Private Catamaran Tour on Marlin del Rey
4.5
Private Catamaran Tour on Marlin del Rey
By Marlin Del Rey Sailing Tours
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This service is for those that want the best quality service, food & drink, equipment and catamaran in the region of Guanacaste Costa Rica.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 4h 15m
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pick ups are at the hotel by the catamaran for Private Tours. If your hotel is not listed, it is still possible that we could pick up at your location or somewhere very close to your hotel. We do not pick up with our boats at Hacienda Pinilla, RIU Guanacaste or RIU Palace due to safety concerns and transportation is not included to other pick up locations. Additional charges may apply.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting 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: 39790P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- 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: 39790P3
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- priscillaf6660 contributionsAmazing sunsetExcellent sunset cruise. Staff was fun and informative. Cruise was smooth , good BBQ served and amazing sunset. Recommend highlyWritten 14 January 2025
- Marisa C0 contributionsGood sunset, too crowded.Very attentive and friendly staff. Great food choices for vegetarians. Waited on the boat for 1 hour while everyone joined from the small speed boat coming from the beach meeting point. Too many people on the boat and it felt crowded. Unlimited alcohol is unsafe for those that are inexperienced in the water. It was also unsafe for people to be swimming with drinks. Trying to be a party boat with loud music. The snorkels are dirty / mouldy and there were no instructions on how to put on the snorkel and flippers. Not much visibility while snorkeling. Sunset was stunning. Did not raise the sail.Written 13 January 2025
- 575lisae0 contributionsLovely afternoon!Really nice experience! We saw several dolphins and snorkeled. They served a delicious lunch and the open bar was a plus! Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful views. Highly recommend! Note that you start the tour on the beach - they ferry you out to the catamaran on a smaller boat.Written 13 January 2025
- madison_fam40 contributionsLovely excursionCatamaran is well maintained. Crew is knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to see dolphins and 2 whales as well on our excursion which was a special treat.Written 9 January 2025
- TwinnerForever0 contributionsSpectacular family event!We absolutely loved the sea breezes, whale sighting, swimming, great food, drinks, and a sunset to amaze. The crew was fun, attentive and skilled.Written 9 January 2025
- F6221DDdana0 contributionsFamily sailing tripThe Captain was excellent and friendly as well as the staff. The food was very good and so were the cocktails. The staff seemed to enjoy their job and were very friendly to the guests on the boat. The boat was a perfect size and not over crowded. Our adult kids enjoyed swimming to the island and exploring when we stopped for lunch. We would book again with Marlin Del RayWritten 6 January 2025
- kieranr1200 contributionsGreat way to spend an afternoonWe ended doing the afternoon catamaran trip twice as it was so much fun, get to met people from around the world on the backdrop of fantastic sights.Written 5 January 2025
- danitapark0 contributionsSailing Trip from Playa CocoExcellent sailing tour. We had a beautiful clear morning sailing after a big rain stormy night. The sail boat was only partially full (32/ 80) and we had a great trip. The snorkelling was not great given the rain the night before, but the views & skies & meal & crew were fantastic.Written 1 January 2025
- caraf20250 contributionsPerfect morning on the Marlin Tres!Great tour! Very professional captain and crew, everyone was helpful and nice, the boat spacious and super clean! We saw dolphins, went snorkeling to a local beach and had a great lunch. There were groups of all shape and size- we had young kids with us and they had a blast! Highly recommend!Written 1 January 2025
- Nance K0 contributionsRelaxing afternoon on the water.Relaxing day on the water! The crew was great and the food and drinks were excellent. We didn't snorkle but overall it was relaxing cruise also got to see a nice sunset!Written 30 December 2024
- Peter D0 contributionsGreat Boat TripCrew and captain were wonderful! Endless drinks, great food, good music. Nice trip to beach and snorkeling. Great boat. Very comfortable.Written 29 December 2024
- Curious104790 contributionsBeautiful experience.. whales, dolphins, sunsetWas hoping for better snorkeling experience. Other wise it was perfect! Staff was very helpful to our older family members.. very kind and caring and fun!Written 22 December 2024
- Cynthia L0 contributionsGreat sunset and food!So much fun! It's well organized, the food was amazing. Don't look to see something in the water though it's not clear enough. We saw dolphins and turtles from the boat :)Written 20 December 2024
- K_esquivel160 contributionsBeutifulIt was beautiful, the attention of the boys, the best experience, we will return soon tenks you very muchWritten 17 December 2024
- EmEsBee0 contributionsBig boat, great crew, food deliciousThis trip was amazing! The crew is attentive, chill and super clean. Even the bathrooms were clean towards end of journey which is very atypical of a boat bathroom. The drinks kept coming and were delicious. The Food was delicious! Can’t say anything bad. This was fun and well worth the price.Written 15 December 2024
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bshakin
15 contributions
Mar 2022
The staff was nice, the boat was fine, the food and drinks were all good; but big catamaran tours are not the best option really for anything except meeting strangers. We were looking for some beautiful scenery, snorkeling, and a fun atmosphere. This Marlin del Rey tour delivered on some fronts, but fell short on others. Overall, this was really a 3-star experience for me, but giving it 4 since if you're looking at catamaran tours, this is a good one.
