Tamarindo

15 Best Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises

The sunset sails off Tamarindo: open-bar catamarans, snorkel stops in the Pacific’s calmer coves and lunches served between swims. The Guanacaste sunset is the headliner; the boats sell the front row.

1.Blue Dolphin – Public Catamaran Tour

Experience a 5-hour catamaran cruise off Tamarindo with drinks, snorkeling, kayaking, and sunset views—perfect for fun-loving travelers seeking authentic Costa Rican coastal adventures.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Great, affordable wildlife and snorkeling excursion. We saw a whale and her calf, a sea turtle and plenty of birds. The cruise took us to a nice cove where we could snorkel for about an hour. They provide snorkel gear and pool noodles. My wife…”

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3.Tamarindo Snorkel and Sunset Cruise with Lunch

Experience a 4.5-hour Tamarindo snorkel and sunset cruise with lunch, open bar, and stunning ocean views—ideal for relaxing water lovers and sunset seekers.

★ 4.5

“The catamaran cruise was a fun experience. You take a small motor boat from the shore of the beach to the catamaran. Once on the catamaran, you find a spot and enjoy the beautiful views and ride to the destination beach where you can swim…”

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4.TIMAROUBA Sunset Sailing Catamaran in Tamarindo

Experience Tamarindo's stunning coast on a well-equipped sunset catamaran. Enjoy drinks, a delicious lunch, water activities, and breathtaking views.

★ 4.5

“It was a lot of fun. The crew did a great job at ensuring everyone was having a good time. We saw Dolphins and sea turtles! Met lots of nice people of all varying ages! The dinner was really good as well! Thank you for…”

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5.TIMAROUBA sunset Cata in Tamarindo with open bar, lunch & snorkel

Experience Tamarindo’s stunning sunsets, snorkeling, and sailing on a lively catamaran with open bar and delicious lunch. Perfect for relaxed, fun-loving travelers.

★ 4.5

“The experience overall was nice. The worst part was meeting at 12:45 and not loading into the first small boat until 1:20 and not departing the other boat until around 2:00. It would’ve been nice to know we would wait this long. The boat was…”

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6.Marlin del Rey Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco

Experience a relaxing sunset cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco with snorkeling, top-shelf drinks, delicious lunch, and stunning coastal views.

★ 4.5

“What a fun day with a great crew! The crew worked hard to find us marine life - we saw mating sea turtles and spotted a hump back whale from afar. Drinks were plentiful and they made sure our cups were never empty the entire…”

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7.5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica

Experience Tamarindo’s coast with a 5-hour sunset boat tour featuring snorkeling, a private beach, buffet dinner, open bar, and stunning ocean views.

★ 4.5

“The entire trip was amazing! I highly recommend. Staff was excellent and entertaining. The views and the beach were amazing. I’ve been scammed on some “excursions” but not these guys. They are the real deal.”

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8.Half-Day Snorkeling Experience in Tamarindo

Discover Tamarindo’s best snorkeling with this half-day tour to Catalina Islands. Expect marine wildlife, knowledgeable guides, and stunning boat rides for $95.

★ 4.5

“Amazing snorkeling and scuba diving guides! Super friendly and professional. Great drop off and pickup convenience. Loved the experience!”

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9.Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

Experience a scenic sunset sail from Tamarindo with snorkeling, open bar, and fresh Costa Rican flavors. Perfect for relaxing and adventure seekers alike.

★ 4.5

“Great crew and fun experience for families or couples. There was a long boat ride where we saw turtles and whales, then activities like snorkeling, swimming, kayaking and lunch.”

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10.Kayak and Snorkelling trip to Capitan Island; part of Las Baulas National Park

Experience kayaking and snorkeling at Capitan Island in Costa Rica’s Las Baulas National Park with expert guides, wildlife, and scenic landscapes.

★ 4.5

“Luis is the bomb! He was very patient with our group and pointed out so much wildlife to us once we reached the island. It was a wonderful learning experience and we took home with us memories that will last a lifetime.”

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11.Public Sunset Catamaran

Experience a relaxing sunset catamaran cruise from Tamarindo with snorkeling, a delicious onboard meal, and stunning coastal views for $115 per person.

★ 4.5

“Super fun and the crew was amazing. They made everyone have a fun time! And the sunset was breathtaking. Pura vida!”

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12.PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran – Tamarindo SUNSET experience

Experience stunning sunsets, dolphin sightings, and a delicious traditional meal on a 5-hour catamaran tour in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, for $85.

★ 4.5

“Family friendly experience for all ages. Finding the pick up location and guide can be challenging, so give yourself plenty of time. There are multiple catamarans leaving from the same pick up spot, so know the name of which one you're on. The crew is…”

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13.CoralDreams Tamarind-Snorkel Sailing Catamaran Sunset Experience

Experience Costa Rica’s coast with a 5-hour catamaran cruise from Tamarindo, snorkel remote beaches, enjoy a sunset, and savor local delights.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience on the water. The staff was warm and welcoming. The boat was clean. The bar was open and the food was delicious. We sailed all day did some snorkeling and I even saw a stingray. I didn’t see many fish, but it didn’t…”

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15.Catamaran Sunset Cruise Tamarindo

Experience a 5-hour sunset catamaran cruise from Tamarindo, with snorkeling, kayaking, drinks, and stunning coastline views tailored for memorable tropical evenings.

★ 4.5

“What a wonderful way to spend our first day in Tamarindo . The crew were friendly , weather was beautiful , our vegan lunch was yummy !! Would definitely recommend 😎”

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