Boat Tours in Tamarindo at a glance
- Our pick: Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, kayaks and sunset, US$ 97 per person (5h, 4.50★ · 509).
- Top rated: Snorkeling from Tamarindo: 66-foot catamaran sunset cruise, US$ 104 per person (5h, 4.69★ · 353).
- Best value: Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with Guide, US$ 42 per person (2h, 4.84★ · 125).
Price per person across the 14 options priced per person: US$ 42–US$ 250 (median US$ 104). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 16.
Of the 16 options: 15 with live guides in English, 16 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 14 kid-friendly, 4 private and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in Tamarindo
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
16 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, kayaks and sunset Five hours on the Ti Marouba catamaran off Tamarindo with snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddle board and chef-made lunch included. Every day · 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.50 (509 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 97 per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with lunch and open bar Sail the Costa Rican coast from Tamarindo on a catamaran built for comfort, snorkel in secluded bays, and eat lunch with an open bar included. Every day · 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.58 (685 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 132 per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & Pickup Two-hour guided boat tour through Las Baulas mangroves with howler monkeys, crocodiles and birds. Includes hotel pickup, water and a shaded boat. Tides determine exact time. Every day · 13 start times, 07:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.60 (766 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Snorkeling from Tamarindo: 66-foot catamaran sunset cruise Snorkel the Pacific off Tamarindo's Gold Coast aboard a 66-foot catamaran with lunch, open bar, and crew-prepared meals. Every day · 12:45 and 13:15 · All ages ★ 4.69 (353 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 104 per person
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkel, Paddleboard & Sunset Five-and-a-half hours sailing Marino Las Baulas and Playa Huevo with snorkeling, paddleboarding and kayaking. Open bar with margaritas. Every day · 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.42 (104 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day Trip Watch monkeys, crocodiles & rare birds from a boat in Palo Verde, then share a Costa Rican lunch & see Chorotega pottery made by hand. Includes pickup. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.62 (165 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with kayaks and lunch Snorkel from the Blue Dolphin catamaran off Tamarindo with kayaks, lunch and an open bar included. Every day · 12:45 · All ages ★ 4.28 (112 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Sunset Boat Tour Tamarindo: Snorkel, Paddle Board & Dinner Sunset boat tour from Tamarindo with snorkeling, paddle boarding and a buffet dinner with open bar included. Every day · 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.61 (181 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Sunset catamaran Tamarindo: Snorkel and sail the Pacific Sail the Tamarindo coast at sunset on a small-group catamaran with snorkeling, paddleboarding and an open bar: spot dolphins and whales. Every day · 12:45 · All ages ★ 4.35 (69 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 98 per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with Guide Two-hour boat tour through Tamarindo's mangrove estuary within the Baulas marine park, led by a naturalist guide in English or Spanish with free roundtrip. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.84 (125 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Tamarindo: Wildlife Estuary Boat Tour with Mangrove Sighting Glide through Tamarindo’s estuary on a shaded boat, spot monkeys and crocodiles, enjoy fresh pineapple, and hear local stories: includes guide and all fees. Every day · 15 start times, 07:00 to 14:30 ★ 3.90 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Palo Verde boat tour: Bird-watching and pottery demo Watch 200 bird species from a covered panga on the Tempisque River, then learn to throw ceramic pots from a local artisan before lunch cooked in a wood oven. Every day · 8 start times, 04:30 to 12:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Tamarindo Snorkeling Boat Tour: Private Catalina Islands Adventure Four hours snorkeling from Tamarindo Beach with a private boat, your own crew, and underwater photos included. Every day · 07:30, 09:00 and 13:30 ★ 4.89 (9 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 500 per group
Palo Verde National Park boat safari and pottery tour Boat through Palo Verde National Park spotting crocodiles and monkeys, then make pottery in Guaitil village and eat a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Private Boat to Catalina Islands Private snorkeling boat from Tamarindo visits Catalina Islands, Brumel Island and Potrero Bay with guide, equipment and refreshments for your choice of stops. Every day · 07:00 and 13:00 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 860 per group
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From US$ 108 per person
Tamarindo Private Estuary Boat Tour: Mangroves at Your Pace Private boat tour through Tamarindo's mangrove estuary with a local guide, fresh fruit and charcuterie included. Glide silently past crocodiles. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 108 per person
The top 12 of 16 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, kayaks and sunsetOur pick | US$ 97 per person | 5h | 4.50★ · 509 | Every day · 12:30 | English, Spanish, French |
| Snorkeling from Tamarindo: 66-foot catamaran sunset cruiseTop rated | US$ 104 per person | 5h | 4.69★ · 353 | Every day · 12:45 and 13:15 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with GuideBest valuePickup offered | US$ 42 per person | 2h | 4.84★ · 125 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with lunch and open bar | US$ 132 per person | 4h 30m | 4.58★ · 685 | Every day · 13:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & PickupGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 52 per person | 2h | 4.60★ · 766 | Every day · 13 start times, 07:00 to 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkel, Paddleboard & Sunset | US$ 110 per person | 5h 30m | 4.42★ · 104 | Every day · 12:30 | English, Spanish |
| Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day TripGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 150 per person | 6h | 4.62★ · 165 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with kayaks and lunch | US$ 119 per person | 5h | 4.28★ · 112 | Every day · 12:45 | English, Spanish |
| Sunset Boat Tour Tamarindo: Snorkel, Paddle Board & Dinner | US$ 95 per person | 5h | 4.61★ · 181 | Every day · 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sunset catamaran Tamarindo: Snorkel and sail the Pacific | US$ 98 per person | 5h | 4.35★ · 69 | Every day · 12:45 | — |
| Tamarindo: Wildlife Estuary Boat Tour with Mangrove SightingGroup of up to 14 | US$ 70 per person | 2h | 3.90★ · 10 | Every day · 15 start times, 07:00 to 14:30 | English, Spanish |
| Palo Verde boat tour: Bird-watching and pottery demoGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 145 per person | 5h–6h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 8 start times, 04:30 to 12:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (4): Tamarindo Snorkeling Boat Tour: Private Catalina Islands Adventure (US$ 500 per group) · Palo Verde National Park boat safari and pottery tour (US$ 250 per person) · Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Private Boat to Catalina Islands (US$ 860 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & Pickup (US$ 52 per person) · Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day Trip (US$ 150 per person) · Tamarindo: Wildlife Estuary Boat Tour with Mangrove Sighting (US$ 70 per person)
- With pickup (6): Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with Guide (US$ 42 per person) · Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & Pickup (US$ 52 per person) · Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day Trip (US$ 150 per person)
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