Pacific Coast Snorkeling: Sunset Catamaran with Open Bar
Wade into the water, board a catamaran anchored in the bay, and snorkel where dolphins and sea turtles pass through.
Snorkel a secluded bay along the Pacific Coast during a sunset catamaran cruise with a live guide in English or Spanish. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, an open bar for the full 4 hours, and a light meal with snacks. You board via a small dinghy from the beach and watch for humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, turtles and flying fish as the crew sails and anchors for the sunset. Not recommended for children under 2 or anyone unable to board a rocking skiff. Minimum drinking age is 21.
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What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment.
- catamaran cruise along the Pacific Coast.
- a light meal and snacks.
- an open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the full 4 hours.
- a live guide in English or Spanish. Pickup is included depending on which departure point you choose at checkout.
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Snorkel a secluded Pacific bay at sunset aboard a catamaran with an open bar and light meal, watching the sky transform as day turns to night.
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The experience
Check in at the beach and wade into the water to board a small dinghy. The catamaran is anchored in the bay, not docked on shore. Once aboard, the crew sets sail along the Pacific Coast while you watch for whales, dolphins, turtles, leaping rays and flying fish. The wildlife sightings vary day to day, but the route itself stays the same: a slow glide along the coast designed to give you time to spot what moves through the water.
The catamaran stops at a secluded bay where you put on the included snorkeling gear and enter the water. While you snorkel, the crew prepares a light meal and snacks. An open bar runs for the full 4 hours, so you can drink between the snorkel and the sail without ordering or paying separately.
As the sun drops toward the horizon, the crew pulls anchor and raises the sails again. You watch from the deck as the sky shifts through colors: the tour ends when the sun sinks below the water. The whole experience is timed around that moment, so the sunset is not a bonus stop but the centerpiece of the afternoon.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 20 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 45 minutes before departure.
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): 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.
What happens when we board the catamaran from the beach?
You wade into the water and climb into a small dinghy, which ferries you out to the catamaran anchored in the bay. The dinghy can rock and feel unstable when you are standing in it, so it is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues that would make boarding unsafe.
Can we see whales and dolphins on this snorkeling tour?
The Pacific Coast route is designed to watch for humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, turtles, leaping rays and flying fish, but actual sightings vary from day to day. The crew keeps watch and changes course if they spot movement, but wildlife presence is never guaranteed.
Is the snorkeling equipment included, or do we bring our own?
Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour. You do not need to bring your own or rent it separately.
How long is the full tour, and when does it end?
The tour runs 4 hours and ends as the sun sinks below the horizon. The timing is built around the sunset, so the end time shifts with the season.
What food and drinks are provided?
An open bar is included for the full 4 hours, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The crew also prepares a light meal and snacks while you are snorkeling in the secluded bay.
Do we need to arrange transportation to the beach, or is it included?
Pickup is included in some options (Sunset Sail from Secrets, Riu/RiuPalace, Westin/WHotel, Occ Papagayo, Villas Sol, Bosque del Mar, and Margaritaville). If your option does not include pickup, transportation can be arranged for an additional cost.
Operated by Bill Beard Costa Rica. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Pacific Coast Snorkeling: Sunset Catamaran with Open Bar
4h · EN · ES
from US$ 140 per person
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