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Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise
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Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

By Bill Beard's Costa Rica
Recommended by 94% of travellers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
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S$158.03
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S$158.03
per adult

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Ages 0-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 4h
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English, Spanish


  • Catamaran cruise along the Pacific Coast
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Snacks
  • Light lunch
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
What's not included
  • Transportation available for additional cost.


Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • Ground transportation is not included but can be arranged for an additional charge. $20 per person from the following hotels: Riu Guancaste, Secrets Hotel, Mangroove,Casa Conde, Grand Occidental, Sol (portón principal), Condovac (portón principal), Hermosa Heights, Villa del Sueno, Hotel El Velero, Monte Paraiso, Bosque del Mar, Villa Acacia, Margarita Ville Flamingo, Marriot Conchal, Westin Conchal, JW Marriott Hacienda Pinilla $10 per person additional charge - Hotel Windham Esplendor, Occidental Tamarindo, Cala Luna Please message us to arrange ground transportation for your party if necessary
  • Bar El Ancla, H822+PXH, Guanacaste Province, Coco, Costa Rica Ground Transpotation is available for additional cost Meeting point Coco Beach : You will meet at the beach in front of Bar El Ancla in Playa de Coco Meeting point Tamarindo: Meet at the beach in front of restaurant El Chiringuito. Check in with the Catamaran rep 15 minutes prior tour start time
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16125P6

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for children aged 2 and under
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Weather permitting. Crew reserves the right to determine if necessary to cancel. If crew cancels, refund or alternate tour will be provided, dependent upon availability
  • Not recommended for person with disability that would preclude them from boarding catamaran via smaller skiff that could be rocking and unstable when standing.
  • Not responsible for damage to personal items brought on tour. Bring personal items at your own risk.
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

A note from Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise
  • Face mask recommended when traveling in transportation vehicles
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

How much is Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise?
Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise price starts from S$156.61. Discover and book Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise on Tripadvisor
What is the Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise cancellation policy?
Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise?
Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise is hosted by Bill Beard's Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Bill Beard's Costa Rica on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise on Tripadvisor
How much time do I need for Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise?
On average, this experience will take approximately 4h. Discover and book Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise on Tripadvisor

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16125P6

About the operator

Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator.

JULIEANN A
JULIEANN A
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HEY, WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR RIDE?
I received messages all week to be ready for pickup at our hotel. But, when the time came, no one showed to pick u
jones1393
jones1393
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Wonderful day
We had a wonderful time. We saw lots of animals. The river part was awesome!!! This was the best part of my whole v
308katharinaj
308katharinaj
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Well organized
We did repelling, river rafting and diving. Everything was well organized. Pick up times were perfect. We needed ex
68penster
68penster
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Sloths, Monkeys and Waterfalls oh my!!!
Thank you to Jose, Marco and Gabriel! They made our tour amazing. We saw sloths, monkeys, frogs and beautiful cou
Jnnyr2001
Jnnyr2001
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Great tour
Jose was such a gem. He accommodated us and picked us up from our Villa instead of the original spot across town.
Ckenney3
Ckenney3
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Not the best visibility, but still a great dive.
Rocket Frog was the dive provider. Their fully stocked dive shop is on the main street in coco beacg, and their boa
Lori D
Lori D
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Exceeded Expectations
Exceeded expectations! Our travel agency partnered with Bill Beard group for our Costa Rica vacation -- coordinate
paullE9132YN
paullE9132YN
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Our first Costa Rica trip
We had our first CR trip, Vanessa helped us well set up everything. We spent 5 days 6 nights in 3 locations. Water
65wendys
65wendys
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Sloth encounter, frogs and lunch
It all started with Jose picking us up and actually driving in opposite direction to dive shop to get my dive bag l
Tammy R
Tammy R
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Exciting itinerary created by Bill Beards!
I bet this company at a Scuba show in Long Beach California. I had a trip planned to Costa Rica and had no idea wha
melissagtoole
melissagtoole
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The best tour ever!
Our tour guide, Jose , was amazing. He pointed out everything in perfect English . We began with a trip to the wate
IslandDiversHawaii
IslandDiversHawaii
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Excellent overall trip planner
I'm a dive operator out of Hawaii and we had Bill Beard organize a 3 day dive trip and 4 day land tour add ons over
L5196FVashleys
L5196FVashleys
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If you want a smooth travel experience- book with Bill Beards!
Vanessa was super helpful, answered emails quickly and got us a great deal at a beautiful resort. Travel was stress
Kma71677
Kma71677
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Wonderful vacation set up with Bill Beards!
Really enjoyed letting Nadine take the stress and guesswork out of vacationing!! Thank you for setting us up with a
659darins
659darins
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Amazing Costa Rica Vacation
Nadine at Bill Beard's was instrumental in coordinating our entire trip- Best! We were kept well informed from day
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Sharon E
Biloxi, MS2 contributions
My husband and I and our two teen boys enjoyed this so much! The crew were amazing and the Pina Coladas were fresh and yummy. There was plenty of shade in the cabin and the meal they served was really good. We stopped for a swim and snorkeling, although we could not see much due to the red tide. I will never forget the sunset… soft vibrant colors filled the sky. The crew played great music, however it get get loud in the cabin so most people stayed up top. Our teens enjoyed jumping off the catamaran when we anchored. I highly recommend this cruise. You will not be disappointed.
Written 18 April 2022
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Wonderful review, thank you. We highly recommend the catamaran sailing/sunset cruise to everyone but particularly families. It gives you the opportunity of seeing parts of Costa Rica that are only accessible by boat while providing activities, food and drinks to suit everyone's taste and you said it so well about the gorgeous sunsets. This is my 52nd year of seeing the sunset over the Pacific and I am ever in awe. I will pass this along to the crew where it will be much appreciated and I will mention the "loud music". Thank you again, we hope that you will come back soon. PURA VIDA
Written 20 April 2022
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Chip T
Concord, NC73 contributions
The Captain and crew were amazing. They took us around and navigated so we could see the aquatic life. We were fortunate to see Pacific Dolphins, Sea Turtles, and a Humpback Whale. We then proceeded to the snorkeling location. The spot was great for seeing all kinds of fish and urchins and coral. The pool noodles were a nice touch in making it so simple to snorkel around.

