Flamingo Sunset Sail, Open Bar Snacks
Sunset catamaran and snorkeling trip from Playa Flamingo, four hours, from $95, rated 4.9 across 1,170 reviews.
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Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises: Real Tours, Prices And Reviews
Every catamaran cruise out of Tamarindo in one list: sunset sails, snorkel day trips and private charters.
- $88lowest per-person from-price in the lineup
- 32Cruises Compared · bookable catamaran cruises with a verified listing, in three trip types
- $88 to $169Price Range · from price per person on the 19 shared cruises with a verified price; private charters are priced per group
- 5,457Reviews Combined · guest reviews across the 32 listings
Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo
from $95 per person
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- Duration
- 4 hours
- Meets
- Playa Potrero (Playa Flamingo boarding beach)
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises By The Numbers
$500 to $2,973
Private Charters · from price per group on the 8 private charters with a verified price
4.3 to 5.0
Best-Rated With 50+ Reviews · rating range on listings with at least 50 reviews
About 5:20 pm to 6:10 pm
Sunset Range · earliest around mid-November, latest around mid-July, at Tamarindo (UTC-6, no clock change)
27 to 29 °C
Sea Temperature · monthly average for the Guanacaste coast, coolest 27.3 °C in January, warmest 29.4 °C in May
4 to 5.5 hours
Sunset Sail Length · shared sunset sail listings on this site run from 4 to 5.5 hours
1,825 mm
Annual Rain · Tamarindo 30-year average, falling mostly from May to November
October, 354 mm
Wettest Month · February is the driest month at about 3.5 mm
20 Oct to 15 Feb
Leatherback Season · nesting season at Las Baulas National Park, next door at Playa Grande; beach groups capped at 15 people with a local guide
About 67 km
Liberia Airport Drive · roughly 1h15 to 1h45 by road to Tamarindo
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises By Trip Type
Sunset Sails
Timarouba Sunset Sail, Open Bar
Ti-Marouba runs this five-hour afternoon catamaran trip out of Tamarindo Beach.
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Marlin del Rey Sunset Snorkel Cruise
Snorkel and sunset catamaran cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco, five hours, from $104, rated 4.7.
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5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour
Guided sunset boat tour in Tamarindo, five hours, from $95 per person, rated 4.6 across 180 reviews.
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Blue Dolphin Day Catamaran
Blue Dolphin Sailing runs this public catamaran trip out of Tamarindo as a 4.5-hour afternoon sail.
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Marlin del Rey Day Sail, Lunch
Marlin del Rey catamaran from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco, four and a half hours, from $132, rated 4.6 across 685 reviews.
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Timarouba Day Sail, Lunch and Drinks
Sailing and snorkeling trip from Timarouba with lunch and drinks, four hours, from $99.50, rated 4.5.
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All-Inclusive Day Sail, 4.5 Hours
All-inclusive catamaran sailing tour from Tamarindo, four and a half hours with food and drinks included, from $90 and rated 4.5 across 123 reviews.
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Panache Luxury Catamaran Charter
Private luxury catamaran charter with Panache Sailing at Flamingo Beach, four hours, rated 4.9 across 83 reviews.
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Private Marlin del Rey Charter
Private catamaran charter on the Marlin del Rey, four hours and fifteen minutes, from $2,972.98, rated 4.7 across 70 reviews.
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Private Flamingo Sunset Catamaran
Private sunset catamaran in Playa Flamingo, four hours, from $1,900, rated 5 of 5.
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Private Sunset Sail, Food, Open Bar
Private sunset catamaran sail with snorkeling from Tamarindo, four hours, from $1,167 per group.