First the good. While not billed as a booze cruise, drinks were good, and the staff wasn't stingy with them. The food was also good and plentiful. Nothing special, but a bit better than what you'd expect for a tour like this. Nice views of the coastline and the guests were all friendly. Highlight was the pod of dolphins swimming in front of the boat for about 10 minutes.
On the downside, the snorkeling was terrible. We spent two hours heading north along the coast looking for a cove that didn't have red tide or other tours jockeying for a spot to drop anchor. We ended up in Brasilito Bay, which is about where we left from on a small snorkeling trip we took with Life Is Better At Sea (which was awesome). Because the catamaran is so large, it can't get you close to the good snorkeling along the shore and in the tide pools, and because there are so many people, if the spot isn't any good it's a major production to get everyone back in the boat to find another spot. It was a work-out getting from the boat to the shore, where there was nothing to see. So, total bust on the snorkeling front.
Overall, the price was fair and we had a good time, but I'd recommend you figure out what it is you are really looking for before booking this (or similar) tours. If you want a slow cruise to nowhere along the Guanacaste coastline, a party atmosphere with decent drinks and food, and a chance to swim around in the ocean for an hour, this is a good call. If you want great snorkeling or to spend time with a small group of family and friends, recommend your find a smaller boat with more personal service and a captain that knows the best snorkeling spots.
First the good. While not billed as a booze cruise, drinks were good, and the staff wasn't stingy with them. The food was also good and plentiful. Nothing special, but a bit better than what you'd expect for a tour like this. Nice views of the coastline and the guests were all friendly. Highlight was the pod of dolphins swimming in front of the boat for about 10 minutes.
On the downside, the snorkeling was terrible. We spent two hours heading north along the coast looking for a cove that didn't have red tide or other tours jockeying for a spot to drop anchor. We ended up in Brasilito Bay, which is about where we left from on a small snorkeling trip we took with Life Is Better At Sea (which was awesome). Because the catamaran is so large, it can't get you close to the good snorkeling along the shore and in the tide pools, and because there are so many people, if the spot isn't any good it's a major production to get everyone back in the boat to find another spot. It was a work-out getting from the boat to the shore, where there was nothing to see. So, total bust on the snorkeling front.
Overall, the price was fair and we had a good time, but I'd recommend you figure out what it is you are really looking for before booking this (or similar) tours. If you want a slow cruise to nowhere along the Guanacaste coastline, a party atmosphere with decent drinks and food, and a chance to swim around in the ocean for an hour, this is a good call. If you want great snorkeling or to spend time with a small group of family and friends, recommend your find a smaller boat with more personal service and a captain that knows the best snorkeling spots.
Written 5 April 2022
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Mariely R
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We were sold tickets without letting us know that there was Red tide. The tour was supposed to include the catamaran with snorkeling, swimming, sunset and food. We were not taken to go snorkeling because of the Red tide. We were taken to go swimming but of course the other couple that was with us and my husband and I did not go in. I feel ripped off since we paid full price for only part of the activities. I wrote to Marlin Del Rey but I have not heard back from them. The crew was excellent and the only reason why I gave the 3 stars. The ticket office should inform the customers of the red tide so the customers can decide, or offer the catamaran cruise just as a sunset cruise with a reduced rate.
Written 19 February 2022
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JodieBrz
Corpus Christi, TX57 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
David and his crew on the New Marlin were absolutely amazing! We did a private full day charter with 18 adults and 22 kids that are all really good swimmers. On top of making us laugh, working the bar, and taking us snorkeling they made us feel so safe. With 22 kids you can never have too many eyes watching. They were very discreet but you could see how everyone would position themselves around the boat when we were all swimming so that every person was accounted for. The food was delicious and hit the spot perfectly! I can’t say enough about how amazing our day was. The boat is huge and has tons of shade to keep you protected if the sun isn’t your thing. We also saw lots of dolphins while sailing. This was our second charter with Marlin Del Ray and I’m sure there will be a third!
Written 11 March 2024
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Yvan M
1 contribution
Feb 2020
I had already been on a catamaran tour in the past and i dont mean to compare bc the other tour was in another country but my first experience the lunch was on a beach where everyone jumped off the catamaran and snorkled to shore while taking their time snorkling in aqua blue water admiring the tropical fish and coral or were brought in a boat to shore if they did not want to snorkle or swim to shore. The snorkling was not near rocks and the bottom was just sand and you could see all the coral and fish clearly. With Marlin Del Rey, this tour was stressful bc you always had to look up to see if the current was pulling you towards the dangerous reefs and rocks and you spent too much time and valuable energy and breath trying to keep yourself from being pulled too far by the current. And while doing that, you missed a lot of the sights under water. Thats not a safe spot to bring amateur tourists. An incident can easily happen. Snorkling (breathing under water) and stress do not go together. Im a scuba diver and that is a bad spot to bring people.
