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
36
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
(34 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $700

Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 5 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 36 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
Great day of catching
Great day of catching
Great day of catching
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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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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Boat and Captain. Thank you

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 14, 2025
David is a great captain who communicates and puts you onto fish.ย  He runs a great boat and outfit.ย  We have done dozens...
David S. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Marlon R.
San Josรฉ, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

3/4 Day Trip on July 25, 2025
Marlon R. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express
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Nick D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 31, 2025
Our fishing trip was great! David and Max are very helpful and easy going. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to have...
Nick D. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 11, 2025
Captain David and Max were awesome. Great day of fishing and conversation. I would definitely recommend.
James S. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Mark P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best boat and captain and mate

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 19, 2025
Dave and Max are the best, they are very professional team, the are extremely talented.
Mark P. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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