far offshore, you can get Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish, and many more.

Snacks, meals, and beverages are included in the price. GoPro Camera can record your entire experience and help you memorize this experience forever. After the trip, the crew will also clean your catch.

Gitana merchandise can be purchased on the boat to remember your experience. Fish mounting services can be provided by Gray Taxidermy.

Gitana Fishing is ready for another offshore battle. Join them whenever you’re ready.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 219 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (445)

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Angler rating

175
24
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11
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

83%

Showing 1 - 5 of 219 reviews
Showing: 5 of 219 reviews
Pierinna B.
Pierinna B.
5.0/5

Jul 5, 2025

Half day offshore pm trips

Yellowfin Tuna

VERIFIED

I had an absolutely thrilling experience booking our charter with Captain Gabriel and First Mate Jose! We were determined not to leave Costa Rica without going deep sea fishing, and let me tell you—it was worth every single penny! Our charter was loaded with snacks and refreshing beverages, and they even surprised us with a fresh pineapple! We hooked some incredible yellowfin tuna, which they expertly filleted and packed for us in ziplock bags—talk about a treat! The fish was the most delicious I've ever tasted, and we couldn't have asked for better weather to enjoy it all. This adventure is an absolute must-do! Both the captain and first mate are incredibly knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. I can't wait to book them again and recommend them to everyone I know!

I had an absolutely thrilling experience booking our charter with Captain Gabriel and First Mate Jose! We were determined not...  

Captain replied
 Pierinna B. recommends Gitana Fishing
 Pierinna B. recommends Gitana Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 10, 2025
Thanks my friend for everything nice trips on tortuga island, see you next adventure
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Matthew S.
Matthew S.
4.7/5

Nov 1, 2025

Half day offshore trips

Fish ON

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If you want to fish without breaking the bank, dont hesitate, book theses guys. They have been fishi g this area for years and know exactly where your best opportunity to get on the fish exists. They worked non-stop and we were rewarded with non stop action. Easily the best fishing trip i've had. Epic is not a stretch. Told the captain we would like to target mahi and we put a dozen in the cooler. As well as yellow fin and a sailfish hookup all in a short morning trip.

If you want to fish without breaking the bank, dont hesitate, book theses guys. They have been fishi g this area for years and...  

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 Matthew S. recommends Gitana Fishing

Larry M.
Larry M.
4.7/5

Jun 28, 2025

Half day inshore trips am

No Rooster on this trip but still had fun.

VERIFIED

A hard day of fishing with not much luck. Was not able to get a Rooster on this trip but was able to catch a few fish later in the day. After several hours of no Rooster fish the captain suggested we switch things up and bottom fish to see if we could change our luck, and we did. My son was able to catch a nice Rock Snapper and I caught a White tip shark, not exactly what we were trying to catch but a tight line is better than nothing at all. Of all the boats, our boat was one of a few that caught anything that day. I would recommend this charter to anyone that wants a good experience trying to catch such an exotic fish.

A hard day of fishing with not much luck. Was not able to get a Rooster on this trip but was able to catch a few fish later in...  

Captain replied
 Larry M. recommends Gitana Fishing
 Larry M. recommends Gitana Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2025
Thanks my friend fishing is coming better
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Kassidy G.
Kassidy G.
5.0/5

Feb 17, 2025

Half Day Fishing (PM)

I would rebook again and again!

VERIFIED

Rooster fish! We spent yesterday on another charter, 9 hours chasing tuna in pods of dolphins and while we loved it we really had been hoping for some rooster fish. We cancelled our plans for the next day and contacted Gabriel. We said we were hoping for rooster but when it comes to fishing you take what you can get. Gabriel and Jose were fantastic. Professional and hardworking. We caught a Jack to start and then I was SO happy to have brought in a rooster around 30lbs within the first hour. Anything more would just be extra. Soon after my dad landed a KING ROOSTER! 100lbs! Gabriel and Jose worked hard to make sure the fish made it into the boat and back in the water alive. Once in a lifetime fish with fresh pineapple, refreshments and good company. Perfect day could not ask for more. Do not hesitate to book.

