Snorkeling in Jaco: Private Catamaran with Sea Turtles

The beach you reach is only accessible by boat.

A private catamaran snorkeling trip from Jaco takes up to four hours with a live guide in English or Spanish, stopping at a motor-powered route through open water to spot dolphins and sea turtles, then anchoring at a white sand beach reachable only by boat. You snorkel with provided equipment, swim, or relax with tropical drinks and snacks while the guide points out marine life and manages the stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran adventure and snorkeling

• Board the private catamaran
• Spot dolphins and sea turtles
• Snorkel in crystal-clear waters
• Relax with tropical drinks
• Visit secluded white sand beach
• Enjoy stunning ocean views

The experience

What makes this catamaran different is the route itself. Instead of the crowded mooring spots where most boats cluster, this one motors out to find dolphins and sea turtles in the open water first, then heads to a secluded white sand beach that has no land access. You can only reach it by boat. That isolation is the whole point: it means fewer people and a quieter stop for snorkeling or swimming.

You board in the morning (9:00 am departure) or afternoon (2:00 pm departure) and spend the time in the water or on deck. Snorkeling equipment is included and ready to use. You can also just swim or float with a drink in hand. The guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with the group throughout. Tropical drinks, fresh fruit, snacks and beer come with the booking, so you're not managing hunger or thirst between stops.

The catamaran is motor-powered only, which means no sailing lessons and no waiting for wind. You move on schedule. Fishing equipment is also aboard if anyone wants to try casting, though the main draw is the water itself and what moves through it. Service animals are welcome, and infants can come as long as they sit on an adult's lap. The boat suits all fitness levels. Swimming and snorkeling are optional, not required.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• tropical drinks, fresh fruit, snacks and beer.
• fishing equipment.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (17 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by VIP Boat Cruise CR

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the calm water and better light for spotting dolphins and sea turtles. The afternoon slot works better if you're fitting the trip around other plans in Jaco. A private catamaran keeps your group together (whether that's a couple, a family or friends) without the noise and crowd of a shared boat.

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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: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of marine life will I actually see on this snorkeling trip?

Dolphins and sea turtles are the main draws, and the guide watches for them as the boat moves through open water. Tropical fish appear around the snorkeling stops, especially near the secluded beach where the water is clear enough to see them underwater.

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

Snorkeling equipment is included with the booking and ready to use when you arrive. You don't need to bring or rent anything separately.

How long does the trip actually take from start to finish?

The morning departure runs from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and the afternoon departure runs from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Both are about four hours on the water, including travel time to the stops and time spent at the beach.

What's included to eat and drink during the trip?

Fresh tropical fruit, snacks, beer, and tropical drinks are all included. You won't need to bring or buy food or beverages separately.