Monkey Rock Snorkeling: Private Sunset Boat Tour

Snorkel Monkey Rock, eat aboard, watch the sunset from your own boat

A 4-hour private snorkeling activity departing Del Coco Beach at 2pm, with pickup included. You snorkel at Monkey Rock with all gear provided, then return to the boat for a meal and drinks while the sun sets over the Gulf of Papagayo. A live guide speaks English or Spanish. Children from age 2 are welcome.

The experience

The boat leaves Del Coco Beach at 2pm and circles Playa Hermosa and the Gulf of Papagayo before reaching Monkey Rock, where you enter the water with snorkeling gear (included) to look for sea life: turtles, dolphins and rays are possible sightings. The route also passes Tortuga Rock, another spot where marine animals gather. Back on the boat, snacks arrive first, then a full meal with your choice of drinks, all served as the sun drops toward the horizon.

This is a private boat, so the pace and the music are yours to set. The guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with the group throughout. The 4-hour window (2pm to 6pm) means you're on the water as light fades, which is when the sunset actually happens, not a rushed moment at the end of a longer day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel).
• soda and bottled water.
• a full meal.
• alcoholic beverages of your choice.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel or beach pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel without joining a group. The private boat means you control the pace, the music and when to eat. The 2pm departure is timed so the meal and sunset happen together at the end, not rushed before dark.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years).

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 kind of sea life might I see while snorkeling at Monkey Rock?

Monkey Rock is a gathering spot for turtles, dolphins and rays. The route also passes Tortuga Rock, where marine animals congregate. Sightings depend on the day, but the guide will position the boat where activity is most likely.

Is snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

All snorkeling equipment is included in the activity. You don't need to bring or rent anything for the water.

What happens if I don't want to snorkel? Can I stay on the boat?

The activity centers on snorkeling at Monkey Rock, but you can choose not to enter the water. You'll remain on the boat while others snorkel, then join everyone for the meal and sunset portion.

Does the 4-hour time include the boat ride to Monkey Rock, or just time in the water?

The 4 hours (2pm to 6pm) covers the entire outing: the boat ride out, snorkeling time at Monkey Rock, the return journey, and the meal and sunset on the water.