Samara Deep Sea Fishing – Ballyhoo

Get the most out of your seaside vacation in Costa Rica by taking a fishing trip or sightseeing cruise with Samara Deep Sea Fishing. Located just 200 meters from Hotel Villas Samara, the company aims to show you the best deep sea and inshore fishing the area has to offer, as well as providing a comfortable base from which to watch the passing dolphins, turtles, and possibly even migrating whales.

Your trip will take place aboard the ‘Ballyhoo’, a classy 23 ft Proline offshore boat that is sturdy enough to fish the deep waters while providing a smooth and comfortable ride closer to shore. The boat almost seems to be bigger than its 23 ft length, with plenty of space for up to ten people on board. It is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine and also has a 15 HP back up engine for extra safety and trolling. With a T-Top for shade and a windshield at the front of the boat, you will be protected from the elements throughout your trip.

While Samara Deep Sea Fishing specialize in trolling for big game fish, they also offer inshore fishing expeditions, as well as bottom fishing. Your trip could involve jigging, popping, and spearfishing, and snorkeling equipment is provided on board in case you would like to take a dip while on your trip. Offshore, your target species could include Marlin, Sailfish, and Mahi Mahi, while inshore charters could result in you catching the striking Rooster Fish, small Tuna species, and the speedy Wahoo. But it’s not all about the fishing: you can also hire the boat for a romantic dolphin watching cruise at sunset, or take your kids out for a fun nature watching and snorkeling tour.

Drinks and snacks are included in all trips, and day trips also include lunch. Fishing licenses will also be supplied by the captain, who will clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $600
    Enjoy a half day out on the Ballyhoo! Search for mahi mahi, tuna, grouper, jack fish, snapper etc!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Offshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $700
    3/4 day fishing offshore looking for marlin, sailfish, large tuna etc! 4 people max. Drinks, fruit, sandwiches, all tackle and supplies included.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Offshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $800
    A full day trip fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, and more. Drinks, snacks, and lunch are included in the price of the trip. 4 pp
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FAQs about Samara Deep Sea Fishing – Ballyhoo

Samara Deep Sea Fishing – Ballyhoo offers the following trips to customers:
  • $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - 3/4 Day Offshore Fishing (6 hours)
  • $800 per group - Full Day Trip - Offshore Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Samara Deep Sea Fishing – Ballyhoo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Sonar
  • Radar

Trips booked with Samara Deep Sea Fishing – Ballyhoo include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Lunch

Samara Deep Sea Fishing – Ballyhoo offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Samara Deep Sea Fishing – Ballyhoo offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Samara Deep Sea Fishing – Ballyhoo include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Samara Deep Sea Fishing
Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
9 Fishing Reports
14 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2016
Captain Helber was born in Samara, Costa Rica and has been fishing these waters for as long as he can remember. At the age of 20, he moved to Edmonton, Alberta to go to school. Here the captain become HET, and after 15 years of hard work, he came back to Samara to start his own fishing company. Captain Helber offers a great price for all kinds of people – come and enjoy fishing with him.
Our Team
Beto C.
Captain
Capt Helber R.
Captain
Edwin R.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin
Roosterfish Roosterfish

Boat specs

Proline (Walkaround) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Lunch

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
First time in Costa Rica
First time in Costa Rica
We had the best time!
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Angler rating
7
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
88%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
50%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
70%
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Jennifer P.
Charlotte, NC
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

First time in Costa Rica

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore Fishing on July 15, 2023
I don’t usually leave reviews, but felt I should on this one.  This was our first time in Costa Rica, but not our first...
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Chris A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Inshore on November 15, 2023
Samara Deep Sea fishing Ballyhoo gave us two great trip . One inshore and one off shore. Caught fish both days and had a blast....
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MALACHI H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great experience!!!!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Offshore Fishing on October 21, 2023
This is the trip to take and the crew you want ….we caught a lot of fish and was better than the other experiences I have...
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Kenny M.
Moncton, New Brunswick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had the best time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore on January 22, 2023
My husband and I went deep sea fishing with and we had the best morning.  We caught lots of mahi mahi and the crew was so...
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Ryan S.
Denver, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore Fishing on March 7, 2023
Caught 5 different species. Guides were hard working and wonderful
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