Gold Coast Catamaran Tour: Snorkel & Dolphins from Guanacaste

Five hours gliding past white sand beaches and tropical jungle, with a snorkel stop in a tranquil bay.

A one-day catamaran tour along Costa Rica's Gold Coast in Guanacaste, departing from your hotel with pickup included. You sail past exotic bays and white sand beaches while scanning for dolphins, sea turtles and flying fish, then anchor in a tranquil bay to snorkel or walk the deserted beach. The tour includes lunch, a guide in English or Spanish, and ends as the sun sets over the Pacific.

The experience

The catamaran leaves from your hotel in the morning and heads out along the northwest coastline, known locally as the Gold Coast for its dry tropical forests and impressive waves. As you glide silently along the water, the crew prepares cold tropical drinks while you watch for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish and the occasional breaching whale. The boat passes Guanacaste's exotic bays and white sand beaches, with tropical jungle visible along the shore.

Around midday, the catamaran drops anchor in a tranquil bay. You can snorkel in the clear Pacific water or wade onto the deserted white sand beach. Bring a camera because the light and the emptiness make for the kind of moment worth capturing. Lunch is served on board, prepared by the crew.

As afternoon turns to evening, you hear the waves slide along the hull while the sun illuminates the clouds on the horizon. The boat heads back to your hotel, completing the five-hour tour. A live guide in English or Spanish is with you throughout, and the minimum group size is four passengers.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transportation.
• lunch prepared on board.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• snorkeling in a secluded bay.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Destination Services Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or arrange your own way to the dock. The tour collects you in the morning and brings you back after sunset, so it fits easily into a day without rental logistics.

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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: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

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.

What wildlife might I see on the Gold Coast catamaran?

Dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish and occasionally breaching whales are all spotted from the boat as it passes the bays and beaches along Guanacaste's coastline.

Do I get time to snorkel, or is it just sailing?

The catamaran anchors in a tranquil bay where you can snorkel in the Pacific or walk the white sand beach. You're not watching from the deck the whole time.

Is lunch included in the five-hour tour?

Yes, lunch is prepared and served on board by the crew during the tour.

How do I get to the boat if I don't have a car?

Hotel pickup is included, so the catamaran collects you from your accommodation in Guanacaste and returns you there at the end of the day.