Morning or afternoon fishing charter: which is better?

Departure and return times

Return times follow each charter's length, so they are approximate and depend on weather, sea conditions and the captain's judgment.

When the morning is the better choice

A morning trip puts the fishing first and leaves the rest of the day open.

• You want to fish offshore: both blue-water trips leave only at 7:00 AM
• You want the afternoon free for the beach, the pool or a nap
• You prefer to be on the water in the cooler early hours
• You have dinner plans or a transfer later in the day

When the afternoon is the better choice

The 1:00 PM departure suits travelers who would rather not set an alarm. It is available on the Half-Day Inshore.

• You arrive in Quepos that morning, or simply want to sleep in
• You want to see Manuel Antonio National Park in the morning first
• On the half day you are back around 6:00 PM, close to sunset
• The afternoon start is only on the Half-Day Inshore: the longer trips all leave at 7:00 AM

Three ways to plan the day

Most guests fit fishing into a beach holiday in one of these ways.

1. 7:00 AM

   Fish first, beach after

   Half-Day Inshore at 7:00 AM, back around midday, with the whole afternoon free.

2. 1:00 PM

   Park first, fish after

   Manuel Antonio National Park in the morning, then the Half-Day Inshore at 1:00 PM, back around 6:00 PM.

3. 7:00 AM

   A full blue-water day

   Full-Day Offshore at 7:00 AM, back around 4:00 PM, with time left for an early dinner in Quepos.

Does the time change the price?

No. The Half-Day Inshore costs the same in the morning or the afternoon: $950 per boat for up to six anglers. Pick the time that fits your day.