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 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. 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.
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
Fishing is not a sport, it's a lifestyle. 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. 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.
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
Carlos Alberto G.
Captain

My Charter Listings

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4.9 / 5
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Playa Flamingo
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Trips from US $900
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Playa Flamingo
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 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.
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Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Mike J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Costa Rican adventure

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on June 13, 2025
Amber and the guys where great. The weather was up a little but they made it work. Multiple chances on the sailfish and we...
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Rob S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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...
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Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Will T.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Melissa D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April inshore fishing

VERIFIED   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...
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