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Kathy_K, Mar 2026
Ivan is an awesome guide
It was such a great experience! We seen crocodiles, lots of different birds & howler monkeys!
Ivan was such an entertaining tour guide and gave lots of information for all of the animals living in the area! Very funny & courteous with everyone (and the other tour guides as we met up) Very friendly atmosphere!
We would do this tour again one day and would recommend it to everyone!
Rachel_B, Mar 2026
Well worth it
It was our only excursion while in Costa Rica and it was well worth it! Our guide was Michele (Michie) and she was super sweet and knowledgeable about the region. They provided water for us and organized the meal so we just needed to show up and enjoy the trip! The van was clean and air conditioned and was with us the whole time so any items, extra clothes, extra shoes, sunscreen, etc were able to be stored. Overall the whole experience was amazing and tubing on the Rio Celeste was a once in a lifetime experience!
Sara_G, Mar 2026
Such a Great Time!
The crew, Captain Josue, Angel, and Fifi, were awesome. Great drinks and food! They fed us a full meal of tacos and fresh fruit. So good! The water wasn’t clear enough to see any fish while we swam, but we did see a full pod of dolphins and a stingray on our way out. The sunset was breathtaking. Great music, great vibes! Great way to end our trip to Costa Rica.
Lynette_O, Mar 2026
What a great day, packed...
What a great day, packed with thrills and relaxation. They picked us up in front of our hotel. Be on time or you’ll get left behind. The zip line thru canyons and over rivers was my granddaughter’s favorite. The river tubing was mine. The rapids were a blast and we saw Capuchin monkeys. The guides were diligent about keeping us safe. I was hoping to see more of the volcano, but the pools were amazing. Each pool was a different temperature so we could pick which one we were comfortable in. We didn’t slather the mud on us, but it was an option. They provided towels at both the river tubing and the pools. The cost of the excursion was well worth it.
Andrea_S, Mar 2026
Great value for money
Philippe and our Driver were wonderful. The waterfalls Rio, Celeste, the lunch we had listening to cicadas and watching tucans was pretty memorable. The sloth sanctuary was pretty kick ass too. Every guide was helpful and kind. Would highly recommend.
robert_l, Mar 2026
Great sociable boat trip
Fabulous trip on a catamaran- very attentive crew and free flowing drinks - more of a booze cruise than a snorkelling or dolphin watching experience but thoroughly enjoyed nonetheless, if you’re after a gentle sail with friends you have yet to meet, a paddle in the ocean and a bit of a boogie, this one is a mist
Molly_W, Mar 2026
Best boating experience!
We had an amazing time. The boat was way less crowded than some of the of the other cruises we saw on the water so you could actually move around. The guides were wonderful. They kept our drinks full and the food was great. One of the guides went out snorkeling with us and made it a point to show us different fish and things we wouldn’t have spotted on our own. They even pulled in a massive red snapper while we were out there! Definitely recommend this experience.
ChuanChih_C, Feb 2026
Exceptional trip
Fantastic tour! I thought it was just a party boat with sunset view. In fact, it was wayyyyy more than that. The sail started with an easy vibe, and got us to the other quieter shore. From there, the boat anchored somewhere distanced from the beach, and they provided various kinds of equipment for us to swim, snorkel, or SUP. My partner and I were not really good swimmers, but we felt very safe swimming there with floating bars. The lunch (or more like afternoon tea regarding time) was Costa Rican style food, which included one of the best chicken I’ve ever had. The sunset was spectacular, and plus you got to enjoyed it with amazing people and vibes. We were super lucky to see some dolphins and a whale. It’s almost impossible to imagine an experience like this at this price. Anyway, five stars and highly recommended.
Andrew_S, Feb 2026
Highly Recommended
This was good fun and a great day out. We didn’t see any whales or dolphins. It would have been difficult to snorkel as it was quite rough, BUT the crew were great, the vibe was great, we were plied with cocktails, had a good meal, the sunset was great and it was probably the best value trip we have done in Costa Rica. My husband did do some research and looked at all the reviews and chose this one as it is a bit smaller and it was the right choice. It was not packed with people and we were the only ones to put a sail up.
Angela_L, Feb 2026
Perfect day on the water
The meet up and quick boat ride to the catamaran was smooth. Lots of space on the catamaran to find the perfect spot to enjoy the tour. We were fortunate enough to spot a whale on the tour :) Lots of time for snorkeling and floating in the ocean, taking in the gorgeous views of the coastline. Crew was amazing - they put on a yummy and plentiful lunch - open bar was also perfect. The catamaran was clean and the crew worked tirelessly to ensure everyone was taken care of. The views of the sunset don’t miss and certainly a bonus from the water. Certainly recommend this tour.
Vance_E, Feb 2026
Wonderful experience! The...
Wonderful experience! The only potential downside is if someone doesn’t like crowds, the boat can get a fair amount of people on there, which can also add to the fun, but if you want a more private experience than that might be a distraction. Food was good, beautiful surroundings, saw sea turtle, and humpback whale!
Leonard_R, Feb 2026
Nice day at sea
Nice boat. The crew led by Carlos were fun and helpful. We went out on a very windy day and it made getting the launch into shore to pick us up and take us to the catamaran quite challenging, but they showed their expertise. The drinks, food, music and activities were all very nice. Snorkeling was a little less than it would have been on a calmer day but still fun.
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Tamarindo cruises are the perfect addition to any Costa Rican itinerary, and you can choose the exact tour that fits your style: Go snorkeling and swimming with a private charter, hop on a sailboat for a full day of exploring, or take a Tempisque River cruise and try to spot some monkeys and crocodiles. There are even sunset cruises available that truly encapsulate Costa Rica’s pura vida lifestyle.
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