Explore Tamarindo’s snorkeling sites with our guided tours. Discover the beautiful marine life of the Catalina Islands, just a short baot drive from Tamarindo (40 minutes), famous in Costa Rica for their diverse underwater world. Our snorkeling trips are designed for adventurers of all levels, whether you just know how to float and kick your feet underwater or you’re a competitive swimmer! Perfect for families and groups looking for a special adventure, our snorkeling tours promise unforgettable moments! Let’s discover the treasures of the Pacific waters together!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Snorkeling Experience at Catalina islands lasts about 5 hours.
Prices start at $95 per person for this Tamarindo 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Calle cruz sin Numero next to Restaurant Caprichos . 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 12 participants.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Be water diving Tamarindo.
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We a great snorkeling trip. The staff were very professional and made sure that everyone was safe and comfortable during the trip. We saw a lot of fish and a few Sea Turtles as well. The refreshments on board were very. The water was choppy so we did get a little sea sick but otherwise it was a great tour and we would definitely go again.
We went snorkeling with my partner and it was a phenomenal experience. Nico, Lucas, and Ines's team made it possible. They are beautiful and professional people, they took care of us the whole time. Very attentive and kind! I recommend it 100%
Had an amazing time, saw lots of fish, some eels and even got lucky seeing a sting ray. Overall a great experience and a perfect start to the morning!
The staff were all amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time - got to see sharks, rays and even dolphins!
Thank you very much for diving with us!
We had a wonderful snorkeling experience!The guides were wonderful! They took good care of us. On the boat ride to Catalina Island we saw dolphins and huge turtles. We saw so many fish while snorkeling! The water was not totally clear, but it was still a good experience. I just thought I’d mention that if you are prone to motion sickness, be sure to take your Dramamine! Catalina Island is just a BIG rock sticking out of the ocean, so you are never on the island. There are always waves while on the boat and while snorkeling
Great to hear you enjoyed this adventure!
Great crew and experience. We saw dolphins, rats, a turtle, and many fish. Amazing weather. The water clarity isn’t as good as some other places (e.g., Hawaii, Thailand, etc), but it was definitely worth it.
Thanks a lot !!!
The crew is excellent. Knowledgeable and friendly. There are a lot of fish to see but the turbidity is a little high so visibility is not excellent. Jessica was an excellent guide and kept everyone safe and accounted for at all times. Pretty good value for Costa Rica snorkelling.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your time with our crew. Providing a friendly, knowledgeable, and safety-focused experience is always our top priority, so it means a lot to know that came through. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Jessica — she’ll be thrilled to hear she made such a positive impact on your trip. Visibility can vary depending on ocean conditions, but we’re glad you were still able to enjoy the abundant marine life Costa Rica has to offer. Every day in the ocean is a little different, and that’s part of the adventure! Thanks again for joining us — we hope to welcome you back for even clearer waters next time!
Awesome experience! They warned us ahead of time, that the conditions might not be favorable to see fish when snorkeling cuz of the wind. We could switch to a sunset cruise instead. But we said we’d go anyway! Seen lots of fish! The guide was awesome! Rough ride out but after that great!
Thanks a lot for your nice words!
Had a great time. Staff were friendly and informative always making sure we were okay and having fun. We saw lots of different fish and the boat ride was very enjoyable. Very good cakes and fruits on board.
Thank you very much Andrea!
Luis was our instructor and we loved him. He was very kind, patient and quickly put us in confidence. It was an extraordinary experience and we look forward to starting again. I advise everyone to try it at least once in their life. The team was amazing! Thank you.
Merci beaucoup pour cette review !!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkeling Experience at Catalina islands | 5 hours | 4.8 (20) | $95 | |
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