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Marlin Del Rey Sailing Tours

Emerald Plaza Unit #8, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
506-2653-1212
Ranked #11 of 31 tours in Tamarindo
4.5 of 5 stars 103 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The BIG boat..Marlin Del Rey. 66 feet of wide open space where you can lounge in the sun, relax under our more than ample shaded area or sit on the... more » Owner description: The BIG boat..Marlin Del Rey. 66 feet of wide open space where you can lounge in the sun, relax under our more than ample shaded area or sit on the deck watching for whales, dolphins and turtles. Based out of Tamarindo Bay, Costa Rica we operate daily tours that include open bar, snorkel equipment and snacks. Afternoon tours incldue the amazing Costa Rican sunset free of charge. Also available for private charters. « less
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Houston, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We had an awesome time on the sunset sailing tour. The staff was excellent, snacks and bar were great, and the scenery was amazing. This is definitely a must do in Tamarindo!

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NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

The Marlin Del Rey Sunset Tour was the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. My girlfriend and I did the Sunset Tour. We had an amazing time. The tour consisted of a cruise along the coast, dropping anchor to snorkel, swim, kayak etc, followed by a cruise back to shore while taking in the sunset. The scenery on the... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Had a great time. The captain Randal Taca and crew were great hosts. They provided my family with the most amazing memories of Costa Rica. The whales and dolphins were just breath taking. We will never forget the trip. Looking forward to heading back next year. Highly recommend to everyone. Thanks Randal and crew for the time of our lives.

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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

My 4 1/2 year old daughter and I took a sunset tour with Marlin Del Rey. We had a really great time and thought the staff was excellent. They provide a full open bar and will make whatever you want. They also have a huge ice chest filled with the coldest beer, which was so refreshing in the CR heat.... More

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small town Alberta
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We chose the catamaran tour and we were not disappointed. We had small kids with us and they enjoyed themselves very much. The fajitas and drinks provided were delicious and the crew was extraordinary. Not only did they provide for our every need but they went over and above, taking pictures for us, jumping into the water with us to... More

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San Francisco, California
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Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

We are not into snorkeling so probably shouldn't have gone on this tour in the first place, but we have gone on similar excursions in Brazil and Hawaii and enjoyed them so we thought we would try one in Costa Rica. Unfortunately, this experience was not nearly as good as our excursions in Brazil and Hawaii. If you don't go... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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We signed up for the Sunset Tour after hearing recommendations from friends. This lived up to everything we could have asked for. The tour included open bar from the moment we set foot on the boat to the moment we got off. We cruised about an hour or so away from Tamarindo to a bay where you had the option... More

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chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This boat trip was hands down the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. The crew was as stated in my title, THE BEST!! All the crew members took time to hang out, answer questions and make sure we were all having a good time. I went on this trip with my wife and my in-laws, 11 people total! Everyone... More

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Boulder, Colorado
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

This trip was a great family experience! We took the tour with our 18 month old son and 18 year old daughter and we ALL had a blast! At first we were concerned the boat would be too crowded given it was booked to capacity, but once we got on the boat there was plenty of room, food and gear... More

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Waterford, Wisconsin
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

We sailed on the Marlin out of Playa del Coco 0n 2/13/12 sunset cruise. It is one fantastic catamaran. Only 8 months old. 65 feet long by 30 feet wide with plenty seats in the sun or shade. If hols 65 persons but we only had 30 persons aboard and there was lots of space leftr, no crowding. Open bar... More

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