Boat Tours in Puntarenas at a glance
- Our pick: Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco, US$ 174 per person (8h, 4.95★ · 1,673).
- Best value: Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunch, US$ 95 per person (6h–8h, 4.86★ · 150).
- Also recommended: Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach Lunch, US$ 129 per person (10h–12h, 4.20★ · 101).
Price per person across the 10 options priced per person: US$ 95–US$ 235 (median US$ 125). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 10.
Of the 10 options: 9 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly, 1 private and 5 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. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Puntarenas
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
10 options
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco Tortuga Island day trip from Los Sueños Marina on a catamaran. Snorkeling, banana boat, eco hike, lunch and drinks included. Departs daily from Jaco. Every day · 07:15 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.95 (1,673 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 174 per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach Lunch Full-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with boat transport, private beach lunch, and Gulf of Nicoya views. Includes drinks, meals, and facilities. 10–12 hours. Every day · 05:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.20 (101 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunch Snorkel near Turtle Island from Puntarenas with a bilingual guide, spotting dolphins and spider monkeys en route, plus tropical lunch on the beach. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.86 (150 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Puntarenas boat tour: Tárcoles River wildlife & buffet lunch Boat tour through the Tárcoles River rainforest with a bilingual guide, including a walk, fruit tasting, and buffet lunch from Puntarenas port. Every day · 08:00 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.55 (164 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 116 per person
Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from Puntarenas Private boat tour to Tortuga Island with snorkeling, spider monkey spotting, dolphin watching, and lunch. Hotel pickup from Puntarenas included. Every day · 08:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.75 (124 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from Puntarenas Full-day Tortuga Island tour from Puntarenas with snorkeling, lunch, and dolphin sightings. Bilingual guide, beach time, equipment included. 8 hours total. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.80 (44 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from Puntarenas: Boat & Beach Lunch Full-day boat excursion to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas with lunch, snorkeling gear and drinks. Includes San Lucas prison history tour. Every day · 07:30 · All ages ★ 4.03 (37 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach Lunch Full-day Tortuga Island cruise from San José with catamaran transport, swimming, and lunch included. Hotel pickup provided. Wed–Sun · 06:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.29 (14 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Puntarenas Zipline & River Boat Tour: 10 cables and crocodiles Zipline 3.5 kilometers through rainforest canopy on 10 cables and boat the Tarcoles River to spot crocodiles, macaws and howler monkeys with hotel pickup. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.59 (17 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 185 per person
Puntarenas Jungle Buggy & Crocodile River Tour for Cruise Guests Ride jungle buggies, spot crocodiles on Tarcoles River, and explore Costa Rica’s wildlife on this Puntarenas shore excursion. Perfect for cruise travelers. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · Ages 21–75 ★ 4.50 (10 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 235 per person
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from JacoOur pickPickup offered | US$ 174 per person | 8h | 4.95★ · 1,673 | Every day · 07:15 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunchBest value | US$ 95 per person | 6h–8h | 4.86★ · 150 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach LunchAlso recommendedPickup offered | US$ 129 per person | 10h–12h | 4.20★ · 101 | Every day · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Puntarenas boat tour: Tárcoles River wildlife & buffet lunchPickup offered | US$ 116 per person | 7h–8h | 4.55★ · 164 | Every day · 08:00 and 10:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from PuntarenasPrivate | US$ 125 per person | 7h | 4.75★ · 124 | Every day · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +1 |
| Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from Puntarenas | US$ 120 per person | 7h–8h | 4.80★ · 44 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Day Trip from Puntarenas: Boat & Beach Lunch | US$ 120 per person | 10h | 4.03★ · 37 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach LunchPickup offered | US$ 170 per person | 12h 30m | 4.29★ · 14 | Wed–Sun · 06:00 | — |
| Puntarenas Zipline & River Boat Tour: 10 cables and crocodilesPickup offered | US$ 185 per person | 6h | 4.59★ · 17 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Puntarenas Jungle Buggy & Crocodile River Tour for Cruise GuestsPickup offered | US$ 235 per person | 6h | 4.50★ · 10 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from Puntarenas (US$ 125 per person)