Flamingo Beach: Catamaran Snorkel Tour with Waterslide & Lunch

Summary

Pacific coast sailing from Flamingo Beach with snorkeling and fun crew

You’ll board a shaded catamaran at Flamingo Beach for a laid-back cruise along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast—with snorkeling gear ready and guides who actually help you spot fish (and maybe turtles). Try the wild waterslide if you’re brave, then refuel with grilled lunch and tropical drinks before drifting back under the afternoon sun.

What’s the experience like?

Someone handed me a cold juice before I even found my seat on the Tom Cat II—shaded benches, salty breeze, and that low hum of everyone settling in. The crew was already joking with the kids about spotting dolphins (I half believed them). We drifted away from Flamingo Beach, passing these jagged rocks that looked like something out of an old pirate movie. I kept catching whiffs of sunscreen and grilled something—maybe chicken?—drifting from the back deck.

Our guide, Javier, kept switching between English and Spanish so nobody missed anything. He pointed out a tiny cove where fishermen sometimes hide from storms. When we stopped to snorkel, I hesitated because honestly, masks always fog up on me. But he helped me adjust it (and didn’t laugh when I coughed up half the Pacific). There were flashes of yellow fish everywhere—one kid swore he saw a sea turtle but I just got distracted by how warm the water felt compared to home. That part surprised me.

The “Tsunami” waterslide looked way taller from below than on Instagram. My son went first and screamed all the way down—then begged to go again. I tried it once (that’s enough for my dignity) and ended up laughing with some other parents at the bottom. Lunch was simple but good: grilled chicken, rice, fresh pineapple that tasted like sunshine. It wasn’t fancy but after swimming it hit the spot.

I still think about how quiet it got as we sailed back toward Flamingo Beach—the sun getting lower, everyone sort of mellowed out after all the splashing and sliding. One of the crew played old reggae on his phone; someone else handed out more juice for the kids. It felt like nobody wanted to be anywhere else right then.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Catamaran tour and snorkeling adventure

• Depart from Flamingo Beach
• Pass rock formations and beaches
• Snorkel with full equipment
• Enjoy Tsunami waterslide and jump
• Eat grilled gourmet meal
• Drink tropical cocktails

Top questions

Is snorkeling equipment included on this Flamingo Beach catamaran tour?

Yes, full snorkeling equipment is provided for all guests during the cruise.

Does this catamaran tour include lunch or drinks?

Yes, you’ll get a late lunch or early dinner plus tropical juices and alcoholic beverages onboard.

Are children welcome on this Flamingo Beach snorkel trip?

Absolutely—crew members pay special attention to kids of all ages and there’s even a waterslide.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Tom Cat II is wheelchair accessible and suitable for most physical fitness levels.

Where does the catamaran depart from?

The tour departs directly from Flamingo Beach on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

What’s included

Your day includes bilingual guides who help both in and out of the water, use of all snorkeling gear so you don’t have to pack your own, access to their wild Tsunami waterslide and jump platform for anyone feeling brave, plus tropical juices, alcoholic drinks if you want them, and a grilled lunch served onboard before heading back to shore.