Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise
Recommended by 91% of travelers
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Snorkel and sunset cruise from Playa Hermosa
- Catch sight of wildlife from onboard the deck and in the water
- Take in panoramic views of the sunset and the coastline
- Open bar, light meal, and hotel pickup included ;
What's Included
- Catamaran cruise along the Pacific Coast
- Snorkeling equipment
- Snacks
- Light lunch
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
- Transportation available for additional cost.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for children aged 2 and under
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Weather permitting. Crew reserves the right to determine if necessary to cancel. If crew cancels, refund or alternate tour will be provided, dependent upon availability
- Not recommended for person with disability that would preclude them from boarding catamaran via smaller skiff that could be rocking and unstable when standing.
- Not responsible for damage to personal items brought on tour. Bring personal items at your own risk.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Samantha_S
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!!
Reviews
4.6
based on 92 reviews
Samantha_S, Apr 2026
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!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Great review, thank you for pointing out how good our crew and boat are. We (and the crew) work hard to have a great experience for our clients and we are happy you were able to enjoy the tour. Please enjoy some of our other tours if you have the time, Thank you & Pura Vida.
Natasha_C, Mar 2026
Amazing time! Great staff, food, and music. Luis and Manny were fantastic! Pick up and drop off were easy
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Natasha, great review, I will let Luis & Manny know. Our crew works hard to make the trip enjoyable for everyone and I can assure you it's a labor of love. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy some of our other tours. Thank you again and Pura Vida.
Barbara_B, Mar 2026
A beautiful trip with plenty of time to snorkel or swim. Food was outstanding, unlimited bar with a huge variety of drinks. Staff were friendly and helpful getting I. & out of the water.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Barbara for your kind review. We try hard to offer a great product and we are really happy that you recognized that and enjoyed it. Hopefully you will be able to experience some of our other adventure tours. Thank you again & Pura Vida
Paul_W, Mar 2026
We followed all instructions for meetup and about 30 minutes after the scheduled start of the tour we were informed through Viator that the tour was cancelled. Frustrating to plan our day around this tour and have such a lack of communication and did not even find out until we inquired. Viator did nothing wrong but bummed to not get to experience this as it was too late in the day at that point to schedule a different boat tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced.
Unfortunately, the boat used for this tour had to be closed that day, and regrettably that update was not communicated to you in time. We completely understand how frustrating it is to plan your day around a tour only to learn about the cancellation after arriving at the meeting point.
This was not the experience we want for our guests, and we sincerely apologize for the lack of communication. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can continue improving our coordination and ensure updates are shared with guests much sooner in situations like this.
We truly hope you were still able to enjoy your time in Costa Rica, and we would love the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
Madison_B, Mar 2026
It was a fun experience and we got see jumping mantarays (?) but the snorkelling wasn't too clear and didn't see much. We had some good drinks on board and had a great time overall.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Madison, You saw Mobula Rays aka devil rays, great experience, they usually travel in schools of 500 or more. Sorry the visibility wasn't better, probably was on the tide change. We are happy you had a "great time overall" Hopefully you will have time to enjoy some more of our adventure tours. Thanks again, best regards & Pura Vida.
PeterS, Feb 2026
Great : the crew, the sunset, hotel transfer, the open bar
Good : the food, the ambience (despite numbers), safety considerations
Not so good : the snorkelling, the higher than expected number of guests
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Peter, Thank you for the review. You rated 4 items "great" & 3 "good" , you rated 2 items
"not so good" The snorkeling is usually very good but sometimes it is affected by the weather, tides ¤nts, we are sorry that it was "not so good for you" We do have a limit on the number of guests and we are rarely full but this is peak season so we have more that the usual number of travelers. Our low season is never crowded. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy some of our other tours. Thank you again, we really appreciate your comments and hope you will come back soon. Pura Vida.
Glen_L, Feb 2026
Must experience, excellent staff tends to your every need. Fabulous boat, wonderful lunch. Would do it again.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Glen, you just made our day. Perfect description of what most clients rate as the highlight of their trip. Thank you for taking time to review us. Best regards & Pura Vida.
Christina_C, Jan 2026
I had planned to go with a friend but she got sick, so I was solo. I was picked up at my hotel by a lovely driver (Juan) who was very friendly. The boat staff were terrific and we had a good time snorkeling, with a tasty chicken lunch after. The sunset was beautiful and we even saw a whale breach. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Excellent review, thank you, we are happy you enjoyed our sunset sailing trip and experienced the breathtaking sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Too bad your friend missed the experience and beauty. Juan and the rest of our crew will be happy to see your report. Thank you again, hurry back & Pura Vida.
Monica_W, Jan 2026
Great crew! Took the time to make sure our experience was perfect. No rushing. Lots of fun. Plenty to eat and drink.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you Monica for the great review on our sunset sailing cruise. We are happy that you had an enjoyable, relaxing sail with "plenty to eat and drink" . The crew will be delighted to see your comments. Thank you again, we hope you will be able to enjoy some of our other tours. Warm regards & Pura Vida.
William_E, Jan 2026
Great crew that takes you on an amazing, relaxing, and beautiful trip. Easy to find and wonderful communication. Snorkeling was so much fun and we saw tons of fish and sea critters. The ride back was like a party with all your friends. Amazing food!!! The crew offered to take lots of pictures and were so much fun. AMAZING sunset. Do NOT hesitate booking. This is worth the value. Every. Single. Penny.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Your review made our day William and we can't thank you enough. We see this tour exactly the way you do and we think it can be the highlight of everyone's visit to this area. The "AMAZING" sunset is breathtaking for sure. Our great crew will be ecstatic and we appreciate you pointing out just how good they are. Hopefully you will have time to enjoy some of our other tours. Thank you & Pura Vida.
chris_r, Jan 2026
Outstanding. Snorkeling was very good. Crew on catamaran were the best. Great lunch and drinks. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you Chris, our crew will love your 5 star review. They work hard and always strive to provide an "outstanding" experience. "great food & drinks" Outstanding snorkeling and a gorgeous, breathtaking sunset over the Pacific is a hard act to follow. Thank you again, hurry back & Pura Vida.
monte, Dec 2025
Excellent friendly service, the staff were constantly asking if everyone needs anything. The boat went to a beautiful snorkelling/swimming spot and ended with dolphin sightings and an iconic sunset view. The only thing that prevented a 5th star was that the boat a little too crowded. At the max of 75 it wasn’t easy to move around or get a great spot to sit. That said, I’d still recommend it!.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Happy New Year & thank you for the review on our Sunset Sailing, Snorkeling tour. Sorry the boat was a little crowded, but really happy that you wrote "Excellent friendly service" This is probably the only time of the year that we are full. We appreciate your "I’d still recommend it!." It is a great review and we are really thankful for it. Happy Holidays and come back soon Pura Vida.
Sephe_F, Dec 2025
They don’t give you full information about what the experience will be like. I have taken several boat tours at different destinations and I was expecting to board at a dock. No. You wade through surf to a small boat that takes you to the catamaran. You will be instantly wet from the waist down as the waves crash over the front of the little boat. The message before the tour said wear deck shoes. It doesn’t matter what kind of shoes you wear since they take them from you when boarding the catamaran. There was no safety briefing about life vests locations etc, nor do they mention the stinging jellyfish. It doesn’t hurt that bad but it would be nice to know before. The boat anchored so far from the snorkeling spot that only 2 people out of 40 made it that far. Still, I did enjoy swimming in the ocean but we probably only had a total of 40 minutes to do that. We saw a whale and lots of dolphins, which was awesome until I realized they are luring the dolphins with something on a fishing line they cast behind the boat. Personally I would rather not see them than disrupt them like that. The food was chicken, rice, refried beans, chips and fruit. The drinks were endless.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. I’m truly sorry that parts of the tour did not meet your expectations. Our goal is always to ensure guests feel informed, safe, and comfortable, and I understand how the issues you described could affect your overall enjoyment.
I’ve already shared your comments with the guides and boat capitain so we can review what happened and make improvements where needed. Some of the points you mentioned relate to clearer communication before the tour—such as the beach boarding process, the type of shuttle boat used, and the physical requirements—which is something we will reinforce on our side so that future guests know exactly what to expect.