The food was great. We thoroughly enjoyed the chicken, rice, and homemade Pico de Gallo. Then followed up with homemade chocolate chip cookies. Yummy!!

The way back was slow and relaxing. The sunset was stunning. Super highly recommend. Very well worth every penny.
Written 8 September 2022
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BillBeardCostaRica
What a great day out! Whales and Dolphins! Check! We love this tour and especially in Aug and September when its peak whale season and a great chance to see them. Thanks for joining us on this ocean adventure
Written 9 September 2022
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Lynn1H
Cincinnati, OH11 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
This tour was a lot of fun, the food was delicious, the drinks plentiful, the service wonderful. BUT.... The snorkeling was not good. The snorkeling area is near a beach and the surf makes the water churned up with low visibility. I would recommend as a tour as long as you're not expecting good snorkeling.
Written 30 April 2022
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BillBeardCostaRica
Thank you, we are so glad that you had fun and enjoyed the delicious food, drinks and sailing. The crew always does such an outstanding job with that. Unfortunately, we can't control the visibility on the snorkeling. Sounds like the wave action near the beach was stirring the water up. It's usually much better near the rocks toward the end of the beach. And what more can we say about the breathtaking sunset over the Pacific that hasn't already been said? We are so fortunate to enjoy the gorgeous sunset year around. Thank you again for taking your time to write, we really appreciate it. Please come back soon. PURA VIDA
Written 2 May 2022
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Linda B
Strathmere, NJ12 contributions
Mar 2023
We chose this trip for sailing and snorkeling. People began drinking when we were underway-never been on one where alcohol is served before snorkeling. Boat was crowded and when we asked why the sails weren’t raised on the return, as expected, we were told there were TOO MANY PEOPLE on board ! Could have hired a dive boat if we weren’t going to take advantage of sailing with the great wind. Also, we didn’t receive snorkel gear until we were jumping off. Was difficult adjusting mask, fins, etc. once in the water. Can’t imagine a first timer having to figure that out. Crew was very nice and polite, as was the driver, but the drinking and packed boat made for an unpleasant experience. Not to be a downer, but we were so disappointed. Have snorkeled/sailed in Cancun, Hawaii, the Keys, Cozumel etc. so this did not match previous experiences. Beautiful scenery.
Written 17 March 2023
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BillBeardCostaRica
Greetings from Costa Rica, We are sorry that we didn't meet your expectations and as you can see by our other reviews we have not had this problem previously and it is one of our most popular tours. We will delve further into this to make sure it doesn't happen again. The crowd was probably due to Spring Break as everything was quite crowded but we agree that there should be advance check-out with snorkeling gear. We are really concerned about not actually sailing as that is one of the highlights of the trip. You can be sure we will discuss your remarks with the proper management people. On the up-side, we are happy that you appreciated the crew & driver as "very nice & polite". Thank you very much for letting us know, we appreciate the feedback. Pura Vida
Written 21 March 2023
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RhondaK
7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Got the opportunity to meet new people from all over the world and explore the Costa Rican coast in a new way. Top notch cruise. Captain and crew were knowledgeable and fun! Food, snorkeling, sailing and sunset couldn't have been more perfect! I highly recommend this cruise for singles, couples and families.
Written 8 January 2023
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BillBeardCostaRica
Wonderful review, thank you. We have so many secluded beaches and islands that are only accessible by boat and our 75 foot sailing catamaran is a good choice and the perfect way to see them and the gorgeous Pacific Sunset. We agree that this is an outstanding tour and really appreciate the recommendation. Hopefully you will come back soon and visit with us. Thank you again & PURA VIDA.
Written 9 January 2023
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Traveler1987
2 contributions
Feb 2020
The crew was great and was always making sure we had a drink or anything else we wanted. Snorkeling was excellent and the sunset on the way back was amazing. The crew spotted out whales and dolphins for us on the trip.
Written 26 February 2020
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BillBeardCostaRica
