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The 5 Costa Rica Snorkeling Tours That Earn Their Price

5 trips  ·  from $66 per person

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 costa rica snorkeling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

Flamingo Family Fun Catamaran Snorkel:Comfortable shaded seating - The snorkeling stop: pleasant, but keep expectations in check
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Flamingo Family Fun Catamaran Snorkel:Comfortable shaded seating

1.Flamingo Family Fun Catamaran Snorkel:Comfortable shaded seating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Spend about four hours aboard a family-friendly catamaran from Playa Flamingo. You’ll pass rock formations and quiet beaches, stop to snorkel and swim, use the waterslide, enjoy a late lunch with drinks, and cruise home at sunset. Bilingual crew members, including Kevin and Marrigo, keep the afternoon moving.

“The catamaran had plenty of shade, fun staff that tried their best to make sure everyone was having a good time, great food and drinks.”

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Half-Day Snorkeling Experience in Tamarindo - Two snorkeling sessions in open Pacific water
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Half-Day Snorkeling Experience in Tamarindo

2.Half-Day Snorkeling Experience in Tamarindo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Set out from Tamarindo at 6:40 am for the Catalina Archipelago, or Cabo Velas in strong wind. After a 45-minute boat ride, guides such as Lily and Clara lead two snorkeling sessions. Expect snacks, water, gear, a mixed boat of snorkelers and scuba guests, and possible whales, dolphins, rays, turtles, and colorful fish.

“Very fun and relatively easy activity (from someone who is not a strong swimmer)! Went by boat and got everything we needed, the water was perfect temperature (no wetsuit needed) and saw lots of colorful fish. We also saw some white tipped sharks and an eagle Ray, and on the boat ride back saw a couple humpback whales! Snacks were tasty and to was great to chat with the scuba dive people too and compare what we all saw. Overall, great morning!”

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Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo - Meeting at El Chiringuito in Tamarindo
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Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

3.Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about five hours aboard the Blue Dolphin, leaving Tamarindo at 12:45 pm for Playa Huevo and the Guanacaste coast. You can snorkel, swim, kayak, troll a fishing line, eat lunch, and watch the sunset with drinks in hand. The crew, including Carlos on some departures, keeps the mood friendly and lively.

“Great time! Friendly staff, tasty drinks and food. We felt very safe traveling with 60+ in age parents.”

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Dolphin and Snorkeling Trip with Costa Rican Companies

4.Dolphin and Snorkeling Trip with Costa Rican Companies

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Start at 8:00 a.m. with pickup in Sámara or Carrillo, then cruise south from Playa Sámara toward Playa Carrillo in search of dolphins, whales, and turtles. Guides such as Brian and Mo share the boat ride with you, followed by swimming, basic snorkeling, fruit, and drinks. The wildlife is the main event.

“Tour leader Mo was friendly and communicative. Explained what we were seeing. Very pleasant. Fresh fruit - watermelon, pineapple- were great. We appreciated the variety of drinks offered. We saw lots of dolphins, some turtles, even a whale for a bit. We were hoping for a trip 50/50 snorkeling and viewing. Only 10% of trip was for snorkeling. My particular mask was I’ll-fitting, leaky, so not such a great time.”

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Tamarindo: Guided Snorkeling Tour with Marine Life Spotting - The 45-minute ride to the snorkeling grounds
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Tamarindo: Guided Snorkeling Tour with Marine Life Spotting

5.Tamarindo: Guided Snorkeling Tour with Marine Life Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Leave Tamarindo early for the Catalina Islands, where a professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads two snorkeling sessions. Expect puffer fish, snappers, and possible turtles, dolphins, or whales, plus fruit and drinks onboard. The tour costs $95, lasts five hours, and may use Cabo Velas in windy weather.

“Ha sido una experiencia genial. Nuestro guía Gonzalo ha sido un encanto y ha estado muy pendiente de todos los participantes. Súper recomendable👌🏻”

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