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

“We booked this Costa Rica excursion with fresh memories of a very similar catamaran experience in Puerto Rico back in November, which gave us a great point of comparison. Right off the bat, there was one important detail missing from the Viator listing: instead of…”

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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

“Had a great time. We met up on beach and they took us out to catamaran on dinghy boats. Once on the catamaran the staff did everything to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We rode for awhile and came to beach we stayed at…”

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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

“Well with the cost. A fantastic experience for my group of ten. I highly recommend. The sights were beautiful. The captain and staff were amazing.”

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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 boat was beautiful. The Captain was amazing. Justin was fantastic and very attentive, professional and fun. The food was amazing, music was great. The whole atmosphere was amazing. I would recommend this to anyone. It was absolutely fantastic.”

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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

“The crew was amazing and the ride so peaceful and beautiful. They keep drinks coming to you and there are plenty of places to sit and have a great view, even with a mostly-full tour. Due to rains, we didn't see much while snorkeling, but…”

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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

“The loveliest people! Beautiful boat ride. Unfortunately the water was a bit murky for us but everyone worked hard to find us things to see!! Lovely way to spend a morning.”

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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

“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

“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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