Gladiator Sportfishing Samara (Acuarelas) 

Private fishing charters out of Playa Sámara, Costa Rica, on Acuarelas, our 24 ft (7.3 m) boat with a Yamaha 75. Every trip is a private charter: the price is per boat, not per person. Up to 4 guests, plus one extra guest for an added fee. Children count as guests.

Inshore trips stay close to the coast, working rock formations, beaches and river mouths for roosterfish, jacks, cubera snapper and grouper. We cast poppers, jig and fish live bait. Fly fishing on request. Our Fishing & Dolphin Watching trip mixes light-tackle fishing with looking for dolphins, and whales in season, with light rods for kids and beginners. We also run a three-hour dolphin watching and snorkel trip, departing 07:30 or 13:00, a two-hour sunset cruise, departing 15:15, and a four-hour custom adventure close to the coast, planned with you.

Acuarelas carries a live well and a fish finder, and has a shade cover over the bow, the same as Sol de Oro. Bring a hat and long sleeves.

Included: water, soft drinks and beer, snacks like chips, and lunch on full days. Rods, reels, tackle, bait, fuel, crew, and the small shuttle boat out to your boat. Feel free to bring your own drinks, alcohol included. We'll keep them cold for you.

Not included: fishing licenses. Costa Rica requires one per angler over 16, about $17 for 8 days. We'll walk you through it once you've booked. Tipping isn't required, but it is often customary.

We always release roosterfish, sailfish, marlin and jacks. For other fish, we follow the rules and the captain's call.

Before you book: there is no toilet on board. To get on, you wade through shallow water to a small shuttle boat, then step across to your boat. Both move with the swell. Life jackets on board in every size.

Meeting point: the end of Sámara beach, on the Hotel Hideaway road.