Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Catamaran with Reef & Kayak

Catamaran, snorkel guide, kayaks, and a reef teeming with fish, all before midday

A morning catamaran from Playa Flamingo Marina with a live guide, snorkeling equipment and kayaks included. You sail north along the Guanacaste coast to a secluded bay, mask up to explore a coral reef full of colorful fish, paddle a kayak if you want, then return to the boat for a tropical meal with beer, wine and soft drinks. The whole day runs four hours.

The experience

Lazy Lizard has run catamarans out of Flamingo Marina for over 20 years. You board at 8:15 AM, and the captain takes you north along a coast dotted with tropical forest and hidden surf breaks. The boat carries snorkeling masks, fins and kayaks, so you don't pack your own gear. The crew serves drinks and snacks as you cruise.

At a secluded bay, you stop to get in the water. A guide leads snorkeling trips to a coral reef where you'll see colorful fish, or you can snorkel on your own if you prefer. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are there if you want to paddle instead. Some travelers just stay on deck and watch the marine life: dolphins, whales and manta rays often pass through this stretch of coast. The crew keeps the drinks coming while you're in the water.

After the water stops, you head back to the boat for a tropical midday meal. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. Just let them know when you book. The whole outing takes four hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, so the afternoon is still yours.

What’s included

• Kayaks and snorkeling equipment.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.
• tropical midday meal with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 11 Jan 2027

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (2 to 10 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 32

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 23 pickup points.

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

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lazy Lizard Sailing LTDA

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves your afternoon free. Book this if you want to get in the water and explore the reef with a guide, but don't want to spend the whole day on the boat, or if you'd rather paddle a kayak and watch the marine life from the water instead of snorkeling.

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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 (2 to 10 years); Infant (under 2): 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 fish and marine life will I see while snorkeling in Playa Flamingo?

The reef at the secluded bay holds colorful fish and coral. Dolphins, whales and manta rays move through the waters along the coast, though sightings depend on the day and season.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join the morning catamaran?

No. A guide leads snorkeling trips for anyone who wants to mask up, and you can snorkel individually to explore the reef at your own pace. If you'd rather not snorkel, kayaking and paddleboarding are options, or you can stay on the boat.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I meet the boat at Flamingo Marina?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You can also meet the boat directly at Flamingo Beach if you prefer. Boarding time is 8:15 AM.

What's included in the meal at the end of the catamaran?

A tropical midday meal is served on the return, with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions are available. Just let the crew know when you book.

How many people go on the morning catamaran, and is it crowded?

The catamaran needs a minimum of six adults to operate. The boat is a luxury catamaran with a professional crew, so the experience is built around small groups rather than large tour crowds.