Costa Rica Catamaran Cruises: Our Top 4

1.Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 281 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86Our pick

Review of Ocean King Catamaran Manuel Antonio, with pricing, food, drinks, snorkeling, wildlife, family fit, logistics, and honest drawbacks.

“Seriously, book this right now! My husband and I had so much fun on Ocean King’s catamaran, and my only complaint is that it went by way too fast! We booked the 2pm tour so we could catch the sunset, and from start to finish the experience was fantastic. The staff were amazing, the drinks were great, and the music set the perfect vibe. My husband especially loved the snorkeling, jumping off the boat, and using the slide. We truly enjoyed every part of this experience and would 100% do it again!”

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2.Flamingo Family Fun Catamaran Snorkel:Comfortable shaded seating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98Top rated

Review of Flamingo Family Fun Catamaran Snorkel, with snorkeling, food, open bar, waterslide, sunset views, pricing, and practical tips.

“It was so fun! The slide was great for our kids (12 and 14). The shade was also key. Best catamaran trip!”

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3.Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

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

Review of Tamarindo’s Blue Dolphin catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, kayaking, swimming, and a sunset sail.

“We saw three impressive, humpback whales blowing and surfacing very near our boat during our return trip. Fantastic experience. Being an avid sailor, I was disappointed that this was primarily a motor launch experience rather than a wind powered sailing adventure. With some persuasion, the captain did unfurl the jib sale for the last 30 or 40 minutes of the ride home, but continued using engine power as well. Our catamaran did not even have a main sail and the captain said has not had one for several years. If we had truly sailed, I’d have rated 5-stars. The captain and crew were very pleasant and helpful in serving our…”

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4.Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling from Playas del Coco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Review of the Playas del Coco catamaran tour, with snorkeling, BBQ lunch, open bar, sunset sailing, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“From start to finish, this day trip was GREAT!! The crew is fantastic, the catamaran is comfortable, the scenery is beautiful and the food is tasty. I highly recommend and would go again!!”

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