Charter Operator
Pacific Boat Rentals Costa Rica

Member since October 2017 Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
Pacific Boat Rentals started out providing affordable trips for tourists in the area. With 4 boats and a stronger focus on fishing, it now offers awesome days out targeting anything from Snapper to Marlin, while still maintaining its low-cost high-standard focus. This is the perfect way to enjoy Jaco's awesome waters without the premium prices!
Techniques
Trolling and using down riggers/planners

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Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
Pacific Boat Rentals started out providing affordable trips for tourists in the area. With 4 boats and a stronger focus on fishing, it now offers awesome days out targeting anything from Snapper to Marlin, while still maintaining its low-cost high-standard focus. This is the perfect way to enjoy Jaco's awesome waters without the premium prices!
Techniques
Trolling and using down riggers/planners
Our Team
Arixa C.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(84 reviews)
Herradura
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (225)
Perfect day of fishing!
Perfect day of fishing!
Perfect day of fishing!
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Angler rating
75
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
86%
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Nicky S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect day of fishing!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 29, 2025
Our trip with Andres and Arixa was wonderful! My husband and I both caught our first sailfish and a variety of other fish....
Nicky S. recommends Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin
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Clifford H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great day out

VERIFIED   Extreme offshore Trip on March 14, 2025
Andres and his crew made the day absolutely fabulous. We caught Sailfish.ย  What an experience.ย  The videos and pictures will...
Clifford H. recommends Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin
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Matt M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Extreme offshore Trip on March 19, 2025
Matt M. recommends Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin
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Brian L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

No frills just fish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 21, 2024
The Mad Marlin is a smaller older boat great for two or maybe 3 people. If you need comfort you may be disappointed but if...
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Michael P.
Thorndale, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Andres

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 16, 2023
Captain Andrea and first mate Cortez were absolutely dedicated to fishing. We chased a tough bite all day and saw a couple...
Michael P. recommends Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin
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