Gulf Island Tours: Experience Exceptional Quality on Tortuga Island Day Tours from San José

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Gulf Island Tours. Discover the exceptional quality and highest standards on our Tortuga Island Day Tours from San José. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puerto Caldera - Muelle de Caldera and the Gulf of Nicoya along with the traditional ¨Chinamos from the Caldera area¨
  • Puntarenas - Panoramic view of the Puntarenense province, you can see the tourists’ walk, the cruise ship dock, the municipality and the old train station.
  • Isla San Lucas - View along the Isla San Lucas National Park…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages included
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Assorted snacks available
  • Lunch provided
  • Climate-controlled vehicles
  • All taxes and fees covered
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Access to island facilities and boats
What's Not Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

We are a pioneer company in the tours of the gulf islands, for which we have the highest quality standards, our boats being one of the largest in the country to mobilize tourists.
We have highly qualified personnel so that your experience is the best in the tours that the company offers you.
We have all the permits issued by the Costa Rican government…

Location
Bay Island Cruises
Pacific ramp dock in Puntarenas in front of the Coonatramar ticket office
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paul_h
Feb 14, 2025
Amazing tropical island experience! - Amazing tropical island experience. This was the best thing we did in Costa Rica! Tortuga Island is a paradise and the snorkelling was very fun!
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Fidels98
Feb 10, 2025
Beautiful day for a boat trip. Bay Island Cruises delivered what was promised. - After I booked this trip, I started reading a lot of negative reviews. But I still stayed with them and never regretted it. They picked us up at our hotel as promised in a large air conditioned bus. Half hour into trip we picked up another group from a smaller van. But, no issues since lots of room on our bus. Roy our guide thoroughly explained all details of trip. Everyone got a bag breakfast, ham sandwich, cookies, apple and juice as advertised. It was a long drive, therefore no time to stop. The catamaran was at dock when we got there. After we started our 2 hour boat ride, they started serving watermelon and pineapple along with ceviche, soft drinks and alcohol who wanted to buy it. Once on the island we relaxed for a bit had a good swim and then had a nice lunch at noon, they served sangria and Iced Tea. After lunch we paid for the optional nature walk. Word of warning, the path is very steep and uneven. Wear good shoes. No beach sandals or flip flops. At 3:30 pm we reboarded the boat and starred our 2,hour ride. Again they served fresh fruit, banana bread, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol who wanted. Once we hit the dock, we started our 3 hour ride back to our hotel. Traffic was very busy for a Sunday night. It is what it is. In conclusion we got was promised. I would recommend this trip, but expect a long day if you are being picked up in Sam Jose.
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Voyager01770355313
Feb 6, 2025
Beach Getaway - Tortuga Island was a wonderful experience and the perfect day getaway. You get the best of both worlds—fun activities plus free time to do as you please, whether that’s playing volleyball, sunbathing, or just relaxing. The real highlight of the trip, though, was our guide, Roy. He was simply the best—always checking in on us, answering any and all questions with patience, and showing true dedication to his job. His commitment and enthusiasm made the experience even better. Overall, I’d highly recommend visiting, and if you get Roy as your guide, you’re in great hands!
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Iriskarinaalejandrag
Jan 9, 2025
Very safe and fun - Excellent tour, very punctual... my children and I really liked... the very rich food and the super good music... the very friendly guide and crew... highly recommended
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Chavonne_j
Jan 6, 2025
5 Stars - The Tortuga Island tour was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. A huge shoutout to Eric, our tour guide, who was nothing short of phenomenal! His energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm made the day even more enjoyable. From the boat ride to the island to the food and the relaxing atmosphere, every part of the tour was amazing. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a perfect day of fun and relaxation. Thank you for an incredible day!
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Michelle_t
Dec 26, 2024
Tortuga Island - Our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed a relaxing day on the beach. The boat ride to the island was great.
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Annalisa_r
Dec 14, 2024
Great vibes - This adventure was amazing . From the super vibes on the boat to the island was festive and fun . The island was beautiful. The food was amazing . Incredible service from the guys working . The only issue i had was the the duration to get home but nonetheless Beautiful experience 4.5/5!!! Shoutout to the tour guide i got injured from playing around and he assisted me well!
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Jim_g
Mar 17, 2025
Very nice tour! The staff... - Very nice tour! The staff is great and the boat ride and island very nice! They make sure you are taken care off.
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Shaunah767
Jan 2, 2025
An ok experience wouldn't book again - The bus was ok, not terribly comfortable, at it's a 530am start. The boat doesn't have enough seating for everyone and although the music is nice, it's very loud when sitting next to it. The boat also smells heavily of gasoline, which gives you a headache. When you arrive on the beach, you have a section you can sit in, and you can see all of the other tour companies. You have 1 set of toilets you can use, and the Bay island toilets were below par of the other companies. The chairs didn't belong to the either. They just put a plastic wrap on the chairs. Maybe if you couldn't see the other companies, it would be harder to compare. The meal wasn't great, boiled veggies, and my family found hair cooked into the fish. When you're swimming you get a small portion of the beach which is surrounded by boats, therefore just swimming in boat fumes. It was ok, but I wouldn't book again. The staff was very nice, though.
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Srmking
Jan 7, 2025
Worst tour of my life. - Worst tour of my life. Breakfast was a sack lunch consisting of bologna and cheese on a hot dog roll, apple, cookies, and juice box. Too long of boat ride coming and going. Felt like they were going slow to drive up alcohol sales. Alcohol water down and they didn’t have much of the stuff to make the drinks on their menu. Lounge chairs too close together to get on without having to climb up the end of the chair. Staff rude and unprofessional.
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