Snorkeling in San Juan del Sur: Fish, Snorkel & Beach

Fish your way to a snorkel spot, then swim at a private beach

Half-day snorkeling activity in San Juan del Sur that combines fishing, snorkeling and beach time on a single private charter. The boat departs from the bay with a live guide in English or Spanish, trolls to a snorkel site, then moves to a private beach for swimming before returning. Fishing and snorkel equipment, water, ice, fresh fruit and snacks are all provided.

The experience

You've got an afternoon free and want to do more than one thing. The charter leaves San Juan del Sur bay with fishing tackle and snorkel gear already aboard, so you start trolling toward a snorkel spot right away. If the fishing is slow, you're still moving toward the water you came to explore. Once you reach the reef or site the guide picks, you drop the fishing lines and pick up the snorkel mask.

After snorkeling, the boat cruises to a private beach where you swim and float while the crew keeps the cooler stocked with water, fresh fruit and snacks. The return trolls back to port, so anyone who wants to fish on the way home can. The boat has a swim ladder, cushioned seating and a bimini shade top, which matters when you're on the water for four hours in the Pacific sun.

A live guide speaks English or Spanish and handles the boat and the fishing setup. Families and groups with mixed interests book this because nobody has to sit out: kids can snorkel while adults fish, or swap halfway through. The charter is private, so the pace and the stops are yours to shape.

What’s included

• Snorkel and fishing equipment with lures.
• a large cooler stocked with ice, bottled water, fresh fruit and snacks.
• cushioned seating and bimini shade top.
• a swim ladder for easy entry and exit.
• 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 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ocean Surf & Sport

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to mix fishing and snorkeling in one outing without splitting the group. The private charter means everyone goes at the same pace and stops where the guide knows the conditions are best.

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 near San Juan del Sur?

The guide picks the snorkel site based on conditions and what's been active that day. The charter trolls to a reef or coastal spot where you enter from the boat using the swim ladder and snorkel the area before moving on to the beach.

How long is the half-day snorkeling trip?

The charter runs four hours total, from departure to return to port in San Juan del Sur bay. That covers the trolling out, snorkeling time, the beach stop and the return.

What fishing equipment do I need to bring?

Fishing equipment and lures are provided on the boat. You don't need to bring your own tackle or know how to fish. The guide handles the setup and can teach you if it's your first time.

Is this snorkeling trip good for kids and families?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram, and the mixed-activity format means families with different interests all find something to do on the same charter. The boat has shade, a swim ladder and snacks throughout the day.

What's included in the price?

Snorkel equipment, fishing equipment and lures, a large cooler with ice, bottled water, fresh fruit and snacks are all included. The guide is also included. You choose English or Spanish when you book.