Charter Operator
Amberjack Tours

Member since October 2023 Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Background
Fishing is not a sport, it's a lifestyle. The "Amber" in Amberjack. The Amberjack company is a union of two of my dreams: Owning a sportfishing charter boat & Creating a company that creates jobs and positively impacts the local community. Julio is a partner in the business. He is the master creator of the magic our clients experience at Amberjack Tours. 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. Also a licensed captain, he most enjoys creating unforgettable encounters between clients and the sea. Our captain "Jimbo" has more than 35 years of experience as a fishing captain on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. 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.
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.

Hey, we're Amberjack Tours

Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Background
Fishing is not a sport, it's a lifestyle. The "Amber" in Amberjack. The Amberjack company is a union of two of my dreams: Owning a sportfishing charter boat & Creating a company that creates jobs and positively impacts the local community. Julio is a partner in the business. He is the master creator of the magic our clients experience at Amberjack Tours. 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. Also a licensed captain, he most enjoys creating unforgettable encounters between clients and the sea. Our captain "Jimbo" has more than 35 years of experience as a fishing captain on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. 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.
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.
Our Team
Julio C.
Captain
Amber Lynn M.
Business associate
Damaso โ€œWillieโ€ M.
Captain
Carlos Alberto G.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(4 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $900
Excellent
4.2 / 5
(2 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $625

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Two sailfish in one hour.
Two sailfish in one hour.
Two sailfish in one hour.
+20
Angler rating
5
0
1
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 6 reviews
Rob S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amberjack rocks!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on December 31, 2024
We had a delightful time with our multigenerational family:ย  my wife and I (grandparents), kids, and grandchildren The...
Rob S. recommends The Amberjack by Amberjack Tours
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Rob S. recommends The Amberjack by Amberjack Tours
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Melissa D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April inshore fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on April 25, 2025
We had a great day on the water with Amberjack. We didnโ€™t catch any fish but it was not for lack of trying, the crew pulled...
Melissa D. recommends The Amberjack by Amberjack Tours
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Amberjack Tours Charter Operator replied

Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Two sailfish in one hour.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on April 1, 2025
Great equipment with Penn reels, very knowledgeable deck hands, and wildlife to view. Caught dinner with one triple set of...
Robert C. recommends The Amberjack by Amberjack Tours
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Amberjack Tours Charter Operator replied

Will T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 4, 2024
Amber, at Amberjack Tours, is super easy to deal with and accommodating. Willy was a great boat captain with tons of local...
Will T. recommends The Skipjack by Amberjack Tours
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Amberjack Tours Charter Operator replied

Paul B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bucketlist Day!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on March 27, 2024
Wow!!! What a day to be shared with my sonโ€™s! 3 sailfish to the boat in the first hour. Canโ€™t thank captain Jimbo and his...
Paul B. recommends The Amberjack by Amberjack Tours
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Amberjack Tours Charter Operator replied