REEL FREEDOM CHARTERS 

5.0/5 (18 reviews)
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 Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, PU 60601, Costa Rica

REEL FREEDOM CHARTERS 

Quepos, PU, Costa Rica
42 ft
9
5.0/5 (18 reviews)

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At Southern Escapes, our mission remains unchanged: delivering excellence through unmatched fishing adventures. Starting June 1, 2026, Reel Freedom is launching an upgraded charter menu, featuring new pricing options, premium amenities, and bespoke add-ons.

Choose Your Adventure:

Pura Vida Lite (Half-Day / Inshore-Nearshore): Quick saltwater therapy for tight   schedules, full itineraries, or families trying Costa Rican fishing for the first time.

Pelagic Sprint (3/4 Day / Offshore): High-impact offshore targeting Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Dorado. Perfect for groups short on time or testing their offshore legs.

Pelagic Express (Full Day / Offshore): Our signature experience. A complete day on the water targeting premier offshore gamefish.

Pelagic Deluxe (Extended Day / Offshore): For the anglers who always want 'just one more.' Extends your day past standard charter limits.

Pelagic Pursuit (2 Days, 1 Night / Ultimate Offshore): The ultimate bucket-list trip for heavy hitters (max 4 guests). Overnight targeting massive Blue/Black Marlin and giant Yellowfin Tuna.

What Is Included:

All-Inclusive Gear: High-end rods, reels, tackle, and expert Crew.
Signature Lunches: Included on all trips except Pura Vida Lite

What is Not Included: Costa Rican fishing licenses (can be purchased online in advance).

Tailor your trip with our premium upgrades:

Connectivity: High-speed onboard Wi-Fi.
Media: Professional photo, video, and drone packages with full editing.
Catering: Premium culinary menus, fine wine, and top-shelf liquor.
Celebrations: Custom arrangements for your special occasion. 
Private Stewardess: Elite onboard service to bartend, prep, and serve premium culinary items.

At Southern Escapes, our mission remains unchanged: delivering excellence through unmatched fishing adventures. Starting June 1, 2026, Reel Freedom is launching an upgraded charter menu, featuring new pricing options, premium amenities, and bespoke add-ons.

Choose Your Adventure:

Pura Vida Lite (Half-Day / Inshore-Nearshore): Quick saltwater therapy for tight   schedules, full itineraries, or families trying Costa Rican fishing for the first time.

Pelagic Sprint (3/4 Day / Offshore): High-impact offshore targeting Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Dorado. Perfect for groups short on time or testing their offshore legs.

Pelagic Express (Full Day / Offshore): Our signature experience. A complete day on the water targeting premier offshore gamefish.

Pelagic Deluxe (Extended Day / Offshore): For the anglers who always want 'just one more.' Extends your day past standard charter limits.

Pelagic Pursuit (2 Days, 1 Night / Ultimate Offshore): The ultimate bucket-list trip for heavy hitters (max 4 guests). Overnight targeting massive Blue/Black Marlin and giant Yellowfin Tuna.

What Is Included:

All-Inclusive Gear: High-end rods, reels, tackle, and expert Crew.
Signature Lunches: Included on all trips except Pura Vida Lite

What is Not Included: Costa Rican fishing licenses (can be purchased online in advance).

Tailor your trip with our premium upgrades:

Connectivity: High-speed onboard Wi-Fi.
Media: Professional photo, video, and drone packages with full editing.
Catering: Premium culinary menus, fine wine, and top-shelf liquor.
Celebrations: Custom arrangements for your special occasion. 
Private Stewardess: Elite onboard service to bartend, prep, and serve premium culinary items.

