Crew of a long-range sportfishing charter in Costa Rica

Costa Rica FAD
Fishing Packages

Private multi-day blue marlin expeditions to Costa Rica’s FADs and seamounts. Choose 2, 3 or 4 days aboard a long-range sportfishing yacht with meals, tackle and licenses included.

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2 · 3 · 4 daysThree trip lengths

40–60 ft yachtsPrivate, air-conditioned

All inclusive aboardMeals, tackle, licenses

May–OctoberMain FAD season

Choose your trip

Three ways to go offshore.

Every trip is private for your group and quoted for your dates. New to FAD fishing? Start with our complete FAD guide.

Taste of the offshore

2 Days / 1 Night

FAD Adventure

Best for: trying overnight fishing without a long commitment.

Day 1 Pre-dawn departure from Los Sueños or Quepos and a run to the closer offshore grounds, about 80–100 miles out. Fish from late morning for blue marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado. Dinner on deck.
Night Drift or slow-troll with live bait.
Day 2 Fish the dawn bite, then run back to the marina by evening.

3 Days / 2 Nights

Marlin Expedition

Best for: experienced anglers who want maximum time on the FADs.

Day 1 Early departure from Los Sueños or Marina Pez Vela. Long run to the seamount and FAD zone, with a shot at the first fish before sunset.
Day 2 A full day working several FADs with switch baits and live bait. Tag and release, then a night drift offshore.
Day 3 Morning fishing, then the run home, back by sunset.

For hard-core marlin anglers

4 Days / 3 Nights

Seamount Expedition

Best for: serious marlin anglers and multi-boat groups.

Day 1 Pre-dawn departure from Golfito or Los Sueños and a run of up to about 150 miles to the far FAD chain.
Days 2–3 Full days rotating between FADs, with chances at double and triple hook-ups.
Day 4 Morning fishing, then a late-evening return.

FAD packages compared
	2 Days / 1 Night	3 Days / 2 Nights	4 Days / 3 Nights
Nights offshore	1	2	3
Grounds	Closer offshore grounds	Seamount & FAD zone	The far FAD chain
Departs from	Los Sueños or Quepos	Los Sueños or Quepos	Golfito or Los Sueños
Best for	First overnight trip	Serious anglers	Hard-core marlin fans

Included in every package

Just bring your clothes.

On board

Private long-range sportfishing yacht (40–60 ft)
Captain and mate with FAD experience
Shimano Tiagra 80 & 130 reels, dredges, teasers and live bait
Circle hooks and release gear
All meals, snacks, beer, soft drinks and water
Air-conditioned sleeping cabins
Safety gear: EPIRB, life jackets and satellite phone
Fuel, bait and ice
INCOPESCA fishing licenses

Add-ons we can arrange

Hotel or villa nights before and after your trip
Airport and marina transfers
Activities for non-anglers: ATV tours, spa days, private chefs

What to pack: FAD gear guide

When to book

Pick the right season.

May–October

FAD season

Nutrient-rich currents bring blue and black marlin, plus sailfish and tuna. The time for multi-day FAD trips, especially June to early September.

November–April

Calmer seas

Sailfish, dorado and tuna. A good time for a single overnight trip or a combo with day charters.

Book early

Limited boats

Fewer boats are set up for long-range trips, so peak marlin dates fill up first.

More: FAD fishing season · FAD vs day trips

The boats

Long-range yachts,
built for marlin.

FAD trips run on private 40–60 ft sportfishing yachts set up to live offshore: air-conditioned cabins, meals aboard, long-range electronics, and serious marlin tackle.

Shimano Tiagra 80s and 130s
Dredges, teasers and live-bait systems
Non-offset circle hooks for clean releases

Best boats for FAD fishing →

Long-range marlin charter boat for FAD trips in Costa Rica — A long-range boat ready for days offshore.

The experience

Days offshore, in pictures.

Blue marlin caught on a FAD trip in Costa Rica — Blue marlin on the FADs

Group of anglers aboard a 48 ft overnight fishing boat in Costa Rica — Groups welcome aboard

Angler with a trophy marlin in Costa Rica — The payoff

Before & after your trip

Where to stay.

Los SueñosVillas & resortsSteps from the marina, great for groups.Los Sueños villas → Jacó & QueposOcean-view hotelsClose to Los Sueños and Marina Pez Vela.Quepos fishing → South PacificGolfito & Osa eco-lodgesRainforest lodges for 4-day trips from Golfito.Golfito fishing →

Conservation first

All our FAD packages follow strict catch-and-release for billfish, with non-offset circle hooks and careful handling. Many trips also tag and release marlin for research. Catch and release in Costa Rica →

Package questions

Quick answers.

Tell us your dates and group size for a quote.

Which FAD package should I choose?

Choose 2 days / 1 night for a first taste of overnight fishing, 3 days / 2 nights (our most popular) for maximum time on the FADs, or 4 days / 3 nights to reach the far FAD chain.

What is included in a FAD fishing package?

A private 40–60 ft long-range yacht with captain and mate, heavy marlin tackle, all meals and drinks aboard, air-conditioned cabins, safety gear, fuel, bait, ice and INCOPESCA fishing licenses.

Where do FAD packages leave from?

Los Sueños or Quepos (Marina Pez Vela) for 2-day and 3-day trips, and Golfito or Los Sueños for 4-day seamount expeditions.

When is the best time to book a FAD trip?

May to October, especially June to early September for blue marlin. From November to April, a single overnight trip is a good option for sailfish, dorado and tuna.

How many people can go on a FAD trip?

It depends on the boat. Tell us your group size and we’ll match you with a yacht that has enough cabins, or plan a multi-boat trip for bigger groups.

How much does a FAD fishing package cost?

It depends on the trip length, boat, departure port and dates. Ask us for a quote.

Book your expedition

Pick your package.
We’ll find the boat.

Send your dates, number of anglers, the package you like and your departure preference. We’ll check availability and send a quote.

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Costa Rica FAD
Fishing Packages