Rooster fish! We spent yesterday on another charter, 9 hours chasing tuna in pods of dolphins and while we loved it we really...  

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Replied on February 18, 2025
We use live sardines and that big baits permits to catch trophy rooster thanks for everything
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Chase S.
Chase S.
5.0/5

Mar 7, 2025

Half Day Fishing (AM)

Chance for a record

VERIFIED

These guys were legit, snapper, rooster, and other fish!! It was awesome we were the talk of the town. Seriously went into liquor store and there was a fisherman there and said hey y'all were they guys who had the day we haven't caught all week. It was the trip that doesn't happen often but also they worked their tails off to make it happen. I asked for roosters I couldn't ask for a better turn out we boated 2, 1 of which is getting mounted. The one we lost we were 45 mins into the fight, and it broke off it was a record one. These guys put us on it!!

These guys were legit, snapper, rooster, and other fish!! It was awesome we were the talk of the town. Seriously went into liquor...  

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Replied on March 8, 2025
Thanks my friend that's epic day Exelent
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Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Sunset trips and fishing pm
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:20 PM
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US $480 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Bottom fish or trolling am
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Bottom fish and trolling pm
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half day inshore trips am
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $680 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half day inshore pm
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $680 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half day offshore trips
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Spearfishing trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half day offshore pm trips
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 day spearfishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full day Rooters fish
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full day inshore trips
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $980 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full day offshore trips
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,050 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Tortuga isla trip and fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,150 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Spearfishing full day
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,250 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Night fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
14 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $2,600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 219 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (445)

Fish ON
Fish ON
Fish ON
+442

Angler rating

175
24
7
11
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

83%

Showing 1 - 5 of 219 reviews
Showing: 5 of 219 reviews
Pierinna B.
Pierinna B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Yellowfin Tuna

VERIFIED

Half day offshore pm trips on July 5, 2025

I had an absolutely thrilling experience booking our charter with Captain Gabriel and First Mate Jose! We were determined not to leave Costa Rica without going deep sea fishing, and let me tell you—it was worth every single penny! Our charter was loaded with snacks and refreshing beverages, and they even surprised us with a fresh pineapple! We hooked some incredible yellowfin tuna, which they expertly filleted and packed for us in ziplock bags—talk about a treat! The fish was the most delicious I've ever tasted, and we couldn't have asked for better weather to enjoy it all. This adventure is an absolute must-do! Both the captain and first mate are incredibly knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. I can't wait to book them again and recommend them to everyone I know!

I had an absolutely thrilling experience booking our charter with Captain Gabriel and First Mate Jose! We were determined not to leave Costa Rica without going deep sea fishing, and let me tell you—it was worth every single penny! Our charter was loaded with snacks and refreshing beverages, and they even surprised us with a fresh pineapple! We hooked some incredible yellowfin tuna, which they expertly filleted and packed for us in ziplock bags—talk about a treat! The fish was the most delicious...  

 Pierinna B. recommends Gitana Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 10, 2025
Thanks my friend for everything nice trips on tortuga island, see you next adventure
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Matthew S.
Matthew S.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish ON

VERIFIED
NEW

Half day offshore trips on November 1, 2025

If you want to fish without breaking the bank, dont hesitate, book theses guys. They have been fishi g this area for years and know exactly where your best opportunity to get on the fish exists. They worked non-stop and we were rewarded with non stop action. Easily the best fishing trip i've had. Epic is not a stretch. Told the captain we would like to target mahi and we put a dozen in the cooler. As well as yellow fin and a sailfish hookup all in a short morning trip.

