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
Start time: Check availability
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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 travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled 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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- 99christinec0 contributionsWhalesWe had the best time on our trip. We got to see whales and sea turtles. The crew was very friendly and the lunch they served was delicious. We will definitely do this again on our next trip to Tamarindo.Written September 18, 2024
- joshornovitz0 contributionsGreat Tour, Great Drinks, Great FoodGreat all aorund, The BBQ chicken was delicious, got to swim around near a private beach, nice staff, beautifyl sunset cruiseWritten September 11, 2024
- V7535RElisad0 contributionsSurprising sunset sailI have to admit I didn’t have high expectations for this sail that we booked at the last minute. The catamaran was well maintained and the captain and crew were professional. Despite the professionalism, there wasn’t much talk of safety procedures but I think the captain did a good job of hitting the high points. They provided all the snorkel equipment we needed. Maybe because it was off season, there were about 30 people on board (thankfully!). On the way out to the cove area for snorkeling, we saw two humpback whales! It appeared to be a mom and juvenile. They played (surfacing and breaching) for about 20 minutes and we were all mesmerized! The captain kept a safe distance as to not disturb them. We snorkeled in a cove with beautiful reef fish swimming around the volcanic rocks and thanks to one of the crew members we saw an octopus. After the snorkel we boarded for a delicious late lunch of bbq chicken, refried beans, rice, chips, salsa, and homemade cookies. (Did I mention the full bar included in the price?!) On the way back to shore, a pod of curious dolphins entertained us for a while just before a stunning sunset. It was a really special trip!Written September 8, 2024
- Neil W0 contributionsAmazing catamaran cruiseFantastic afternoon of whale-watching, snorkelling, nice food and drink and great company. Sunset finish was the icing on the cake. Staff were amazing. We only had 28 passengers but it can get very busy in high season with more than double that number. Book directly with the operator though - a certain review site adds a massive premium!Written September 6, 2024
- dsjohnson140 contributionsGreat sunset tourWe had such a great time on this tour. The staff was friendly and professional. They even helped us arrange a shuttle to get to the beach where we met the tour. The food and drinks were delicious! We saw whales and were lucky enough to enjoy a gorgeous sunset! Definitely recommend Marlin Del Rey!Written September 4, 2024
- Happiness182378999250 contributionsWonderful Day at Sea!The crew were so friendly and kind and the sunset at the end was just amazing!! There was a decent number of guests on the cat but we didn't feel cramped at all. We had a beautiful time seeing Costa Rica from a different perspective and would definitely recommend this trip for anyone visiting the area!Written September 4, 2024
- mariamf9820240 contributions10/10 experienceWe did this tour for my birthday and it was seriously such a fun time! They crew was also super nice and welcoming. I felt extremely safe and would recommend to anyone :)Written August 30, 2024
- Corey J0 contributionsAmazing sunset and turtle watchingThe crew of this ship was outstanding. They were constantly circulating the guest offer drinks. They had full bar and great lunch of fresh fruit, bar b q chicken, chips, rice and beans. The captain was very kind and personable. The staff was great at getting everyone set up for snorkeling. The snorkeling it self was a bit short in time and water was not very clear. The captain did circle around and stop so we could see mating sea turtles, 3 -4 sets. & Dolphins. Amazing sunset views. This trip definitely worth it.Written August 29, 2024
- O7576ZVkarenw0 contributionsA must when visiting Costa Rica!Sunsets never disappoint! The crew are amazing. Drinks and food are always good. Try to go every year we come down. Took lots of pics.Written August 26, 2024
- mirandawG4561FL0 contributionsReally fun tour with great snorkeling and geat foodReally great tour! We did the morning version and even got to see whales on our trip out! The boat ride was really nice, we got to see a lot snorkeling, and the lunch was fantastic. Much better than I expected!! Usually the food on tours like this is so-so, but this food was really great. BBQ chicken, rice, fruits & veggies, cookies, chips, and dip. There was time to relax and eat and plenty of time to swim and snorkle. For snorkeling, they provided clean masks & snorkels, as well as flippers and floaties. (The flippers were a must as the waves were a bit strong!) I saw tons of beautiful fish, including about 5 puffer fish, and a school of the cutest tiny stripped fish I've ever seen, as small as a pencil eraser! Highly recommend!Written August 19, 2024
- Curious236849879860 contributionsExcellent service to our clients and myself.I want to thank this company for providing good service to our clients and myself. We had the best experience, I want to thank the staff at the Playa Tamarindo offices who were always attentive, the captain and the staff at New Marlin in Playas del Coco for providing us with good service. I also highly recommend this catamaran for its focus on families, good service and very well-equipped amenities on the boats.Written August 11, 2024
- Carrie G0 contributionsWorth every dime!We took this cruise as a one stop for a nice half day experience. Captain Andre was incredible and his crew was spry and helpful! Couples, families and singles all on board and had an exceptional experience. Water was a bit cloudy for snorkeling but the swimming was still enjoyable. Sunset was timed PERFECTLY for some great photos and the food after our swim was among the best we had during our stay! Highly recommend this excursion!!Written August 11, 2024
- Judith M0 contributionsAmazing snorkel cruiseWe had a wonderful experience with Marina Del Rey. A beautiful cruise to a secluded cove and snorkeling spot, caring staff, good food and we even saw dolphins!Written August 4, 2024
- Voyager7236860 contributionsFamily tripAwesome day on the water! Family of 9, had a great day, snorkeling was fun! Wife reeled in a yellowfin tuna and the crew served us up some fresh sashimi! Highly recommend!Written July 31, 2024
- Kurt P0 contributionsAmazing!We saw turtles, whales and dolphin! Staff took great care of us and food was awesome! Adults and teens all had fun. Beautiful views!Written July 30, 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 February 23, 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 May 23, 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 January 15, 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 May 14, 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 January 15, 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 January 16, 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 February 6, 2023
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JodieBrz
Corpus Christi, TX57 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We had over 40 people for a full day private cruise! This was the highlight of the trip. The staff was so accommodating. Even with the 25 kids we had on board we all felt very safe. The boat is extremely spacious. We had great views and jumped out at multiple locations. Booking and communication to set it all up was very easy. We will do this again!
Written June 2, 2021
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Katy W
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We did a private tour with 30 of our closest friends and family the night before our wedding. This was our favorite thing we did while in Costa Rica (aside from the wedding). Our friends and family couldn't stop raving about how fun they had and how good the food was! We were on the Marlin 6, and the crew on that boat was phenomenal. They took care of our every need and made sure we had a great time! It is well worth the money spent to do this excursion, I highly recommend it!
Written June 4, 2021
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Matthew
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Jun 2022 • Family
The caramaran, crew, and food was awesome. The whole sunset experience was great… except the snorkeling. At least on the day we went (and I understand it’s quite dependent on the weather conditions, though it was sunny and not too stormy for us), the original reef they wanted to take us was going to be too wavy, so we went to a calmer bay. This was overrun with lots of other snorkelers, and there wasn’t any reef. Just rocks on the bottom of the ocean, all we saw was sea urchins and the occasional fish. The water was so cloudy that you could only see ~2ft in front of you, and to see anything you had to dive about 8ft down. Wish we had some clear water and a less crowded ‘reef’ since we paid for a snorkel catamaran.
Written June 19, 2022
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