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
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
David G.
Captain
Max C.
First mate
Sara O.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(23 reviews)
Angler's choice
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna  !
Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna  !
Sail Fish and Yellowfin Tuna  !
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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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   NEW  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 – 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

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...
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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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Jeff R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Captain and mate!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on June 20, 2025
The captain David was knowledgeable, easy going and put us on the fish. The first maybe Juan was great and very helpful. Highly...
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Jorge A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knowledgeable Captain and Mate who Took Us To The Fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2025
David and his mate, Max were seasoned veterans who made everything easy for us.  They took us bottom fishing for groupers...
Jorge A. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours – Blue Runner 1
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