Snorkeling in San Juan del Sur: Fish, bay, beach

Fish the open water, then snorkel a sheltered bay and swim the shore

A full-day snorkeling activity in San Juan del Sur that starts with fishing in the Pacific, moves to a calm bay for snorkeling, and ends with beach time. The boat carries cushioned seating, shade, and a cooler stocked with ice, water, fresh fruit, ceviche and snacks. All snorkeling and fishing gear is provided, and a live guide speaks English or Spanish.

The experience

The day runs eight hours and splits into three parts: you start by fishing or trolling in open Pacific waters, then the boat heads to a tranquil bay where you get in the water with snorkel gear, and finishes with time to swim and rest on the beach. The boat itself has cushioned seating and a bimini shade top, so you're not exposed the whole time you're waiting between stops.

All the equipment you need (fishing rods, snorkel mask, fins, everything) comes with the booking. The cooler holds ice, bottled water, fresh fruit, ceviche and snacks for the full eight hours, so you're not buying food or drinks on the water. A live guide in English or Spanish is with the group the whole day.

What’s included

• All snorkeling and fishing equipment.
• a large cooler with ice, bottled water, fresh fruit, ceviche and snacks.
• cushioned seating and shade on the boat.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ocean Surf & Sport

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose based on which language you're comfortable following for eight hours on the water. Families with infants or small children can bring a pram or stroller, and the activity suits all fitness levels, so the main decision is whether a full day of fishing, snorkeling and beach time fits your schedule.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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's the snorkeling like in San Juan del Sur's bays?

The snorkeling happens in a tranquil bay after the fishing portion of the day, where the water is calm enough for comfortable viewing and swimming. The bay is sheltered, which makes it suitable for all fitness levels.

Do I need snorkeling experience to book this?

No. All snorkeling and fishing equipment is included, and the activity is suited to all physical fitness levels. A live guide is with you throughout the day.

What's included in the cooler?

The large cooler holds ice, bottled water, fresh fruit, ceviche and snacks for the full eight hours on the water.

How long is the full day on the water?

The activity runs eight hours total, split between fishing in the open Pacific, snorkeling in the bay, and beach time.

Is there shade on the boat?

Yes. The boat has a bimini shade top and cushioned seating, so you have shelter between the fishing and snorkeling portions of the day.