Snorkeling Catamaran in Quepos: Manuel Antonio with Water Slides

A catamaran built for slides and jacuzzis, not just reef watching.

Snorkel from a 100-foot catamaran along the Manuel Antonio coast with snorkeling gear, two water slides, two jacuzzis, and a Costa Rican meal included. The boat leaves from Pez Vela Marina in Quepos at 2pm (afternoon departure) or 9am (morning departure), with hotel pickup available from any hotel in Manuel Antonio or Quepos. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the outing. The itinerary runs three-and-a-half hours and covers swimming, snorkeling, wildlife watching for dolphins and sea turtles, and time to relax between activities.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and activities

• Arrive at Marina Pez Vela
• Check in at the marina
• Attend security briefing
• Enjoy dolphin watching and jacuzzis
• Swim, snorkel, and use water slides
• Have Costa Rican style dinner
• Return to Pez Vela Marina

The experience

The Ocean King catamaran departs Pez Vela Marina at either 2pm or 9am, depending on which departure you choose. If you need a ride from your hotel in Manuel Antonio or Quepos, pickup is included. Just let the operator know when you book. You'll arrive at the marina by 1:40pm (afternoon tour) or earlier (morning tour), check in, get a security briefing, and board a boat that carries the weight of its own bar, two hot tubs, and two winding water slides built into the deck. The catamaran is 100 feet long and designed around the idea that a day on the water doesn't have to be about sitting still.

From 2 to 4pm (afternoon tour timing), you're in the water or on the boat watching for dolphins and sea turtles along the Manuel Antonio coastline: the wild vegetation of the national park runs right down to the water. The jacuzzis are there if you want to soak instead. Between 4 and 5pm, you snorkel with gear provided at no extra cost, take runs down the water slides, and eat: filet fish with rice, vegetables and salad if that's what you ordered, or chicken if you gave advance notice. The boat returns to Pez Vela by 5:30 or 6pm. Four alcoholic drinks or cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, fresh fruit and snacks come with the ticket. A live guide in English or Spanish is on board the whole time.

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and the transportation to and from your hotel is too. Infants can come in a stroller or car seat. Vegetarian meals are available if you request one at booking. No shoes or smoking on deck. That's the only rule that might surprise you. The main draw here isn't a chance to see rare fish. It's the combination of snorkeling, slides, hot tubs and a meal all in one afternoon or morning, without having to arrange any of it yourself.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Manuel Antonio or Quepos.
• four alcoholic drinks or cocktails.
• non-alcoholic drinks and fresh fruit.
• snacks.
• snorkeling gear.
• a Costa Rican lunch (morning tour) or dinner (afternoon tour) with filet fish, rice, vegetables and salad.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• access to two jacuzzis and two water slides.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 160

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 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to stay together on one boat with multiple activities: the two water slides and hot tubs mean different ages find their own entertainment without splitting up.

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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 (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What time does the catamaran leave Pez Vela Marina?

The Ocean King departs at 2pm for the afternoon tour or 9am for the morning tour. Check-in at the marina opens at 1:40pm for the afternoon departure.

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

Snorkeling gear is provided at no extra cost to anyone who wants to use it.

What's included in the meal, can I get something other than fish?

Lunch or dinner includes filet fish with rice, vegetables and salad. If you have a restriction or prefer chicken, let the operator know at least one day before your tour and they'll swap it for you. Vegetarian options are also available on request.

Does the catamaran pick me up from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off from any hotel in Manuel Antonio or Quepos is included. Tell the operator which hotel when you book.

How many drinks are included?

Four alcoholic drinks or cocktails are included, plus non-alcoholic drinks, fresh fruit and snacks throughout the three-and-a-half-hour cruise.