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!
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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
39
Reviews
23
Fishing Reports
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Our Team
David G.
Captain
Max C.
First mate
Sara O.
Business associate

My Charter Listings

Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(35 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

MAHI MAHI ARE BACK
MAHI MAHI ARE BACK
Nov 3, 2025 Tamarindo
The seasonโ€™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! ? 28โ€™ Blue Runner 1 & 35โ€™ Chasinโ€™ Fins ready to take you offshore. ?Tamarindo, Costa Rica ? **hidden content** | WhatsApp: **hidden content**
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MAHI MAHI ARE BACK
MAHI MAHI ARE BACK
Nov 3, 2025 Tamarindo
The seasonโ€™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! ? 28โ€™ Blue Runner 1 & 35โ€™ Chasinโ€™ Fins ready to take you offshore. ?Tamarindo, Costa Rica ? **hidden content** | WhatsApp: **hidden content**
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Sail Fish & Yellow Fin tuna
Sail Fish & Yellow Fin tuna
Oct 31, 2025 Tamarindo
Catch many tunas and realese a sail fish
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Sail Fish & Yellow Fin tuna
Sail Fish & Yellow Fin tuna
Oct 31, 2025 Tamarindo
Catch many tunas and realese a sail fish
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Sail Fish + Groupers
Sail Fish + Groupers
Jul 26, 2025 Tamarindo
We had a beautifull fishing day with our clients from Canada. Weโ€™ve catch 3 sail fish and 3 groupers. Our clients wanted to catch bill fish and smaller fish for their kids, they weโ€™re very happy of their fishing day with us.
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Sail Fish + Groupers
Sail Fish + Groupers
Jul 26, 2025 Tamarindo
We had a beautifull fishing day with our clients from Canada. Weโ€™ve catch 3 sail fish and 3 groupers. Our clients wanted to catch bill fish and smaller fish for their kids, they weโ€™re very happy of their fishing day with us.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (59)
Great day on the water.
Great day on the water.
Great day on the water.
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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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Mathew V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 guys - 7 tunas 1 Mahi Mahi

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on November 6, 2025
Captain David and crew did the best. We asked for Tuna and Mahi Mahi. That was what he got us. Iโ€™d recommend this trip again.
Mathew V. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express
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James M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of catching

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on October 31, 2025
Captain put us on fish within an hour, Juan & Alejandro hooked us up very professional- knew what to do with the fresh ahi-...
James M. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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James L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Successful trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on November 11, 2025
Great crew and great time.ย  We caught a lot of fish and look forward to coming back!
James L. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Roy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 1, 2024
While the fishing was not good at the reef our captain suggested we go out and try for the big fish. Well, we caught an 80...
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Jeff R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Captain and mate!

VERIFIED   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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