Catamaran Cruise: Costa Rica's Scenic 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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Jenn49935
Feb 1, 2026
Perfect day! - I took the tour in this boat last year and enjoyed it so much that we went twice on this visit. Impeccable, fun & affordable! The guys were amazing, knowledgeable, fun and attentive. The food was great many drink choices. We enjoyed the ride, the company of the other passengers and staff. Laughing, sharing stories and everyone encouraging others to fully enjoy the trip. We went to a different beach each time and each one was better than the last. I definitely recommend jumping off the boat and snorkeling. Even if you are apprehensive. I did and can’t wait to come back and do it again! Pura Vida!
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Andreadk4195ui
Jan 24, 2026
Beautiful trip - Felipe was wonderful. Made sure everything ran smoothly. Lengthy cruise with open bar included and late lunch served. Magnificent scenery. Boat crew was great. Relaxed vibe. Very enjoyable afternoon. Highly recommend it. Steve Laxton, Wisconsin.
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Gldnbuf
Jan 23, 2026
Gorgeous Sunset - This was a lovely afternoon, sailing on the water and having the opportunity to swim in the ocean! The lunch was delicious and the drinks plentiful. Our excursion ended as the sun went down. We got to view a beautiful sunset from the deck.
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Maria
Jan 12, 2026
Relaxing afternoon on the water! - This is a great way to get out on the water and explore the coast! Highly recommended! Wind in your hair and saltwater spraying at you on the way out, snorkeling at a deserted beach, dinner and a stunning sunset on the way back. The Marlin Del Rey team is amazing, professional but relaxed and fun, and they made it a great experience!
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Lisa_w
Jan 3, 2026
Worth it!! - Well with the cost. A fantastic experience for my group of ten. I highly recommend. The sights were beautiful. The captain and staff were amazing.
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Storyteller708236
Jan 1, 2026
Amazing experience - Amazing experience ! Staff was very friendly and they had a lots of food and drinks on the cruise. Food was tasty and drink had too many varieties. Cruise was also entertaining. Snorkeling experience was amazing. Overall, I recommend it.
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Fellowtraveler627333
Dec 25, 2025
Fun! - Swimming/snorkeling in the ocean. The food and the company was wonderful. The guides were very attentive and helpful and always had a smile on their face. I would highly recommend this excursion.
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Jenny_s
Jan 24, 2026
Crowded but fun! - The catamaran cruise was a fun experience. You take a small motor boat from the shore of the beach to the catamaran. Once on the catamaran, you find a spot and enjoy the beautiful views and ride to the destination beach where you can swim to shore on a lovely sand beach that was very secluded or snorkel to see cool fish! The crew was so nice! They came around and made sure you were comfortable and brought you drinks. We had about 45 mins to explore and snorkel, then boarded the catamaran for lunch. It was marinated grilled chicken with rice and beans with nacho chips and cookies. Edible, but not gourmet by any means. Then we sailed back in time for the sunset. I didn’t like how crowded the boat was. There were not many comfortable places to sit. There are 2 bathrooms aboard, so that was nice and convenient. We also saw whales breaching the surface on the way back which was a fun surprise. If you’re looking for something to do to enjoy the beauty of CR, I would definitely recommend this trip.
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Kimberley
Jan 7, 2026
So much fun! - Friendly and helpful staff. Nice catamaran. The lunch was filling. The snorkeling was fun and the sunset was spectacular!
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Nicholas
Dec 28, 2025
Nice way to relax - Nice outing. Water can get choppy so make sure you take any precautions. Lots of drinks served, enjoy! Snorkeling is good, but again may be too choppy for sensitive people. Helpful crew. Good sunset view. It does get crowded on the boat.
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From $132
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).