Deep Sea Fishing Private Charter in Tamarindo: 35' Cabo Express

Fish the Pacific on your own boat with a crew that knows every reef and current.

A private deep sea fishing charter in Tamarindo aboard a 35' Cabo Express, where you fish for yellowfin tuna, marlin, wahoo, snapper and other species in the warm Pacific waters. The boat carries a captain and two mates, full fishing equipment, and runs for seven hours with lunch and drinks depending on your option. You control the pace and the captain reads the water to find where the fish are feeding.

The experience

The 35' Cabo Express is built for serious fishing and serious comfort. Twin 435 HP Caterpillar engines get you to the grounds fast, and once there you have a private toilet, shaded seating, GPS, fish finder and VHF radio. The crew (a captain and two mates, both familiar with Tamarindo's waters) handles the heavy work of setting lines and reading conditions. You're fishing for species that actually live here: yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, blue and black marlin, sailfish, roosterfish, cubera snapper, red grouper and amberjack. No trip guarantees a catch, but the Pacific around Tamarindo holds enough variety that something usually bites.

Full fishing equipment comes with the charter, so you show up without gear. Depending on which option you book, lunch and drinks are included: soda, water, beer and snacks keep you fueled between casts. If you want air conditioning for a break between the heat and the spray, that's an extra $100 on the day. The boat runs seven hours on the full-day option or shorter on the half-day and three-quarter-day versions. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and the crew customizes the trip around what you want to fish for and how you want to fish.

Public transportation reaches the departure point, and the charter suits all fitness levels. Bring a swimsuit and sunscreen. Everything else is either provided or handled by the crew.

What’s included

• Full fishing equipment.
• soda, pop and bottled water.
• snacks and beer (depending on your option).
• lunch (depending on your option).
• a captain and two mates who guide the day in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private deep sea fishing charter in Tamarindo, half dayGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00 and 13:00

Three-quarter day (7 hours) with lunchGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Lasts 7 hours

Full day (9 hours) with lunchGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Lasts 9 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 13:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tamarindo Surf & Tours

Is this one for you?Book the full-day option if you want lunch and the most time on the water. The half-day works if you're fishing before or after other plans in Tamarindo. Air conditioning is worth the extra $100 if you burn easily or want a cool break between the sun and the spray.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What species of fish are in the water around Tamarindo?

Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, blue and black marlin, sailfish, roosterfish, cubera snapper, red grouper and amberjack all live in the Pacific waters where the charter fishes. The captain and crew know where each species feeds and adjust the day around what's biting.

Does the charter provide all the fishing equipment I need?

Yes, full fishing equipment comes with the charter. You don't need to bring rods, reels, tackle or anything else. The boat carries top-tier gear and the crew handles the setup.

How many people can fish on the boat at once?

The 35' Cabo Express is a private charter, so it's just your group and the crew. You control who comes and how many anglers fish.

What's included depending on which option I pick?

The half-day charter includes fishing equipment and the crew. The full-day and three-quarter-day options add lunch, soda, water, beer and snacks. Air conditioning is available for an extra $100 on any option.

Can I book this if I've never fished before?

The charter suits all fitness levels and experience levels. The captain and two mates handle the technical work and teach as you go. You're fishing, not sitting. The crew does the heavy lifting.