# Manuel Antonio Fishing Charter

> Private inshore and offshore fishing charters in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, departing Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. Four private trips on a 31-foot boat for up to 6 anglers, compared side by side and booked direct, from $950 per boat. Operated by Costa Rica Fishing Company. Site available in English, Spanish, French, German and Brazilian Portuguese.

Key facts:

- Departure point: Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Every charter is private: one price per boat for 1 to 6 anglers on a 31-foot boat
- Prices (USD per boat): Half-Day Inshore $950; 3/4-Day Inshore $1,150; 3/4-Day Offshore $1,300; Full-Day Offshore $1,550
- Afternoon departures (1:00 PM) are available on the two inshore charters; offshore charters leave at 7:00 AM
- Billfish (sailfish, marlin) are always released; tuna, mahi-mahi and snapper can be kept when regulations allow
- Booking: WeTravel (https://www.wetravel.com/trips/costa-rica-fishing-company-fighting-rooster-5858829175#about-this-trip) or WhatsApp +506 6277 1812
- Contact: reserve@costaricafishingcompany.com · WhatsApp +506 6277 1812
- Operator: Costa Rica Fishing Company (https://costaricafishingcompany.com/)

## Main pages (English)

- [Home](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/): Overview, quick answers, the 30-second charter finder, the four charters, inshore vs offshore and half vs full day, booking steps and FAQ.
- [Charter prices and details](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/charters/): Each private charter in detail: price per boat, duration, departure times, group size, target species, per-person reference prices and who it suits.
- [Compare charters side by side](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/compare-charters/): All four charters side by side, filtered by visitor profile and group size, with per-person prices, the upgrade ladder and a pick-by-situation guide.
- [Fish species and seasons](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/species/): Six target fish (sailfish, blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, roosterfish, snapper) with best months, which charter targets each and catch-and-release rules.
- [Blog (fishing guides)](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/): Eight practical guides for choosing, pricing, planning and booking a fishing charter in Manuel Antonio.
- [Contact and booking](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/contact/): Enquiry form, WhatsApp, email and what happens after you write.

## Charters

- [Half-Day Inshore](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/charters/#half-day-inshore): $950 per boat, 4–5 hours, departs 6:00 AM or 1:00 PM, inshore, best for families, kids and first-timers
- [3/4-Day Inshore](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/charters/#three-quarter-day-inshore): $1,150 per boat, 6–7 hours, departs 7:00 AM or 1:00 PM, inshore, best for more hours fishing the coast
- [3/4-Day Offshore](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/charters/#three-quarter-day-offshore): $1,300 per boat, 6–7 hours, departs 7:00 AM, offshore, best for a shot at billfish in a shorter day
- [Full-Day Offshore](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/charters/#full-day-offshore): $1,550 per boat, 8–9 hours, departs 7:00 AM, offshore, best for a whole day offshore

## Guides

- [Half-day or full-day fishing in Manuel Antonio: which should you book?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/half-day-vs-full-day-fishing-manuel-antonio/): Hours on the water, departure times and price per boat side by side, so you know which length fits your trip.
- [Inshore vs offshore fishing in Manuel Antonio: what's the difference?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/inshore-vs-offshore-fishing-manuel-antonio/): Where each trip goes, which fish it targets and who it suits, from first-timers to anglers after billfish.
- [How much does a fishing charter cost in Manuel Antonio?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/fishing-charter-cost-manuel-antonio/): Prices per private boat for all four charters, and what they work out to per person for groups of two, four and six.
- [Fishing in Manuel Antonio with kids: a family guide](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/family-fishing-manuel-antonio/): Which charter works best with children, when to go out and how to keep the day short and fun.
- [Morning or afternoon fishing charter: which is better?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/morning-vs-afternoon-fishing-charter/): Which charters leave at 6:00, 7:00 or 1:00 PM, and how to fit a fishing trip around the rest of your holiday.
- [How to book a fishing charter in Manuel Antonio, step by step](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/how-to-book-fishing-charter-manuel-antonio/): From picking the charter to meeting the boat at Marina Pez Vela: dates, WeTravel or WhatsApp, and what happens next.
- [What to bring on a fishing charter in Costa Rica](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/what-to-bring-fishing-charter-costa-rica/): A short checklist for a day on the water: sun protection, clothing, a camera and more.
- [Is a private fishing charter worth it for two people?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/blog/private-fishing-charter-for-two-manuel-antonio/): What each person pays as a pair on every charter, and how to get the most out of a boat that is all yours.