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Flamingo Sunset Sail, Open Bar Snacks | 4 h | Playa Potrero (Playa Flamingo boarding beach) | $95 | ★ 4.91,170 reviews | Check availability |
| Blue Dolphin Day Catamaran | 4.5 h | El Chiringuito, Tamarindo (boarding beach) | $90 | ★ 4.5990 reviews | Check availability |
| Marlin del Rey Day Sail, Lunch | 4.5 h | Tamarindo or Playas del Coco (confirmed after booking) | $132 | ★ 4.6685 reviews | Check availability |
| Timarouba Sunset Sail, Open Bar | 5 h | El Chiringuito, Tamarindo (boarding beach) | $97 | ★ 4.5504 reviews | Check availability |
| Marlin del Rey Sunset Snorkel Cruise | 5 h | Tamarindo or Playas del Coco (confirmed after booking) | $104 | ★ 4.7352 reviews | Check availability |
| Timarouba Day Sail, Lunch and Drinks | 4 h | El Chiringuito, Tamarindo (boarding beach) | $99.50 | ★ 4.5203 reviews | Check availability |
| 5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour | 5 h | El Chiringuito, Tamarindo (boarding beach) | $95 | ★ 4.6180 reviews | Check availability |
| Flamingo Catamaran Snorkel, Meal | 4 h | After booking | $95 | ★ 4.7178 reviews | Check availability |
| 4-Hour Sunset Cruise, Lunch Included | 4 h | Marina Flamingo | $102 | ★ 4.9160 reviews | Check availability |
| 4.5-Hour Sunset Sail, Open Bar | 4.5 h | After booking | $133.35 | ★ 4.4134 reviews | Check availability |
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Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises Month By Month
Sea Temperature (C)27.327.928.929.329.428.828.92928.727.827.628
HumpbacksHumpbacks, northern groupHumpbacks, northern groupHumpbacks, northern groupHumpbacks tail offHumpbacks, southern groupHumpbacks, southern group, peakHumpbacks, southern group, peakHumpbacks, southern groupHumpbacks tail offHumpbacks, northern group arrive
- Under 27.5 C
- 27.5 to 28.5 C
- 28.5 to 29.2 C
- Over 29.2 C
- Not named
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January
Typical figures for January
Sunset (15th): 5:40 pm Rain (mm): 4.2
Sea Temperature (C): 27.3
February
Typical figures for February
Sunset (15th): 5:50 pm Rain (mm): 3.5
Sea Temperature (C): 27.9
March
Typical figures for March
Sunset (15th): 5:55 pm Rain (mm): 4.9
Sea Temperature (C): 28.9
April
Typical figures for April
Sunset (15th): 5:55 pm Rain (mm): 36.2
Sea Temperature (C): 29.3
May
Typical figures for May
Sunset (15th): 5:55 pm Rain (mm): 241.6
Sea Temperature (C): 29.4
June
Typical figures for June
Sunset (15th): 6:05 pm Rain (mm): 286.1
Sea Temperature (C): 28.8
July
Typical figures for July
Sunset (15th): 6:10 pm Rain (mm): 181.9
Sea Temperature (C): 28.9
August
Typical figures for August
Sunset (15th): 6:00 pm Rain (mm): 249.5
Sea Temperature (C): 29
September
Typical figures for September
Sunset (15th): 5:45 pm Rain (mm): 330.8
Sea Temperature (C): 28.7
October
Typical figures for October
Sunset (15th): 5:25 pm Rain (mm): 354.1
Sea Temperature (C): 27.8
November
Typical figures for November
Sunset (15th): 5:20 pm Rain (mm): 117.7
Sea Temperature (C): 27.6
December
Typical figures for December
Sunset (15th): 5:25 pm Rain (mm): 14
Sea Temperature (C): 28
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| Month | Sunset (15th) | Sea Temperature (C) | Rain (mm) | Humpbacks | Season |
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| January | 5:40 pm | 27.3 | 4.2 | Humpbacks, northern group | Dry season, Papagayo winds |
| February | 5:50 pm | 27.9 | 3.5 | Humpbacks, northern group | Dry season, driest month |
| March | 5:55 pm | 28.9 | 4.9 | Humpbacks, northern group | Dry season, Papagayo winds |
| April | 5:55 pm | 29.3 | 36.2 | Humpbacks tail off | Dry season ends |
| May | 5:55 pm | 29.4 | 241.6 | No humpbacks in season | Green season opens |
| June | 6:05 pm | 28.8 | 286.1 | No humpbacks in season | Green season |
| July | 6:10 pm | 28.9 | 181.9 | Humpbacks, southern group | Green season |
| August | 6:00 pm | 29 | 249.5 | Humpbacks, southern group, peak | Green season |
| September | 5:45 pm | 28.7 | 330.8 | Humpbacks, southern group, peak | Wettest stretch |
| October | 5:25 pm | 27.8 | 354.1 | Humpbacks, southern group | Wettest month |
| November | 5:20 pm | 27.6 | 117.7 | Humpbacks tail off | Green season ends |
| December | 5:25 pm | 28 | 14 | Humpbacks, northern group arrive | Dry season opens, Papagayo winds |
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises: Sunset Sail, Snorkel Or Private?