Regarding the safety briefing, I want to acknowledge your concern. This briefing is part of the daily mandatory protocol, and it is given before every tour without exception, including the identification of life jackets and basic safety procedures. Because this is a standard requirement, it is surprising to hear that it may not have been delivered as expected. We are reviewing this immediately with the crew to ensure consistency.
You also mentioned concerns about the dolphins. I want to reassure you that Costa Rican regulations strictly prohibit luring, manipulating, or disturbing marine life, except when a fishing line is being used for the purpose of catching fish. This is not a practice we tolerate or take part in during tours. The operator was also surprised by this comment, so one possibility is that the line you observed may have been a standard fishing line rather than something used to attract dolphins. Still, we will look into this carefully with the team to make sure all wildlife interactions are handled responsibly.
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed seeing the whale and dolphins, as well as your time in the water. We truly appreciate your comments—it helps us continue improving the services we recommend.
If there’s anything else you’d like to share, or if you plan to return to Costa Rica in the future, please feel free to reach out. We would love the opportunity to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience next time.
Warm regards,
Vanessa Willing
Serena_R, Nov 2025
This sunset cruise was the absolute highlight of our trip! Our group of eight was picked up and dropped off directly from our Airbnb, which made everything so easy and stress-free. The transportation was smooth, and once we arrived at the dock, the experience only got better. The boat itself was perfect- spacious and clean with a very well-stocked open bar, a comfy layout pad, and spotless bathrooms (a huge plus!). The amenities were honestly top-tier, but the real standout was the staff. They were incredible: fun, friendly, professional, and attentive. They were genuinely dedicated to making sure everyone was having a great time. The snorkeling was really enjoyable, and the lunch they served was light, fresh, and exactly what we needed after swimming and sun. And of course, the views during the sunset were unforgettable. It was so beautiful, someone even proposed (don’t worry, she said yes)! Truly an amazing experience from start to finish. If you’re visiting Costa Rica, do NOT skip this cruise! Highly, highly recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you Serena, we are so happy that you enjoyed our sunset sailing cruise and that you took your time to write a wonderful comprehensive review. You did a fabulous job of describing the entire experience and we can't thank you enough. Our crew will be delighted to read this. We really appreciate your "recommendation" and hope you will be able to experience some of our other adventure tours. Thank you again, hurry back & Pura Vida.
Jon_S, Oct 2025
It was such a fun and peaceful excitation. Snorkeling near a very remote beach with lots of fish. Would recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Jon, we are happy that you were able to enjoy our sailing & sunset cruise and visit one of our secluded beaches that are only accessible by boat and see some of our tremendous marine life that we are so fortunate to enjoy on the Pacific Ocean along with the breathtaking sunsets. Hopefully you are able to experience some of our other tours. Thank you again & Pura Viva.
Isabel_C, Aug 2025
Great views, lots of fun snorkeling for all family members. They provided free drinks, for adults and children. One meal and snacks throughout the cruise. The team was very friendly and accommadating to all guests. The kids enjoyed the attention from the crew dancing with them. The sunset was marvelously outstanding beautiful! Enjoyed it all!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you Isabel for the comprehensive review. We really appreciate you letting others know what a wonderful family oriented activity our sailing, snorkeling, Sunset cruise is. The crew will be very happy to see your remarks. Thanks again, hurry back and please enjoy some of our other tours. Pura Vida.
Robert_K, Jul 2025
It was my wife and I and our 2 kids(8 and 12) ours were the only kids on the boat. The crew were great with them and we all had an amazing time! We saw a school of stingrays along with many other big and small fish. It was great!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Robert. So nice of you to take the time to review our snorkel/sailing & sunset cruise. Our guides all have kids and always enjoy interacting with our guest's kids. Our Pacific coast has a tremendous amounts of marine life and we are happy you were able to see some of it and the breathtaking sunset. Costa Rica is a wonderful destination for families and we are happy you chose us for your vacation. Please come back soon and enjoy some of our other family oriented tours. Thank you again, best regards & Pura Vida.
