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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Albert_u
Apr 13, 2026
Book Now - Great time. The crew was great, especially Fabi. Sailed into a cove, 1.5 hr swimming stop. Lunch and sunset on the way back. Recommend!
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Michelesa3202sb
Apr 11, 2026
A Perfect Day on the Pacific! - The crew on this boat was great. They were unobtrusive but there when you needed anything. The chicken lunch was yummy and though not a big drinker, the two I had in the 5 hours were great (margarita & a pina colada). The music was fun and we talked with a bunch of people from all over the place. I had no idea what the cost was since this was the first vacation I used a travel agent for everything. But coming home, excited to write this review, I can see that it was a great value for the amount of time and effort the crew put into our day on the Pacific.
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Sheraw2016
Apr 2, 2026
Breathtaking - This was an absolutely beautiful experience. The Crew was beyond nice and helpful. We saw dolphins along the way and the sunset view was spectacular.
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Melissa
Apr 1, 2026
Great afternoon on the water! - We had a great experience and fun afternoon on the water! We enjoyed the open bar and light meal. It was exciting to see dolphins on the ride back while seeing dolphins!
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Debbie_w
Mar 27, 2026
Sunset cruise - A very relaxing day at sea. The crew took very good care of us. Lunch was good and the sunset was amazing!
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Mark_c
Mar 22, 2026
This was our second... - This was our second cruise with Marlin Del Rey. We had a great time once again. Good food and nice crew! Bring your family or friends, suntan lotion and a towel.
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Poppinfresh
Mar 21, 2026
Unbelievably Perfect - I usually don’t do catamaran tours whenever we’re on vacations in the Caribbean or Central America, but booked this on a whim just to catch a sunset while out on the ocean, and to see Costa Rica’s coastline from the ocean. I’m so glad I did!!! It was above and beyond anything I could have hoped for dolphins swam out ahead of us at one point, we saw a whale, snorkelling near the shore brought me close to a stingray. The food and drinks were great and the crew was so pleasant. It was a perfect afternoon!!!
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Dreamer22134886748
Mar 15, 2026
Best Experience in Tamarindo - We had an amazing time on this catamaran tour! The entire experience was really enjoyable from start to finish. The crew was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the trip feel relaxed and fun. Everything on the boat was very clean and well-maintained, and you could tell they take good care of the vessel. There was also plenty of shade which was a bonus! The crew was also very organized, so everything ran smoothly throughout the trip. From boarding to the activities during the tour, it all felt well planned and stress-free. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend this catamaran to anyone visiting the area!
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O6802swmartham
Mar 30, 2026
Spectacular views, delicious food and drinks, beautiful secluded beach! - After missing my original Catamaran tour date due to an incorrect pin on my booking tickets and much back and forth with Trip Advisor and the Provider we were allowed to take the tour the following day. (Use the directions provided on the email from the provider not on the booking ticket link to avoid this problem.) So grateful that we were able to take the catamaran tour. The views during our sail were stunning. The service during our tour was fantastic and the food and drinks were delicious. We anchored at a beautiful secluded little cove with a beach pretty much to ourselves. The snorkeling was not so good because the water here is not so clear for snorkeling. However, we were taken to the little beach by tender in their dingy the water there was so clear you could see your feet. There were so many colorful shells and more hermit crabs moving about the sand than I had ever seen in one place. We had a wonderful time. One to remember!
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Allison_t
Apr 10, 2026
Boring; not good for families - This was a very long excursion with almost no activity. You basically just ride on a boat for 1.5hrs with ~70 other people, spend about 45 minutes floating in the ocean (they ran out of snorkeling equipment, only about half the boat got it, but there was absolutely nothing to see), then come back. Food was ok and drinks were free if you like that, but I would not do this again.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).