boats at gulf Papagayo
We offer a variety of boats to accommodate small or large groups for fishing and other activities in the Gulf of Papagayo.
✅Full-day trip: 8 hours, from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.
✅3/4-day trip: 6 hours, from 7:30 am until 1:30 pm.
✅Half-day trip: from 7:30 am until noon.
We have boats available that include the following features:
* Toilet on board.
* Shade to stay away from the sunshine.
* Fishing chair.
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#1 – BERTRAM, boat 28ft
I am pleased to introduce the DREAM FISHING boat, equipped with a new, latest-generation Yamaha 250 HP 2023 motor and a toilet on board for added convenience. This boat is perfect for both deep-sea and roosterfishing adventures.
I’m pleased to confirm that the boat is indeed equipped with a toilet on board for your comfort and convenience. Additionally, it is fully rigged with top-of-the-line Shimano and Penn reels, light tackle, and electronic systems, including a fish finder, GPS, and VHF radio, to ensure a successful and enjoyable fishing experience.
Full-day: $1.000
3/4-day: $900
Half-day: $700
This boat can accommodate up to 3 people for deep-sea fishing excursions.
For inshore fishing trips, we can take up to 4 people. Each additional person will be charged $100, with a maximum of 6 people on board.
#2 – BAHAMAS boat 25ft
I provide details about the MAKO-Rebuilt. This is a SUPER PANGA, Custom boat, powered by an outboard Yamaha 150 HP engine. It features a center console and includes a toilet on board. It is primarily designed as a ROOSTERFISHING boat.
Full-day: $800
3/4-day: $750
Half-day: $600
This boat can accommodate up to 4 people for inshore fishing. There will be an additional charge of $100 for each person exceeding the limit of 6, and it is exclusively for inshore fishing.
#3 – Pola boat. 22ft
Toilet On board. Powered by 225 HP Yamaha.
The boat is equipped with a toilet on board and is specially designed for rooster fishing and bottom fishing. It is also equipped with a fish finder and light tackle.
Full-day: $750
3/4-day: $700
Half-day: $500
Our inshore fishing boat can accommodate up to 3 people. There is an additional charge of $70 for a fourth person, with a maximum of 4 passengers allowed onboard for inshore fishing trips.
#4 – Sham Rock boat. 28ft
This boat features a toilet on board and is powered by a 250 HP Cummins engine.
The boat is fully rigged with Shimano and Penn reels, light tackle, electronic systems like fish finder, GPS, radio VHF and more.
The boat is equipped with a toilet on board and is specially designed for rooster fishing. It’s also perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
Full-day: $1.050
3/4-day: $950
Half-day: $700
This boat can take up to 3 people when deep-sea fishing. If it is inshore fishing, we can take up to 4 people, with each additional person paying \$50. The maximum capacity onboard is 5 people.
#5 – Family Dream 28ft.
Our custom fishing boat is powered by a 350 HP Cummins engine. Captain Odir, with over 25 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, will be onboard. The boat is equipped with a toilet. It is perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
Additionally, we offer inshore fishing for roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack. We can also do trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1.050
3/4-day: $950
Half-day: $800
This boat can take up to 4 people when deep-sea fishing. If inshore fishing, we can take 5 people. There is an additional charge of $100 per person above the standard capacity, with a maximum of 5 people onboard.
#6 – Bostom Waler 31ft.
Our fishing boat is powered by a 375 HP Cummins engine. Captain Kevin Mendez, with over 20 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, will be onboard. This boat is equipped with a toilet and is perfect for deep-sea fishing, allowing you to search for sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and more.
We also, offer inshore fishing for roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack, as well as trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1.300
3/4-day: $1.150
Half-day: $900
THIS BOAT CAN TAKE UP TO 4 PEOPLE. ADDITIONAL PERSON IS $100. MAX. 5 PX ONBOARD WHGEN DEEP SEA FISHING, AND 7PX INSHORE
#7 – Custom boat 30ft.
Our fishing boat is powered by a Yamaha 300HP engine. Captain Juan, with over 20 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, will be onboard. The boat is equipped with a toilet. It is perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
We also offer inshore fishing for roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack. Trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna is also available.
Full-day: $1.050
3/4-day: $900
Half-day: $750
This boat can accommodate up to 5 people. There is an additional charge of $100 for each additional person, with a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#8 – Phoenix, boat 31ft.
