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Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

Name: Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo
Brand: Native's Way Costa Rica
SKU: 17279P27
Price: 99 USD
Rating: 4 (73 reviews)

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sail into the sunset on this Tamarindo catamaran cruise aboard a comfortable 40-foot (12 meter) deck. Swim and snorkel as you enjoy the last rays of the afternoon at Playa Huevo—there’s a good chance you won’t see anyone else at the under-the-radar location—and then head back to Tamarindo while watching the sunset. Plus, an open bar means your cup is never empty.

Tamarindo sunset catamaran cruise
Sail for roughly an hour to reach Playa Huevo
A meal, snacks, and open bar included
All snorkel equipment included

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Open Bar - tropical fruit cocktails, wine, beer, soda, water
Use of snorkel and kayak equipment

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation from Langosta/Tamarindo,Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott
Transportaiton from RIU Hotels, Playas del Coco, Hermosa/Panama/Papagayo,
Transportation from Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero, Las Catalinas/Casa Chameleon

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

El Chiringuito
75X4+4M9, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
This activity is considered “self-drive” and you will need to arrive at the beach @ 12:45 pm El Chiringuito Restaurant https://goo.gl/maps/sq5emeAXfVy

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.12:45 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Hotel pick up and drop off can be arranged for an additional fee
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Operated by Native's Way Costa Rica

Frequently Asked Questions (2)

Q:What amenities are included on the Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

A:The boat is packed with amenities including trampolines for sunning and lounging, a shaded main salon, fresh water shower, a clean restroom, well-maintained snorkel gear, kayaks and a stairway to the sea

Sep 2023

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Julie_K

We decided last minute to take a Catamaran tour and we are so glad we did! This tour was so relaxing, fun and memorable! Our guides were so friendly and fun! The food and drinks were delicious, and the swimming/snorkeling was such fun. They crew never seemed rushed or stressed, they made it enjoyable for the whole group aboard! It was a beautiful day, we saw whales in the distance and the sunset at the end was everything we could have imagined.

Reviews

4.2

73 reviews

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Wonderful experience....

Brittany_I, Dec 2024

Wonderful experience. Great music, food, people, drinks. Employees were knowledgeable, friendly and super fun. Look forward to doing this tour again!

We had a great time....

Amy_S, May 2024

We had a great time. Only downside is the boat is very slippery and more than one person slipped on the trip.

Great vibes and Beautiful Sunset

norma_e, Apr 2024

Friendly atmosphere , great mix of music and ages onboard, felt safe, ok drinks; watered down for a reason lol, and most important got to swim in the ocean and saw the Sunset on a Catamaran; Beautiful. Price compared to other companies was very reasonable; food was really good on the Catamaran.

Beautiful sunsets but more geared to younger crowd

Deborah_W, Mar 2024

Positives: Food was good. Crew was friendly and wanted to ensure people were having a good time. Sunset was beautiful. Better for a younger crowd. Negatives for me and my friends who are in the 55+ club: Sails were not deployed which was a big disappointment. We stopped at a beach but there was no transportation from the boat to the beach. You either had to climb down a very steep set of metal stairs between the nets, or jump off the side of the catamaran, and swim to the beach. Several people were not comfortable with doing that and stayed on the boat. Music was geared toward a younger crowd which is fine but it was played at a loud volume that made it hard to hear others talking.

Could have been better

Nina_B, Mar 2024

This could have been a great experience, but the crew was disorganized and we waited around for over an hour to get loaded & underway. They booked too many people and it wasn’t easy to get around on the catamaran. The food & drinks were excellent, but the unloading in the dark in choppy water was hazardous.

Great adventure

Christine_S, Feb 2024

Workers were very friendly. Felt very safe the entire time. Great selection of drinks for the open bar and the workers on the boat would come by asking if you needed a drink frequently. It was a beautiful tour and we got a chance to swim in the ocean and up to shore to see some monkeys. Highly recommend.

Such a great tour!

Julie_K, Jan 2024

Unforgettable Sunset Views

MeliisaAnneli_M, Jan 2024

My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. The crew was very inviting and personable. The drinks (open bar) and lunch were delicious. Including crew, there was maybe 30 people on board, so not too crowded- plenty of room for everyone. The view of the sunset was unforgettable. Would do this tour over and over again.

