CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking 

3.8/5 (6 reviews)
 Playa Herradura, Tamarindo, GU 60101, Costa Rica

CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking 

Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica
48 ft
14
3.8/5 (6 reviews)

Make an adventure out of your next trip in Playa Tamarindo and go fishing with CR Fishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jonathan knows them forwards and back.

These waters are known for Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Broomtail Grouper, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!' You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be fishing aboard a 48' Viking sportfishing vessel with space for 12 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods and reels are supplied for you, but feel free to ask the captain about bringing your own if you wish. Be sure to ask about bait and lures as well.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be drinks and food onboard. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with CR Fishing Charters!

Make an adventure out of your next trip in Playa Tamarindo and go fishing with CR Fishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jonathan knows them forwards and back.

These waters are known for Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Broomtail Grouper, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!' You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be fishing aboard a 48' Viking sportfishing vessel with space for 12 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods and reels are supplied for you, but feel free to ask the captain about bringing your own if you wish. Be sure to ask about bait and lures as well.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be drinks and food onboard. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with CR Fishing Charters!

CR Fishing Charters
Charter Operator
CR Fishing Charters
20 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
US $3,051
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full day charter
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $3,616
Entire boat: up to 8 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

3.8
6 reviews
3.6
Boat & equipment
4.0
Captain & crew
3.8
Fishing Experience

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Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Good Vibe/Great Crew/ Great Fishing
Full day charter on December 31, 20253 adults

Highly recommend this Team- Knowledgeable- Accommodating-

Robert Crosnoe
Robert Crosnoe
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
4.3
Verified
Awesome cree
Full day charter on February 16, 202610 adults

boats AC broke very very HOT

Gino Brun
Gino Brun
Repeat angler
ca
New Brunswick, Canada
Member since 2022
3 trips
4.7
Verified
January fishing trip
Full day charter on January 15, 20261 adult

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Skipjack Tuna
James Saxon
James Saxon
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
4.0
Verified
January fishing trip
Full day charter on January 27, 20266 adults

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Cubera Snapper
Gary Kramer
Gary Kramer
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
November 28, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on November 28, 2025

The charter operation canceled -5 days after the trip date.

FAQs about CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking

CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $3,051 per group, additional US $100 per person after 8 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $3,051 per group, additional US $100 per person after 8 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $3,616 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - Full day charter (8 hours)
When you book a trip with CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Lunch
CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with CR Fishing Charters – 48' Viking include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

CR Fishing Charters
CR Fishing Charters
CR Fishing Charters

Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

1 Fishing Report
153 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since April 2018

Jon e sua moglie si sono trasferiti a Tamarindo dalla città nel 2006. Tamarindo è una località di surf e allora il capitano ha capito che il surf non fa per lui. Invece, si è subito innamorato della pesca. Il Capitano Jon ha pescato l'intera costa del Pacifico del Costa Rica da allora, da Golfito (vicino a Panama) alle Isole Bat (vicino al Nicaragua). Ha sviluppato molte amicizie attraverso questo meraviglioso sport e ha incontrato grandi capitani su ogni località di pesca sulla costa del Pacifico. Ora, il capitano gestisce un'operazione di pesca di successo basata a Tamarindo rappresentando alcuni dei migliori capitani e equipaggi sulle migliori località di pesca del Costa Rica.

1 Fishing Report
153 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since April 2018

Jon e sua moglie si sono trasferiti a Tamarindo dalla città nel 2006. Tamarindo è una località di surf e allora il capitano ha capito che il surf non fa per lui. Invece, si è subito innamorato della pesca. Il Capitano Jon ha pescato l'intera costa del Pacifico del Costa Rica da allora, da Golfito (vicino a Panama) alle Isole Bat (vicino al Nicaragua). Ha sviluppato molte amicizie attraverso questo meraviglioso sport e ha incontrato grandi capitani su ogni località di pesca sulla costa del Pacifico. Ora, il capitano gestisce un'operazione di pesca di successo basata a Tamarindo rappresentando alcuni dei migliori capitani e equipaggi sulle migliori località di pesca del Costa Rica.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
14 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Viking
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Man
Powered by
2 x 680HP
Max cruising speed
27 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Tamarindo to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Tamarindo right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail)Grouper (Broomtail)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo