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Ashley_H, Aug 2026
Super fun!
We had a wonderful time on the catamaran cruise! The snorkeling was great, and the sunset was absolutely beautiful. The food provided was delicious, and we really enjoyed the smaller, more intimate feel of the boat—it felt almost like a fun family outing with the other passengers. The meeting place was also very easy to find. Overall, a fantastic experience we would definitely recommend!
Isabella_D, Aug 2026
Traveled from Hotel Riu...
Traveled from Hotel Riu Guanacaste, the drive was great, even though we did need to switch buses. Our main guide, Kevin, was very informative before we got to the location, and helped us throughout the day. We started the excursions as soon as we arrived, the team was super helpful and kept the flow of the entire day going smoothly. The river tubing was by far the best experience, it is a steep walk to the river so having good shoes is helpful. The zip lining was incredible and definitely a must as well as the extras that they offer during the experience. Overall great day and awesome experience.
Grace_B, Aug 2026
Adventure-filled day!
It’s a full day so bring some snacks and water bottles filled with water. Bring tips for the nature tour guide, the tubing guide and the all-day guide. The tubing can get rough if it has recently rained so the tubes should be clipped to at least one other. We went when it had been dry and my tube still flipped. If it hadn’t been for frebasio who tubed with our party, who knows the river backwards and forwards, I could have gotten badly hurt. He and Allen, our all-day guide, were wonderful. We saw several animals and native trees/plants, the gorgeous waterfall and a very fun time tubing the river with many exciting rapids!
Pamela_W, Aug 2026
Sunset cruise!
Great cruise. Saw some turtles in the ocean and a few fish and stingray during the snorkel. Not a ton of fish around but the boat was fun. The food was great and the drinks were flowing. They had plenty of noodles and snorkel equipment as well as some kayaks and a float. And the sunset ride home was amazing.
Christine_B, Jul 2026
Beautiful day at Llanos...
Beautiful day at Llanos de Cortes. We swam in the natural pool surrounding the waterfall. Pleasant temperature. Worth a quick swim and some great photos. Saw Howler monkeys in the trees above.
Next we went to the Sloth natural reserve. Saw 3-4 sloths but were treated by one climbing down from his tree to take care of his weekly bathroom run. Also saw lots of other wildlife here.
The lunch was amazing with lots of native Costa Rican foods. Toucans played in the trees right by our dining area.
Finally we made it to Rio Celeste only in time for it to pour. We did successfully make it to the falls but the water lost its blue color due to all the silt from the rain. The falls did have an impressive amount of water pouring down. As the rain finished up, we headed back down and all the wildlife emerged- a family of Coati, a Capuchin monkey, a Motmot, an anole, walking sticks, etc.
We all very much enjoyed the day.
Caroline_F, Jul 2026
Must do!
The tour started on time. Our driver and guide were great hosts. Very knowledgeable about the vegetation and species we saw. We were starting to head back and on the boat when we noticed the howler monkeys had descended to lower branches and we were given time to get off the boat again to observe. We were provided beverages and fresh pineapple (which was unexpected!). Overall a great experience.
Ali_H, Jul 2026
Sun set Catamaran
The sun set catamaran was amazing!!! We brought our family of 8, ages 70s to 8 years old. It was fun!!! We had the opportunity to paddle board, snorkel and just swimming in the ocean. The food was amazing, tacos, salad, pasta salad and chips. We had unlimited drinks! The hospitality by Angel, Luis and Erick was amazing! We saw dolphins!
Mason_C, Jul 2026
It’s incredible! Luis and...
It’s incredible! Luis and the crew are really attentive to your needs and are always making sure you’re comfortable. We mentioned we didn’t drink and they were very attentive to that and made sure all of our pina coladas and margaritas didn’t have alcohol. They have lots of alternative options. The private beach and dinner were phenomenal! We were in paradise the whole time.
Sonja_C, Jun 2026
Wonderful
The food and drinks were great. The weather from the tropical storm had the water not clear enough for snorkeling. I wish they would have had some life jackets instead of pool noodles especially for people like my husband that can’t float. One pool noodle was not enough for a muscular man that can’t float. I didn’t even have one for very long because I went with my hubby back to the boat and some guy grabbed mine and his and took off. But overall it was a good trip.
KellyJordan, May 2026
best boat boys ever!!!!
the review that said “truly open bar” was true!!! delicious drinks and lunch served. boat boys were very attentive and kind when checking on us for more drinks and asking about overall experience. wish it was an adult only boat, there were 2 kids among a ton of adults drinking. different groups with us were a great vibe! would book this tour again if i’m ever in the area
Manuel_M, May 2026
I recommend booking this one!
An unforgettable afternoon adventure
Snorkeling was the highlight—crystal-clear waters filled with vibrant fish and even a few stingrays gliding by. The crew impressed us with freshly prepared food that was far better than expected. Unfortunately, heavy rain rolled in before sunset, cutting the trip a bit short, but it hardly diminished the experience. Overall, a fantastic outing that I would gladly recommend to others.
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!
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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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