Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Scenic Costa Rica Coastline

Embark on a Tamarindo Snorkel & Sunset Cruise and experience Costa Rica’s stunning coastline and wildlife. Sail along pristine beaches, spot dolphins and sea turtles, and enjoy delicious refreshments.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tamarindo - As the journey begins, passengers will enjoy a leisurely sail along the Gold Coast, taking in the diverse and plentiful marine life that inhabits the area. Expect to see whales, dolphins, turtles, flying fish, rays, and a variety of seabirds. If conditions are favorable, fishing lines will be cast in hopes of catching some of the many…
What's Included
  • Catamaran cruise
  • Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Ground Transportation
Additional Information

Departing from the beach in Tamarindo, you will enjoy a 4.5-hour sail along Costa Rica’s spectacular coastline on one of the purpose built catamarans. All are open and spacious allowing passengers to comfortably enjoy the blue water views of the Costa Rican coastline with its pristine beaches and verdant jungles.
Enjoy the view with a cold tropical…

Location
Tamarindo downtown: El Chiringuito
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christopherao3537gk
Oct 26, 2025
Must Do Sailing Excursion - I went with my wife and 2 boys, 10 and 11. Guides were so friendly and took great care of us. Bartender was busy, but we never waited for drinks and someone was always walking around asking if we needed anything. Kids got to reel in a tuna, we saw whales, dolphins, and turtles. Snorkeling was a great addition. Would highly recommend this tour and this crew specifically. Very safe, very fun. Memorable trip!!
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Natalia_j
Oct 5, 2025
Good vibes - Great food, great vibes, & open bar! We had a great time can’t wait to do this again, customer service was great!
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428annac428
Oct 3, 2025
Delightful sunset cruise with snorkeling and sea turtles - Wonderful little afternoon cruise, snorkeling and lunch. We had a lot of fun on the boat and the crew were very nice and welcoming. The snorkeling was fun in a cute little cove and the water was great. The equipment was well-maintained and we didn’t have any issues. We met some curious dogfish (or puffers) and saw many sea turtles snacking and swimming around as well as some cute and colorful fish. It’s not as colorful as other snorkeling experiences I’ve had but it was well worth the time.
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Bernadette_w
Aug 23, 2025
Marlin del Rey is a must do!!!! - The crew is excellent! They took very good care of us the food was good and there was plenty for everyone. Great Pina colada. On the ride we saw Sea turtles, dolphins and whales. A baby whale gave us a show splashing and jumping out of the water! They provided snorkeling equipment but you can't see anything because the water churned too much but I suspect that it's always like that. We had so much fun.
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Jamesmc569ls
Aug 13, 2025
Great Afternoon! - This was our 3rd time taking this cruise. It just seems to get better each time. A great way to spend the afternoon and see the sights. We saw a whale, some dolphins and sea turtles. Staff are always very friendly and attentive. Food and drinks are great. Will most likely do this the next time we are in Tamarindo!
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Jasonwd3745hm
Aug 11, 2025
Great sunset cruise - My family and I had a wonderful experience on the afternoon sailing August 1st. Great staff, good food, terrific scenery (including humpback whales) and interesting fellow travelers. Shout out to Felipe for treating us like friends!
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Elizabeth
Aug 3, 2025
Fun in the sun! - We had a great time! The crew was friendly, organized and helpful. You could swim , snorkel, or paddle board. The boat was clean and the food was great.
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X2412pklaurenb
Oct 23, 2025
Beautiful Sunset Cruise - We took this sunset catamaran cruise in Tamarindo as the final excursion of our honeymoon, and it was the perfect way to end our trip. The cruise length was ideal — long enough to relax, enjoy the views, and soak up every bit of that Costa Rican sunset magic. The open bar and lunch were great additions. The drinks themselves weren’t the best we’ve ever had, but the bartender and entire crew more than made up for it with their energy, friendliness, and service. Snorkeling conditions weren’t great that day due to the weather and season, so we didn’t see much underwater, but that’s just nature doing its thing, not a reflection on the experience itself. Overall, it was a beautiful, relaxing, and memorable cruise, and we’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Tamarindo. A perfect mix of ocean views, great service, and sunset vibes.
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Torieb435
Oct 13, 2025
Last minute cancelled tour - Booked this excursion the day before with no issues, received confirmation email and where to meet the next day. An hour before the meet up time, I received an email that the booking was to be cancelled due to needing at least 10 people, they only had 4. I responded back that I had found 6 more people and they were attempting to book; however, the website showed that the tour was “sold out”. I messaged them this information, asking if they could still do the tour since it was such short notice and we had the minimum required people and all I received was a message that the tour was cancelled. A week later and I still have not received my refund of the booking. Very disappointed in the service and this company.
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Marcb4704
Aug 22, 2025
Cancelling at last possible minute by tour operator - I booked the tour 3-4 days in advance and the tour operator cancelled at 4:00pm the trip I had for the following morning. They told me I could pay additional $ to get the sunset tour (btw at this time of year it is almost always raining in pm and at night) and did not even offer to switch me with no additional fee. There is no time to book anything else. Very disappointed
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).