Our boat is powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine. Captain David, with over 20 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, will be onboard. This boat is equipped with a toilet and is perfect for deep-sea fishing, allowing you to search for sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and more.
We also offer inshore fishing for roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack, as well as trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1.200
3/4-day: $1.050
Half-day: $900
This boat can take up to 4 people for deep-sea fishing. An additional person is $100, with a maximum of 5 people onboard.
#9 – Custom boat 33ft.
The “Chila” is a fishing boat powered by a Cummins 425HP engine. Captain Lino, with more than 30 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, will be onboard. This boat is equipped with a toilet and is perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
We also offer inshore fishing for roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack. Trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna is also available.
Full-day: $1.150
3/4-day: $1.000
Half-day: $800
This boat can take up to 4 people. If it is inshore fishing, we can take 6 people, with an additional charge of $100 per person over the initial 4, up to a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#10 – SEA SNAKE-2 30ft.
Powered by twin 200 HP Suzuki Outboard engines, this boat features a cabin, bridge, and a toilet. It is suitable for both deep-sea and inshore fishing.
Captain David, with over 20 years of fishing experience in Guanacaste, will be onboard. With this boat, you can go in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
When inshore fishing, the goal is to catch roosterfish, mahi-mahi, and some yellowfin tuna. We can also do bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack.
Full-day: $1,350
3/4-day: $1,250
Half-day: $1.050
This boat can take up to 4 people. There is an additional charge of $100 per person, with a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#11 – Sailfish 27ft.
Fishing boat powered by Yamaha 300HP. Captain onboard; Paul, with more than 15 years of experience in fishing Gulf of Papagayo. This boat is equipped with a toilet on board. It is perfect for deep sea fishing in search: Sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna and others.
Inshore fishing Roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper, hamberjack; also can do trolling for mahimahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1.250
3/4-day: $1.100
Half-day: $800
This boat can take up to 4 people. An additional person is $100, with a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#12 – BERTRAM boat 35ft.
This boat is powered by two new YAMAHA outboard engines of 300 HP each and includes a toilet onboard.
It is perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
Full-day: $1,750
3/4-day: $1,550
Half-day: $1,150
This boat can take up to 6 people. An additional person is $125, with a maximum of 9 people.
#13 – Carolina boat 32ft.
The “FREEDOM” is powered by twin 350 HP Cummins inboard engines, making it a comfortable boat for both deep-sea and inshore fishing. It also features a toilet onboard. Captain Walter, with more than 20 years of experience fishing in Guanacaste, will be at the helm. This boat is perfect for deep-sea fishing, allowing you to search for sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other prized species.
We also offer inshore fishing for roosterfish, bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack, and trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1,450
3/4-day: $1,350
Half-day: $1,050
This boat can take up to 4 people. There is an additional charge of $100 per person, with a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#14 – Carolina boat 32ft.
The “CHOROTEGA” is powered by twin 350 HP Cummins inboard engines. Our captain, Daniel, is a pioneer in fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, with more than 25 years of experience fishing in Guanacaste. This boat is equipped with a toilet and is perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
We also offer inshore fishing for roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack; we can also do trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1,350
3/4-day: $1,200
Half-day: $1.000
This boat can take up to 4 people. An additional person is $100. If it is inshore fishing, we can take 6 people, with an additional charge of $70 per person, up to a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#15 – Doña Del Mar 31ft.
Our custom boat is powered by a 350 HP Cummins engine, making it ideal for both deep-sea and inshore fishing. It also features a toilet onboard for your convenience. Captain Josue, with over 20 years of experience fishing in Guanacaste, will be at the helm. This boat is perfect for deep-sea fishing, allowing you to pursue sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other prized species.
We also offer inshore fishing for roosterfish, bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack, and trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1,250
3/4-day: $1,150
Half-day: $900
This boat can take up to 4 people. There is an additional charge of $100 per person, with a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#16 – Patron 31ft.
MAKO. Powered by twin Brand New, 300 HP SUZUKI OUT board.
This Captain onboard is an experienced in Sport fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo; with more than 25 years of experience in fishing in Guanacaste. This boat is equipped with a toilet on board. It is perfect for Deep sea fishing: Sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna and others.
Inshore fishing Roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper, amberjack; also can do trolling for mahimahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1,500
Half-day: $1.150
This boat can take up to 5 people. An additional person is $50. If it is inshore fishing, we can take 6 people, with an additional charge of $100 per person, up to a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#17 – Blackfin 33ft.
