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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(33 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
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4.8 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
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4.9 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Austin P.
Excellent
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Family Fun

VERIFIED   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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Robert C.
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Two sailfish in one hour.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Family Fishing Inshore 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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Vitor F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excelent Fishing day

VERIFIED   Full Day -Offshore or Inshore on November 16, 2025
Thanks to all Team by the fishing , good guys good treatment all day we recomend ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ
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Landen G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fishing with Amber Lynn

VERIFIED   3/4 Day- Offshore or Inshore on August 6, 2025
Fishing was great, boat captain and crew were very helpful and definitely made the trip more enjoyable. Started off trolling...
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Christian B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Great trip for beginner anglers

VERIFIED   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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