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Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from JacoTortuga Island day trip from Los Sueños Marina on a catamaran. Snorkeling, banana boat, eco hike, lunch and drinks included. Departs daily from Jaco.★ 4.94 (1,668)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 174per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & SnorkelFull-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with dolphin watching, 45-minute snorkel, lunch on the beach, and 5 hours of free time. Includes transport, equipment, and guide.★ 4.45 (710)12h–18h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling Tour: Catamaran, Lunch & FunCatamaran departs Jaco at 7:45 AM for Tortuga Island with snorkeling, banana boat, hiking, full lunch and drinks included. 45 minutes to the island.★ 4.83 (172)9h✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 174per person
Snorkeling in Jaco: Tortuga Island with monkeys & crocodilesFull-day snorkeling tour from Jaco to Tortuga Island with spider monkey spotting at Negritos, crocodile watching at Tarcoles River, and lunch included. Groups stay under 22.★ 4.56 (149)7h–10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunchSnorkel near Turtle Island from Puntarenas with a bilingual guide, spotting dolphins and spider monkeys en route, plus tropical lunch on the beach.★ 4.86 (146)6h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Isla Tortuga Snorkeling: Arco Iris & MorterosSnorkel 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.★ 4.50 (136)5h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from PuntarenasPrivate boat tour to Tortuga Island with snorkeling, spider monkey spotting, dolphin watching, and lunch. Hotel pickup from Puntarenas included.★ 4.75 (124)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour from Jaco: Subwings & SnorkelingPick up from your Jaco hotel at 7:15 am for a private speedboat to Tortuga Island. Arrive at the snorkel site before the crowds.★ 4.95 (85)8h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & Beach LunchFull-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with boat transport, beach time, dolphin watching, snorkeling and lunch included. Around 10 hours, air-conditioned vehicle.★ 4.23 (83)12h–15h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Isla Tortuga Boat Tour: Snorkeling, Beach & MonkeysSix-hour boat tour to Isla Tortuga from Paquera with snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks included. Swim in turquoise water.★ 4.93 (69)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from PuntarenasFull-day Tortuga Island tour from Puntarenas with snorkeling, lunch, and dolphin sightings. Bilingual guide, beach time, equipment included. 8 hours total.★ 4.80 (44)7h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Tortuga Island Snorkel & Sunset Cruise from JacóHalf-day snorkel tour to Tortuga Island from Jacó with water slide, gear, gourmet lunch & sunset cruise. Departs Los Sueños Marina, includes drinks.★ 4.93 (29)5h 45m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 123per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Beach Day from Santa TeresaFull-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.★ 4.48 (21)8h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Tortuga Island Catamaran from San Jose: Snorkeling & Beach DayFull-day catamaran to Tortuga Island from San Jose with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, live music and 4 hours on the beach. Returns evening.★ 3.83 (12)14h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Tortuga Island & Bioluminescent Snorkel: Spider Monkeys & 2 IslandsFull-day private tour from Tambor: 5 gulf islands with spider monkeys, Tortuga Island snorkeling, lunch, and bioluminescence swim. All gear included.★ 3.33 (6)8h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 950per group
Jaco: Private Tortuga Island Boat Tour & SnorkelingPrivate speedboat to Tortuga Island from Jaco with snorkeling, monkey spotting, Subwings, and lunch. Small groups, Bluetooth music, beach chairs. 8 hours.★ 5.00 (6)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 265per person
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa TeresaEvening boat tour from Santa Teresa to Tortuga Island with sunset viewing, snorkeling, fish tacos and bioluminescence. Includes hotel pickup.★ 4.75 (4)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Snorkeling & White SandDay trip from San José to Tortuga Island with snorkeling and lunch included. 50-minute boat ride to Blue Flag beach. Hotel pickup, all fitness levels.★ 4.33 (3)9h–12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from Jaco: Catamaran, Snorkeling & LunchFull-day Tortuga Island catamaran from Jaco with snorkeling, beach lunch, and unlimited drinks. 12 nautical miles, protected island, turquoise waters. Hotel pickup included.★ 3.70 (113)12h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 146per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling at a glance
- Our pick: Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco, US$ 174 (8h, 4.94★ · 1,668).
- Best value: Isla Tortuga Snorkeling: Arco Iris & Morteros, US$ 80 (5h, 4.50★ · 136).
- Top rated: Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour from Jaco: Subwings & Snorkeling, US$ 200 (8h 30m, 4.95★ · 85).
Real price per person across the 19 options: US$ 80–US$ 265 (median US$ 137). With an extra fee to pay on site: 5 of 19. With 100+ reviews: 8 of 19.
Of the 19 options: 18 with free cancellation, 15 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 19 kid-friendly, 4 private and 4 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 18 of the 19 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.94 out of 5 across 1,668 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.