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5.0
18 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Steven S
Steven S
Member since 2026
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5.0
Great trip. Stan is a great host and captian.
Pelagic Express on May 16, 2026
The wife and I had a great trip. We caught a bunch of new fish for us. the boat was great and we really could not have asked for me. We will be back to CR and book with Stan again.
Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Sailfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Black Marlin
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
Thanks Steve! It was a pleasure and cant wait to see you again.
Lisa Trebilcock
Lisa Trebilcock
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Caught the Big One!
Pelagic Sprint on December 2, 20255 adults
No sooner did we say, 'we'd love a big marlin,' a big one hit the line! Followed by a sailfish! We were thrilled. Captain Stan and crew really delivered. Highly recommend. Not to mention a delicious lunch, and seeing tons of dolphin and a couple sea turtle. Great 3/4 day! Thank you, Captain Stan and crew!
Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Ryan Duncan
Ryan Duncan
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
The captain canceled
March 11, 2026
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
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5.0
Unforgettable days on the water with Captain Stan and the Reel Freedom Crew!
Pelagic Express on May 5, 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of fishing with Captain Stan on the Reel Freedom out of Quepos, Costa Rica—and what an incredible experience it was! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Captain Stan is the real deal—professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about what he does. He put us right on the fish, and we had non-stop action throughout the day. His years of experience and calm confidence made the whole trip smooth and exciting. A huge shoutout to the mates onboard—these guys were phenomenal! Friendly, hardworking, and incredibly skilled, they made sure everything ran like clockwork. Whether it was rigging lines, helping land the catch, or just keeping spirits high, they were top-notch the entire time. And we can't forget Michele, Captain Stan's wonderful wife. From the moment we booked the trip, Michele was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful in making sure everything went off without a hitch. You can tell this is more than just a business—it's a true family-run operation built on passion and pride. If you're looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure in Quepos, look no further than Reel Freedom. Thanks again to Captain Stan, Michele, and the amazing crew—we'll definitely be back!
Reported catch:
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
+1
Chad Michaelsen
Chad Michaelsen
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Epic Sailfish day!!
Pelagic Express on April 23, 20257 adults
We had an amazing day on Reel Freedom. I've fished out of Quepos numerous times and our entire group thought Reel Freedom, Captain Bill and his team ran a spectacular boat. We had a rather large group of friends and all 7 of us caught sailfish - ended up landing 11 overall. Not only did Bill put us on the fish but his guys were great at keeping everyone engaged. The equipment was top notch and the boat was perfect for a larger group. Lunch was excellent !! I would absolutely go fishing with this crew when I am in Quepos and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to catch fish during their stay in Quepos!.

Trip availability and prices

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Pura Vida Lite
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Pelagic Sprint
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Pelagic Express
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $2,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Pelagic Deluxe
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Pelagic Pursuit
2 Day Trip starts at 7:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
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US $5,800
Entire boat: up to 9 people
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5.0
18 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Steven S
Steven S
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Great trip. Stan is a great host and captian.
Pelagic Express on May 16, 2026
The wife and I had a great trip. We caught a bunch of new fish for us. the boat was great and we really could not have asked for me. We will be back to CR and book with Stan again.
Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Sailfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Black Marlin
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
Thanks Steve! It was a pleasure and cant wait to see you again.
Lisa Trebilcock
Lisa Trebilcock
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Caught the Big One!
Pelagic Sprint on December 2, 20255 adults
No sooner did we say, 'we'd love a big marlin,' a big one hit the line! Followed by a sailfish! We were thrilled. Captain Stan and crew really delivered. Highly recommend. Not to mention a delicious lunch, and seeing tons of dolphin and a couple sea turtle. Great 3/4 day! Thank you, Captain Stan and crew!
Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Ryan Duncan
Ryan Duncan
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on March 11, 2026
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
0
5.0
Unforgettable days on the water with Captain Stan and the Reel Freedom Crew!
Pelagic Express on May 5, 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of fishing with Captain Stan on the Reel Freedom out of Quepos, Costa Rica—and what an incredible experience it was! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Captain Stan is the real deal—professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about what he does. He put us right on the fish, and we had non-stop action throughout the day. His years of experience and calm confidence made the whole trip smooth and exciting. A huge shoutout to the mates onboard—these guys were phenomenal! Friendly, hardworking, and incredibly skilled, they made sure everything ran like clockwork. Whether it was rigging lines, helping land the catch, or just keeping spirits high, they were top-notch the entire time. And we can't forget Michele, Captain Stan's wonderful wife. From the moment we booked the trip, Michele was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful in making sure everything went off without a hitch. You can tell this is more than just a business—it's a true family-run operation built on passion and pride. If you're looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure in Quepos, look no further than Reel Freedom. Thanks again to Captain Stan, Michele, and the amazing crew—we'll definitely be back!
Reported catch:
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
+1
Chad Michaelsen
Chad Michaelsen
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Epic Sailfish day!!
Pelagic Express on April 23, 20257 adults
We had an amazing day on Reel Freedom. I've fished out of Quepos numerous times and our entire group thought Reel Freedom, Captain Bill and his team ran a spectacular boat. We had a rather large group of friends and all 7 of us caught sailfish - ended up landing 11 overall. Not only did Bill put us on the fish but his guys were great at keeping everyone engaged. The equipment was top notch and the boat was perfect for a larger group. Lunch was excellent !! I would absolutely go fishing with this crew when I am in Quepos and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to catch fish during their stay in Quepos!.

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
9 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1999
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Ocean
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar C7.1
Powered by
2 x 420HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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