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Blue Dolphin Catamarans


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 17 attractions in Tamarindo
Traveler Description:
Our comfortable sailing catamarans, moored in the bay off Playa Tamarindo, are safe, comfortable and lots of fun. With a warm and friendly crew, we...... more » Our comfortable sailing catamarans, moored in the bay off Playa Tamarindo, are safe, comfortable and lots of fun. With a warm and friendly crew, we make sure that families, groups, couples and singles all have a great time. We offer daily trips, depending on the season, that will allow you to spot local marine life from above the water as well as below. All of our trips include appetizers, open bar, use of kayaks, snorkel gear, floats and a free t-shirt. « less
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Attraction type: Ship
Address: Iguana Surf Building Tamarindo 94949
Costa Rica
Tel: 506-842-3204
Fax: 506-653-0446

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5 of 5 stars
RNTRAVEL   23 contributions
Los Angeles
Oct 13, 2009

Wonderful trip! Great food and drinks, humorous staff, smooth sailing, and great snorkeling/kayaking. Went all afternoon through sunset - gorgeous. Would go with this company again in a heart beat. Make sure you are on time though because they don't wait for stragglers!! more

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5 of 5 stars
travel_novice_2009   2 contributions
Irvine, CA
Sep 17, 2009

We loved our day on the Blue Dolphin boat! The crew was awesome, so hospitable and always made sure we had anything we wanted. They basically had a full bar in their ice chest, and the lunch they brought from a local restaurant (El Pescador - love that place too) was so tasty. The sail out was so relaxing and... more

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5 of 5 stars
mathew79   4 contributions
Atlanta
Aug 18, 2009

Took this sunset cruise with our group of 10. This boat is a little smaller than the Marlin Del Ray but I'm sure its just as fun. Went out around 2pm to a private beach, snorkeled, kayaked, drank, ate. Then cruised back with a great view of Tamarindo and the sunset. They even gave out free t-shirts. more

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5 of 5 stars
dungbeetle   2 contributions
Texas, USA
Jul 24, 2009

We took this tour on Sunday, July 19th, 2009. There were five in my group, ages 49, 46, 42, 39 and my 7 year old son. It was awesome! As we were waiting to be tendered out to the sailboat, a group of six or seven locals were with us. They were from California but now live in Tamarindo area.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Wekle   16 contributions
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 20, 2009

My boyfriend and I had a lovely time out on the Blue Dolphin Catamaran. A shuttle picked us up from our hotel (Barcelo Playa Langosta) and took us directly to the beach. Unfortunately, some young students were on spring break on the boat - lots of beer bongs and immature behaviour - but the experience was enjoyable overall. A light... more

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5 of 5 stars
clairem2000   1 contribution
California
Apr 21, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is a highly recommended trip. The whole reason I decided to do this with our group was because of the reviews. We had suchhh a blast. The crew took care of us the whole time. Super friendly. We met other people on the boat, had drinks and snacks and did some swimming, snorkeling, kayaking. Side note: they mentinon lunch... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bethy_Dub   6 contributions
San Diego, California
Jan 19, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

My best girlfriend and I visited Tamarindo in 2005 and went on the snorkeling tour with Blue Dolphin Tours. I really can't say enough good things about this tour and company. The staff blends professionalism with the laid-back pura vida lifestyle that one wants when in Costa Rica. The boat was gorgeous and there are nets for sunbathing on the... more

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5 of 5 stars
BostonSportsGirl   1 contribution
Boston, MA
Jan 14, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We went on a half day trip February 2007. It was the highlight of my first trip to Tamarindo. We are going back February 2008 with a big group and I can't wait to take another Blue Dolphin tour! The staff is friendly and helpful. The service was great! more

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5 of 5 stars
MtnCountry   6 contributions
Denver, Colorado
Nov 26, 2007
7
people found this review helpful

What a great time! My husband and I scheduled the sunset cruise and loved it. The crew provided snacks and drinks for everybody, and the view while on the boat is worth the cost. They took us along the coast (saw a sea turtle), and then anchored in a cove for everybody to snorkel, kayak, and swim. Most people swam... more

Pura Vida!
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5 of 5 stars
rogermas   13 contributions
Miami, FL
Aug 26, 2007
3
people found this review helpful

Jump on a dinghy on shore to a big catamaran steered by 'El Capitan' Charlie and deckhand Carlos. What a smooth ride. What an awesome time. My girlfriend and I enjoyed this a lot. We got to relax, stare out into the sun, ocean, countryside. Plenty of food not as much as beer and liquor but who's counting. Great tunes,... more

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Blue Dolphin Catamarans Address

Iguana Surf Building, Tamarindo 94949, Costa Rica
Tel: 506-842-3204 Fax: 506-653-0446