4 Costa Rica Catamaran Cruises Worth Booking

1.Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

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

Spend about three and a half hours aboard Ocean King from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. The afternoon sailing includes dinner, snacks, fruit, four alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, swimming, snorkeling when conditions allow, water slides, music, and possible dolphin, turtle, whale, and coastal wildlife sightings. Hotel pickup is available from select Manuel Antonio and Quepos locations.

“We were able to get transportation from our hotel room to the catamaran. It was easy communication and we had no issues. We stayed on the top deck, which was relaxing. The workers were very friendly and funny. Wasn’t much seating but with everybody dancing and mingling, it was fine. You get four alcoholic drinks and all you can drink soda. The Alcoholic drinks were good and they gave you a good amount of serving. Jumping from the top deck was thrilling. They give you pool noodles so you can hang in the water. If you aren’t a great swimmer then no worries!! It was beautiful seeing the sunset. Would…”

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2.Flamingo Family Fun Catamaran Snorkel:Comfortable shaded seating

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

From Playa Flamingo, you’ll cruise past rocky coves and quiet beaches, stop for snorkeling and swimming, then enjoy a late meal, drinks, music, and a sunset return. Bilingual guides keep the four-hour outing moving, while shaded seating, a waterslide, and jumping platforms make it work well for families and mixed-age groups.

“Awesome! Great fun ! Fun activity for any type of trip. Safe & relaxing! No complaints ! Good job…..”

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3.Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

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

Spend about five hours aboard the Blue Dolphin catamaran from Tamarindo. Sail toward Playa Huevo, swim or snorkel, use kayaks, enjoy lunch and an open bar, then watch the Guanacaste sunset. The crew, including Carlos on some departures, keeps the mood lively. Expect a social boat trip more than a quiet sailing lesson.

“Nice boat. The crew led by Carlos were fun and helpful. We went out on a very windy day and it made getting the launch into shore to pick us up and take us to the catamaran quite challenging, but they showed their expertise. The drinks, food, music and activities were all very nice. Snorkeling was a little less than it would have been on a calmer day but still fun.”

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4.Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling from Playas del Coco

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

From Playas del Coco, you’ll spend about 4.5 hours aboard a spacious catamaran bound for a sheltered swimming and snorkeling cove. The crew provides gear, a BBQ lunch, and unlimited drinks, then sails back beneath the setting sun. The group can reach 75 people, so expect a lively social cruise rather than a private outing.

“The catamaran trip was excellent. I was most impressed with the service of the crew. They were always checking on the guests to make sure everyone had a drink and making sure everyone was having a great time! The music playlist was also excellent!”

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