Top Costa Rica Whale Watching

Whale watching Combo Tour Marino Ballena National Park (mid day)

Humpback whales swim thousands of miles every year to spawn in Drake Bay’s tropical waters, while several species of dolphins reside here year-round. This family-friendly boat tour allows you to see these marine mammals up close and provides an onboard hydrophone, so you can hear their song-like noises. During the tour, your guide provides helpful information on topics such as ocean conservation and marine biology.

Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay as seen on National Geographic

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Our tour begins at the Curú Wildlife Refuge, a place where you can observe a large number of wild animals before departure time or after the tour. We are local people who know the coast and the behavior of cetaceans and marine animals very well, which allows us to provide a quality service without affecting the marine life of the place, with more than twenty years of experience. We carried out the sightings in the Paquera Responsible Fishing Marine Area, a place that Humpback whales visit to have their calves and take care of them for 2 or 3 months.

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Puntarenas

Dolphin Watching with Costa Rican Companies

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Half-Day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara

Grab your passport and head over the border for a full-day tour of Nicaragua’s highlights from Costa Rica. Start with a scenic Nicaraguan breakfast and then take in the views from Catarina Volcano. Visit the active Masaya Volcano and stand near the crater. Explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views from La Merced Church, followed by a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a scenic cruise.

Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica

15 hoursFree Cancellation

We offer a more familiar, educational and relaxing trip which allow you to enjoy the nature as well as fun for the whole family and visitors. We have some music on board to listen, but when there is an opportunity to have some fun dancing our guides and crew will be always ready to. Our delicious lunch or dinner prepare fresh onboard are always well recommended and people just love it. Sunset during the dry season are stunning. Our crew will make a big difference also all the time.

Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour in Costa Rica

Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour in Costa Rica

Zipline through Costa Rican rainforest on a canopy tour that goes over the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall—an exciting opportunity not offered on similar excursions. Between cables, take in views of Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato and talk to your guides about the La Fortuna area. No experience is needed and almost anyone who is interested in Costa Rica’s biodiversity will enjoy this immersive adventure.

Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

We are all about fishing the stunning waters of Tamarindo, our local crew will know exactly where the best fishing spots will be on the day of your tour. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain and 1st mate can tell you all about their experience fishing in the gorgeous Pacific waters of Costa Rica. Not only they will give you a good insight on different types of fishing that are popular in the area but if you’re lucky enough they can fillet the fish for you so you can take with you or enjoy a fresh sashimi on board. You´ll be fishing aboard a 26ft Mako center console that holds up to 5 passengers, it has outriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There´s a toilet on board for your convenience. You´ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you as well as lures. Trips are run with the help of a First mate, a 10-20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work (not included in tour price). Now, come aboard with us and get hooked!

Tamarindo Private Fishing Charter – Drinks & Snacks

Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs

8 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Fishing in our waters is one of the best in Latin America, Costa Rica is famous for its large number of billfish and pelagic fish in general. With our great experience and professional team we will make your fishing day the best of your lives. Our 30 foot long boat will make you feel very comfortable and safe while taking you to where the fish you want to catch are: Sailfish, Marlin, Mahí Mahí, Yellowfin Tuna. Everyone could be part of your Fishing and make your dream come true. With the most experience in the area, we are sure that we will do our best so that you have a great day at sea. Our Fishing equipment is of the highest range and will not disappoint you. Not only is fishing an attraction, we can also see Turtles, Manta Rays and Dolphins during our Fishing trips and depending on the season we also see Whales. So fun is guaranteed, come and enjoy, it will be a pleasure for us to have you on board.

Offshore Fishing trip (Deep sea fishing)

Offshore Fishing trip (Deep sea fishing)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Snorkeling stops, sunshine, and unobstructed views of Costa Rica's shoreline make this sunset catamaran cruise the ideal way to end your day—and the open bar doesn't hurt. Join a friendly crew (as well as dolphins, turtles, and flying fish) to make the most of the day's last rays on this perfectly timed tour, which ends just as the sun sinks below the horizon. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

Learn the basics of scuba diving under the watchful eye of your guide on this introductory course departing from Tamarindo. Begin at TamaDive Tamarindo Diving Center, then enjoy two dives at different sites with a break in between, using the scuba equipment provided so you don't have to worry about a thing. Hotel pickup is available from select Tamarindo locations for even more convenience.

Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Tour de pesca alrededor de la costa de Mal País y Santa Teresa. También podemos observar mucha vida Mariana cómo Delfines, Manta rayas, Tortugas, Ballenas etc.. Los pescados capturados los pueden llevar para la cena y disfrutar de su frescura. Nunca comerás un pescado tan fresco. Si sueñas con pescar un Atún, Mahí Mahí, Roosterfish y algún otro pez del pacífico está es tu opción.

Inshore Fishing trip 4 hours

Anna Holala offers a fully private catamaran experience in Guanacaste, focused on quality, comfort, and authenticity. Unlike crowned tours, every trip is designed for a small group, with fresh homemade food, carefully prepared drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. This experience is ideal for couples, families, and travelers looking for a more personal and premium way to explore the coastline of Playa del Coco and Papagayo Bay.

Private Catamaran Tour Guanacaste Anna Holala Playa Del Coco

Step aboard your private boat for an unforgettable half-day adventure crafted just for you and your group or family. Cruise the Catalina Islands, Brumel Island, Potrero Bay, and other hidden gems along the coast, taking in stunning ocean views at every turn. Every stop and activity is fully customizable, so you decide whether to snorkel vibrant reefs, explore secret beaches, paddle along calm bays, or simply relax and soak up the sun. For those seeking extra thrills, you can enhance your adventure with optional add-ons like Sea Scootering, Towable Tubing, Freediving or Spearfishing. This half-day custom tour blends adventure, relaxation, and exploration. Your day, your way!

Custom Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling at Catalinas & much more

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Fishing and Snorkeling Combo

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Snorkeling and Cruises

Zip line, Hot Springs, horses and More Aventure.

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Snorkeling at Catalina Islands

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Catalina Island Diving Tour From Tamarindo - Certified Only

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Exchange the sun and surf for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course with an optional Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the treetops along hanging bridges. In between adventures, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch (select tours only).

Zipline & Guided Hanging Bridges Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Zip line, Hot Springs, horses and More Aventure.

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What are people saying about Costa Rica

Van_H, Sep 2026

Fun Costa Rica Tour

Marlene was absolutely amazing! I had such a wonderful experience with her during my zip lining, hot springs, and horseback riding tour. It ended up being just the two of us, which made the entire day feel like such a personalized and special experience. She is so fun, personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Costa Rica, its nature, and animals. I learned so much from her throughout the day! She also took incredible photos and videos of me, so I could fully enjoy every activity without worrying about capturing the moment myself. One of my favorite unexpected treats was learning about Costa Rican coffee beans, the different flavors, and the coffee-making process. Marlene made every part of the experience interesting and memorable. From the adventure and beautiful scenery to the animals, hot springs, horseback riding, and coffee experience, it was such a perfect day. Marlene truly made me feel like I was exploring Costa Rica with a friend. I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Costa Rica and looking for a fun, authentic, and personalized experience! 🇨🇷☕️🐴🌿

Half-Day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara

Ingrid_J, Aug 2026

Lovely morning excursion

We enjoyed the morning excursion with Samara Adventures. The crew was friendly, fun and professional. I was worried about going out on the boat in the rainy season but it was a glorious sunny day. We saw dolphins and turtles but no whales. Apparently the water is still a little warm for the whales right now. Water was too murky for snorkeling but we enjoyed the refreshing swim.

Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica

Andre_S, Aug 2026

Highlight of my tour

The Nicaragua tour was a great experience! Everything was well organized, and we had the opportunity to see beautiful places, learn about the local culture, and enjoy some unforgettable moments. The tour was enjoyable from start to finish, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable trip to Nicaragua.

Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay as seen on National Geographic

Shayna_H, Aug 2026

Incredible experience!

If I could give this tour 10 stars, I would. Granted, we were very lucky and saw tons of whales, including a baby and her mama, the whole experience was just great. Sierra and here team were lovely and so informative. My favorite part was listening to the whales on the hydrophone, and we were even allowed to get into the water and swim and we could hear the whales singing under water. Truly bucket list experience. I went by myself and met lovely people on the tour and the crew was just so nice. They provided water and snacks and lunch which were very yummy. 10/10 recommend!

