Public Catamaran Tour for Dolphin Watching in Tamarindo

4 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationGuided Operated by Blue Dolphin Sailing 4.7 from 975 reviews

Why we love it?

Experience the beauty of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast on a four-and-a-half-hour sailing tour departing from Tamarindo. This trip features a scenic cruise along the Guanacaste coastline with opportunities to spot marine wildlife such as dolphins, sea turtles, rays, and seasonal whales. The tour includes a stop for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking in a secluded cove or near a hidden beach. Onboard refreshments and a meal featuring chicken fajitas, black beans, salad, rice with vegetables, fruit, and homemade banana bread are provided, along with a selection of sodas, juices, beer, wine, and spirits. Music accompanies the return cruise, where you can enjoy the tropical sunset over the west-facing coast. This tour suits social groups, families, and solo travelers looking for a relaxed ocean experience with water activities included. Towels, sunscreen, gratuities, and transportation are not included but can be arranged separately.

Inclusions

  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling Gear
  • Stand up paddle board
  • Kayaks
  • Pool Noodles
  • Drinks: variety of sodas, juices, beer, white wine, Cacique, vodka, rum, tequila, and water
  • Meal: chicken fajitas, black beans, salad, rice with vegetables, fruit platter, vegetable tray, homemade banana bread
  • Music
  • Restroom

Exclusions

  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
  • Gratuities (15% -20% recommended)
  • Transportation (can be arranged for an additional charge)

Itinerary

Blue Dolphin Sailing Catamaran Itinerary - Tamarindo

Check-in
• Arrive at meeting point on Playa Tamarindo, next to El Chiringuito restaurant, where you will be greeted by our representative and checked in for the tour.
• Board our 26 foot launch boat from the beach to arrive at our catamaran where you'll meet our crew as they provide you a welcome drink.

Coastline Cruise
• Head north along the stunning Guanacaste coastline. Enjoy panoramic views of rock formations, islets and the Pacific horizon.
• Keep an eye out for marine wildlife — dolphins, sea turtles, rays and even whales, which visit us twice a year to have their offspring.

Water Activities Stop
• We’ll anchor in a cove or near a hidden beach for your water activities.
• Choose among: swimming, snorkeling, use our pool noodles, kayaks and stand-up paddleboard or simply relax on board..

Onboard Refreshments & Lunch
• Unlimited drinks included: soft drinks, juices, beer, white wine, rum, vodka, local spirits, tequila and water.
• After the water activities enjoy a light but delicious meal: chicken fajitas, rice with vegetable, black beans, salad, fresh fruit platter, vegetable tray, and banana bread.
• Relax, mingle, enjoy the music, and soak in the view.

Return Sailing at Sunset (Afternoon Tour)
• After the water stop head back toward Playa Tamarindo as the sun begins its descent. The west-facing coast often delivers a vivid tropical sunset.
• Wrap up the tour with an amazing sunset photograph and arrive back to the beach just after sunset.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • No pets

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 2 days before start

Non-refundable after 2 days before start