Brisa Elegante Cruise: Luxurious Quepos Sailing Experience

Experience the luxury and beauty of cruising on a 100’ wooden sail ship in the Province of Puntarenas. Join us for a shared morning or sunset cruise on the Brisa Elegante, a one-of-a-kind two-mast Gulet with exquisite comfort and a unique sailing experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marina Pez Vela - This is a shared cruise for up to 46 guests.
    We guide you boarding Brisa Elegante. We leave the Marina Pez Vela to start the cruise, setting sails, and sail into the open sea.
    During the cruise, you can spot dolphins, turtles, manta rays.
    And, yes, we sail.
What's Included
  • Early lunch or dinner included
  • Complimentary carbonated beverages
  • Access to water sports equipment
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • On-board restroom facilities
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at our wet bar. Our bartender is here to serve you.
Additional Information

Embark on a joint sunrise or twilight sailing excursion from Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, accommodating up to 46 passengers.
Brisa Elegante is an exclusive double-masted Gulet, constructed by global experts in 2010 in Turkey. This vessel has been designed and preserved to offer charter guests sublime convenience and a distinctive sailing encounter….

Location
CRGM+C7 Quepos
Our office is located at the Marina at sea level, next to the ATM. Look for the Brisa Elegante banner or ask a marina security guard for directions.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joshua
Sep 11, 2025
Fun. Quepos Boat excursion. - Fun experience on a wooden sailboat. Great staff, yummie food. Fun water activities We saw humpback whales. Very enjoyable 4 hour boat experience.
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Jonfromdallas
Sep 9, 2025
Whales Ho! A Rare Sighting Off Cathedral Point - Humpback whale sightings are a rare and treasured experience First Mate Melissa could not guarantee a sighting, so we were thrilled to come within 50' of a mother and her baby. The Brisa Elegante lingered off Cathedral Point to give us time to video the whales off Manuel Antonio National Park's beautiful coastline and beaches. With the owner and his crew aboard, this four hour cruise is a truly authentic full sail adventure not to be missed
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Love2travelfromnc
Aug 30, 2025
Perfect Day in Quepos - What an amazing day! The entire staff was amazing and so welcoming. Melissa made us all feel at home and like we were own our own personal boat (dare to dream). The lunch was better than most any restaurant and the drinks were beautiful and tasty. The staff stopped to see seat turtles and whales and treated our kiddos like VIPs. If you are in Quepos, this tour is a no brainer.
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Kayli_p
Aug 30, 2025
One of my favorite tours! - This ship is beautiful! It was a bit of a stormy/rocky day for a bit tho! Stopping and swimming was perfect ! Fresh grouper for dinner was sooo good!
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Jorge19v
Aug 11, 2025
Wonderful sailing experience - I've never done this before, and me and my partner had a great time! The sailboat is just as beautiful and photogenic as the photos show, and it sails really smoothly (still, expect some movement). The tour path is wonderful, covering parts of Manuel Antonio and offering good opportunities to see the marine life around. We were lucky enough to see some turtles and whales in our path. The crew is excellent, the cocktails well made, and the lunch delicious (we took the morning tour). The also play good music along the way. We got some great memories, photo, and video out of it. Would definitely do again!
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Babette_l
Aug 7, 2025
A dream ride in the Pacific - The ride was magical, superbly organized, with a great lunch, fresh fruits, freshly squeezed juices and even a cocktail all included. It is a very pretty, large two-mast wooden ship. It was anchored after some time and you could go swimming directly from the ship, kayaking or/standup paddling, snorkeling. Have a bed in the water. It was all on board and the super friendly crew not only provided all the stuff but also motivated us to use everything. After that you could shower with fresh water on board, great. During the voyage, the ship was under sail. Even though only the three of us had booked the morning ride they still drove and we had everything to ourselves. The ship is actually designed for 46 passengers and in everything really classy with teak chairs etc. The crew consists of four people who have everything under control routinely. How did you happen to meet the owners who come from Central Germany and are also super nice and do whatever it takes for you. Wie had asked for a plantation inspection and they organized it for us in no time at all, although they had nothing to do with it. During the trip, a member of the crew was constantly looking for animals such as whales, etc. to let us know if there was anything to see. It was also explained expertly and with great pleasure what you see. All together a wonderful ride that is more than worth their money.
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Ktrsb
Jul 30, 2025
Pura Vida - If you want to feel like a king and queen, grab the Adirondack chairs, sit back and relax. Diego and his crew are rock stars. The food was delish, the weather delightful, and the gentle rocking of the boat was pura vida. And we saw whales! One of my best of many great Costa Rica memories, for sure!
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Karen_r
Jul 26, 2025
A Beautiful Morning Cruise - We booked a morning cruise on Brisa Elegante and enjoyed every minute of it. From start to finish, the crew (particularly Mike) of Brisa Elegante was outstanding. They were all friendly, attentive, and helpful. We enjoyed the cocktail and fruit to kick things off. We saw many dolphins swimming alongside the boat, and an early whale sighting. Being able to see more during our snorkel would have been great, but we also liked walking the plank and swimming in the sea for a bit. All around a great trip on a sailing ship. Be sure to take your motion sickness pills. Pura Vida!
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Tina_r
Jul 20, 2025
Bris-AH-mazing! - Brisa Elegante is AH-mazing! From the moment we stepped into the main office and met the owners to the minute we stepped off of the boat onto the dock we had a great experience. My husband and I own a home in Costa Rica and are always trying to find different adventures. This is a MUST! The food, staff, and fun can’t be measured by anything but the laughter we all had and the smiles on everyone’s faces. There wasn’t a thing that disappointed us in any way. I truly recommend this phenomenal experience to everyone.
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Escape816461
Jul 20, 2025
Not good for snorkeling - Ship was fine, food was ok, service excellent. Not sure crew knew what they were doing. Took a long time to anchor the boat. Absolutely no fish to be seen. We did see 2 turtles.
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From $140
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).