| Sunset Sail | Snorkel Sail | Private Charter | |
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| Typical length | 4 to 5.5 hours | 4 to 5 hours | 4 to 5 hours |
| Price seen | $88 to $133 per person | $90 to $169 per person | $500 to $2,973 per group |
| Where it goes | North along the coast, stop at a bay, back for sunset | Playa Conchal and the Catalina Islands, a 45-minute sail to the islands | Your choice of coast stops, often via Flamingo |
| What you may see | Turtles, dolphins, birds, humpbacks in season | Reef fish, rays, dolphins, manta rays on the islands | Same as the shared sail, at your pace |
| Food and drink listed | Open bar, snacks and a meal | Snorkel gear, open bar, snacks | Open bar, meals, paddleboards and kayaks |
| Best for | First boat day, couples, groups | Swimmers and snorkelers | Families, parties, proposals |
Where Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises Sail From And What You See
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Departure Points
- Flamingo Sunset Sail, Open Bar Snacksfrom $95
- Blue Dolphin Day Catamaranfrom $90
Beach
- Private Yacht Charter, 5 Hoursfrom $2,900 per group
Snorkel
- Private Snorkel Boat, Photos Includedfrom $500 per group
- Playa TamarindoDeparture Points
- El Chiringuito, Tamarindo (boarding beach)Departure Points · 390 m from Playa Tamarindo in a straight line
- Marina FlamingoDeparture Points · 16 km from Playa Tamarindo in a straight line
- Playa Potrero (Playa Flamingo boarding beach)Departure Points · 19 km from Playa Tamarindo in a straight line
- Playa ConchalBeach · 12 km from Playa Tamarindo in a straight line
- Islas CatalinasSnorkel · 20 km from Playa Tamarindo in a straight line
What Guests Say About Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises
These guest quotes are copied verbatim from each tour's own booking listing; this site does not collect or edit them, only chooses which to show.
“Wonderful Sunset cruise. Beautiful scenery. Absolute fun time! Crew was great! Food and drinks amazing!”
“A very relaxing day at sea. The crew took very good care of us. Lunch was good and the sunset was amazing!”
“Do it! A lovely trip in a catamaran to a beautiful island for swimming. Met new friends on the trip. The crew were amazing! Took care of us so well!”
“Absolutely wonderful! It was a beautiful catamaran. Bar service was super and food was great! We saw dolphins and humpback whales! The staff were friendly and fun!”
Where To Stay Near Tamarindo Beach
Hotel Pasatiempo
Tamarindo (central, about a five-minute walk to Playa Tamarindo)
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Wyndham Tamarindo
Hillside above Tamarindo Bay (about 1.7 km from Tamarindo Beach)
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Capitan Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Playa Langosta, south end of Tamarindo
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How much does a Tamarindo catamaran tour cost?
Shared sunset and snorkel cruises here cost from $88 to $169 per person. Private charters start at $500, and some trips show their price only on the live listing.
How long are the catamaran tours?
Trips here generally last somewhere between four and five hours. The briefest option takes four, the longest shared sail stretches to five and a half, while private charters mostly sit around four.
Is lunch or drinks included on board?
Nearly all shared tours bundle food, an open bar and snorkel equipment into one ticket. What gets served and poured differs from boat to boat, so scan the details first.
Where do the boats depart from in Tamarindo?
Most cruises leave from the beach at Tamarindo, some from Flamingo or Potrero. Several cruises, mostly Flamingo departures, include hotel transfer; check each listing for the dock.
When do sunset cruises actually set sail?
Sunset trips run four to five and a half hours and are timed for the drop. Start times shift with the season, so the live booking page shows the time for your date.
What if I get seasick on the catamaran?
If you are prone to motion sickness, take a remedy before boarding.
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruises Guides And Answers
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