Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Sunset Catamaran with Guide

Four hours sailing, snorkeling, and watching the sunset from the water

A sunset catamaran and snorkeling tour in Playa Flamingo runs 2pm to 6pm with free hotel pickup from Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal and nearby resorts. You sail for an hour to the snorkeling site, then spend 1.5 hours in the water with a guide or on your own, kayaking, paddleboarding or swimming to a white sand beach. Drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear and all water equipment are included. Transportation from some resorts costs extra. If you book within one day of departure, pickup may not be available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing and snorkeling tour

• Start tour at 2:00pm
• Free hotel transportation
• Sail to snorkeling spot (1 hour)
• Snorkel with guide or solo
• Use kayak or swim to beach
• Stay at snorkeling spot 1.5 hours
• Return sailing during sunset
• Enjoy included drinks and snacks
• Watch dolphins, whales, turtles

The experience

The boat leaves at 2pm from the marina and sails for about an hour to reach the snorkeling site. Once there, you have choices: join the guide for a led snorkeling tour to spot sea life, go down on your own, take out a kayak or paddleboard, or swim to the beach. The guide watches for dolphins, whales and turtles along the way and points out what lives on the reef. You stay in the water for around 1.5 hours before heading back to shore as the sun drops.

All drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks), and snacks are included in the rate, so you're not paying extra at the bar. Snorkeling equipment, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are all there waiting. You just pick what you want to do. The boat is small enough that the guide can work with you directly if you want help finding fish or corals, but you're free to explore on your own pace too.

Hotel pickup covers Tamarindo, Langosta, Flamingo, Conchal, Brasilito and Playa Grande, though some resorts charge an extra fee for the ride. If you book the tour within a day of departure, transportation may not be available, so plan ahead if you can. Children need an adult with them on the boat, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
• a local guide in English or Spanish.
• unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.
• snacks.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal, Brasilito, Langosta and Playa Grande.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (1 to 10 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupUp to 35

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.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Lazy Lizard Sailing LTDA

Is this one for you?The tour is shared and guide-led at the snorkeling site, so you're not navigating on your own: the guide shows you where the fish are and what to look for. If you want to set your own pace in the water or skip snorkeling altogether for kayaking or swimming, you can do that too. The boat gives you the choice instead of locking you into one activity for the whole afternoon.

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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 (1 to 10 years); Infant (under 1): 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 time does the snorkeling tour leave and when do we get back?

The catamaran departs at 2pm and returns at 6pm. Boarding starts between 1:30pm and 1:50pm so the boat can leave on time.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes. A guide leads snorkeling tours at the site and will show you the sea life, but you can also snorkel on your own or skip the water altogether and kayak or paddleboard instead. All equipment is provided.

What's included in the price?

Snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, hotel pickup from nearby resorts, all drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks) and snacks are included. Some resorts charge extra for pickup. Check when you book.

How long do we spend in the water at the snorkeling site?

You stay at the snorkeling spot for around 1.5 hours. The sail out takes about an hour, and the return journey happens as the sun sets.

What animals might we see?

The guide watches for dolphins, whales and turtles during the sail and snorkeling. Sea life on the reef depends on the day and the season, but the guide will point out what's there.

Is there a vegetarian option for snacks?

Yes, vegetarian snacks are available. Let the operator know when you book if you need them.