Full Day Offshore Fishing

8 hour trip, starts at 7:00 AM
by Southern Escapes Sport Fishing
Quepos
5.0/5 (15 reviews)

About the trip

Our full day offshore excursions are our most popular charters and are highly recommended for groups of 4 or more. During a full day excursion, we will target Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado and Yellowfin Tuna.

Available trips

Private trip
3/4 Day Offshore

6 hour trip,
starts at 8:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,999

Private trip
FAD Trip 3 night/2days

3 Days Trip,
starts at 7:00 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $12,000

About the charter captain

Stan Cook

Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2024

Stan is a retired US Army Special Forces veteran who started saltwater fishing as a child. Growing up, he spent most of his time outdoors hunting and fishing. By his teens, he was hooked and fished his way up and down the North Carolina coast. As a teenager, he always said he was going to buy a boat and catch the big ones. He quickly learned that boats and his fishing obsession were expensive, sparking his entrepreneurial spirit. While still on Active Duty, he started a small, part-time business with the goal of making enough money to buy his first offshore boat. That part-time business grew under his leadership and allowed him to expand his fishing obsession. After his first offshore boat, he bought a second one and opened his first charter business in Carolina Beach, NC. Stan is now on his fourth boat and has been fishing in Costa Rica for close to a decade. He is married to Michele, who is just as passionate about fishing and encourages females to become part of the offshore fishing world.

Our Team
Garden S.

Garden S.

First mate

Michele C.

Michele C.

Business associate

Bill C.

Bill C.

Captain

Stan C.

Stan C.

Captain

Which fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1999
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
OCean
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cat
Powered by
2 x 420HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (12)
Charter Reviews (15)

Rating summary

5/5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (30)

Full Day on Reel Freedom with Stan Cook
Full Day on Reel Freedom with Stan Cook
Full Day on Reel Freedom with Stan Cook
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Full Day Offshore Fishing on May 5, 2025

Unforgettable days on the water with Captain Stan and the Reel Freedom Crew!

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...  

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Chad M.
Chad M.
5.0/5

Full Day Offshore Fishing on April 23, 2025

Epic Sailfish day!!

VERIFIED

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...  

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Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You may cancel your trip free of charge up to 7 days in advance. However, since your selected date is less than 7 days away, you may only cancel if it is unsafe to travel.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

US $2,400

Private trip

Full Day Offshore Fishing

8 hour trip, starts at 7:00 AM

Price for group of 8 persons 

US $2,400


Trip price

US $2,400

Free cancellation before June 27.

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Available trips