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Sample Day Flow
Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 3:30 PM – Sunset
Please meet your guide at the beach, where you’ll be escorted to the boat and receive a brief safety orientation before boarding.
Once underway, enjoy views of the Gulf of Santa Elena, including offshore islands, dramatic rock formations, mountains, and distant volcanoes. We’ll begin trolling as we cruise toward the first fishing area.
From there, our experienced captain will select the most promising fishing spots around the bay based on the day’s conditions.
Along the way, keep an eye out for dolphins and, during whale season, migrating whales. Wildlife sightings are always a special possibility, but cannot be guaranteed.
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Making a reservation
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Complete the Reservation Form and select your preferred Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Corporate package, where available.
72+ hours before your tour: pay in full or request a 50% PayPal deposit. The remaining balance is due 72 hours before the date.
Under 72 hours: full payment may be required.
Under 24 hours: If your reservation is within 24 hours, please wait for our confirmation by email before completing your purchase. 100% payment is required and all components are subject to immediate availability.
Your reservation is fully confirmed once 100% payment has been received.
- Because all of our services include private transportation, your reservation can be managed smoothly and reliably.
What’s Included
Core Inclusions
- Experienced captain and crew
- Half-day private fishing experience
- Fishing equipment
- Hotel pickup
- English- and Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Soft drinks
- Beer
- Sandwiches included on full-day fishing trips
What to bring
Recommended for This Experience
- Camera or smartphone — a waterproof case is recommended
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen
- Hat or sun-protective cap
- Lightweight, comfortable clothing
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Water shoes or secure sandals
Quick facts
Know Before You Go
- Activity level: Easy
- Family-friendly: Suitable for children who can safely board and remain comfortable on the boat
- Suitable for older travelers: Yes, provided they are comfortable boarding the boat
- Availability: Offered year-round, subject to weather and sea conditions
- Fishing season: Fishing is possible throughout the year; target species and conditions vary by season
- Boarding requirement: Guests must be able to climb a narrow boat ladder
- Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy
- Catch disclaimer: Fish catches cannot be guaranteed
- Weather: Tours operate in both sun and light rain; departures may be modified or canceled when conditions are unsafe
- Wildlife sightings not guaranteed
- We run our tours out in the sun and the rain!
Why this combo
Why Choose This Fishing Experience?
Experience sport fishing in the Gulf of Santa Elena, departing directly from Playa El Jobo near JW Marriott Costa Elena.
With an experienced local captain leading the way, your charter will explore productive fishing areas around the bay and, depending on the selected trip and ocean conditions, may venture farther offshore in search of species such as sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi.
Whether you are an experienced angler or simply want to spend a memorable morning or afternoon on the Pacific, this private fishing experience combines the excitement of the catch with the dramatic coastline, islands, mountains, and open-water scenery of northern Guanacaste.
Fishing locations, target species, and techniques are selected according to the day’s conditions and the captain’s local knowledge. As with any sport-fishing experience, catches and wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed.
For guests staying at JW Marriott Costa Elena, the experience begins conveniently at Playa El Jobo—making it an easy way to add a private ocean adventure to your Costa Rica vacation.
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Choose the package that fits your group: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Corporate. Confirm your preferred date, and reserve your spot. This page should make it easy to understand the experience and easy to take the next step.
BestToursCR recommendations are informed by Yeudy Morera’s 25+ years of local guiding experience, first-hand visits to attractions, and ongoing research. BestToursCR operates independently of hotels and attraction operators and coordinates services with trusted local providers where required.