Snorkel Tour

Spend the day at a remote white sand beach called Playa Fantasia! Shared half-day boat tour during the morning sun or evening for sunset tour.

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Snorkel/Sunset Shared Tour

Rum punch, some beers, and water
Fresh fruits & snacks
Bilingual Captain
Bluetooth sound system

Subwing Included
Snorkel Gear Included
Morning/Sunset tours available
Local Transportation from Jaco is available for $50 (roundtrip).

Snorkel/Sunset Tour Description

We’re excited to present our new tour! Join us for a boat tour to a beautiful local/remote beach just north of Jaco and Herradura. During this half-day tour, we’ll take you snorkeling in the best location on this side of the coast. Explore the white sand beach and blue waters, perfect for flying underwater with our Subwings. At Playa Mantas, White Face monkeys sometimes appear on the beach. We’re also bringing our stand-up paddleboards if you want to explore more along the beach. We’ll provide rum punch, water, some beers, snacks, and fruits during the tour, but feel free to bring your beverages and food if you prefer!

The tour departs from Herradura Bay, right from the beach. Don’t forget your towel and sunscreen. We even have a Bluetooth radio you can sync to your mobile device. If you’re staying in Jaco, no worries – we can arrange transportation for you for an additional cost. Join us for a beautiful sunset cruise along the Pacific coast! We now offer the same boat tour to a seculded Beach in the evening, where you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the ocean.

Sunset Tour in Herradura

Experience the magic of a Sunset Tour in Herradura as you cruise along the stunning Pacific coastline, where golden skies meet calm ocean waters. This late-afternoon adventure perfectly combines relaxation and excitement—enjoy snorkeling in tranquil spots, spotting marine life like dolphins, and unwinding on secluded beaches such as Monkey Beach before the day winds down. As the boat heads back, you’ll witness a breathtaking Costa Rican sunset, creating the perfect ending to a memorable ocean escape filled with nature, adventure, and scenic beaut

Boat tours in Jaco

If you’re searching for boat tours in Jaco, this is the one locals point visitors toward. We depart from Herradura Bay, roughly ten minutes north of Jaco Beach, which means calmer water at launch and a much shorter ride to the good snorkeling than you’ll get from most Jaco departures. Round-trip transportation from your Jaco hotel or condo is available for $50, so you don’t need a rental car or a taxi to join us.

Our captain picks the day’s destination based on the conditions and on what your group wants. Most trips head up the coast to Playa Fantasia, a remote white sand beach reachable only by boat, where the snorkeling is the best on this side of the peninsula. When the swell or the tide favors it, we run to Playa Mantas instead, better known as Monkey Beach, where troops of white-faced capuchins often come down through the treeline to the sand. Both are quiet, both are beautiful, and you’ll know which one you’re getting before we leave the bay.

What separates our boat tours from the larger group cruises along this coast is the size and the pace. We run with a minimum of four guests, not fifty, so you get a bilingual captain who actually talks with you, snorkel gear and Subwings ready when you want them, and stand-up paddleboards on board for exploring the shoreline. There’s rum punch, cold beer, water, fresh fruit and snacks, plus a Bluetooth system you can connect to your own playlist.

Choose the morning departure (7:30 am to 12:00 pm, $90 per person) for the clearest water and the best light for snorkeling, or the afternoon sunset departure (1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, $100 per person) if you’d rather end the day watching the sun drop into the Pacific. Either way you’re anchored off a beach most Jaco boat tours never reach.

Tour Price

Morning Tour: $90pp (minimum 4 people to operate)
Morning Tour: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunset Tour: $100pp (minimum 4 people to operate)
Sunset Tour: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

*Prices do not include VAT 13%

Reserve Tour

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   Laura Ogrady 
 
 
 
