Maryola Tours
Charter operator

Maryola Tours

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
250+ reviews
Captain Daniel is born and raised in Tamarindo and has a great passion for fishing. In December 2021 he started to run his own fishing charter - Maryola Tours - together with his wife. He will do everything to make sure you have a great day on the water and hopefully get back with lots of great memories.

Charter

Maryola Tours
Tamarindo
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $450

Rating

4.8
275 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (275)

Showing 15 of 275 reviews
  • Mark Peterson
    Mark Peterson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Mission Accomplished!

    4 Hour Trip (AM)2 adults

    We wanted to catch fish to eat. Johnny and Joseph had us on fish with the first line down once we got to their first spot. Mission accomplished! The boat is modest but that is exactly what we chose and expected. We prefer to be able to touch the water and their style of boat allows for that. The rods and reels were top notch and worked smoothly. The crew, Johnny and Joseph, were expert at their craft. The wind and waves kicked up some while we were out and they handled the conditions expertly, all while fishing at the same time. We caught plenty of snapper and grouper to feed our families within the first hour of our half-day trip. We then switched to trolling for trophy fish. Even though that approach didn’t produce fish it was great to have time to try. I appreciated the care both Johnny and Joseph showed for the fish we caught but weren’t keepers. They took the time to make sure each fish released was able to swim away under its own power. I recommend Maryola Tours. I will definitely book another trip with them!

    Reported catch:
    Cubera Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Happy to hear you had a good time! Welcome back!

  • Eric Spade
    Eric Spade
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2024
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    In a good way, careful what you ask for

    3/4 Day Trip2 adults

    Went out with Daniel and Johnny on 2/7/26. Daniel wanted to leave an hour early, which I like. we were out on the fishing grounds way before everyone else. Started off with Skipjacks, trying to pick yellowfin out of the schools. Ended up with one Yellowfin. My buddy asked to catch bigger fish, immediately hooked into a nice Sail. Did some jigging for red snapper, then went for Cabrera. Hooked into a massive Bull Shark while fishing the bottom for Cabrera, we wanted bigger fish and got it. Daniel put us on the fish and Johnny is uncanny at hooking up. Pura Vida!

    Reported catch:
    Bonito
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Sailfish
    Response from Charter operator

    What a day! Pura Vida and welcome back!

  • Daniel Asper
    Daniel Asper
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Phenomenal Trip

    3/4 Day Trip2 adults

    We had a great time and caught a ton of fish. hooked a goliath grouper but it straightened the hook and spit it after an hour long fight! I told Daniel I wanted to fish topwater instead of trolling and he made it happen. We followed the birds around and hooked a jack crevalle on virtually every cast with a popper! Including a couple huge ones! We spent some time jigging and caught a few other species as well. All in all it was a wonderful trip and I would definitely do it again!

  • Conrad Jackson
    Conrad Jackson
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    BEST FISHING TRIP I HAVE BEEN ON!

    4 Hour Trip (AM)2 adults

    Caught the BIGGEST FISH of my life on this charter. The captain and crew was very friendly, attentive, and well educated. My wife and I fish all the time back home, but nothing like what we caught on this charter. I really suggest anyone looking for an exceptional experience and to catch some BIG FISH and nice fish to eat after the trip you should look no further and book with them. Thanks again for an unforgettable experience.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Bonito
    Sailfish
    Amberjack
    +1
    Response from Charter operator

    Happy to hear you had such a good time! Welcome back!

  • Shane Koble
    Shane Koble
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Got us on some fish.

    4 Hour Trip (AM)2 adults

    Went out this morning on a 4 hour trip. Slow start with no bites at first 4-5 spots. Captian Daniel kept trying and the next few spots we killed it. Many red snapper, a grouper, a tilefish and a few others. trolled around after that and landed a nice skipjack tuna. they cleaned the fish for us and provided a cold beer for the trip back. for the price it absolutely cannot be beat. thank you for a great day and plenty to eat for dinner!

    Response from Charter operator

    Sounds like a great morning! Thank you!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    Very good trip Daniel and deckhand very active and helpful !!!
    Victor M.
    Victor M.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    Best trip
    Christopher D.
    Christopher D.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    most reasonable charter in area
    Anthony F.
    Anthony F.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    Once In a Lifetime
    Jose M.
    Jose M.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    BEST FISHING TRIP I HAVE BEEN ON!
    Conrad J.
    Conrad J.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    Great trip
    Kevin Z.
    Kevin Z.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    lots of botom fish great day on the water
    Dana M.
    Dana M.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    We caught a mahi mahi! Take anti-nausea!
    Janna M.
    Janna M.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    Best fishing charter ever!
    Autumn M.
    Autumn M.
  • Maryola Tours
    Maryola ToursTamarindo, GU
    Amazing fishing!
    Christian K.
    Christian K.

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