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Blue Dolphin Sailing: Costa Rica Catamaran Adventure
4.6
900 Ratings
Tamarindo
Experience the beauty of Tamarindo’s ocean with the Blue Dolphin Sailing Adventure. Book now for an unforgettable sailing tour in Costa Rica!
Experience the beauty of Tamarindo’s ocean with the Blue Dolphin Sailing Adventure. Book now for an unforgettable sailing tour in Costa Rica!
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- El Chiringuito - Departing from Tamarindo, the journey will take us north along the coast for approximately one hour. During this time, guests can savor delightful drinks, take in the breathtaking scenery, and possibly spot marine life such as whales, dolphins, turtles, and rays. The boat will then anchor in a cove near Playa Huevos for various…
- El Chiringuito - Departing from Tamarindo, the journey will take us north along the coast for approximately one hour. During this time, guests can savor delightful drinks, take in the breathtaking scenery, and possibly spot marine life such as whales, dolphins, turtles, and rays. The boat will then anchor in a cove near Playa Huevos for various water activities. Following these activities, guests will return to the boat to enjoy a delicious, light meal around 4 PM. After the meal, the anchor will be lifted, and the return trip to Tamarindo will commence. Throughout the journey, guests can enjoy good music, drinks, perhaps some dancing, and likely witness a stunning sunset. The return to shore is scheduled just after sunset.
What's Included
- Restroom
- Stand up paddle board
- Drinks: variety of sodas, juices, beer, white wine, Cacique, vodka, rum, tequila, and water
- Swimming
- Pool Noodles
- Meal: chicken fajitas, black beans, salad, fruit platter, vegetable tray, homemade banana bread
- Kayaks
- Snorkeling Gear
- Restroom
- Stand up paddle board
- Drinks: variety of sodas, juices, beer, white wine, Cacique, vodka, rum, tequila, and water
- Swimming
- Pool Noodles
- Meal: chicken fajitas, black beans, salad, fruit platter, vegetable tray, homemade banana bread
- Kayaks
- Snorkeling Gear
What's Not Included
- -Towels
- -Sunscreen
- -Gratuities (15% -20% recommended)
- -Transportation (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- -Towels
- -Sunscreen
- -Gratuities (15% -20% recommended)
- -Transportation (can be arranged for an additional charge)
Additional Information
A visit to Tamarindo is incomplete without spending a day on the ocean, and there’s no better way to appreciate the stunning beauty of the Costa Rican sea than with Blue Dolphin Sailing. As the original and longest-running sailing tour company in Costa Rica, Blue Dolphin has been operating since 2004.
Blue Dolphin 1 is a 40-foot open layout catamaran,…
A visit to Tamarindo is incomplete without spending a day on the ocean, and there’s no better way to appreciate the stunning beauty of the Costa Rican sea than with Blue Dolphin Sailing. As the original and longest-running sailing tour company in Costa Rica, Blue Dolphin has been operating since 2004.
Blue Dolphin 1 is a 40-foot open layout catamaran, while Blue Dolphin 2 is a spacious 50-foot cruising style catamaran. Whether traveling alone, as a couple, with family and friends, or as a business group, the professional and licensed crew of Blue Dolphin will ensure you feel welcome and part of their family. So, step aboard, unwind, and enjoy the journey!
Tours during the high season tend to sell out, so it’s advisable to book early. The reservation cut-off time is 11:30 am on the day of the tour.
Location
El Chiringuito
Meeting point and boarding are on the beach in front of El Chirinquito restaurant, 100 yards south of the rotunda.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(900 Ratings)
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Lisabarela
Oct 6, 2025
Awesome sunset cruise! - Loved our experience! Great crew and food and the boat was beautiful! Would highly recommend for a fun family afternoon outing. The sunset from the bow was amazing!
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Julie_d
Oct 6, 2025
The Sunset Cruise is a Must! - The crew made the experience unforgettable. Their energy and hospitality created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The music set the perfect vibe, and we were treated to refreshing drinks, fresh fruit, and a delicious meal that exceeded expectations.
Drinks, Food, Sunset, dolphins, music, and a private beach… what more could you ask for!! This cruise was pure magic! If you're on the fence about booking—don’t hesitate. It’s more than worth it.
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James_s
Sep 28, 2025
Fun, affordable wildlife and snorkeling excursion - Great, affordable wildlife and snorkeling excursion. We saw a whale and her calf, a sea turtle and plenty of birds. The cruise took us to a nice cove where we could snorkel for about an hour. They provide snorkel gear and pool noodles. My wife was a little nervous to not wear a life jacket, but using the pool noodle ended working just fine. They have life preservers for those who can't swim, but they said they are the orange uncomfortable kind. Not great for snorkeling. The crew was attentive, serving drinks, fruit and a delicious dinner.
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Cathyhu6639st
Sep 9, 2025
A magical catamaran ride, simply unmissable - An amazing experience 🌊⛵️. The catamaran ride was magical, full of beautiful scenery, great music and a super fun Mood. All the staff were very attentive and made me feel safe at all times. I was very afraid to get into the sea, but thanks to them I managed to enjoy it without fear 🐠💙. No doubt, when I return to Tamarindo I will repeat the experience. Super recommended to relax, have fun and create unforgettable memories!
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Voyager53890368886
Sep 3, 2025
Great tour - This was a great sailing adventure. The crew was great, drinks were good and despite the rain we had a great time.
There was a slight hiccup at the beginning, we showed up to the meeting spot 5 min prior and no one was there, I had to ask around and by the time I found the contact person he was letting the dingy that was to be taking us to the catamaran leave without us! It all worked out and we were able to get on, but I wish they would have waited at the exact meeting location until the time listed as it was a stressful start to my excursion.
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Taryn_h
Sep 1, 2025
Great time! - Great experience. We had a great group with us and we made a lot of interesting people on this excursion. I would definitely recommend. The Tour guys were very friendly and they played a diverse set of music so we did not feel as if we were missing out on anything or it was catered towards anyone specifically.
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Cosmopolitan567858
Aug 23, 2025
Unforgettable Catamaran Adventure – Whales, Turtles & Paradise! - We had such an amazing time on this 5-hour catamaran tour in Tamarindo! The crew and guides were so friendly and welcoming, making sure everyone had a great time. The group on board was fantastic too. People from all over the world, which made the trip even more fun!
There were plenty of activities to enjoy: snorkeling, paddle board, and kayak and the highlight was spotting whales and turtles up close ❤️. The included lunch and drinks!
We would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Tamarindo!
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Aislinn_g
Aug 20, 2025
Fun time! - We were hesitant to do this, as we read mixed reviews. We ended up having a great time, the crew was great, there was an open bar, and they provided equipment for all advertised activities! Would recommend :)
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Donna_s
Aug 11, 2025
Blue dolphin - The ride out was a little slow. But the water was wonderful, the food was delicious and the crew was helpful and kind
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Torieb435
Oct 13, 2025
Cancelled Tour - I booked this trip over a month in advance, and the day before was asked to move the trip from Sunday to Monday due to lack of people. I shifted my itinerary around to accommodate this, only to have it canceled an hour before the tour was supposed to start. At first the reason was due to weather, but I called the guide since there was no rain in the forecast and was told it was actually due to lack of the minimum number of people. It is frustrating to plan your vacation around these tours only to have them canceled last minute. It makes it very difficult to plan other activities. I wish that Randy would have informed us from the beginning that the tour would probably be cancelled instead of wasting two of our days with the hopes of doing this tour.
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