Boat Tours in Playa Hermosa at a glance
- Our pick: Playas del Coco: Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sail with Lunch, US$ 132 per person (4h 30m, 4.68★ · 99).
- Best value: Whale Marine National Park tour: Spot whales and dolphins, US$ 80 per person (3h, 4.88★ · only 8 reviews).
- Shortest: Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort: Sunset on the water, US$ 165 per group (3h, 4.63★ · only 8 reviews).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 80–US$ 550 (median US$ 150).
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly, 4 private and 4 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. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Boat Tours in Playa Hermosa
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9 options
Playas del Coco: Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sail with Lunch Afternoon catamaran from Playas del Coco with snorkeling in a secluded bay, BBQ lunch, and open bar. 4.5 hours, dolphins and whales likely, arrive back at sunset. Every day · 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.68 (99 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 132 per person
Private Sunset Cruise Playa Hermosa: Snorkel & Drinks Private afternoon sunset cruise from Playa Hermosa on a 45-foot sailboat with snorkeling in the Gulf of Papagayo, open bar, and fresh snacks prepared daily aboard. Every day · 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.91 (22 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 188 per person
Snorkeling from Playas del Coco: Caves and Private Beaches Snorkel sea caves at Playa Huevo and remote beaches near Playas del Coco with a local guide who provides all gear and helps you spot Pacific marine life. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.87 (30 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Playa Hermosa: Tempisque River boat Guided boat tour down the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park from Playa Hermosa, with hotel pickup, park entry. Every day · 06:15 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.91 (11 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 167 per person
Private Deep Sea Fishing in Playa Hermosa: Full-Day Boat Charter Private full-day deep sea fishing charter from Playa Hermosa on the Evil Panda with captain, crew, all gear, meals and drinks included. English and Spanish spoken. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,000 per group
Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort: Sunset on the water Snorkel from JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort in Playa Hermosa with a guide, drinks and all gear included. Watch the sunset from the boat before heading back to shore. Every day · 8 start times, 08:00 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.63 (8 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per group
Whale Marine National Park tour: Spot whales and dolphins Sail around Punta Uvita and the Whale Tail in Costa Rica's first marine park with a guide hunting for whales, dolphins and sea turtles in the morning. Every day · 08:30 ★ 4.88 (8 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Tempisque River boat safari: Monkeys, crocodiles, birds Motorized boat tour of Tempisque River and Palo Verde from Guanacaste beach hotels, spotting white-faced and howler monkeys. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.71 (7 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Monkey Rock Snorkeling: Private Sunset Boat Tour Private snorkeling at Monkey Rock from Del Coco Beach with gear, food, drinks and sunset. 4 hours departing 2pm, live guide in English or Spanish. Every day · 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 550 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playas del Coco: Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sail with LunchOur pick | US$ 132 per person | 4h 30m | 4.68★ · 99 | Every day · 13:30 | English, Spanish |
| Whale Marine National Park tour: Spot whales and dolphinsBest value | US$ 80 per person | 3h | 4.88★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort: Sunset on the waterShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 165 per group | 3h | 4.63★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 8 start times, 08:00 to 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Private Sunset Cruise Playa Hermosa: Snorkel & DrinksPrivate | US$ 188 per person | 4h | 4.91★ · 22 | Every day · 14:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling from Playas del Coco: Caves and Private BeachesGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 5h | 4.87★ · 30 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Playa Hermosa: Tempisque River boatGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 167 per person | 5h | 4.91★ · 11 | Every day · 06:15 | English, Spanish |
| Private Deep Sea Fishing in Playa Hermosa: Full-Day Boat CharterPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,000 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 200 per person if 5 go | 8h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tempisque River boat safari: Monkeys, crocodiles, birdsPickup offered | US$ 150 per person | 6h | 4.71★ only 7 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Monkey Rock Snorkeling: Private Sunset Boat TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 550 per person | 4h | 4.83★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 14:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (4): Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort: Sunset on the water (US$ 165 per group) · Private Sunset Cruise Playa Hermosa: Snorkel & Drinks (US$ 188 per person) · Private Deep Sea Fishing in Playa Hermosa: Full-Day Boat Charter (US$ 1,000 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Snorkeling from Playas del Coco: Caves and Private Beaches (US$ 135 per person) · Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Playa Hermosa: Tempisque River boat (US$ 167 per person)