Top 4 Costa Rica Sailing Trips

1.Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 281 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours aboard Ocean King from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. You’ll cruise past Manuel Antonio, watch for dolphins and whales, enjoy food and drinks, then swim, snorkel, use the slides, and watch the sunset. Hotel pickup is available from select Quepos and Manuel Antonio locations.

“Beautiful scenery, calm seas and friendly staff. Great photographer too! Loved getting in the water and floating behind the boat.”

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2.Flamingo Family Fun Catamaran Snorkel:Comfortable shaded seating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98Top rated

Set sail from Playa Flamingo at 2 pm for a four-hour catamaran outing with shaded seating, bilingual guides, snorkeling gear, food, drinks, music, and a waterslide. Expect scenic rock formations, secluded beaches, swimming, and a sunset return. Kevin and Marigo are among the crew members named by guests.

“Great boat excellent crew lots of fun. Snorkeling is not the most scenic, not many opportunities to see whales or dolphins this time of year but didn’t miss it. The cruse the crew the food the drinks was more then enough entertainment. Great job !!”

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3.Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about five hours aboard Blue Dolphin, sailing or motoring from Tamarindo toward Playa Huevo for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, snacks, lunch, and an open bar. Carlos and the crew keep the mood lively, while the sunset ride home supplies the main show. Expect a social boat, not a quiet sailing trip.

“It was so much fun! We saw a whale and a sea turtle. Got to go explore a private beach and had a delicious fajita taco meal! The guides were so fun and friendly!”

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4.Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling from Playas del Coco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Board a spacious Marlin del Rey catamaran in Playas del Coco for a 4.5-hour afternoon sail along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. Swim and snorkel in a secluded bay, enjoy a BBQ lunch and unlimited drinks, then watch the sun set over Playa Hermosa. The boat carries up to 75 people.

“My wife and I had a great time very nice boat, attentive staff and the food was surprisingly good. Also a nice snorkel spot, head over to the rocks. Thanks guys”

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