Great way to spend an afternoon

Brian_G, Jan 2024

The crew was awesome and lots of fun. Don't miss the banana 🍌 bread. This is my third trip with this company and have had a great trip each time.

This was a low quality...

Amy_C, Dec 2023

This was a low quality booze cruise. The ship wasn't large enough for the number of passengers and it was not a nice boat. The food, beverages and equipment was all low quality.

Great crew

Megan_M, Nov 2023

The sailing, swimming, and food were all super good! We sailed to a private area, dropped anchor and swam for an hour. After swimming we had a yummy lunch before heading back! The water is so blue and the staff is extremely friendly. Refilling your beverages right away! Highly recommend!

Love it

Maggie_B, Nov 2023

Was quite a drive from our hotel but worth it. Great guides who were lots of fun and kept us stocked up on drinks. Water was too cloudy to snorkel because of the season, but still got to swim and soak up the sun. Also got a beautiful sunset.

Awesome experience

Adriana_I, Oct 2023

This was our families 3rd time sailing with Blue Dolphin, staff and overall experience were top tier as always.

Fun afternoon on the water

Barbara_V, Aug 2023

We loved the boat, captains, scenary and snorkeling. It started raining pretty hard so our snorkel time was cut short. The food and fruit was great. My favorite part was the banana bread. Amazing Costa Rican sunset as usual.

Motoring rather than sailing

Philip_B, Mar 2023

We saw three impressive, humpback whales blowing and surfacing very near our boat during our return trip. Fantastic experience. Being an avid sailor, I was disappointed that this was primarily a motor launch experience rather than a wind powered sailing adventure. With some persuasion, the captain did unfurl the jib sale for the last 30 or 40 minutes of the ride home, but continued using engine power as well. Our catamaran did not even have a main sail and the captain said has not had one for several years. If we had truly sailed, I’d have rated 5-stars. The captain and crew were very pleasant and helpful in serving our full load of passengers drinks, and food. Perhaps they should have limited the alcohol for some passengers who became quite inebriated. My wife was on crutches for a broken bone in her foot and the crew was exceptionally helpful in assisting her onto the boat and accommodating her disability.

Great Experience

Maria_B, Feb 2023

The crew was amazing!! Very nice and made sure everyone was having a great time. Definitely will do it again.

Fun trip

Nicole_T, Mar 2022

We had a great time on the boat trip. There was plenty of drinks and food. The views of the sunset were great from the catamaran. The trip was well organised and the staff were really friendly and always made sure everyone had a drink and everything they needed. We would definitely recommend for a fun day out!

Swimming and the food was...

Lauren_S, Feb 2022

Swimming and the food was great! Snorkeling was fun but nothing to really see today in the water. Line Dancing with some people from Canada

change of the tour

Nicole_F, Jun 2021

on the website the tour was available and then they inform me in the morning, that the tour is booked out. after we want to change the date and they confirmed me. when the tour was, they didn‘t know about de change of the tour.

Trip could be improved

Mary_F, Mar 2020

The tour did not begin well for us. The directions said to meet at El Chiringuito Restaurant. Our hotel said by walking down the beach we would see their sign. There is no sign on the beach side and the restaurant is set back under trees. We walked back and forth on a hot beach until a friendly vendor took us to it. Other tours had a flag indicating where to meet. We did meet the owner who was very pleasant, and the tour employees in company shirts were wonderfully helpful, fun, and attentive to our needs (one of the party was 75). However, there were at least 5 men on board who did not appear to be paying passengers, nor company workers. One big black guy in a gray shirt we were told was an employee, but it was his day off. He drank beer or shots almost continuously, tried to hook up with 2 young girl customers, sat on the hatch to the women'S bathroom so that anyone using the facility had to go between his legs, their head brushing his crotch. He seemed to get in the way of the workers, and incited lewd jokes with the other men hanging around. The music was continuous and way too loud, unable to have conversation with friends. Just hearing the wind in the sails would be nice. There was no sanitizer in the bathroom, although there was an empty container lying on its side, and no running water with soap. There was also no sanitizer to use on deck before meal, and crew sliced pineapple with bare hands before distributing to passengers. We were taken to snorkel off a beach....no marine life was seen there. The food was very good, but not really a lunch when served after 4pm. There was plenty of food and drinks. The crew did ensure we did see a nice sunset.