Tortuga Island Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco, US$ 174 per person (8h, 4.95★ · 1,673).
- Best value: Isla Tortuga Snorkeling: Arco Iris & Morteros, US$ 80 per person (5h, 4.51★ · 140).
- Private option: Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour from Jaco: Subwings & Snorkeling, US$ 200 per person (8h 30m, 4.95★ · 85).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 80–US$ 265 (median US$ 137). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 15 with live guides in English, 16 with free cancellation, 13 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup, 17 kid-friendly, 3 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Tortuga Island Boat Tours
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17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco Tortuga Island day trip from Los Sueños Marina on a catamaran. Snorkeling, banana boat, eco hike, lunch and drinks included. Departs daily from Jaco. Every day · 07:15 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.95 (1,673 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 174 per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach Lunch Full-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with boat transport, private beach lunch, and Gulf of Nicoya views. Includes drinks, meals, and facilities. 10–12 hours. Every day · 05:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.20 (101 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunch Snorkel near Turtle Island from Puntarenas with a bilingual guide, spotting dolphins and spider monkeys en route, plus tropical lunch on the beach. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.86 (150 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Isla Tortuga Snorkeling: Arco Iris & Morteros Snorkel Isla Tortuga's volcanic reefs at Arco Iris and Morteros with equipment, fruits and drinks included. Small group departures from Paquera at 9am or noon. Every day · 09:00 and 12:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.51 (140 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling Tour: Catamaran, Lunch & Fun Catamaran departs Jaco at 7:45 AM for Tortuga Island with snorkeling, banana boat, hiking, full lunch and drinks included. 45 minutes to the island. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 4.83 (173 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 174 per person
Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from Puntarenas Private boat tour to Tortuga Island with snorkeling, spider monkey spotting, dolphin watching, and lunch. Hotel pickup from Puntarenas included. Every day · 08:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.75 (124 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour from Jaco: Subwings & Snorkeling Pick up from your Jaco hotel at 7:15 am for a private speedboat to Tortuga Island. Arrive at the snorkel site before the crowds. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.95 (85 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN · NL · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Beach Day from Santa Teresa Full-day snorkeling tour from Santa Teresa to Tortuga Island with 45-minute boat ride, BBQ lunch, and all gear included. Dolphins often spotted en route. Every day · 07:45 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.48 (21 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from Puntarenas Full-day Tortuga Island tour from Puntarenas with snorkeling, lunch, and dolphin sightings. Bilingual guide, beach time, equipment included. 8 hours total. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.80 (44 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Isla Tortuga Boat Tour: Snorkeling, Beach & Monkeys Six-hour boat tour to Isla Tortuga from Paquera with snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks included. Swim in turquoise water. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (69 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 98 per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from Puntarenas: Boat & Beach Lunch Full-day boat excursion to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas with lunch, snorkeling gear and drinks. Includes San Lucas prison history tour. Every day · 07:30 · All ages ★ 4.03 (37 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Tortuga Island Snorkel & Sunset Cruise from Jacó Half-day snorkel tour to Tortuga Island from Jacó with water slide, gear, gourmet lunch & sunset cruise. Departs Los Sueños Marina, includes drinks. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat · 12:00 · Up to age 89 ★ 4.93 (29 reviews) Duration: 5h 45m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 123 per person
Tortuga Island Catamaran from San Jose: Snorkeling & Beach Day Full-day catamaran to Tortuga Island from San Jose with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, live music and 4 hours on the beach. Returns evening. Every day except Saturday · 05:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 3.83 (12 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach Lunch Full-day Tortuga Island cruise from San José with catamaran transport, swimming, and lunch included. Hotel pickup provided. Wed–Sun · 06:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.29 (14 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Jaco: Private Tortuga Island Boat Tour & Snorkeling Private speedboat to Tortuga Island from Jaco with snorkeling, monkey spotting, Subwings, and lunch. Small groups, Bluetooth music, beach chairs. 8 hours. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · NL · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 265 per person
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From US$ 137 per person · 7 h to 13 h
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa Teresa Evening boat tour from Santa Teresa to Tortuga Island with sunset viewing, snorkeling, fish tacos and bioluminescence. Includes hotel pickup. Every day · 12:45 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.75 (4 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from Jaco: Catamaran, Snorkeling & Lunch Full-day Tortuga Island catamaran from Jaco with snorkeling, beach lunch, and unlimited drinks. 12 nautical miles, protected island, turquoise waters. Hotel pickup included. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 3.70 (113 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 146 per person
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from JacoOur pickPickup offered | US$ 174 per person | 8h | 4.95★ · 1,673 | Every day · 07:15 | English, Spanish |
| Isla Tortuga Snorkeling: Arco Iris & MorterosBest valueGroup of up to 14 | US$ 80 per person | 5h | 4.51★ · 140 | Every day · 09:00 and 12:00 | — |
| Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour from Jaco: Subwings & SnorkelingPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 200 per person | 8h 30m | 4.95★ · 85 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish, Dutch |
| Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach LunchPickup offered | US$ 129 per person | 10h–12h | 4.20★ · 101 | Every day · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunch | US$ 95 per person | 6h–8h | 4.86★ · 150 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Snorkeling Tour: Catamaran, Lunch & FunPickup offered | US$ 174 per person | 9h | 4.83★ · 173 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from PuntarenasPrivate | US$ 125 per person | 7h | 4.75★ · 124 | Every day · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +1 |
| Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Beach Day from Santa TeresaPickup offered | US$ 137 per person | 8h 30m | 4.48★ · 21 | Every day · 07:45 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from Puntarenas | US$ 120 per person | 7h–8h | 4.80★ · 44 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Isla Tortuga Boat Tour: Snorkeling, Beach & MonkeysGroup of up to 12 | US$ 98 per person | 6h | 4.93★ · 69 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Day Trip from Puntarenas: Boat & Beach Lunch | US$ 120 per person | 10h | 4.03★ · 37 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Snorkel & Sunset Cruise from Jacó | US$ 123 per person | 5h 45m | 4.93★ · 29 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat · 12:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (3): Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour from Jaco: Subwings & Snorkeling (US$ 200 per person) · Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from Puntarenas (US$ 125 per person) · Jaco: Private Tortuga Island Boat Tour & Snorkeling (US$ 265 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Isla Tortuga Snorkeling: Arco Iris & Morteros (US$ 80 per person) · Isla Tortuga Boat Tour: Snorkeling, Beach & Monkeys (US$ 98 per person)