Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio: Catamaran with Lunch

The boat stops moving once you're in the water.

A 3.5-hour catamaran snorkeling trip along Manuel Antonio National Park's coastline, departing from the Quepos area with hotel pickup included. You snorkel and swim in Bahia Biezans, enjoy a full lunch of grilled fish and tropical fruit onboard, and listen to a naturalist guide share stories about the region's wildlife and history. Choose the morning or sunset departure to fit your schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and water activities

• Cruise past Manuel Antonio coastline
• Snorkel, swim, and relax in water
• Enjoy meal with fresh grilled fish

The experience

The catamaran leaves from the Manuel Antonio area with hotel pickup already arranged, so you don't need to find the dock or negotiate a ride. Once aboard, the boat cruises past the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park while the naturalist guide points out what lives along the cliffs and in the water. The pace is built around the snorkeling: the boat anchors in Bahia Biezans and stays put so you can actually see the fish instead of chasing them.

The water activities are yours to choose: snorkel with the provided equipment, swim, use the waterslides, jump off the boat, or stay on deck and watch. Lunch arrives while you're still wet: fresh grilled fish kabobs, pasta salad with vegetables, tropical fruit, Costa Rican coffee, and natural juices. Rum and vodka are available if you want them. The minimum drinking age is 18. If you have food allergies or are vegetarian, let the operator know when you book and they'll prepare something else.

Two departure times split the day: morning or sunset. Both run 3.5 hours and include the same snorkeling, swimming, lunch and guide. The morning works if you're landing in Quepos and have an afternoon free. The sunset suits a schedule that fills the day elsewhere. Weather can cancel the trip, but the operator will offer an alternative date or a full refund if that happens.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Manuel Antonio area.
• snorkeling equipment.
• full lunch with fresh grilled fish kabobs, pasta salad and tropical fruit.
• Costa Rican coffee, natural juices, rum and vodka.
• a naturalist guide in English or Spanish sharing stories about the region's wildlife and history.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning Eco-AdventureGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 15 Nov · 09:00Join a family-friendly catamaran sailing trip lasting 3.5 hours in the morning, cruising along the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park. Go snorkeling and swimming in the tropical waters of Bahia Biezans, and enjoy a tasty meal on board.

Sunset Eco AdventureGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 20 Nov · 14:00Lasts 4 hours. All inclusive. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 75

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Planet Dolphin Catamaran Manuel Antonio

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure to have your afternoon free for independent exploration. Choose sunset if you prefer your snorkeling and meal combined into one outing.

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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 (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).

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's the water like in Bahia Biezans when we snorkel?

Bahia Biezans is a warm tropical bay where the catamaran anchors for snorkeling and swimming. The naturalist guide shares information about the wildlife and history of the area while you're in the water, so you know what you're looking at.

Is hotel pickup really included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you're staying in the Manuel Antonio area around Quepos. If you're staying outside that zone, transportation can be arranged for an extra cost. Ask when you book.

Can I bring my own snorkel gear or do I have to use theirs?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the price. You don't need to bring your own, though you're welcome to if you prefer your own fit.

What time does the catamaran leave and how long does the whole thing take?

The trip runs 3.5 hours total. You choose between a morning departure or a sunset departure when you book, and both include the same snorkeling, swimming, lunch and guide.

Are there vegetarian options for the meal?

A vegetarian meal option is available. Just let the operator know when you book so they can prepare it. Food allergies and other restrictions can also be accommodated if you mention them at booking.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day we're supposed to go?

The trip is subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation before departure, the operator offers either an alternative date or a 100% refund.