All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-16| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from JacoOur pick | US$ 174 per person | 8h | 4.94★ · 1,668 | free | +US$ 11 on site |
 Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunchBest value | US$ 95 per person | 6h–8h | 4.86★ · 146 | free | +US$ 12 on site |
 Playa Blanca Jaco Snorkeling Tour with Local GuideLowest price | US$ 89 per person | 2h–3h | 5.00★ · 48 | free | — |
 Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from Puntarenas | US$ 125 per person | 7h | 4.75★ · 124 | free | — |
 Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from Puntarenas | US$ 120 per person | 7h–8h | 4.80★ · 44 | free | +US$ 10 on site |
Puntarenas Snorkeling 5 options
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from JacoTortuga Island day trip from Los Sueños Marina on a catamaran. Snorkeling, banana boat, eco hike, lunch and drinks included. Departs daily from Jaco.★ 4.94 (1,668)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 174per person
Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunchSnorkel near Turtle Island from Puntarenas with a bilingual guide, spotting dolphins and spider monkeys en route, plus tropical lunch on the beach.★ 4.86 (146)6h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Tortuga Island Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling from PuntarenasPrivate boat tour to Tortuga Island with snorkeling, spider monkey spotting, dolphin watching, and lunch. Hotel pickup from Puntarenas included.★ 4.75 (124)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Playa Blanca Jaco Snorkeling Tour with Local GuideStart with a beach walk along Playa Mantas, then hike over Punta Leona to Jaco's only white sand beach.★ 5.00 (48)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from PuntarenasFull-day Tortuga Island tour from Puntarenas with snorkeling, lunch, and dolphin sightings. Bilingual guide, beach time, equipment included. 8 hours total.★ 4.80 (44)7h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Puntarenas Snorkeling at a glance
- Our pick: Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco, US$ 174 (8h, 4.94★ · 1,668).
- Best value: Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunch, US$ 95 (6h–8h, 4.86★ · 146).
- Lowest price: Playa Blanca Jaco Snorkeling Tour with Local Guide, US$ 89 (2h–3h, 5.00★ · 48).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 89–US$ 174 (median US$ 120). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 5. With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 1 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.94 out of 5 across 1,668 reviews.