Mavis_W, Jul 2025
It was a wonderful experience. My group had a great time. The food. The drinks. The jumping off the boat.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
That's wonderful Mavis, we are so happy you & your group had a "great time" We get a lot of enjoyment watching our clients have fun and it's so special when we get a five star review from them. Thank you, I hope you will have time to experience some of our other tours. Hurry Back & Pura Vida.
Joseph_E, May 2025
This snorkel and sunset cruise was one of the best experiences of our trip! Everything was well-organized, relaxed, and packed with memorable moments.
The snorkeling was fantastic—I saw plenty of colorful fish, and then had the chance to go out with Rudy, who helped me find Conch, oysters, and even a sea star! It was such a fun and unique part of the experience.
We also got to see bottlenose and spotted dolphins jumping near the boat, which was absolutely magical. The open bar kept the good vibes flowing, and the lunch was surprisingly delicious—way better than your typical boat cruise food.
A definite highlight was jumping off the boat with crew members Jesus and Fabian, who brought such great energy to the trip.
And of course, the views were breathtaking, especially as the day ended with an unbelievable sunset that felt straight out of a postcard.
This cruise struck the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Costa Rica—you won’t be disappointed!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Joseph, What a great review, absolutely top of the list of reviews we have had on this, one of most popular adventure activities. The crew will be delighted, particularly Rudy, Jesus & Fabian. I will make sure they see this. Our goal always is to provide the most enjoyable tour possible for our valued clients and we are happy that we were successful. Can't thank you enough. Hurry back and enjoy some of our other tours. Best regards & Pura Vida.
Mary3115, May 2025
The crew was great, very accommodating. Our lunch was very good and plenty of food for everyone. The water was fantastic.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you Mary for your 5 star review. The crew will be ecstatic to see it and we are so happy that our product is getting such rave reviews. Hopefully you will be able to experience some more of our adventure tours. Thank you again and Pura Vida.
Anne_G, May 2025
The catamaran ride was fine. The snorkeling was subpar. Hardly any fish to see. And there was a long wait before we headed back. The food was definitely subpar.the sunset was nice
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Anne, Thank you for your review. I will pass this along to the crew so they will be aware of your take on our sunset cruise. The sunset over the Pacific is always beautiful and breathtaking and we are happy you were able to enjoy that. Usually the food and the snorkeling are also highlights as you can see by other reviews here. We are sorry that you experienced an off day. Thank you again, I hope you will have time to experience some of our other tours. Warm regards & Pura Vida.
Julie_M, Mar 2025
Sail and Snorkeling were amazing! Crew was very attentive, lunch was delicious and got to see lots of fish, a stingray, dolphins and a sea turtle. Upon leaving the dinghy from the catamaran to shore, we were the last group to board. Our transport to the hotel left without us and we were forced to pay $60 for a taxi to get back to our hotel. Very bad ending to an otherwise great night.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi Julie,
Thank you for your 4 star review on our sunset/snorkeling/sailing cruise. We are really happy you enjoyed it and saw so much marine life and enjoyed the crew and food. Thank you for letting us know that you received the $60.00 refund for the taxi. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you again, warm regards & Pura Vida
Corley_S, Mar 2025
This was a great experience start to finish! The atmosphere was lively, service was attentive and fun, and I enjoyed bonding with the other people on the boat. On the way out to the island we saw jumping stingrays and dolphins swimming directly under the front of the boat. Snorkeling was accessible and fun - not really colorful coral, but tons of cool fish by the rocks. Highly recommend! Lunch was good and drinks were plentiful. I also had a delicious Mango Margarita at the meeting point bar, Alcon.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Wonderful review, thank you, judging by your review and all the others we are getting, this is a 5 star+ tour and obviously one of our most popular and for many it is the highlight of their vacation in Costa Rica. obviously not to be missed. The marine life is incredible and the sunsets over the Pacific are breathtaking. Thank you again, if you have time , please experience some of our other adventure tours. Warm regards & Pura Vida.
kathryn_j, Feb 2025
from start to finish the sunset snorkel cruise was absolutely amazing. the crew was friendly professional and attentive, making sure everyone was having a good time. we saw marine life. once we got to the snorkeling spot the water was crystal clear and the beach was beautiful. the sunset was stunning. the food and drinks were delicious.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you Kathryn for the wonderful comprehensive review, we really appreciate your observations and taking your time to write about them. It is my favorite tour when I have family and friends visit and one of our most popular tours with our travelers. Thank you again & Pura Vida.
