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

“The boat ride was excellent. The crew took us to a perfect location for a variety of water activities. Amazing sunset views on the return trip!”

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2.Blue Dolphin – Public Catamaran Tour – Tamarindo

Discover the Blue Dolphin catamaran tour in Tamarindo, Costa Rica—enjoy wildlife, water sports, local cuisine, and stunning sunsets on this fun, balanced cruise.

★ 4.5

“Great experience. We had a great group with us and we made a lot of interesting people on this excursion. I would definitely recommend. The Tour guys were very friendly and they played a diverse set of music so we did not feel as if…”

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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

“Great food, great vibes, & open bar! We had a great time can’t wait to do this again, customer service was great!”

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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

“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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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

“Had a great time! The Captain and crew were very friendly, interacting with us on the cruise! Very attentive and the music was great!”

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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

“It was an amazing experience on the last day of 2025! The crew were so great and the sunset was incredible. Food, drinks, everything was top notch.”

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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

“Great times, we had so much fun, plenty of food and drink! Highly recommend! The only negative was that we never put up the sails.”

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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

“Very organized and well run! Lili was a great instructor, she pointed out anything that she thought we would want to see and took care of us :) As a note, if you experience motion sickness, I would recommend taking medication beforehand, even on a…”

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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

“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.”

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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

“Great trip, Luis was very knowledgable about the island and it's inhabitants. He provided everything needed for the kayaking trip and snorkeling. My girls learned a lot and loved exploring the island!”

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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

“Beautiful cruise, wonderful lunch, plentiful drinks, relaxing swim and the most amazing sunset. I would highly recommend!!”

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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

“The team leading this cruise is phenomenal! Had so much fun. They take care of all your needs. Great music, drinks and swimming in the ocean. Can't say enough good things. Highly recommended!”

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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

“Great Crew, super fun and sweet, nice guys!!!! Yummy food, not just snacks and soda!!!!! Nice snorkel spot where the crew looks for interesting sea creatures to dive for and let you get a closer look. See Costa Rica from the water any chance you…”

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