Costa Rica Private Yacht Snorkelling & Water Sports Half Day

Summary

Snorkelling, Sportfishing & Beach Hopping with Local Crew

Jump straight into Costa Rica’s ocean life—snorkel in crystal-clear coves, try your hand at sportfishing or waterskiing with local guides, and relax on deck with snacks and drinks included. With flexible activities and a friendly crew ready to help out (and laugh along), you’ll get those small moments of joy you’ll remember long after heading back to shore.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed stepping onto the yacht was the smell — that mix of salty air and sunscreen, plus something almost sweet from the snacks already set out inside. The Costa Rican sun was already working its magic on my shoulders. Our captain, Luis, greeted us with this easy smile and a joke about how he never gets seasick (I wish I could say the same). We’d barely left the marina when someone spotted dolphins riding our wake — not even kidding, they were so close you could hear them splash.

I’d never tried sportfishing before, but Luis handed me a rod and showed me how to hold it — “relax your arms,” he said, which is harder than it sounds when you’re waiting for a bite. The boat had everything: cold drinks in the mini bar, air conditioning when you needed to cool off (which I did after totally failing at wakeboarding), and even a little dinghy for getting closer to shore. We stopped at this cove where the water turned that unreal turquoise — I still think about how clear it was when I dipped my mask under for snorkeling. Saw these tiny blue fish darting around my feet; felt like being inside an aquarium.

Lunch was casual — fresh fruit and snacks while we dried off in the sun. Someone tried to teach me how to say “thank you” in Spanish (gracias!), but I probably butchered it; Luis just laughed and handed me another drink. There was music playing somewhere below deck, but mostly it was just waves and laughter from everyone trying tubing for the first time. It’s funny how quickly strangers start feeling like friends after a few hours out here.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private Yacht Activities

• Sport-fishing
• Snorkeling
• Jet skis
• Beach hopping
• Cave exploration
• Estuary tour
• Waterskiing
• Wakeboarding
• Inner tubing
• Beach BBQ

Top questions

Is this private yacht tour suitable for families?

Yes, it’s designed for all ages and fitness levels—families are welcome.

Are food and drinks included on the yacht?

Yes, snacks and alcoholic beverages are provided during your half-day trip.

What water sports can we do on this Costa Rica yacht tour?

You can try snorkeling, sportfishing, tubing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, jet skis (wave runners), and more.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, all necessary snorkeling gear is included in your booking.

Is the yacht wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible for this tour.

Can infants or small children join this private yacht experience?

Yes, infants can ride in a pram or stroller; specialized infant seats are also available.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the yacht have?

The 48 ft yacht has three bedrooms and two bathrooms with showers.

Do we need fishing experience for sportfishing?

No experience needed—the crew will guide you through everything step by step.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup by a local crew from Costa Rica’s coast aboard a 48 ft private yacht with air-conditioned saloon, three bedrooms, two bathrooms with showers, full kitchen facilities plus mini bar and ice maker. All sportfishing equipment is provided along with snorkeling gear, wave runners for jet skiing fun, waterskis, wakeboard gear, inner tubes for tubing adventures—and plenty of snacks and alcoholic beverages throughout your half-day on the water before returning to shore together.