Our group of four recently had an absolutely incredible fishing trip in Costa Rica, and we can’t recommend it highly enough! From start to finish, the experience exceeded our expectations.
We set out hoping for a good day of fishing, and we were rewarded with an abundance of action. We landed a variety of fish, including feisty jack crevalle, delicious snapper, and an impressive five tuna! The thrill of reeling in each one was fantastic, and the variety kept everyone engaged.
The crew was absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, providing expert guidance and assistance throughout the day. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and they clearly wanted us to have a great time. They were quick to bait hooks, untangle lines, and offer tips on technique.
Beyond the fishing, the trip was made even better by the thoughtful touches. We were provided with plenty of snacks and a delicious lunch, ensuring we were well-fed and energized for the day. The boat was comfortable and well-maintained, adding to the overall positive experience.
Most importantly, everyone in our group had an absolute blast. The combination of excellent fishing, a fantastic crew, and beautiful scenery created an unforgettable day on the water. If you’re looking for a top-notch fishing experience in Costa Rica, look no further! We’ll definitely be booking another trip with them in the future.

Great crew! Captain Ronnie was kind and did his best to help us find fish. Jose never stopped moving and had as many lines as possible in the water. Unfortunately for my family, no near shore action despite best efforts from our two crew members. (We did see humpback whales and that was wild!) Better choice for fishing likely a 6 or 8 hour trip that includes deep sea fishing. On a positive note, crew incredibly flexible and accommodating. They served good snacks, water and soda and THE best fruit we had in Costa Rica. Crew tried to extend our trip (without charging) to help us catch something. I asked Jose to head in as my kids were hungry for lunch. I’m no expert, but I fish enough to know that some days they just don’t bite. Much credit to the crew for making it a special day regardless. I’d gladly book them again but would head for deeper waters.

We really enjoyed our off-shore trip today with Sea Star on the 31’ Big Eye. Captain Roland and crew Willam and Jason were attentive and owner Michael had excellent communication when booking. Captain asked what fishing experience we were looking for at the start of the trip and did his best to deliver. Caught a nice Mahi Mahi and also saw whales, dolphins, devil rays & flying fish. Ate tasty ceviche prepared with our catch and lunch. Snacks and beverages were plentiful and available throughout the trip. Overall a relaxing day on the water. Would 100% use this boat & crew again through Sea Star.

The captain and crew were light hearted and helpful. The boat was fantastic! Plenty of room for the 6 of us and 3 crew members. They picked us up and dropped us off at the beach at our resort, which was particularly convenient. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, breaching manta rays, and uncountable reef fish while snorkeling. We caught mackerel, barracuda and a gallo fish.  The snack of fresh fruit and a sandwich with chips was included and there was plenty of beer and water.
We all had a great time!

I am still in awe of how HUGE every fish was that we caught. We got five sailfish to the boat, fought multiple others and landed two monster mahi mahi. It was an exceptional day. Not to mention, the captain and crew were 110% on their game! No joke, we had 11 lines in the water most of the day! We should have landed a few more fish but had a couple of line breaks and bent hooks. The food they served was the icing on the cake: delicious sandwiches, fresh fruit, sashimi and snacks. If you’re shopping for a fishing charter in the area, I highly recommend the Sea Star CR. It was one of the best (if not the best) fishing day of our lives. Pura Vida!