# JacoVIP: private party boats, fishing and Tortuga trips from Jacó > JacoVIP is a concierge and vacation rental company in Jacó that arranges private party boat charters, fishing trips and Tortuga Island catamaran days alongside villas and tours. It's built for groups: family reunions, celebrations and friends' trips who want one team to handle the whole stay. Source: https://costaricasailing.net/jaco-vip-tour/ Last checked: 2026-10-22 Location: Jacó, Jacó, Central Pacific, Costa Rica Type: yacht charter, sportfishing, catamaran tour Official website: https://jacovip.com Based in: Jacó, with villas in Jacó, Los Sueños and Playa Hermosa Boats: 50-foot custom party boat, 55-foot Hatteras, 48-foot convertible and a 39-foot catamaran, each for up to 35 guests Trips: About 4-hour coastal cruises and about 8-hour days to Tortuga Island Also books: Inshore and offshore fishing, villas, chefs, transport and land tours Operating since: 2009 ## What they offer JacoVIP (the old post called it Jaco Vip Tour) is a Jacó concierge company that's been planning group trips since 2009. Boats are only part of the picture: the same team rents out villas in Jacó, Los Sueños and Playa Hermosa, books private chefs, arranges airport pickups and sets up land tours like ziplining and ATV rides. For anyone reading a sailing guide, the useful parts are the private party boats, the fishing charters and the Tortuga Island catamaran trips, all of which they'll fold into a wider itinerary if you're staying with them. ## The boats and trips The private boat lineup, as listed on their site: - **50-foot custom party boat:** up to 35 guests, 2 staterooms, 2 bathrooms and an air-conditioned salon, with a lot of open deck. - **55-foot Hatteras:** a former Los Sueños fishing boat with the same layout and capacity. - **48-foot convertible:** similar setup, and you can add some inshore fishing to the day. - **39-foot catamaran:** kept at Los Sueños Marina, with a boarding ramp. It's the quickest of the four to Tortuga Island. There are 2 main formats. The half-day cruise runs about 4 hours: north along the coast to beaches that are hard to reach by land for swimming and snorkeling, then south for a look at Jacó from the water. The full day runs about 8 hours and goes out to Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya. Every charter is private to your group and comes with a captain and at least one mate. Food, drinks and music can be arranged, and there's a lunch upgrade. Separately, JacoVIP books inshore and offshore fishing charters and a shared catamaran day trip to Tortuga Island for smaller groups who don't need a whole boat. ## Where you leave from The catamaran sails from Los Sueños Marina in Herradura, about 15 minutes north of Jacó. The site doesn't state a departure point for the other boats, so confirm it when you book. For half-day trips, guests staying in Jacó are picked up at their rental about 45 minutes before the start. ## Who it suits This is aimed squarely at groups: bachelor and bachelorette weekends, birthdays, family reunions and corporate outings, anywhere from a dozen people to a few dozen. If you're a couple looking for a quiet sail, a smaller sailing operator will suit you better. If you're already renting one of their villas, booking the boat through the same team is the easy option. ## Good to know before you book - The Central Pacific's dry season runs roughly December to April. From May to November, mornings are usually the calmer, drier part of the day, so a morning start is a good idea. - Humpback whales pass along this coast in two seasons, roughly December to April and July to October, so a sighting on the way to Tortuga is possible. - Tipping the crew at the end is expected; the company says so on its booking page. - Ask how many guests the boat you're booking actually seats comfortably, not just the legal maximum. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is JacoVIP the same company as the old Jaco Vip Tour? Yes. It's the same Jacó concierge business, now trading as JacoVIP at jacovip.com. ### How long is a party boat charter? About 4 hours for the coastal half day and about 8 hours for the full day to Tortuga Island. ### How many people fit on the boats? Each of the 4 listed boats is set up for up to 35 guests. ### Can we fish on a party boat day? On the 48-foot convertible you can add inshore fishing. For a dedicated fishing trip, they book separate inshore and offshore charters. ### Do I have to rent a villa to book a boat? No. The boats and tours can be booked on their own.