## Other languages

- Español: [Inicio](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/), [Tours de pesca](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/tours-de-pesca/), [Comparar tours](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/comparar-tours-de-pesca/), [Especies](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/especies/), [Blog](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/), [Contacto](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/contacto/)
- Français: [Accueil](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/), [Excursions de pêche](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/excursions-de-peche/), [Comparer les sorties](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/comparer-les-sorties/), [Espèces](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/especes-de-poissons/), [Blog](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/), [Contact](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/contact/)
- Deutsch: [Startseite](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/), [Angeltouren](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/angeltouren/), [Touren vergleichen](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/angeltour-vergleich/), [Fischarten](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/fischarten/), [Blog](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/), [Kontakt](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/kontakt/)
- Português (Brasil): [Início](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/), [Passeios de pesca](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/passeios-de-pesca/), [Comparar passeios](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/comparar-passeios-de-pesca/), [Espécies](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/especies/), [Blog](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/), [Contato](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/contato/)
- Español, guides: [Pesca de medio día o día completo en Manuel Antonio: ¿cuál reservar?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/pesca-medio-dia-o-dia-completo-manuel-antonio/), [Pesca costera o de altura en Manuel Antonio: ¿cuál es la diferencia?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/pesca-costera-o-de-altura-manuel-antonio/), [¿Cuánto cuesta un charter de pesca en Manuel Antonio?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/cuanto-cuesta-charter-de-pesca-manuel-antonio/), [Pesca en Manuel Antonio con niños: guía para familias](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/pesca-con-ninos-manuel-antonio/), [Charter de pesca en la mañana o en la tarde: ¿qué conviene?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/charter-de-pesca-manana-o-tarde/), [Cómo reservar un charter de pesca en Manuel Antonio, paso a paso](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/como-reservar-charter-de-pesca-manuel-antonio/), [Qué llevar a un charter de pesca en Costa Rica](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/que-llevar-charter-de-pesca-costa-rica/), [¿Vale la pena un charter de pesca privado para dos personas?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/es/blog/charter-de-pesca-privado-para-dos-manuel-antonio/)
- Français, guides: [Pêche en demi-journée ou journée complète à Manuel Antonio : que réserver ?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/peche-demi-journee-ou-journee-complete-manuel-antonio/), [Pêche côtière ou au large à Manuel Antonio : quelle différence ?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/peche-cotiere-ou-au-large-manuel-antonio/), [Combien coûte une sortie de pêche à Manuel Antonio ?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/prix-sortie-de-peche-manuel-antonio/), [Pêcher à Manuel Antonio avec des enfants : le guide des familles](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/peche-en-famille-manuel-antonio/), [Sortie de pêche le matin ou l'après-midi : que choisir ?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/sortie-de-peche-matin-ou-apres-midi/), [Réserver une sortie de pêche à Manuel Antonio, étape par étape](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/comment-reserver-sortie-de-peche-manuel-antonio/), [Que prendre pour une sortie de pêche au Costa Rica](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/que-prendre-sortie-de-peche-costa-rica/), [Une sortie de pêche privée à deux, est-ce que ça vaut le coup ?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/fr/blog/sortie-de-peche-privee-a-deux-manuel-antonio/)
- Deutsch, guides: [Halbtags oder ganztags angeln in Manuel Antonio: Was buchen?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/halbtags-oder-ganztags-angeln-manuel-antonio/), [Küsten- oder Hochseeangeln in Manuel Antonio: der Unterschied](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/kuesten-oder-hochseeangeln-manuel-antonio/), [Was kostet eine Angeltour in Manuel Antonio?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/kosten-angeltour-manuel-antonio/), [Angeln in Manuel Antonio mit Kindern: ein Familienratgeber](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/angeln-mit-kindern-manuel-antonio/), [Angeltour am Morgen oder am Nachmittag: Was ist besser?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/angeltour-morgens-oder-nachmittags/), [Angeltour in Manuel Antonio buchen: Schritt für Schritt](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/angeltour-buchen-manuel-antonio/), [Was mitnehmen zur Angeltour in Costa Rica](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/was-mitnehmen-angeltour-costa-rica/), [Lohnt sich eine private Angeltour zu zweit?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/de/blog/private-angeltour-zu-zweit-manuel-antonio/)
- Português (Brasil), guides: [Pesca de meio período ou dia inteiro em Manuel Antonio: qual reservar?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/pesca-meio-periodo-ou-dia-inteiro-manuel-antonio/), [Pesca costeira ou oceânica em Manuel Antonio: qual a diferença?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/pesca-costeira-ou-oceanica-manuel-antonio/), [Quanto custa um passeio de pesca em Manuel Antonio?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/quanto-custa-passeio-de-pesca-manuel-antonio/), [Pesca em Manuel Antonio com crianças: guia para famílias](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/pesca-com-criancas-manuel-antonio/), [Passeio de pesca de manhã ou à tarde: o que é melhor?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/passeio-de-pesca-manha-ou-tarde/), [Como reservar um passeio de pesca em Manuel Antonio, passo a passo](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/como-reservar-passeio-de-pesca-manuel-antonio/), [O que levar para um passeio de pesca na Costa Rica](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/o-que-levar-passeio-de-pesca-costa-rica/), [Vale a pena um passeio de pesca privativo para duas pessoas?](https://manuelantoniofishingcharter.com/pt/blog/passeio-de-pesca-privativo-para-dois-manuel-antonio/)

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