Reserve your Costa Rica Charter Early
From Crystal
My family is traveling to the Manuel Antonio area / Quepos in December. We are interested in a DAY- Trip (half, full, whichever) that is affordable. There will be 5 men fishing. Are there any companies that allow non-fishers on board? If there are we are definitely interested in that, if not, then just the five men. Are there larger boats, where you don’t have to charter your own? We were hoping that the whole family could join and watch, but if not, we just want something that is reasonable. Thanks for any help. Your website is resourceful
Hello Crystal,
You made a great choice in starting so early for your vacation. This will give you many more opportunities actually.
1. I might be able to find someone that is able to give you a discount based if you pay for part of the trip during the off season. No guarantee, but sometimes owners need revenue during the slow season and are willing to make a deal. (Sometimes)
2. Most allow for cancellation if you give them 60 days notice they will refund your full deposit, though sometimes there is a small fee.
3. You have allowed for plenty of time for a good selection so you can get one of the better boats for a good price.
Answer to your question about other people (non fisherman or family) on the boat. Many Costa Rica deep sea fishing companies do allow a family member such as the wife, brother, sister. Not all have the same policies though. Virtually all charge for each additional person, usually $50 per person. This typically covers meals and snacks for them too.
A question or so from you before we get started on this.
1. You mentioned family and 5 men fishing. How many people would you like if it was affordable?
2. What will work for you budget? This question saves both of us time and I like to be direct. The other thing is it is usually the first topic when I’m dealing with the owner of a boat.
Comments:
If you have lodging already taken care of, great! If not let me know. I have lived here for four years and I’m from the US. My wife and I are working on finding the best lodging resources that are affordable and nice in Costa Rica. We will be publishing them on the site as we go. We just started this so we only have a few, but we should have around 15 or more within one month or so. If you are not aware of it, decent lodging can be found for $50 to $100 per night and there are also condos and vacation rental homes available most everywhere.
Thanks for contacting us and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Lee Johnson
Managers