Boat to Corcovado Sirena from Drake Bay: 1 hour 15 minutes

One boat, one early start, straight to the park entrance you need

Shared boat transportation from Drake Bay to Corcovado National Park's Sirena Station and back, departing at 6am for a 1 hour 15 minute coastal ride. The boat includes an experienced captain, life jackets, and boarding assistance. Your guide travels free. You choose your return date (same day or later), and must arrange a certified guide separately to enter the park.

The experience

The boat leaves Drake Bay's main beach at 6am sharp, in front of Roberto's Marisquería. You arrive at Sirena around 7:15am, which gives you a full morning in Corcovado with your guide before the 12:30pm return departure if you're heading back the same day. The ride hugs the coastline of the national park itself, so you're already seeing the landscape as you travel: dolphins and seabirds show up often enough that the captain will point them out. The boat is shared, which keeps the cost down and means you're not paying for empty seats.

A certified guide is mandatory to enter Corcovado, and that's on you to arrange, but guides travel free on this boat, so once you've booked your guide separately, their ticket costs nothing. If you don't have one yet, the operator will recommend trusted local guides available for your dates. The return is flexible: book a same-day return for 12:30pm, or coordinate a different date when you reserve. Either way, you're boarding and disembarking on an open beach with the captain's help, so you need to be comfortable with that kind of entry.

Arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point. Bring your confirmation details and your guide's name if you've arranged one. Life jackets are provided and required. This service does not include the park entrance fee or any guided tour (those are separate bookings), but it gets you to Sirena Station ready to start your day in the park.

What’s included

• Round-trip shared boat transportation between Drake Bay and Sirena.
• experienced captain with years of local knowledge.
• life jackets and safety equipment.
• boarding and disembarking assistance.
• free passage for your guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Transportes Maritimos Suri

Is this one for you?Book this shared boat if you're arriving with a guide already arranged. It departs early enough to give you most of the day in the park, and guides ride free.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How early do I need to arrive on the day of the boat?

Arrive at the main beach in front of Roberto's Marisquería 15 minutes before departure, so by 5:45am for the 6am boat.

Can I return to Drake Bay on a different day than I arrive?

Yes. The boat offers flexible return dates. Let the operator know your return date when you book, and they'll coordinate the pickup from Sirena for that day.

Do I need to book a guide before I book this boat?

A certified guide is required to enter Corcovado National Park, but you don't need to book one before reserving the boat. If you don't have a guide yet, the operator will recommend trusted local guides available for your travel dates.

What happens when we get to Sirena? Do we just jump off the boat?

The boat disembarks on an open beach, and the captain assists you getting off. You need to be comfortable with beach boarding. It's not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or spinal injuries.

Does the park entrance fee come with the boat ticket?

No. The boat is transportation only. You pay the park entrance fee separately when you arrive at Sirena with your guide.