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

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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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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Mike J.
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Great Costa Rican adventure

VERIFIED   3/4 Day- Offshore or Inshore 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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Austin P.
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Family Fun

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day- Offshore or Inshore on July 22, 2025
Booked this amazing charter during a family vacation and it was amazing! Crew was very helpful and an overall fun time for...
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Christian B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Very good
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Great trip for beginner anglers

VERIFIED   NEW  1/2 Day-Family Fishing Inshore (AM) on July 31, 2025
I wanted to take my family out for half a day fishing and wanted everyone to have a good time.ย  I am the only experienced...
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Robert C.
Excellent
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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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