Charter Operator
Amberjack Tours

Member since October 2023 Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Background
We are a locally-owned and operated sportfishing and ocean tours company located in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. We are not only passionate about sharing the beauty and excitement of our coastal paradise but also deeply rooted in a legacy of serious fishFishing is not a sport, it's a lifestyle. Our captain "Carlos" is a highly experiences fishing captain on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica as well as an experienced tournament fisherman. He is known as one of the premier captains of Guanacaste and is sure to put you on the fish. We are a locally-owned and operated sportfishing and ocean tours company located in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. We are not only passionate about sharing the beauty and excitement of our coastal paradise but also deeply rooted in a legacy of serious fishermen and women. The "Amber" in Amberjack is co-owner/founder of the business. The Amberjack company is a union of dreams: Owning a sportfishing charter boat & running a company that creates jobs for local people using sustainable fishing mwthods and leaving a positive impact on the environment and community. Julio is a partner in the business. Also a licensed Captain, Julio is the master creator of the “magic” our clients experience at Amberjack Tours on each private charter. He has more than 15 years of experience as a sport fisherman and working at sea, and more than 20 years working in the Costa Rican tourism industry. Julio most enjoys creating unforgettable encounters between clients and the sea
Techniques
We offer offshore (deep sea) and inshore private charter options. We often travel out 40+ miles during offshore charters to get you where you have the best chances of catching the giant sailfish, marlin, and tuna. All billfish species are sustainably fished and safely released back into the sea. Inshore fishing can be combine various styles including trolling, casting and bottom fishing. We love to take clients rooster fishing during our inshore charter trips.

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Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Background
We are a locally-owned and operated sportfishing and ocean tours company located in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. We are not only passionate about sharing the beauty and excitement of our coastal paradise but also deeply rooted in a legacy of serious fishFishing is not a sport, it's a lifestyle. Our captain "Carlos" is a highly experiences fishing captain on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica as well as an experienced tournament fisherman. He is known as one of the premier captains of Guanacaste and is sure to put you on the fish. We are a locally-owned and operated sportfishing and ocean tours company located in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. We are not only passionate about sharing the beauty and excitement of our coastal paradise but also deeply rooted in a legacy of serious fishermen and women. The "Amber" in Amberjack is co-owner/founder of the business. The Amberjack company is a union of dreams: Owning a sportfishing charter boat & running a company that creates jobs for local people using sustainable fishing mwthods and leaving a positive impact on the environment and community. Julio is a partner in the business. Also a licensed Captain, Julio is the master creator of the “magic” our clients experience at Amberjack Tours on each private charter. He has more than 15 years of experience as a sport fisherman and working at sea, and more than 20 years working in the Costa Rican tourism industry. Julio most enjoys creating unforgettable encounters between clients and the sea
Techniques
We offer offshore (deep sea) and inshore private charter options. We often travel out 40+ miles during offshore charters to get you where you have the best chances of catching the giant sailfish, marlin, and tuna. All billfish species are sustainably fished and safely released back into the sea. Inshore fishing can be combine various styles including trolling, casting and bottom fishing. We love to take clients rooster fishing during our inshore charter trips.
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Our Team
Julio C.
Captain
Amber Lynn M.
Business associate
Carlos Alberto G.
Captain
Denis G.
First mate
Brandon G.
First mate

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4.9 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Playa Flamingo
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Tyler T.
Excellent
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Great day with the Amberjack crew!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day -Offshore or Inshore on January 8, 2026
We had a great day fishing with Captain Carlos and mates Dennis and Brandon. We released a striped marlin and a sailfish, and...
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Kim F.
Excellent
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Two 40 lb yellowfin and memories for a lifetime!

VERIFIED   Full Day -Offshore or Inshore on November 25, 2025
Amber and her husband Julio were responsive and attentive to all of our questions leading up to our trip. They made finding...
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Paul G.
Excellent
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Excellent customer service, delicious food, fishing fun!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day- Offshore or Inshore on December 18, 2025
The owner, Amber, greeted us with homemade muffins and a smile! she introduced us to her friendly captain, Carlos, and crew...
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John B.
Excellent
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Amazing fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day- Offshore or Inshore on January 2, 2026
We had the best day sport fishing with Amber and her crew on the Amberjack. They were so friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive...
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Michael J.
Excellent
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Great 3/4 Day Offshore Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day- Offshore or Inshore on June 25, 2025
We had a great 3/4 Day Offshore Trip on the Amberjack!ย  Family of 5 with three teens, and we call caught fish.ย  2 billfish,...
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