Sunset catamaran Tamarindo: snorkel and sail the Pacific

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 35

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Float on noodles at a hidden beach, then unwind with tropical fruits and open bar

A 5-hour sunset catamaran tour from Tamarindo takes you sailing along the Costa Rican Pacific coast with time to snorkel, paddleboard, kayak or float at a secluded beach, then returns as the sky turns coral and gold. The crew serves a full meal and unlimited drinks, and depending on the season you may spot dolphins, sea turtles or humpback whales. A local crew and rooftop lounge with 360° views set the mood.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset catamaran experience in Tamarindo

Admire Tamarindo coast and spot wildlife
Snorkel, paddleboard, swim, or sunbathe
Enjoy traditional meal and unlimited drinks
Sail back to Tamarindo for sunset

The Experience

You board the catamaran in Tamarindo and sail out along the wild coastline, watching for dolphins, sea turtles and seasonal whales as the boat moves through unspoiled waters. The crew points out the natural landscapes and biodiversity that make this stretch of coast distinctive. After an hour or so of sailing, the boat moors near a secluded beach where the real freedom starts: snorkel among tropical fish if the sea conditions allow it, paddleboard out from the boat, kayak to the shore, or float on a pool noodle and watch the water. Some travelers dive straight in; others sunbathe on the rooftop beanbag lounge and take in the 360° view. You have roughly two hours here.

While you're in the water or on deck, the crew prepares a full traditional meal — the menu shifts with the season — and sets up the open bar. Beer, rum, vodka, gin, cocktails and soft drinks flow throughout the afternoon. Snorkel gear, masks, fins and tubes are all on board, along with paddleboards, kayaks and pool noodles, so you don't pack anything but yourself.

As the afternoon fades, you sail back toward Tamarindo. This is when the Pacific sky does what it does best: the light turns gold, then coral, and the whole moment becomes the reason people book this tour. The boat reaches the beach as the sun touches the horizon, and you step off with the kind of sunset memory that sticks.

What’s included

Snorkel gear (mask, fins, tube).
paddleboard, kayak and pool noodles.
a full traditional meal prepared on board.
unlimited beer, rum, vodka, gin, cocktails, sodas and juice.
rooftop lounge access with 360° views.
a local crew and soft tropical music throughout the sail.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Pacific Lounge - catamaran experience

Is this one for you?The boat rocks with the Pacific swell, so if motion sickness is a concern for you, talk to the crew about timing and positioning on deck — many travelers find the rooftop lounge and forward sections calmer than below. The snorkeling and water activities are optional; you can stay on deck or in the lounge the whole time and still have the full experience.