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Costa Rica Snorkelling

The waters surrounding Costa Rica are home to nearly 7,000 marine species, some 3.5 percent of the total aquatic life on Earth. Snorkelling through these warm, clear waters is a fabulous way to enjoy this aquatic biodiversity. A variety of tropical fish – including puffers, barracudas, parrotfish, snappers and butterfly fish – can be found swimming among brightly-colored coral reefs, while on the seafloor below, starfish, sea cucumbers and sand dollars can be seen creeping slowly along. A knowledgeable local guide will equip participants with quality snorkels, masks and fins, and provide access to astounding regional seascapes.

Playa del Coco Catamaran , Costa Rica
Playa del Coco Catamaran Playa del Coco

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing breezily past bays and sandy beaches.

Catamaran Tour
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Isla Chora, Costa Rica
Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Isla ChoraSamara

Enjoy an ocean kayak paddle to Isla Chora for some snorkeling and beach relaxation off the coast of Sámara in the Nicoya Peninsula region.

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Kayaking
Snorkeling
Caño Island Snorkeling, Costa Rica
Caño Island SnorkelingUvita

Spend your day snorkeling and swimming in the clear waters of the Caño Island Biological Reserve.

Boat Tours
Marine Wildlife
Snorkeling
Tortuga Island Tour, Costa Rica
Tortuga Island TourMontezuma

Take an adventurous, all-inclusive tour of the gorgeous coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Along the way, you’ll have ample opportunity for spotting wildlife as well as relaxing in the natural beauty of Tortuga Island. This is an all-day tour—your boat departs at 9 AM from Montezuma and returns at 4 PM.

Marine Wildlife
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Cano Island Snorkeling, Costa Rica
Cano Island SnorkelingIsla de Cano

The pristine waters of Caño Island are made for snorkeling. Slip on some goggles and enjoy the spectacular views below you.

Snorkeling
Caño Island Tour-, Costa Rica
Caño Island Tour-Drake Bay

This tour leaves departs from Drake Bay at 7:00 AM and includes two dives off of Caño Island. Your guide will take you to some of the most popular dive sites in the area, where you can see a ton of pelagic fish as well as manta rays. Divers treasure this site because it’s so beautifully preserved – no one is allowed to fish or collect shells in a 3-mile radius surrounding the island.

Marine Wildlife
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Tortuga Island Tour , Costa Rica
Tortuga Island Tour Tortuga Island

On this boating trip, you’ll depart from the Nicoya Peninsula to see Tortuga Island. Peer over the hulle of the boat for the chance to see marine wildlife swimming past. You’ll also have the chance to try snorkeling and explore the island on your own.

Boat Tours
Leisure
Snorkeling
Ocean Kayaking and Snorkeling Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Ocean Kayaking and Snorkeling Manuel AntonioManuel Antonio

A challenging half-day journey along the coastline of Manuel Antonio, this ocean kayaking adventure takes you past islands and inlets for incredible views and bird watching.

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Guanacaste Snorkeling, Costa Rica
Guanacaste SnorkelingOcotal

Playa Ocotal’s pristine waters are usually fairly calm, so the wildlife here gets to live a fairly peaceful existence. Because of this, Playa Ocotal has the ideal atmosphere for snorkeling.

Marine Wildlife
Snorkeling
Tamarindo Catamaran Tour, Costa Rica
Tamarindo Catamaran TourTamarindo

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing silently past beautiful bays and sandy beaches.

Kayaking
Leisure
Snorkeling
Catamaran Seafari and Snorkel Tour, Costa Rica
Catamaran Seafari and Snorkel TourSamara

This dolphin-watching and snorkeling tour takes place offshore from Samara and Carrillo beaches. Samara Beach is on the Pacific coast’s Nicoya Peninsula.

Snorkeling
Bahia Aventuras Combo Tour, Costa Rica
Bahia Aventuras Combo TourUvita

The Bahia Aventuras Combo Tour combines elements of some of the most popular tours - whale/dolphin watching and snorkeling - into one rip-roaring, exciting day of adventure.

Boat Tours
Marine Wildlife
Snorkeling
Catamaran Cruise and Snorkeling, Costa Rica
Catamaran Cruise and SnorkelingManuel Antonio

Our Pacific Coast invites all our friends and visitors to enjoy an outstanding naturalist tour with amazing views of the Manuel Antonio National Park on board our catamaran.

Catamaran Tour
Snorkeling
Panache Catamaran Sailing, Costa Rica
Panache Catamaran SailingPlaya Flamingo

Head off for a day of sailing, snorkeling, and swimming on this tour. You’ll sail up the coast from Playa Flamingo and explore some of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most beautiful coastal areas.

Kayaking
Leisure
Snorkeling
Jaco Sea Kayak and Snorkel, Costa Rica
Jaco Sea Kayak and SnorkelJaco

Get wet and explore the open ocean just outside Jaco with a half day kayaking and snorkeling tour.

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Manuel Antonio Catamaran , Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio Catamaran Manuel Antonio

The Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour is available in both Morning and Afternoon-Sunset tour full of beautiful views and marine exploration along the stunning pacific waters of Manuel Antonio.

Catamaran Tour
Snorkeling
Fun at the Ocean Combo Tour, Costa Rica
Fun at the Ocean Combo TourPapagayo Gulf

This tour of the Papagayo Gulf will take you along the coast of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. Guanacaste is a tropical region with abundant fish near its coast. You can book this tour as either a half-day or a full-day tour.

Boat Tours
Snorkeling
Sport Fishing
Snorkeling Catalina Islands, Costa Rica
Snorkeling Catalina IslandsPlaya Flamingo

The Catalina Islands are an attractive place for snorkeling. This tour takes around 5 hours, and as you explore the area you’ll get a sense of the diversity of marine life near Catalina Islands.

Snorkeling
Paddleboarding & Snorkeling , Costa Rica
Paddleboarding & Snorkeling Samara

Stand up paddleboarding, or SUP for short, is an easy and fun way to explore the waters just off Playa Samara. You'll paddle from the beach to the idyllic shores of Isla Chora.

Snorkeling
Cahuita National Park Snorkeling Tour , Costa Rica
Cahuita National Park Snorkeling Tour Cahuita

Cahuita National Park has spectacular, clear water during the dry season, with lots of marine wildlife for you to meet. This park only allows you to go snorkeling under the supervision of a guide, which helps keep the environment in tip-top shape and the water uncrowded. Sea turtles are one of the highlights of this tour, but you’ll also be able to see sea sponges, mollusks, dolphins, sharks, and lobsters.

Snorkeling

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