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Tortuga Island Snorkel & Sunset Cruise from Jacó

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Duration5h 45m

GroupUp to 80

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

The water slide catches you off guard — then you're already jumping in

You snorkel at Tortuga Island with all gear provided, use the boat's water slide and dive boards, and enjoy a gourmet lunch with signature drinks on the beach. The return cruise follows the sunset along the Pacific coast. The fixed schedule means no arranging transport or timing yourself — you show up at Los Sueños Marina and the day is already planned.

5h 45m

Step-by-step itinerary

Tortuga Island Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

Check in at Los Sueños Marina booth
Board Costa Cat III for cruise
Stroll Marina Village if early
Snorkel and enjoy boat activities
Relax on Tortuga Island beach
Eat gourmet sandwiches and drink
Cruise back at sunset

The Experience

You board the Costa Cat III at Los Sueños Marina expecting a standard snorkel boat, and instead you get a floating playground. The water slide is right there, the dive boards are calling, and before you've even left the dock you're already thinking about what you'll do first. The cruise to Tortuga Island takes you along Costa Rica's Pacific coast, and the boat doesn't feel like work — it feels like the trip has already started.

Once you reach Tortuga Island, the snorkeling happens straight from the boat in water so clear you can see the bottom without trying. The reef is close enough that you're in and out without a long swim, and the gear they provide actually fits. After you've had your fill of the underwater part, there's the island itself — beach chairs, umbrellas, and time to just sit. The gourmet sandwiches arrive with fresh chips, and the signature Jungle Juice tastes like someone actually thought about what you'd want after being in the water for an hour. Margaritas are there too if you want them, or you can stick with the soft drinks and water they keep coming around with.

The return cruise catches the sunset, which is the part people remember. You're heading back to Los Sueños Marina as the light goes orange and the water goes calm, and there's no rush — the timing is built into the half-day format so you're not watching the clock. The whole thing runs about four to five hours from check-in to the dock, which means you're back in Jacó with the rest of your afternoon still ahead of you.

What’s included

Check-in at Los Sueños Marina Public Dock booth and boarding of the Costa Cat III.
snorkel gear and access to the boat's water slide, sun beds, and dive boards.
snorkeling at Tortuga Island in clear turquoise waters.
beach chairs and umbrellas on the island.
gourmet sandwiches with fresh chips (vegetarian option available on request).
soft drinks and water throughout the tour.
signature Jungle Juice and Margaritas after snorkeling.
restroom facilities on the boat and at the island.
return cruise along the Pacific coast at sunset.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by Costa Cat Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full island and snorkel experience in half a day without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds on its own.