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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Paul B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Overall

Bucketlist Day!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on March 27, 2024
Wow!!! What a day to be shared with my son’s! 3 sailfish to the boat in the first hour. Can’t thank captain Jimbo and his...
Paul B. recommends The Amberjack by Amberjack Tours
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Will T.
Excellent
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Fantastic fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – 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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John K.
Very good
3.3 / 5
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Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Not the best

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 13, 2024
Nice crew. Nice equipment. Live bait.  Didn’t taget tuna or rooster or Jacks. Bottom fished first in very deep water...
John K. does not recommend The Skipjack by Amberjack Tours
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