Day Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran: A Secluded Beach Accessible only by Water

Embark on a unique and exclusive catamaran day trip to Playa Fantasia, a secluded beach accessible only by water. Enjoy a fresh lunch, drinks, and access to various water activities. Perfect for families, couples, and singles.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Fantasia Costa Rica - Accessible solely by sea, nestled between two mountain ranges in a secondary forest and safeguarded by two volcanic reefs, the untamed jungle cascades onto the pristine white sand and turquoise waters.
    The beach is teeming with scarlet macaws, monkeys, sloths, and Costa Rica’s unique trees and flowers.
    Playa Fantasia is…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • 50 ft Catamaran
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Towels (please bring your own)
  • Banana boat rides can be requested by message before the tour.
Additional Information

This tour offers a fantastic alternative to Tortuga Island, providing a more peaceful experience and making it an ideal short day trip for families, couples, and solo travelers.
Join this exclusive catamaran day trip (lasting 4.5 hours) to Playa Fantasia. The journey begins at 11 am from Playa Herradura, with a 40-minute cruise up the Gulf of Nicoya to…

Location
Sealounge Adventures
Local #1
Our office is located un Pacific Center Local #1, We offer free transportation from Jaco, or guests can park securely at our office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Graceq823
Aug 31, 2025
A fun day - Weather was perfect. Boat trip was about an hour to reach the destination beach. On the way, we saw a whale, supposedly a humpback but couldn't tell because it didn't breach. Water was warm, but choppy, and waves were strong. Beach has lots of big and small pebbles and rocks, so bring water shoes to walk. Lunch was very good, delicious bbq chicken and beef, and fresh salad. They had lounge chairs, hammocks, for us to sit and relax and take in the beautiful view. The only thing I didn't like was the fume from the back of the boat. On the return trip, to avoid the fume, I sat in the front.
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Phant0m309
Jul 11, 2025
Best tour in Costa Rica! Better than Tortuga Island! - This was the best tour we have ever done. We went last year and couldn’t wait to come back so we could do this tour again. However, we saw all the good reviews for Tortuga Island and decided to go there instead. Big mistake! Tortuga Island was good, but too crowded. This tour was much better! I thought the food and drinks were better on this one too. It felt like we were on a deserted island, but with great food, service, and drinks. Don’t book anything but this one, you couldn’t possibly regret it.
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I7434eydavidk
Jun 30, 2025
Great day - Nice swim and snorkeling. Food and staff were fantastic. Would recommend as one of best beaches around Jaco area. Private beach. Way less crowded than Tortuga.
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Kathleenjanicer
May 12, 2025
Definitely worth every penny!!! - If you are thinking going to Playa Fantasia, do it! It’s definitely worth it. The beach is so pretty and relaxing, the food is amazing and the drinks are the best. Excellent crew and attention.
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V316upwendyp
May 8, 2025
Fantasia Beach in Jaco: The best tour - "My experience at Playa Fantasía was incredible. It's a beautiful beach, surrounded by nature and with a very peaceful atmosphere. The staff was excellent—very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and truly exceeded my expectations! I would definitely go back again and again."
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Gregg_g
Apr 27, 2025
Great trip to Isla Fantasia - A fantastic trip and a great experience. Transferring to and from the catamaran in a small panga (boat) was so much fun.
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Raphael_r
Apr 21, 2025
Definitely worth the money - Really nice experience. The crew was professional and very nice. The boat ride was fun and the beach time was amazing. I was solo and met people on the trip. Do the snorkeing pretty cool aquatic life and the food was real good. The lady that barbeque knew what she was doing. The drinks kept coming! Bring a dry bag instead of a bag. I will definitely do this again
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D1793eftamaras
Sep 1, 2025
Great relaxing day! - It was a great day. Unfortunately, due to rain we couldn't snorkel, and we didn't get to see any sloths. However, the crew was really nice, the lunch was one of the best meals I had all week and the beach was a private paradise.
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996tiah
Aug 6, 2025
8/10 - Nice relaxing excursion.. more private than anything. Transportation included was nice. The chicken kabobs were really good.
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Glennrg6266gh
Apr 19, 2025
Hits the main points but lacks personality - To be completely honest, the trip was ok if you do not want any special attention given to you. You will be given instructions with little or no personalized flair. The captain has the minimum amount of personality. The catamaran itself is pretty dirty and the 'bathroom' isn't an option. There is no place for them to really wash anything so you may ask yourself how is the cup I am drinking from clean, and the answer may be because there is rum in it? Snorkeling gear is dated and pretty rank. Banana boat ride is fun. Getting back into the tow boat... well that has no ladder so it's wake-boat style and if you are a heavy guy in the ocean it's not easy. Everyone kind of just nodded when you asked them any questions and I think 'Pura Vida' may mean something else when the person saying doesn't want to answer a question. So really, the only thing that made this trip worthwhile is the trip to the beach was pretty, the beach was private, the ride on the banana was fun, and lunch was good. It was all the other little things that really detracted from the experience. I would strongly consider other alternatives.
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From $139
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).