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
Sara O.
Business associate
Juan R.
Captain
Leandro R.
First mate
Luis L.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(42 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $650
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(9 reviews)
Tamarindo
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Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
Captain David put us in fish!
Captain David put us in fish!
Captain David put us in fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Dean E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on January 3, 2026
My Wife and I had a great time on the water, the fishing was slow but itโ€™s called fishing and not catching for a reason!...
Dean E. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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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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DONALD C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain David put us in fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on January 19, 2026
David and crew (Alejandro and Luiz) were excellent and I would recommend them 100%. We caught sailfish (largest was...
DONALD C. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express
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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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Justin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on January 3, 2026
We had an awesome trip, it was a little slow but ended up catching a huge Mahi Mahi and large sailfish. The crew was...
Justin R. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express
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