Our trips · 03
Head out to the calm reefs near Tamarindo and Playa Conchal. Clear water, colorful fish, and easy snorkeling for all ages. Masks and fins provided.
About this trip
The reefs near Tamarindo and Playa Conchal are some of the calmest, clearest snorkeling spots on the Costa Rican Pacific. Sheltered from the swell, they’re a perfect place for beginners and kids to get their first look underwater.
You’ll see schools of yellow surgeonfish, parrotfish grazing on the coral, the occasional puffer or moray, and — on a good day — sea turtles cruising past. The water is warm year-round and the visibility is best in the dry season (December to April).
We bring masks, fins, and towels for everyone on board. Life vests and noodles are available if you’d rather float than swim. Kids 6 and up are welcome.
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What to expect
Mid-morning departure when the wind is still calm and the visibility is best.
Short cruise to the calm reefs. Gear is fitted on the way so you’re ready to slip in.
About 30 minutes in the water. The captain stays on the boat keeping an eye on everyone.
Different reef, different fish. Snacks and water on the way.
Slow cruise home along the coast. Time to dry off and warm up in the sun.
What’s included
What to bring
Wildlife: Common sightings: yellow surgeonfish, parrotfish, sergeant major, king angelfish, puffer fish, moray eel, and (on lucky days) green and hawksbill sea turtles.
Other trips
01 · 2 hours
Glide through the narrow channels of the Tamarindo estuary inside Las Baulas National Marine Park. Spot crocodiles, howler monkeys, iguanas, and dozens of bird species in one of Costa Rica’s most important wetlands.
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02 · Half-day or full-day
Chase roosterfish, snapper, jack crevalle, and mahi-mahi just off the Tamarindo coast. All gear, bait, and tackle provided. Beginners welcome — the captain has been fishing these waters his whole life.
See details →Send a WhatsApp message with your dates and group size. The captain answers personally — no booking platforms, no hidden fees.
Replies usually within an hour during the day.