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
(29 reviews)
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Tamarindo
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $650
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Trips from US $1,275

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
Magnificent
Had a great time
Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna  !
+37
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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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.  I am a striper guide back home in Texas and I know...
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Milan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic Day

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on July 28, 2025
Capt. David and Juan were simply the best!!! Very personable and knowledgeable. It was our best day fishing ever! We asked...
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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

It’s about the experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 11, 2025
I can’t say enough about David and Max.  We may not have caught fish all day long but we caught fish.  We had four hookups...
Andres C. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours – Blue Runner 1
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Damon M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Incredible grew, with local knowledge = great experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 9, 2025
David and Max, are great at what they do. Beyond fishing they are a great crew that you could enjoy spending your whole day...
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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...
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