Amy_M, Feb 2025
There wasn't enough snorkeling equipment. The fact that this tour literally has snorkel in its name, and that they know the amount of people that will be on the tour before heading out, I just can't see any valid reason for this. It's not the end of the world, but when traveling on a budget, every penny spent is carefully planned. Our group got to pick two tours to do during our Costa Rica Trip, and snorkeling was at the top of the activity list us. It was the entire reason for booking this tour. Waited in line to get our snorkeling equipment only to be told when we finally get the front that there is no more, and we and the people in line behind us could have pool noodles instead. If one of the main purposes of your tour is to take people to go snorkeling, you should have enough equipment on board for all passengers.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Amy
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the lack of snorkeling equipment during your tour. We understand how frustrating this must have been, especially since snorkeling is a key part of the excursion.
After investigating the situation, we confirmed that at the beginning of the high season, each boat was fully stocked with enough snorkeling gear to accommodate the maximum capacity (75 passengers). However, in recent weeks, a significant amount of equipment has gone missing, and unfortunately, this information did not reach our operations team in time.
To prevent this from happening again, we are implementing stricter inventory controls to ensure that there is always enough equipment available on the boats and in our storage, along with better tracking to replenish gear as needed.
We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide the full experience you expected. I will be reaching our privatly to see how we can remedy this situation - Thank you again for your feedback and we hope we can resolve this with you.
Hannah_O, Jan 2025
Crew was incredibly nice and the sunset was very nice. Transportation to and from was on time and very reliable
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for taking your time to review our Snorkel, Sailing & Sunset cruise and to know that we are living up to the standards we set to have our travelers enjoy a stress free vacation. That is our goal and we are happy that we achieved it. Our crew will be very pleased. Please enjoy some of our other tours, it will be our pleasure to assist you. Thank you again and Pura Vida.
Karen_W, May 2024
Great excursion & the catamaran is quite nice. Dillon was awesome & serviced us with drinks around the clock with a smile on his face. I do feel the music could have been better. Only Latin music was played on the first stretch…I feel they could mix it more with R&B, easy listening & pop music.
Also the food was quite tasty. Overall a good excursion. Didn’t snorkel so no review on that part, we just chilled on the catamaran.
Response from Host, May 2024
Wonderful, Thank you for the review, We agree, Dillon is super. I will speak to him about mixing up the music. We are happy that you enjoyed the trip. Maybe next time you can try the snorkeling as we have a tremendous amount of marine life. Thank you again, hurry back and Pura Vida.
Brittany_R, Apr 2024
This was a great way to end our trip to Costa Rica. The crew was fun, the drinks were good on the open bar, and we saw a lot of wildlife.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Lovely, thank you. We agree, this is the tour we always take our family and friends on when they visit, Never disappointing and what can you say about the breathtaking sunset over the Pacific? Hopefully next time you visit you will have time to enjoy some more of our other great tours. Thank you again, safe travels, warm regards & Pura Vida.
dman627, Apr 2024
This is a nice excursion on the water featuring a beautiful sunset. The staff was very attentive. Snorkeling was average.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for the review. This is the tour that we take our own family and friends on. The gorgeous sunset over the Pacific is second to none. Sometimes the snorkeling is affected by the tides but usually it is very good with lots of marine life. Thank you again and we hope you will enjoy some other tours with us. Pura Vida
Jennifer_S, Apr 2024
The staff couldn't have been more accommodating. We were in good hands. Snorkeling was very sub par. Don't expect to see much in the murky waters. Sunset was amazingly beautiful though and there was plenty of drink and fun. Food was ok.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for the review. Sorry the snorkeling wasn't better but sometimes it depends on the wave action and the amount of plankton and nutrients in the Pacific. On the up side though, that's why we have so much marine life. We agree that the sunset is breathtaking year around and we have never had any complaints about the food, drinks and the fun. So we are very happy that you enjoyed that. Hopefully you will have time to enjoy some of our other tours. Thank you again for your review, we really appreciate it. Warm regards & Pura Vida.
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