Discover the magic of a dream Island, Tortuga Island. It is located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Tortuga Island (called Tolinga by the indigenous people) has an area of 120 hectares and remains a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is given to beaches in our country that have their waters free of contamination. Due to its geographical characteristics, its waters are turquoise in color and are optimal for swimming. During your stay on the island, you can enjoy and purchase extra activities, such as snorkeling, banana, kayaking, among others.
Isla San Lucas National Park is crossed and navigates around the National Park from the boat where the complete history of the old prison will be explained.
View of Isla Cedros in the distance while we continue the tour
Stay on the beach and enjoy the cruise facilities Lunch is taken in our private area where we will give you a beach chair for your relaxation during your stay.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full Day Excursion to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Puntarenas experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Passengers must arrive at our dock at 7:30 am, present the digital ticket and check in with the crew of our boats. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 140 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Today I had the great opportunity to travel to Tortuga Island with Bay Islands Cruise. It was an unforgettable experience to interact with the group and/or receive their services. Their service is UNIQUE. The chef is gifted and serves exclusive dishes. I could not stand it and I told him. An UNFORGETTABLE experience.
I chose this tour company because they offer transportation from the airport area and they have an English speaking guide. They were upfront about not having enough guests to operate their catamaran and would be taking a smaller yacht. The cruise to the island was pleasant, but the refreshments were nothing special. When we arrived at the island people that were snorkeling stayed on the boat while others went to shore as did the English speaking guide. When we arrived at the snorkeling area we were given the equipment with no instruction on how to use it. The life jackets were sun rotten and torn and at the most important time there was no one that spoke English. So what could have been a pleasant experience turned into a bit of a struggle. After snorkeling we arrived at the island. Lunch was nothing special and their beach chairs were broken and covered with bird droppings. The island and the beach are beautiful and the banana boats are a lot of fun. Overall not a terrible experience but could have been much better. If I return I will use a different tour company
Great experience was what I was expecting and more all the crew knew what they were doing the catamaran was very clean. The service in the island was wonderful the food was great and lots of drinks ! I recommend eating the piña colada in a pineapple they prepare it right at the beach it’s unbelievable and it’s a reasonable price . I highly recommend this tour to anybody price is reasonable we spend a lot of time at the beach
It was okay but compared to other trips we’ve taken to tortuga the staff was more short/less friendly and the bar tenders give you a tiny splash in your unlimited rum punch. We took a boat tour just last week to tortuga where they put a proper shot in each unlimited rum punch and shook it properly. I think they are incentivized to push sales of additional drinks on the boat and island instead of honoring their advertised inclusions.
So much fun!! The boat is like a big party with food and drinks! Great music and such a fun time ! The island is beautiful and it’s plenty of time there and you get lunch! would do it again
Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you.!
Be very careful. These people will sell you excursions and other services. They will tell you to tap your card to pay and tell you to tap AGAIN because it didn’t go through. Later you will find out it did go through the first time and GOOD luck trying to get your money back. I was ripped off and I never got my refund. They will keep your money and ignore your calls. Be AWARE SCAM ARTISTS
Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you.!
Best Way To Celebrate Family and Friends! Our Full Day Boat Cruise on the Great Bays Princess was unforgettable! The boat was clean and so beautiful. The staff was attentive, professional and went far out of their way to ensure we had an exceptional experience. It was great seeing the team, once again, especially Eric! This was my 6th time enjoying this special day tour! I just keep going back! The day was filled with fun and laughter. The food and drinks were delicious, the music both on the boat and off was lively and had people up dancing and singing. If you are receiving visitors or planning a trip to this beautiful country, I strongly recommend the Bay Island boat cruise as a MUST DO! Thank you to the entire team! EXCEPTIONAL!
Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you.!
Absolutely PERFECT ! Incredible crew, incredible trip, incredible Island ! Had an amazing time and HIGHLY recommend this trip to anyone thinking about going !!
Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you.!
Very nice place, perfect beach for swimming. Well organized, safe snorkeling activity. The sanitary facilities on the island dedicated to the Trip Advisor excursion are really outdated and inadequate. No place on the island to change clothes and the changing rooms on the boat are not accessible on the return. Too bad. In addition, the advertisement indicated five rum punches but only three were finally granted. The food on the island was excellent as well as the snacks served on the boat.
Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you.!
The crew of the boat took great care of us and were top notch. Tortuga island was a great place to relax and let the kids play in the ocean. We loved this trip. It was perfect for our kids which range from 12 to 19 years old.
Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you.!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Excursion to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas | 10 hours | 4.0 (37) | $120 | |
 Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat | 8 hours | 4.9 (1,664) | $174 | View |
 Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José | 10–12 hours | 4.2 (100) | $129 | View |
 Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica | 8h 30min | 4.5 (21) | $137 | View |
 From Puntarenas: Turtle Island Day Tour | 5–6 hours | 4.4 (76) | $72 | View |
 Isla Tortuga Premium: snorkeling, Monkeys & Private Beach Spot | 8 hours | 4.9 (65) | $105 | View |
 3 Hour ATV Medium Waterfall Tour (Swimmable Pool) | 3 hours | 4.9 (459) | $100 | View |