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4.6(988 Viator reviews)4h 30m
Departs Tamarindo area
From $90 per person
Checked Sep 30, 2026
Free cancellation on most tours · We may earn a commission
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- Group
- Shared with other travelers
- Meeting point
- Meeting point and boarding are on the beach in front of El Chirinquito restaurant, 100 yards south of the rotunda.
- Youngest bookable age
- Any age
- From
- $90 (checked Sep 30, 2026)
- Viator rating
- 4.6 from 988 reviews
- Included
- Restroom
- Stand up paddle board
- Drinks: variety of sodas, juices, beer, white wine, Cacique, vodka, rum, tequila, and water
- Swimming
- Pool Noodles
- Meal: chicken fajitas, black beans, salad, fruit platter, vegetable tray, homemade banana bread
- Kayaks
- Snorkeling Gear
From the operator's Viator listing. Confirm the details when you book.
Our take
Our assessment, based on the operator's listing, Viator traveler ratings and the alternatives below. We don't claim to have taken this tour. Reviewed . How we're paid.
- Who it suits
- Couples, friends and families who want the classic Tamarindo catamaran day without paying for a private boat. The listing allows every age to be booked, and nearly a thousand Viator reviews average 4.6.
- Why choose it
- It's the most-reviewed shared catamaran leaving from Tamarindo beach itself, run by the operator that describes itself as the country's longest-running sailing company (since 2004). The listing includes a full meal, an open bar, and water toys: snorkel gear, kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard.
- Trade-offs
- It's a shared boat, so you sail with other groups, and boarding is from the beach rather than a dock, so expect wet feet. There's no hotel pickup: everyone meets on the beach in town. The public listing doesn't say whether your sail is a day or sunset departure, so check the times Viator offers for your date. If sunset matters, Blue Dolphin also sells a separate sunset listing.
- Good to know
- The meeting point is the beach in front of El Chiringuito restaurant, about 100 yards south of the rotunda in central Tamarindo. If you're staying out of town, add the taxi time to your plans.
Compared with the alternatives
- Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo: Same operator, sold as a sunset cruise.
- Marlin del Rey Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco: A larger 66-foot catamaran, sunset timing, similar open bar and lunch.
- Timarouba Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Open Bar Lunch& Snorkeling: Also boards next to El Chiringuito; sunset sail with kayaks and paddleboard.
- Blue Dolphin - Private Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo: The same boats chartered for your group alone, priced per charter.
| Tour | From | Duration | Viator rating | Type | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo | $90 | 4h 30m | 4.6 (988) | Shared | Check availability |
| Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo | $119 | 5 hours | 4.3 (111) | Shared | Check availability |
| Marlin del Rey Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco | $104 | 5 hours | 4.7 (352) | Shared | Check availability |
| Timarouba Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Open Bar Lunch& Snorkeling | $97 | 5 hours | 4.5 (503) | Shared | Check availability |
| Blue Dolphin - Private Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo | $904 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (26) | Private | Check availability |
Questions travelers ask
Where does the Blue Dolphin catamaran leave from?
From the beach in Tamarindo, in front of El Chiringuito restaurant, about 100 yards south of the rotunda. Boarding is from the sand, and there is no hotel pickup on the public tour.
What's included on the Blue Dolphin public tour?
Per the operator's listing: a meal (chicken fajitas, black beans, salad, fruit, vegetables, banana bread), sodas, juices, beer, white wine and spirits, snorkel gear, kayaks, a stand-up paddleboard, pool noodles and a restroom on board.
Can children go on the Blue Dolphin catamaran?
Yes. The listing has a child price band starting at age 0, so any age can be booked. Whether it suits a very young child is a parent's call: it's several hours on a shared boat.
Is Blue Dolphin a sunset cruise?
Blue Dolphin sells a separate sunset cruise listing. The public tour listing doesn't state its departure time, so check the times Viator shows for your date.
About this tour
A trip to Tamarindo is not complete without a day spent on the ocean, and there is no better way to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the Costa Rica sea than with Blue Dolphin Sailing. Blue Dolphin is the original and longest operating sailing tour company in Costa Rica, operating since 2004.
Blue Dolphin 1 is a 40’ open layout catamaran and Blue Dolphin 2 is a large, 50’ cruising style catamaran. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, a family and friends or a business group, the Blue Dolphin’s professional, licensed crew will make you feel welcome and part of our family. So come aboard, relax and enjoy the ride with us!
Tours during high season are likely to sell-out, so book early.
Reservation cut-off time is 11:30 am day of tour.
Description provided by the tour operator.
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