Gold Coast Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing Tour

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1/23

Duration4h 30m

GroupUp to 75

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Snorkel the Gold Coast, then sail into the sunset with drinks in hand

A 4.5-hour catamaran snorkeling and sailing tour departing from Playas del Coco along Costa Rica's Gold Coast, with time in the water for snorkeling and swimming, followed by a BBQ lunch and open bar as you motor back to shore at sunset. Life vests, snorkel gear and stand-up paddle boards are available; the boat stays anchored in a secluded bay while you're in the water, and those who prefer to stay dry can relax in the shaded main salon or on the open deck. An English or Spanish-speaking guide is included.

The Experience

The catamaran leaves Playas del Coco at 1:30 pm and sails leisurely along the Gold Coast for four and a half hours. The boat is built for this route—open and spacious, with deck areas and a shaded main salon so you're comfortable whether you're watching the water or taking shelter. As you sail, the crew watches for whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, flying fish and sea birds; if conditions allow, they'll also cast fishing lines off the back.

When you reach one of the secluded bays, the boat drops anchor and you get in the water. Snorkel equipment, life vests, pool noodles and stand-up paddle boards are all available if you want them. If you'd rather stay aboard, the catamaran is a comfortable place to sit in the shade or sun while others swim. Around 4:30 pm, lunch arrives: BBQ chicken, yellow rice, black beans, fresh fruit, chips, pico de gallo and homemade chocolate chip cookies. The open bar runs the whole time—soft drinks, juices, beer, rum, vodka, whiskey, gin, tequila, guaro and wine are all included, plus a blender for tropical drinks and smoothies.

After lunch, the sails go up and you motor sail back toward Playas del Coco as the sun drops toward the horizon. You step off the boat onto the sand just after sunset. The whole outing is built around watching the light change and the water shift color, with the snorkeling and the meal fitting into the rhythm of the sail.

What’s included

Snorkel equipment, life vests, pool noodles and stand-up paddle boards.
BBQ chicken lunch with rice, beans, fresh fruit, chips and homemade cookies.
unlimited drinks including beer, rum, vodka, whiskey, gin, tequila, wine, soft drinks, juices and tropical smoothies made to order.
English or Spanish-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by Marlin del Rey Catamaran Sailing Tours

Is this one for you?At 4.5 hours, this tour fits into an afternoon without consuming your whole day—you leave at 1:30 pm and return after sunset, leaving the morning free for other plans. The snorkeling and swimming happen in one anchored bay, so there's no rushing between stops; the pace is leisurely and built around the sail and the light.