The Blackfin 33ft is powered by twin Caterpillar 3126 diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.
Captain Carlos, with more than 20 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, will be onboard. This boat is equipped with a toilet. It is perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
We also offer inshore fishing for roosterfish and bottom fishing for Cubera snapper and amberjack; also can do trolling for mahimahi and yellowfin tuna.
Full-day: $1.600
3/4-day: $1.350
Half-day: $1.050
This boat can take up to 4 people. An additional person is $100, with a maximum of 6 people onboard.
#18 – TIARA 40ft.
Our boat is powered by twin 400 HP Cummins inboard engines.
Captain Arnaldo, another pioneer in fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, with more than 20 years of experience fishing in Guanacaste, will be on board. This boat is equipped with a toilet and is perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
We also offer inshore fishing for roosterfish and bottom fishing.
Full-day= 10hrs: $3,200
3/4-day= 8hrs: $2,850
Half-day: $2.400
This boat can comfortably take up to 8 people. There is no additional charge per person.
#19 – OCEAN SAILFISH – 37ft.
This boat is powered by twin Yanmar 480 HP engines, features air conditioning (A/C), and includes a toilet onboard.
This is a comfortable boat and perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
Full-day: $2,750
3/4-day: $2,550
Half-day: $1,950
This boat can take up to 7 people. An additional person is $100, with a maximum of 8 people.
#20 – Viking 50ft.
This boat is powered by twin 750 engines and includes a toilet onboard.
The Viking 50ft is equipped with A/C and is perfect for deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and other species.
Full-day: $3,400
3/4-day: $3,100
Half-day: $2,550
This boat can take up to 8 people. There is an additional charge of $200 per person.
#21 – Riviera boat 45ft.
Powered by twin 480 HP Cummins engines. Spacious with a/c. Sport Fishing boat, living room with air conditioning, master bedroom, bunk bedroom, complete bathroom with shower and shower, kitchen, tower and flybridge closed. It is equipped with tournament quality fishing gear (Shimano-Penn). Is equipped with toilet on board.
Full-day: $3,100
3/4-day: $2,900
Half-day: $2,200
This boat can accommodate up to 8 people. Each additional person will be charged $100, with a maximum of 10 people onboard.
#22 – Riviera 38ft.
The Riviera sport fishing boat is a 38ft vessel equipped with twin 450 HP Cummins diesel engines. Please note that this boat does not have air conditioning.
Captain Alex, who has over 30 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo and other locations in Costa Rica, will be onboard. The boat is equipped with a toilet and is perfect for deep-sea and inshore fishing, where you can search for sailfish, mahi-mahi, and yellowfin tuna. Inshore fishing is typically for roosterfish.
Full-day: $2,400
3/4-day: $1,950
Half-day: $1,500
This boat can take up to 8 people onboard, and we cannot accommodate additional passengers beyond that limit.
#23 – Ocean Yacht 48ft.
This luxurious and comfortable boat is powered by Twin Cummins 600 turbo diesel engines. Captain Biker will be onboard. The boat features three bedrooms and two luxurious, comfortable bathrooms, and it’s spacious enough for 8 passengers. It is equipped with a toilet on board.
We provide Premium Penn International Fishing Equipment. You can enjoy inshore fishing for roosterfish, trolling for mahi-mahi, or deep-sea fishing in search of sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and more.
Full-day= 8hrs: $3,550
3/4-day= 6hrs: $3,250
Half-day: $3,000
This boat can take up to 10 people.
#24 – Ocean boat – 48ft.
The Ocean Yacht is a 48-foot luxury boat located in Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste. It’s suitable for both offshore and inshore fishing and is powered by two Cummins 600 HP engines.
The boat features three bedrooms and two luxurious, very comfortable bathrooms, with enough space for 8 passengers. It is equipped with a toilet on board and comes with Premium Penn International Fishing Equipment.
Full-day: $3,100
3/4-day: $2,850
Half-day: $1,950
This boat can take up to 8 people. We cannot accommodate additional passengers beyond that limit.
#25 – Yacht Tour boat. 105ft.
This boat is special for big groups to do a tour, sunset and beach BBQ at the beach of the Gulf of Papagayo.
Overnight Tour, 24 hrs: $11,500. 12 people.
Full-day, 8 hrs: $7,500. 21 people.
Half-day, 4hrs: $5,500. 21 people.
This boat can take up to 22 people.
Please note that this boat requires a 50% deposit, which is non-refundable. However, the tour can be reorganized if needed.