Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
Description
Departing from the beach in Tamarindo, you will enjoy a 4.5-hour sail along Costa Rica's spectacular coastline on one of the purpose built catamarans. All are open and spacious allowing passengers to comfortably enjoy the blue water views of the Costa Rican coastline with its pristine beaches and verdant jungles. Enjoy the view with a cold tropical drink, prepared and served by the crew as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish or even a breaching whale. You will also be able to snorkel in the bay or run down the deserted white sand beach while the ever helpful crew prepares a feast of chicken, fruit, chips, pico de gallo, guacamole and homemade chocolate chip cookies. Bring your camera and capture the moment everyone throughout the world talks about when on board.
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Itinerary
Upon departing, you will leisurely sail along the Gold Coast enjoying some of the vast, abundant and varied sea life found along our shores. Some of the sea life you hope to encounter includes whales, dolphins, turtles, flying fish, rays and a wide variety of seabirds. If conditions permit, you will also throw a few fishing lines off the back in the hopes of hooking into one of the many game fish that ply our waters. Eventually the catamaran pulls into one of the many secluded bays in the area and you’ll have the opportunity to swim in the warm Costa Rican waters. Life vests, pool noodles, snorkel equipment and stand up paddle boards are available should weather conditions permit. For those passengers not wanting to get wet the catamaran is a great place to relax in the shade of the huge main salon or lounge in the sun on one of the many open deck areas.
A light lunch is served at approx. 4:30pm including the following: BBQ Chicken or Pasta Salad, yellow rice, black beans, fresh Fruit Plates, chips (Doritos, Lay’s, Cheetos and Tostitos), fresh made Pico de Gallo and homemade chocolate chip cookies using our Grandma's favorite recipe. This tour also includes a premium open bar, that includes: Soft Drinks: Pepsi, Ginger Ale, 7 Up, Toronja (Fresca), tonic, soda and bottled water. Juices: Orange, mixed fruit juice , cranberry, apple and tomato juice. Beer: Imperial, Miller and Coors Light. Liquor: Flor de Caña Rum, Absolut Vodka, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Tanqueray Gin, Jose Cuervo Tequila and Cacique Guaro. Wine: Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon and Frontera Sauvignon Blanc. Then sail across the bay and back towards your departure point. You'll arrive at port as the sun nears the horizon and the sky explodes into a multitude of colors. Passengers disembark on the sands of Tamarindo or Playa del Coco.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(672)
Food and drinks were great. Boat ride was amazing, the boat was big, comfortable and clean. It wasn’t the best snorkeling but that could have been partially due to the weather, it was quite windy. It was a bit more of a party crowd than we would have preferred.
It was well represented by how it is promoted. We did not see any whales or dolphins but the sunset was beautiful.
My husband and I had a great time. The guides where very knowledgeable and the drinks and food were great. We saw turtles, dolphins and lots of different kinds of birds. The snorkeling was ok, the surf was a little rough so we only saw a little but the sunset made up for the lack of underwater experience. We have taken this tour 2 other times and definitely recommend it for families, couples and groups looking to enjoy the sights from the ocean. There where a few smaller kids 2-4yo that I don't think enjoyed it as much. The boat isn't that big and as a parent I would hate to chase a toddler around on a moving potentially slippery boat.
If you enjoy boating and drinking, this is a great option. If you really want to spend your time snorkeling, try something else. They drop you in very deep, choppy water with a pool noodle and give you a few minutes to enjoy the fish.
Fantastic trip. Well organised and friendly staff. Food was tasty and served prompt at 4pm. Bar was included. My husband enjoyed the cocktails and me some white wine. The Snorkelling was excellent loads of colourful fish.i had to borrow a snorkel which was straightforward and they had enough for whoever needed them. And Dolphins were spotted on the way back. Just a tip, you don’t need shoes and we got wet on the boat tender back. And the sunset!
We added this experience to our honeymoon, and it was a great choice! The crew was friendly, and there were staff walking around offering drinks from the very beginning, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The only thing to note is that there was no snorkeling.
Should inform that lunch will be served not until 4 PM, so they can eat something before going on this activity
Awesome morning excursion!! Captain and crew were so hospitable. Lunch was very good!! We were able to see Dolphins and Sea Turtles on our cruise.
We had a most incredible day sailing, sunning, swimming and snorkeling with Marlin Del Rey. Pickup on Coco Beach was super easy and the value for the trip was excellent. Scenery is priceless. We saw a pod of dolphins jumping out of the water while we sailed. The boat was super comfortable, with plenty of space. Our family's favorite part was anchoring and swimming around the most gorgeous cove. Our son jumped off the boat about a million times with joy. The lunch, drinks and crew were all top notch! Would highly recommend to others and is a must do experience while in the guanacaste beach areas.
Overall, this was a disappointing experience. The biggest concern was safety—there were no life jackets available, which is a fundamental requirement for any snorkeling excursion. We had also requested a vegetarian meal when making the reservation and were assured it would be provided, but no vegetarian option was available during the trip. That was frustrating and avoidable. The snorkeling itself was underwhelming. There were virtually no fish or other marine life to see, making it feel like a waste of time. On the positive side, the service from the crew was friendly, and the drinks were good. However, I wish the guide had spent more time sharing information about the local geography, wildlife, or history, as that would have made the excursion much more engaging and worthwhile. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not live up to our expectations.
