Charter Operator
Tamarindo Surf & Tours

Member since November 2023 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Tamarindo aboard a 28’ Century. These waters are known for Marlin and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them. With 10 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Trolling

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Tamarindo aboard a 28’ Century. These waters are known for Marlin and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them. With 10 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Trolling
Our Team
David G.
Captain
Max C.
First mate
Sara O.
Business associate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(34 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $700
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Joseph F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Magnificent

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 15, 2025
I have been fishing my entire life which is the better part of 50 years.ย  I am a striper guide back home in Texas and I know...
Joseph F. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Andres C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Itโ€™s about the experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 11, 2025
I canโ€™t say enough about David and Max.ย  We may not have caught fish all day long but we caught fish.ย  We had four hookups...
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John H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna !

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025
The captain and mate were very professional and accommodating. We caught two 80lb sailfish within the first hour! In addition...
John H. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Julius L.
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip with captain David

3/4 Day Trip on August 20, 2025
Hands down the best fishing trip my family and I have ever been on. The action was nonstopโ€”we pulled in a marlin, two sailfish,...
Julius L. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express
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Derek S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great in Tamarindo

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 20, 2025
Went out in the morning and it was bery slow. We trolled for bill fish and noting was happening. we fot the call and hauked...
Derek S. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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