Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort: Sunset on the water

Three hours on the water: snorkel the reef, then watch the sun drop into the Pacific

Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort is a three-hour boat excursion departing from the resort in Playa Hermosa, where you enter the water at established snorkel sites, then return to the boat to watch the sunset. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and all snorkel gear, drinks and fruit are included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset tour and snorkeling experience

• Depart from JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort
• Snorkel in excellent marine spots
• Swim in refreshing waters
• Relax on board the boat
• Enjoy a variety of drinks and fruits
• Watch the magical sunset
• Return to the hotel

The experience

The boat leaves from the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort, so if you're staying there, you step straight from the hotel to the water. A live guide leads you to snorkel spots where the marine life shows up reliably, and you spend the middle hours of the excursion in the water with your own mask and fins. The gear comes in different sizes, and the boat carries everything you need.

Between snorkel sessions you're back on board, where the crew sets out water, juices, soft drinks, beer (for guests 21 and over), and fresh fruit. As the light starts to change, you stay on deck to watch the sunset unfold across the water before the boat returns you to the resort. The whole thing runs three hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• All snorkel gear in different sizes.
• bottled water, juices, soft drinks and beer (non-alcoholic beverages for guests under 21).
• fresh fruit.
• fishing rods.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to2h before

Ages4 to 80 years

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ATV Tours with Fidel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying at the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and want to skip arranging separate transport to the dock.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the marine life like at the snorkel sites?

The operator describes the spots as excellent and highlights the beauty of marine wildlife as the main draw, though the specific species and abundance vary by season and conditions on the day you go.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide is there to help you find the right spots and pace for your comfort in the water.

What if I don't want to snorkel the whole time?

You can swim in the refreshing water or simply relax on board the boat between snorkel sessions. The excursion is built around your choice of how much time to spend in the water.

Is this a good option if I'm staying at a different hotel?

Pickup is included, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort where the boat departs. The guide will meet you and get you to the water on time.