REEL FREEDOM CHARTERS

5.0/5 (18 reviews)

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Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, PU 60601, Costa Rica–

Quepos, PU, Costa Rica

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42 ft

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.

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:

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Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Toilet

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5.0

18 reviews

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Boat & equipment

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Steven S

Member since 2026

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.

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May 20, 2026

Thanks Steve!  It was a pleasure and cant wait to see you again.  

Lisa Trebilcock

Florida, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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Caught the Big One!

Pelagic Sprint on December 2, 2025 • 5 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!

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Ryan Duncan

Florida, US

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Member since 2026

The captain canceled

March 11, 2026

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FishingBooker Member

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!

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Chad Michaelsen

Repeat angler

Florida, US

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Member since 2021

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3 trips

5.0

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Epic Sailfish day!!

Pelagic Express on April 23, 2025 • 7 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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Pura Vida Lite

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $1,600