Fishing in Tamarindo: 6-hour charter with beer and snacks

Six hours on the water: fishing, snorkeling gear, and a cooler stocked with beer and fruit

A 6-hour fishing charter from Tamarindo puts you on the Pacific with a trained crew, snorkeling equipment, cold beer, cocktails, snacks and fresh fruit included. You fish the open water, and the boat carries everything you need to stay comfortable through the afternoon. A guide speaks English or Spanish and handles pickup from your hotel.

The experience

The boat leaves with a crew trained to manage the day so you focus on the fishing. Cold beer, cocktails, soft drinks, snacks and fresh fruit come aboard, so you're not managing supplies while you're casting. Snorkeling gear is there if the fish aren't biting or if you want to drop in the water between catches. The crew handles the technical work (they know where the fish are running and what's working that day), so you're fishing, not problem-solving.

Six hours on the water means you leave early enough to be back before the afternoon heat peaks. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport to the dock. The guide speaks English or Spanish, so the crew can explain what's happening and answer questions as the day unfolds. This is built for people who want to fish the Pacific without arranging a boat, gear or the logistics of getting there.

What’s included

• Cold beer and cocktails.
• soft drinks, snacks and fresh fruit.
• snorkeling equipment.
• a trained fishing crew.
• hotel pickup and return.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Quita Calzón Sportfishing Charter

Is this one for you?Book this charter if you want a full day on the Pacific with your group. The crew provides fishing gear, snorkeling equipment, and refreshments so you can focus on being on the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I actually catch when I go fishing off Tamarindo?

The crew fishes for whatever is running that day in the Pacific off Tamarindo's coast. The specific species changes with the season and the water conditions, and the crew knows what to target based on the current conditions.

Is the snorkeling gear there if I want to use it, or is snorkeling the main activity?

Snorkeling equipment is included and available if you want to use it, but fishing is the primary activity. You can snorkel between fishing or if conditions aren't right for casting.

How does the pickup work if I'm staying in a hotel in Tamarindo?

Hotel pickup is included in the charter. The crew will collect you from your accommodation and bring you back after the 6-hour fishing trip ends.

What's included to eat and drink during the six hours?

Cold beer, cocktails, soft drinks, snacks and fresh fruit are all included aboard. You won't need to bring your own provisions for the day.