Private Snorkeling Tour by boat in Flamingo Beach

Cori_S, Aug 2026

Pura Vida Snorkling and...

Pura Vida Snorkling and Fishing Adventures is a top notch tour provider. We originally booked only a private snorkeling tour and we had such a great time we decided to book a fishing tour for the next day. Frank was our English guide both days and he is a stud! He was conversational and taught us a lot about what we were seeing throughout both trips. On the snorkeling tour we saw a Ray, eel, parrot fish, sea urchin, Cornish, puffer fish, angel fish, yellow tang, octopus and so many other beautiful fish (bright blue, black and white striped) that I don’t know the names to. We weren’t as successful at fishing but we did catch 4 small tuna and another small fish and still had a great time. They worked hard to try and get us on the bigger fish. That’s why it’s called “fishing” and not “catching”. We were overall pleased with both experiences and would highly recommend this tour company to anyone visiting Costa Rica!

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

Korey_A, Jun 2026

Amazing experience

Amazing experience, even in the rain!!! This adventure was thrilling, frightening and beautiful. The length of the zip lines were some of the longest wet have done. Going through the cloud forest was unforgettable. The repelling was fantastic. I almost didn't do the Tarzan swing but so glad that I did.

Zipline & Guided Hanging Bridges Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Robert_I, May 2026

An Experience not to be missed

I can see why this is a must do excursion for Monte Verde. Well organized and great team of staff who accompany you through the zip lines. Lovely views of the cloud forest while zipping along. Tarzan swing was a huge hit for the brave people in our group. If Tarzan swing was too tame for you, you can pay for the Superman position on the last zipline. The Hanging Bridges were opportunity to see the cloud forest from a closer distance. Even saw a howler monkey on one of the bridges. We think he enjoyed being the center of attention. It’s an experience that we would all do again.

Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver

Amos_H, May 2026

Staff is kind, friendly,...

Staff is kind, friendly, professional, and patient. I personally struggled with a class due to my nerves and anxiety. However, the staff was very patient with me even with extra time to help me get comfortable enough to dive. Personally, I was unable to do the activity, but I would recommend this to anyone that wants to try scuba. This is a great place to learn mainly because of how patient thorough and understanding the staff is. Big thanks to Ramon for spending extra time in the water with me trying to help me get comfortable with the activity and equipment!

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

Paige_D, Apr 2026

Great Experience!

We had a great catamaran experience with our two boys (18 and 15)! The boat ride itself was awesome, and during the stop you have the option to stay on the boat, snorkel near the reef, or head up to the beach. We chose to snorkel and saw a stingray near the sandy shoreline, lots of puffer fish, sea cucumbers, colorful tropical fish, and even an eel! The tour guides were very kind and the music was enjoyable and not too loud, which we appreciated. Lunch was very good, and the homemade banana bread was absolutely outstanding! It was quite wavy on our trip and a couple of other travelers did end up getting seasick but the crew was quick to respond and very helpful to them. Great excursion!

Dolphin Watching with Costa Rican Companies

Jennifer_S, Apr 2026

This is a must

Our experience was unbelievable. Everything was five star. We saw a pod of dolphins that had a Mom and baby dolphin. We were able to see humpback whales. My 12-year-old loved going off the slide of the boat to snorkel. The snorkeling isn’t the greatest but that didn’t bother anyone. Our group was lucky enough that we had wonderful people also on the tour with us that we’ve befriended. The pick up spot was easy to find. Even where we launched the boat on Playa Carrillo, there was great tide pools for my son to explore great shells and sea glass we found. All the tour guides were great, very informative and helpful. They gave us fresh fruit at the end. They gave water and juice. Bring a hat bring your camera bring sunglasses and a rash card and lots of sunscreen.

Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

Samantha_S, Apr 2026

This was a wonderful...

This was a wonderful experience! The crew on the boat were so kind and accommodating, they were constantly checking in to see if we needed anytbing. The boat was clean and spacious despite all the people on board. The boat docked at a private beach where we were able to swim and snorkel. I would highly recommend this experience!!