There was a beach there but I dont know if you are allowed to bring people on that beach. Maybe you already looked into it. I dont know. It would be perfect bc it was isolated and people feel like they are the only ones there. People like that. Or if that beach is not possible, maybe you can find another location that would accomodate such a scenario. On the beach you would have small tiki huts or even portable tents with just a roof where the BBQ and food would be and people would serve themselves like they did on the catamaran. You would have to have staff there ahead of time to prepare the food of course. Your popularity and business would go sky rocket high if you only made these changes.
But maybe you looked into all of this before and maybe its just not possible to do any of the suggestions I propose. But I thought I would share.
Kind regards
Yvan
There was a beach there but I dont know if you are allowed to bring people on that beach. Maybe you already looked into it. I dont know. It would be perfect bc it was isolated and people feel like they are the only ones there. People like that. Or if that beach is not possible, maybe you can find another location that would accomodate such a scenario. On the beach you would have small tiki huts or even portable tents with just a roof where the BBQ and food would be and people would serve themselves like they did on the catamaran. You would have to have staff there ahead of time to prepare the food of course. Your popularity and business would go sky rocket high if you only made these changes.
But maybe you looked into all of this before and maybe its just not possible to do any of the suggestions I propose. But I thought I would share.
Kind regards
Yvan
Written 23 February 2020
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Darrin Madriz
7 contributions
May 2023
Experience ( boat condition, views on tour, staff responsiveness) was somewhat below average compare to similar tours in Cancun and Cabos. One star rating is driven by the fact that 10 of our 47 paying wedding guests had to eat rice and beans for lunch in addition to me and my new wife. This happened even though 3 of our guests couldn’t make it last minute. When I brought up my frustration to the captain for the lack of chicken given that the tour costed us about $5,000, he replied that $5,000 was nothing there (costa Rica) and he couldn’t do anything for us. I highly recommend to look elsewhere as I wouldn’t want anyone to be treated with such disrespect.
Written 23 May 2023
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virgv620
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
The excursion was solid. I would have rated it a "5" if we were able to see more fish. The lack of fish may be due to a number of reasons but overall I would recommend the tour. The staff was great- they accommodated a ton of people and did it with a smile and seemed genuinely happy to take care of everyone. The ride was comfortable as it pertains to the water. If you are older or need a seat, they may be in short supply since there were a lot if people on the boat. We were able to see a whale in the distance and the sunset was beautiful.
Written 15 January 2024
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SHARON B
1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
This was my 6th time on Marlin Del Rey. I booked it in Playa del Coco. I absolutely love this Catamaran. It is not HUGE, so even when booked full you don't feel overwhelmed. The staff could not be more friendly and helpful, and I have had fun on every trip. I HIGHLY recommend the Marlin Del Rey!
Written 14 May 2024
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Evan K
2 contributions
Dec 2022
We booked a private catamaran for our wedding party and it was the most amazing trip ever. The team (Felipe, Luis, Gerardo, Yeudy, Dilan) made us feel right at home and safe the second we stepped on the boat. The boat itself, the music, the views, the sailing route, and the vibes were all perfect from cast off to sundown. In the middle of the tour, we were given the opportunity to swim, snorkel, visit a private beach, or just sunbathe which was a good break during sailing. They then served us a great lunch washed down with some more pina coladas. We arrived back at our hotel just as the sunset. What an amazing time!! If you are interested in sailing in Guanacaste, Marlin Del Rey is a must call!!
Written 15 January 2023
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hvousden7
Long Valley, NJ2 contributions
Jan 2022
We opted for the private catamaran and it was probably the best decision I’ve ever made (save for marrying my husband). The captain and crew were so awesome (Captain Rudy, John, Orlando, Julio). This was our third time booking a catamaran with Marlin Del Rey, so we already knew the food they serve on board would be delicious. We were a travel group of 9 adults, and everyone agreed that this was an experience we’ll never forget. Thank you again for making memories with us that we’ll cherish always!
Written 16 January 2022
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queenstefanie
Amarillo, TX98 contributions
This is our third time to Tamarindo Costa Rica and our third time to go on Marlin Del Rey.
We have always had a good time just the right amount of drinks flowing not like a big party cruise but not slow and boring either. The food was great. The view was great. The snorkeling was great. The sunset was great. Everything was great, but we really made it special for the crew.
Everyone from the captain to the rest of the crew are top notch !! A special shout out to Diego. he really took an interest in talking to us and making us feel like we were family. Shout out to him. Great times won’t miss this excursion anytime we come to Tamarindo .
We have always had a good time just the right amount of drinks flowing not like a big party cruise but not slow and boring either. The food was great. The view was great. The snorkeling was great. The sunset was great. Everything was great, but we really made it special for the crew.
Everyone from the captain to the rest of the crew are top notch !! A special shout out to Diego. he really took an interest in talking to us and making us feel like we were family. Shout out to him. Great times won’t miss this excursion anytime we come to Tamarindo .
Written 6 February 2023
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