We have been on other deep sea fishing excursions and this crew was all business and no fun.  They didn’t really interact with us except to offer something to drink or eat and then to tell us what to do if we had a fish on.  We explained to them that my daughter was new and never experienced this before but, it didn’t really seem to matter.  They hung out with the captain on the upper deck and only came down to change out bait.  We saw the captain twice.  Once when we boarded and once when we left for the day.  We paid for a full day outing deep sea fishing for sail fish, marlin or anything really but, those were what we were hoping for.  We did spot dolphins and a whale - no help from the crew on that either.  Those were the highlights of the day.  Half way through the day my husband ask them to take us back to the reef so we could at least catch something.  It seemed like they really didn’t want to do that and it took us another 2 hours of slow trolling to get there instead of pulling up gear and heading out.  We did have one bite from a sail fish and we put my daughter in the fight chair.  The crew turned their backs and started working on other things and because she wasn’t given any instruction, within a few moments, it was gone.  Once we got to the reef, we did catch a few tuna, some we were able to keep and others not.  The crew seemed irritated that they had to actually work for a little bit since we started catching fish.  We paid a lot of money and feel as if we didn’t get the full experience.  Nice boat.  Kept very clean.  Does have a toilet…..but,  you have to climb down below to get to it and there isn’t a ladder to do it.  Thankfully, we are limber and it wasn’t an issue.  Lunch was provided and it was very good.  They have a fight chair but, it is hard to use since they “store” their lures/bait/hooks on the foot rest.  Thankfully the seats/benches were comfortable and covered because that provided us a way to relax since nothing was really happening and the crew wasn’t really with us.  This was more of a really expensive all day boat ride than anything else. If you are going to be in the business of providing entertainment and experiences based on your expertise, please interact with the customer.  Be a little more personable. We asked around with other locals and nobody really seemed to recognize this particular boat or captain.  We were given other names and next time we will be searching out one of them instead.

Rhino is top shelf. From the first time we booked I was informed of how the process worked, when to meet, fishing conditions, what drinks would be on the boat and what the expected fishing conditions wete. 
It was tough fishing but the captain found a giant school of small yellowfin. We could have stayed and caught them for hours but settled for 12 and went back to looking for sailfish.  We finally got one on the way back in and of course it was released.
The crew also cleaned the tuna and told us what restaurant would cook it the way we request.  It was delicious.  I would only call Rhino now!

Absolutely awesome & amazing crew with Michael, Nacho & Victor! This was my first time deep sea fishing and our expectations for the entire day were well exceeded! This crew are so incredibly knowledgeable, kind, encouraging, fun, patient & outstanding teachers for fishing! They made my husband and I feel
Immediately at home and felt like we were like family instantly! It was the most relaxing day on this beautiful boat! They provided drinks, snacks-my favorite—fresh pineapple and an amazing Costa Rican lunch. I caught several yellowfin tuna, amberjack, skipJack and landed my dream fish of a Dorado!! It was 50lbs! All throughout getting the mahi into the boat, the three guys worked well together to direct me every step
Of reeling this mahi mahi in! Caught our dinner & it was unforgettable! I also had a 500-600lb Black Marlin on for a few minutes, but he spit the hook! Needless to say, my husband and I will be back to Costa Rica to fish with Rhino charger and ONLY this crew of men! Thank you for an amazing day & a lifetime memory we will never forget! See y’all soon! Pura Vida!🤙🏻

Captain Mike and friends are very friendly and eager to provide a great experience. Captain Mike asked what is the plan. I asked how is the sail bite. He said raised one the day before. We ventured out for sails. Stop on the way out to catch small Albies or false albacore for bait. We trolled with squid teasers and ballyhoo. Did not use the albies.  No rises. On the way back in, we fished the raft seen on the way out. The raft had birds, bait, Yellow fin, and Cobia. Soon we hooked up with a small Cobia then two yellow fin around 25 pounds each.

Plenary of food and drinks.

A panga is used to seamlessly for pick up and return between the moored boat and the beach.

Traveled may be 15 miles offshore all the while seeing mountains boarding the Atlantic.

I would do this trip again with more planning and coordination on the season and current bite.

Remember to tip well.
Mark