If you want to fish without breaking the bank, dont hesitate, book theses guys. They have been fishi g this area for years and know exactly where your best opportunity to get on the fish exists. They worked non-stop and we were rewarded with non stop action. Easily the best fishing trip i've had. Epic is not a stretch. Told the captain we would like to target mahi and we put a dozen in the cooler. As well as yellow fin and a sailfish hookup all in a short morning trip.  

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Larry M.
Larry M.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

No Rooster on this trip but still had fun.

VERIFIED

Half day inshore trips am on June 28, 2025

A hard day of fishing with not much luck. Was not able to get a Rooster on this trip but was able to catch a few fish later in the day. After several hours of no Rooster fish the captain suggested we switch things up and bottom fish to see if we could change our luck, and we did. My son was able to catch a nice Rock Snapper and I caught a White tip shark, not exactly what we were trying to catch but a tight line is better than nothing at all. Of all the boats, our boat was one of a few that caught anything that day. I would recommend this charter to anyone that wants a good experience trying to catch such an exotic fish.

A hard day of fishing with not much luck. Was not able to get a Rooster on this trip but was able to catch a few fish later in the day. After several hours of no Rooster fish the captain suggested we switch things up and bottom fish to see if we could change our luck, and we did. My son was able to catch a nice Rock Snapper and I caught a White tip shark, not exactly what we were trying to catch but a tight line is better than nothing at all. Of all the boats, our boat was one of a few that...  

 Larry M. recommends Gitana Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2025
Thanks my friend fishing is coming better
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Kassidy G.
Kassidy G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

I would rebook again and again!

VERIFIED

Half Day Fishing (PM) on February 17, 2025

Rooster fish! We spent yesterday on another charter, 9 hours chasing tuna in pods of dolphins and while we loved it we really had been hoping for some rooster fish. We cancelled our plans for the next day and contacted Gabriel. We said we were hoping for rooster but when it comes to fishing you take what you can get. Gabriel and Jose were fantastic. Professional and hardworking. We caught a Jack to start and then I was SO happy to have brought in a rooster around 30lbs within the first hour. Anything more would just be extra. Soon after my dad landed a KING ROOSTER! 100lbs! Gabriel and Jose worked hard to make sure the fish made it into the boat and back in the water alive. Once in a lifetime fish with fresh pineapple, refreshments and good company. Perfect day could not ask for more. Do not hesitate to book.

Rooster fish! We spent yesterday on another charter, 9 hours chasing tuna in pods of dolphins and while we loved it we really had been hoping for some rooster fish. We cancelled our plans for the next day and contacted Gabriel. We said we were hoping for rooster but when it comes to fishing you take what you can get. Gabriel and Jose were fantastic. Professional and hardworking. We caught a Jack to start and then I was SO happy to have brought in a rooster around 30lbs within the first hour....  

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 Kassidy G. recommends Gitana Fishing
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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 18, 2025
We use live sardines and that big baits permits to catch trophy rooster thanks for everything
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Chase S.
Chase S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Chance for a record

VERIFIED

Half Day Fishing (AM) on March 7, 2025

These guys were legit, snapper, rooster, and other fish!! It was awesome we were the talk of the town. Seriously went into liquor store and there was a fisherman there and said hey y'all were they guys who had the day we haven't caught all week. It was the trip that doesn't happen often but also they worked their tails off to make it happen. I asked for roosters I couldn't ask for a better turn out we boated 2, 1 of which is getting mounted. The one we lost we were 45 mins into the fight, and it broke off it was a record one. These guys put us on it!!

These guys were legit, snapper, rooster, and other fish!! It was awesome we were the talk of the town. Seriously went into liquor store and there was a fisherman there and said hey y'all were they guys who had the day we haven't caught all week. It was the trip that doesn't happen often but also they worked their tails off to make it happen. I asked for roosters I couldn't ask for a better turn out we boated 2, 1 of which is getting mounted. The one we lost we were 45 mins into the fight, and...  

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 Chase S. recommends Gitana Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 8, 2025
Thanks my friend that's epic day Exelent
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FAQs about Gitana Fishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2010
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki new engines
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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