 Verified Wonderful Private Tortuga Island Tour with Subwing Costa Rica We had an excellent day trip to Tortuga Island with Subwing Costa Rica and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Jaco area. From the beginning, communication with Robert, the owner, was outstanding. He provided clear instructions before the tour and was waiting for us when we arrived in Herradura. His friendly personality and knowledge of the area immediately made us feel comfortable. The boat ride to Tortuga Island was exciting and offered beautiful views of Costa Rica's Pacific coastline. One of the highlights of the trip was spotting spider monkeys along the rocky shoreline. Watching them climb and leap across the rocks was an unforgettable experience. We also enjoyed snorkeling at a nearby reef. While the water wasn't as clear as the Caribbean, we still saw colorful tropical fish and large schools surrounding us. All snorkeling equipment was provided. The beach at Tortuga Island was beautiful, with soft sand, calm water, and plenty of comfortable beach chairs and umbrellas. We spent several relaxing hours swimming, walking on the beach, and enjoying the tropical scenery. Lunch was included and was surprisingly good, with several choices available. The island also offers clean facilities, a gift shop, and additional activities for those seeking more adventure. What we appreciated most was the private tour experience. Instead of being part of a large, crowded group, we were able to enjoy the island at our own pace with personalized attention throughout the day. If you're staying in Jaco or the Central Pacific region and want a relaxing day that combines wildlife, snorkeling, beautiful beaches, and excellent service, Subwing Costa Rica is a fantastic choice.
  
 
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   Touristasaurus 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing tour totally worth it!! Captain Robert was amazing from start to finish. He was prompt and replied quickly to my emails before the trip. On the day he was waiting for us at the beach and he met all our needs to the fullest. We did a private trip to Tortugas Island and he even took us to extra snorkel spots because we were interested in snorkeling. One of our party got a little sea sick so he took her over to the beach right away. The boat is beautiful and the experience was one of our favorites. We've done several private boat tours and this was our favorite. Really great!
  
 
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   Catherine M 
 
 
 
 Verified Fun day!!!! Robert is super fun! Very nice day!
  
 
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   Mary Bell V 
 
 
 
 Verified Day trip Robert is a great captain. Very knowledgeable and service oriented. Laid back but super organized. Food was awesome and the boat is comfortable.
  
 
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   Mary Bell V 
 
 
 
 Verified Awesome snorkeling Super fun snorkle tour! Food great, captain fun and knowledgeable!
  
 
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   CEJCGK 
 
 
 
 Verified Private tour for people that don’t do big crowds The Flying Dutchman soars above big box tours
  
 
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   Memorie M 
 
 
 
 Verified the best of tortuga boat tours! This was the highlight of our trip to Jaco. the experience Robert provided was exceptional, we were able to see the spider monkeys on our way to the snorkeling spot and when it started to get busy he took us to another area to see some sharks. after that, we did the subwings and I can not tell you how much fun it is! we had reserved chairs and lunch at the main beach on tortuga, then we went to a more secluded beach where the howler monkeys made an appearance as well as a pair of deer! and finally, the food and drinks that Robert provided were super yummy. if we make it back to Costa Rica we will definitely book with Subwing Costa Rica again!
  
 
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   Keith P 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent day trip to Tortuga Our group of 5 spent a fabulous day with Robert and his 1st mate Jordan. If you want to go to Tortuga, this is the way to do it! Robert and Jordan were knowledgeable about the area, took great care of us and made the day a great memory of our vacation to Costa Rica. Our friend's mother was 86 and we were worried about her mobility on/off the boat. They were spectacular! "Best day I've had in Costa Rica!" Her quote. Thank you Robert and Jordan!
  
 
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   Julia C 
 
 
 
 Verified Great sunset cruise We had an enjoyable cruise along the coastline of jaco beach and watched an incredible sunset through the cloudy skies. We enjoyed a variety of snacks and cold drinks. Captain Robert provided interesting details on the area and all the development that has and is occurring.
  
 
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   Elaine S 
 
 
 
 Verified Subwing tour Mantas Beach We did the Mantas Beach Subwing tour with Robert at Subwing Costa Rica. Communication was excellent. The but was speedy The equipment was new. It even started on time! Robert's wife made us homemade empanadas. The snorkel site was pristine with variations and varieties of fish I had never seen. We heard whale song under the water. Robert even took us to try and find the whales. We couldn't spot them, though. The subwing experience itself was unreal — gliding underwater and feeling like you’re flying. Beer,fresh pineapple and rum punch capped off the gentle ride home. I could not recommend this tour more highly.