Charter Operator

Tamarindo Surf & Tours

Nationality: Costa Ricain & Canadian
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Experience: 11 years

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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

Hey, we're Tamarindo Surf & Tours

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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Fishing Reports

Our Team

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Captain

Sara O.

Business associate

Juan R.

Captain

Leandro R.

First mate

Luis L.

First mate

My Charter Listings

Tamarindo Surf & Tours – Blue Runner 1

4.8 / 5

(46 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(46 reviews)

Angler's choice

Tamarindo • 28 ft • 5 persons

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $700

Tamarindo Surf & Tours – 35' Cabo Express

5.0 / 5

(15 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(15 reviews)

Angler's choice

Tamarindo • 35 ft • 8 persons

Last booking: 10 hours ago

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

Half day pm

Jan 5, 2026 Tamarindo

Trolling we went 2 -2 sail fish and we got a rock snapper on the reef

MAHI MAHI ARE BACK

Nov 3, 2025 Tamarindo

The season’s heating up, and so is the fishing in Tamarindo! Our guests have been reeling in gorgeous Mahi Mahi just a few miles offshore ?. Imagine the fight, the splash, and the thrill of catching your own fresh Dorado in paradise ??. ? Book your fishing trip today with Tamarindo Surf & Tours, spots are filling fast! ? 28’ Blue Runner 1 & 35’ Chasin’ Fins ready to take you offshore. ?Tamarindo, Costa Rica ? **hidden content** | WhatsApp: **hidden content**

Sail Fish & Yellow Fin tuna

Oct 31, 2025 Tamarindo

Catch many tunas and realese a sail fish

Sail Fish + Groupers

Jul 26, 2025 Tamarindo

We had a beautifull fishing day with our clients from Canada. We’ve catch 3 sail fish and 3 groupers. Our clients wanted to catch bill fish and smaller fish for their kids, they we’re very happy of their fishing day with us.

Snorkeling and inshore fishing

Jul 25, 2025 Tamarindo

Our clients wanted to do snorkeling and inshore fishing we’ve catch a couple of Groupers for diner, it was a beautifull day ?

Dad and son had a great fishing day with

Jul 16, 2025 Tamarindo

This big yellow fin tuna was the highlight of their fishing trip, in only a 1/2 day, not typicall, but not impossible ??

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 61 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (102)

$Sailfish catch on a 1\/2 day yesterday$

Grouper catched on that same day (our secon boat)

Exemple of normal grouper size catch on that trip

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Angler rating

5 stars		56
4 stars		1
3 stars		3
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	93%
Appropriate for children
	80%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

Appropriate for children
	80%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

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Dean E.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on January 3, 2026

Dean E.

4.7 / 5

Jan 3, 2026

Full Day Trip

My Wife and I had a great time on the water, the fishing was slow but it’s called fishing and not catching for a reason! Captain Juan and Mate Nesmer were awesome! Nesmer and I chatted all day like we were old friends, they made us feel very comfortable and asking often if we needed anything like snacks, drinks, food, etc. I caught a beautiful Sailfish, we had several Wahoo bites and I also caught a Skipjack. It is one of the smaller offshore boats but 2 of us were very comfortable and it had... More

My Wife and I had a great time on the water, the fishing was slow but it’s called fishing and not catching for a reason!...

Dean E. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours – Blue Runner 1

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Tamarindo Surf & Tours (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 5, 2026

Thank you so much for this amazing and thoughtful review! 😊 You’re absolutely right it’s called fishing, not catching, and we love your attitude. We’re so happy you and your wife still had a fantastic day on the water and were able to land a beautiful sailfish, plus a skipjack and some exciting wahoo action 🎣🔥 Captain Juan and Mate Nesmer will be especially happy to hear your kind words. Making guests feel comfortable, relaxed, and taken care of is exactly what we... More

Tamarindo Surf & Tours (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 5, 2026

Thank you so much for this amazing and thoughtful review! 😊

You’re absolutely right it’s called fishing, not catching, and we love your attitude. We’re so happy you and your wife still had a fantastic day on the water and were able to land a beautiful sailfish, plus a skipjack and some exciting wahoo action 🎣🔥

Captain Juan and Mate Nesmer will be especially happy to hear your kind words. Making guests feel comfortable, relaxed, and taken care of is exactly what we aim for, and it’s great to hear the conversation and service made the day even more memorable.

We’re also glad you appreciated the comfort of the boat even on a smaller offshore boat, having space, a restroom, and good vibes makes all the difference.

Thank you again for choosing us, and we truly hope to fish with you both again in the future!

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Joseph F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Magnificent

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on July 15, 2025

Joseph F.

5.0 / 5

Jul 15, 2025

Full Day Trip

Magnificent

VERIFIED

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 the stress a captain can feel. We were after Marlin, Sailfish and Mahi. Unfortunately, we missed a Marlin but were successful on the Sailfish and Mahi. The young captain of this boat was very talented to say the least. While using a teaser (that which makes noise in front of the bait) a sailfish came up on the teaser instead of the following bait. Our captain... More

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...

Joseph F. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours – Blue Runner 1

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Andres C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

It’s about the experience

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on May 11, 2025

Andres C.

5.0 / 5

May 11, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

It’s about the experience

VERIFIED

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 on Sailfish, 1 hookup on a Blue Marlin that was about to spoil the real before it spit it out. Not giving us a chance to fight, then landed a nice Yellowfin Tuna. It was a great outing and money well spent. I would highly recommend this crew. Their knowledge showed as we trolled through the slow times but found fish each time. Thank you David and Max!

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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Deryck Z.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day on the water.

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on November 7, 2025

Deryck Z.

5.0 / 5

Nov 7, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Great day on the water.

VERIFIED

We had a great time fishing with this group. They were all very nice and easy to get along with. Everyone in our group reeled in fish. We actually went in a little early, by our request, becuase we caught enough and we were all worn out. We would for sure recommend them and would book with them in the future.

We had a great time fishing with this group. They were all very nice and easy to get along with. Everyone in our group reeled...

Deryck Z. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours – 35' Cabo Express

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Tamarindo Surf & Tours (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 28, 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time fishing with our crew. It’s always a good day when everyone in the group reels something in and going in early because you caught enough is the best kind of problem to have! Our team loved having you on board, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable day on the water in Tamarindo 🌴⚓️

Tamarindo Surf & Tours (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 28, 2025

Charter Operator replied

John H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna !

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025

John H.

5.0 / 5

Jun 25, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna !

VERIFIED

The captain and mate were very professional and accommodating. We caught two 80lb sailfish within the first hour! In addition to that we caught two yellow fin tunas to feed the family. The caption and crew also were willing to allow is to jig . We Hooked up to a large shark and a something else that gave us great fight . The boat was clean and well maintained. The captain and crew were professional and I would highly recommend this charter. Thanks , John

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 – Blue Runner 1

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Tamarindo Surf & Tours (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 5, 2025

Thank you so much, John! What an epic day, two 80lb sailfish in the first hour, yellowfin tuna for the family, and even a big shark hookup? That’s the kind of action we live for! We’re so glad you enjoyed the trip, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the boat and crew. Captain and mate had a blast with you onboard and would be happy to welcome you back anytime. Tight lines until next time! 🎣🙌

Tamarindo Surf & Tours (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 5, 2025

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Hey, we're Tamarindo Surf & Tours

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Tamarindo Surf & Tours – Blue Runner 1

Tamarindo Surf & Tours – 35' Cabo Express

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Great day on the water!

Great day on the water!

Magnificent

Magnificent

It’s about the experience

It’s about the experience

Great day on the water.

Great day on the water.

Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna !

Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna !

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