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Topaz Express • Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Talking Fish 38′ Topaz Fishing Charter

Fish Costa Rica’s North Pacific aboard a classic Topaz Express with twin Detroit diesels, a comfortable cabin, private bathroom and a serious offshore setup for marlin, sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo.

✓ Tamarindo✓ Twin Detroit Diesels✓ Cabin + Bathroom✓ Offshore + Inshore
Topaz ExpressClassic sportfisher
22–24 KnotsListed cruise
Twin DieselsDetroit 671 TI
Cabin + HeadV-berth & shower
TamarindoGuanacaste
About Talking Fish

Classic Topaz Performance With Real Cabin Comfort

Talking Fish is described on the current charter page as a 38-foot Topaz Express built for serious offshore fishing and inshore versatility. Twin Detroit Diesel 671 TI engines provide the power for runs to productive North Pacific fishing grounds.

The boat adds comfort with a V-berth, private bathroom and shower, shaded cockpit, padded seating, freshwater washdown, refrigerator and sound system.

  • Topaz Express sportfisher
  • Twin Detroit Diesel 671 TI engines
  • 22–24 knot listed cruise
  • V-berth cabin
  • Private bathroom and shower
  • Shaded cockpit and padded seating
  • GPS, radar, fishfinder and VHF
  • Penn International & Shimano tackle
Boat Features

Rigged for Tamarindo Big-Game Fishing

Talking Fish combines professional offshore equipment with the electronics and comfort needed for long North Pacific fishing days.

Fighting ChairBig-game cockpit setup
OutriggersProfessional trolling spread
Tuna TubesLive-bait management
Live Bait WellOffshore and inshore use
RadarOffshore navigation support
GPSMarine navigation
FishfinderFind bait and structure
Fridge + SoundComfort between bites
Talking Fish Tamarindo sportfisher stern and group
Comfort for a Full Fishing Day

Cabin, Private Bathroom & Shaded Cockpit

Talking Fish offers more protection and comfort than a smaller open center console. The cabin has a V-berth, private bathroom and shower, while the cockpit provides shade and padded seating.

That combination can be especially useful for families and mixed groups where not everyone wants to spend the entire day standing in the sun.

  • Comfortable V-berth
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shaded cockpit
  • Padded seating
  • Freshwater washdown
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What’s Included

A Complete Private Fishing Charter

The current Talking Fish listing includes the crew, fishing equipment, drinks and food needed for a straightforward day on the water.

  • Professional bilingual captain and mate
  • Top-quality tackle, bait and lures
  • Snacks and fresh fruit
  • Water, soft drinks and beers
  • Lunch on full-day charters
  • Fish cleaning and bagging service

Fishing license: not included. The live listing states approximately $17 per person.

Talking Fish offshore fishing Tamarindo
Tamarindo Fishing

What Can You Catch on Talking Fish?

The boat is set up for both North Pacific offshore pelagics and productive inshore reef fishing.

Blue, Black & Striped MarlinOffshore

Serious big-game targets during productive periods.

SailfishOffshore

Fast, acrobatic billfish and a classic Costa Rica target.

Yellowfin TunaOffshore

Powerful pelagics often found around bait, birds and dolphins.

Mahi-MahiOffshore

Colorful, aggressive gamefish and excellent table fare.

WahooOffshore

Very fast pelagic predators that add seasonal variety.

RoosterfishInshore

A signature Costa Rica Pacific coastal target.

Cubera Snapper & AmberjackInshore

Hard-fighting fish around reefs and rocky points.

Mackerel & JacksInshore

Fast action on lighter tackle near Tamarindo and Playa Grande.

Charter Options

Half Day or Full Day?

The right trip depends on whether you want inshore action or enough time to search productive offshore water.

Half-Day Charter

$1,556

A shorter option particularly useful for inshore roosterfish, snapper, amberjack and mackerel, or for groups that simply want less time on the water.

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Who This Boat Works Best For

Excellent Choice If…

You want a traditional diesel sportfisher with a real cabin, private bathroom and professional offshore equipment while staying around Tamarindo.

  • Families and mixed groups
  • Serious offshore anglers
  • Guests who want a private bathroom
  • Billfish and tuna trips
  • Groups wanting more comfort than a center console
  • Inshore/offshore flexibility

Confirm Group Size First

The live listing contains conflicting capacity information. Before booking, send us your exact number of guests so we can confirm the correct capacity and rate for your group.

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Tell Us About Your Fishing Trip

Send your preferred fishing date, number of anglers, where you’re staying in Guanacaste and what you’d most like to catch.

We’ll confirm Talking Fish availability, verify the correct capacity for your group, and help you decide whether the half-day or full-day charter is the better fit.

  • Preferred fishing date
  • Number of anglers
  • Hotel or vacation rental
  • Target species
  • Half day or full day
  • Any comfort requirements
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Frequently Asked Questions

Talking Fish FAQ

Where does Talking Fish depart from?

The current charter page lists Playa Tamarindo in Guanacaste.

What are the current charter prices?

The live listing shows $2,305 for a full day and $1,556 for a half day.

How many people can Talking Fish take?

The live page is inconsistent: its feature panel lists capacity 5 and price up to 6, while the description says up to 7 guests plus crew. We recommend confirming your exact group size before booking.

Is Talking Fish really 38 feet?

The page title and boat description call it a 38-foot Topaz Express, while one feature field lists boat length as 36. We retained the published boat name and recommend confirming technical dimensions directly if that detail matters to you.

Does the boat have a private bathroom?

Yes. The description lists a private bathroom and shower in the cabin.

What is included?

The listing includes captain and mate, tackle, bait and lures, snacks, fruit, water, soft drinks and beers, plus lunch on full-day trips and fish cleaning/bagging.

Is a fishing license included?

No. The current listing says a fishing license is not included and is approximately $17 per person.

What can we target offshore?

Offshore targets include Blue, Black and Striped Marlin, sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo.

Can Talking Fish fish inshore?

Yes. Inshore targets include roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, amberjack, mackerel and Jack Crevalle.

Talking Fish • Tamarindo

Ready to Fish Talking Fish?

Send your fishing date, group size and target species. We’ll confirm availability, verify the correct capacity for your party and help you choose between the $1,556 half-day trip and the $2,305 full-day charter.