Catamaran at Tortuga Island from San Jose

San Jose, Costa Rica

14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Leave behind the urban bustle of San Jose for the clear, aquamarine waters and unspoiled beauty of Tortuga Island on this full-day sailing adventure. Cruise on a yacht or catamaran through the Gulf of Nicoya to Tortuga and the surrounding archipelago, where protected forests, white-sand beaches, and pollution-free waters house an amazing array of plant and animal species. Enjoy a fresh lunch on board, sip tropical cocktails, and sway to live music as you sail through this picturesque island paradise.

Comprehensive tour by bus/coach
Breakfast included
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Lunch included
Informative, friendly and professional guide
All entrance fees included

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Breakfast (sandwich, juice, fruit)
Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Live entertainment

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We offer pick-up in most of the Hotels in San José (please contact us in order to verify pick-up availability at your hotel)

Operating hours
.5:00 am

Itinerary

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica (Pass By)

Bay Island Cruises - Day Tours

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tortuga Island

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 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

Clare_G

The guide was so caring and enthusiastic. The boat ride was amazing. I truly enjoyed the island. The food was good. People were so friendly.

Reviews

3.8

based on 12 reviews

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Awesome time

Clare_G, Jul 2024

The guide was so caring and enthusiastic. The boat ride was amazing. I truly enjoyed the island. The food was good. People were so friendly.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

We did not do this tour because there was thunder and lightning and the water was incredible choppy and it was unsafe. The tour guide was nice and offered an alternative to “try” to kayak out and if we couldn’t continue because of the weather then we could drive to the snorkeling spot (over an hour drive). I had just driven in from San Jose and didn’t want to spend another 1-2 hours driving this was not the tour I booked. I asked if we could reschedule for another day. He said we’d have to talk to the office. The office never responded to my requests. So the tour operator pocketed $340 and we got nothing. I will not do business with Costa Rica Group Travel Company. I spent another week in Costa Rica and went on 3 tours with different companies that all provided stellar service. Don’t book this tour or with Costa Rica Group Travel Company

The whole trip was great....

Jakima_W, Oct 2023

The whole trip was great. The hosts were nice and there if I needed anything. The trip really was for the whole day also. We left at 6AM and didn’t get back until 8PM.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear participants, We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us. Thank you so much for joining us on this unique experience in Costa Rica! We are thrilled to have had you as part of our activity, and we hope you take unforgettable memories with you from your visit. If you enjoyed your time with us, we kindly invite you to share your experience on our platform. Your feedback not only inspires us to keep offering the best but also helps other travelers learn about the wonders of Costa Rica. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon! Pura vida, Costa Rica Grouops Team

Loved Tortuga Island.

Carolyn_A, Aug 2023

Our tour was amazing. The tour company was so nice, they picked us up at the bed and breakfast we were staying at outside San Jose instead of making us go to a hotel for the morning pickup. The bus ride was nice not too long about 2 hours, then onto a bilevel catamaran to go to Tortuga island. The weather, beach and water was perfect. We were exhausted when we got back to our B&B, too much swimming and sun. We really enjoyed our trip, and highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear participants, We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us. We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here. We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination. Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure! Warm regards, Costa Rica Grouops Team

Good fun in the sun, SKIP SNORKLING

Selene_G, Feb 2023

Excellent communication and service thoughout. The bus ride was comfy. The catamaran ride was fun. Food was mostly good, lots of fruit and snacks are given. But the main meal was just ok, and I would've liked a vegetarian option. Now, what I really was upset about was the snorkling, it was a total waste of money. The water was murky and there was NOTHING to see; barely any fish and the coral was all brown. If you're an experienced snorkler skip this at all costs. The guide picked up two starfish and showed them to us which 1-breaks the rule of not touching sealife and 2- two colorful starfish for a 40minute session is not worh it.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Excellent All Day Trip from San Jose

Anthony_M, Feb 2022

This was an excellent all day trip from our hotel in San Jose (Marriott Hacienda Belen). We were picked up at 5:45am and brought back to the hotel by 8:30pm. The coach bus was comfortable. 2 hour trip to the coast. 2 hour boat ride to the island. Same coming back. The breakfast was good; though light, so I recommend you bring something to supplement. Drinks on the boat bar were good. The island is stunning and we were on there for 5 hours. Did the snorkeling and banana boat activities (for extra fee). Both were fun and worth the nominal fee. Gift shop with shirts, sundries, and sunscreen was on the island. They accepted credit cards. Paid for a wifi password and it was worth it. Lunch (included) was more than expected: salad, potato salad, rice, chicken, and fish. Tasted good and did not leave us hungry. Cash bar on the island was good too (nice that you could start a tab on the boat in the morning, continue it to the island, and then continue it on the boat back!). The ONLY downside to the trip was the location of the volleyball court. It was literally right in front of our beach chairs (chairs provided by our tour). I can't tell you how many times the ball hit people trying to relax. Other than that it was really a perfect trip. Bring your own towel. There were some street vendors selling kabobs and a small convenience store selling snacks before we got back on the bus home. I entertained 9 co-workers and 14 clients. I would recommend again!