What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon in Costa Rica. Thank you for the excellent review. We agree that the snorkeling is great and the crew is amazing, always spotting whales and dolphins before sailing toward the most gorgeous Pacific Ocean Sunset imaginable. Thank you and "PURA VIDA"
Written 27 February 2020
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Brian B
Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica43 contributions
Feb 2020
We booked this trip through Tripadvisor and found the whole experience to be amazing. Although they did not have transport from our specific hotel, they made arrangements easily for us. Unfortunately we went on a day when the ocean bottom was stirred up, so no snorkeling for us. Oh well that happens. We did however spend time at a secluded beach and explore some caves. It made for a great afternoon any way. The crew on the boat are awesome and come around frequently to make sure you are all good. The BBQ chicken they served was amazing. I highly recommend this trip and if you can spend the evening in Coco Beach after.
Written 15 February 2020
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We are so happy that you enjoyed our sunset, sailing, snorkeling tour and really appreciate the positive review. We agree that the crew is efficient, friendly and attentive. Where else can you spend time on a secluded beach that is only accessible by boat? We also agree that the Bar-B-Que chicken is outstanding as well as the other food and unlimited drinks. A great afternoon for all ages and the gorgeous Pacific Ocean sunsets year around. It doesn't get any better than to be under sail as the sun sets over the Pacific. The colors are breathtaking. Please hurry back and visit us again. PURA VIDA
Written 17 February 2020
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c-m-e97
Portsmouth, NH19 contributions
Apr 2019
We absolutely loved our Snorkel and Sunset Cruise. We were picked up in front of our hotel on time and driven a few miles to Playa del Coco, where we boarded a skiff and then the catamaran. The catamaran was clean and the captains were super friendly. We cruised to the snorkel spot that had a little cave to explore as well. There was plenty of time to snorkel and explore the little island. When we returned to the boat, there was a beautifully prepared lunch for everyone, including homemade chocolate chip cookies! My son said the BBQ chicken was the best he'd had in Costa Rica. The cruise back was perfectly timed to the sunset. Fabulous. A "must do" in Guanacaste. Pura Vida.
Written 8 May 2019
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You are correct, this is a "Must Do" if you are on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. We are so happy that you had such an enjoyable day. I have done this sailing cruise many times and I never tire of taking my kids and grand kids on it. Where else can you see the spinner dolphins riding the bow and playing in the wake while you are under full sail on a 75 foot catamaran. The food is good, drinks are cold and you can fish, snorkel, swim, relax and then see the most gorgeous sunset that you could ever imagine. Watch for the green flash (I have seen it twice) You are correct about the crew, they are wonderful, love their job and it certainly shows. Thank you for taking your time to write and hurry back. "Pura Vida"
Written 23 May 2019
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Chevonne A
3 contributions
May 2022
This was a great near end to an amazing trip in Costa Rica. This is a perfect way to enjoy time out on the ocean with everything you need to have a good time, food, drinks, snorkel, and fun guides.
Written 19 May 2022
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BillBeardCostaRica
Thank you for the favorable review and recommendation of our Pacific Ocean sunset, sailing tour. We are so happy that the conclusion of your vacation ended on such a high and memorable note. I will share this with the staff as they pride themselves on providing great food & a beautiful, fun trip. Thank you again for spreading the word and we hope that you will return soon. PURA VIDA
Written 20 May 2022
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Casey S
1 contribution
Apr 2022
The crew was SO amazing!! They were so kind and so attentive - making sure that everyone had what they needed at all times. The food served was excellent. The scenery on the cruise and the sunset were so beautiful.
Written 19 April 2022
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Thank you so much for your review. The crew prides themselves on providing an enjoyable experience and I will pass your comments along to them. I agree with you on the sunsets as they are gorgeous year around and we never tire of seeing them. You can find us everyday either on the boat or sitting on the beach. (However we do prefer sailing on the catamaran as the delicious food and drinks are included) We hope that you will join us again soon. PURA VIDA
Written 20 April 2022
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