Marlin del Rey Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco

Incredible views and cruise. While sailing we had everything we could need and a full staff eager to assist. There was zero boredom and while the visibility was poor for snorkeling, it didn’t keep us from swimming with a pool noodle! The best part of the trip was sailing alongside Pilar whales that swam with our wake. Definitely a memorable and amazing experience.

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Snorkel Sunset tour advertised certain Covid procedures such as masks , hand sanitizer, and social distancing . Unfortunately none of these procedures were followed during the boarding of the Catamaran. The tour company also advertised reduced capacity but this was definitely not the case on the dinghies that transported passengers to the boat. After hearing passengers bragging about their unvaccinated status prior to boarding the boat, the tour operators packed the dinghies like sardines and then hauled them to the Catamaran. At that point, we opted out of getting on the dinghies as we did not feel it was safe especially because we were traveling with a type 1 diabetic child . We immediately requested a refund from both the tour operator Natives Way Costa Rica and Viator but they denied our request despite all of the evidence of false advertising along with a lack of basic covid safety procedures and the consequential danger to our family . There were 10 of us who did not feel safe to board the boat with the amount of people boarding and to this date they still have denied our refund request . At one point, one of the customer service reps from Viator said they would not give us a refund because we could have left the diabetic child behind and gone on the boat . Although the diabetic child was the most at risk none of us felt it was safe without any type of basic Covid safety procedures . After spending 2 weeks in Costa Rica and feeling very covid safe this was our first and only bad experience in Costa Rica .

My sister and I did this excursion while visiting Costa Rica for 5 days and it was the HIGHLIGHT of our entire trip! We saw a humpback whale breach and heard them talking while we were underwater snorkeling. Everyone on the boat, crew and other visitors, were so friendly. We had a great time getting to know other travelers who we actually exchanged numbers with and met up with at another beach. They had vegan rice and beans, and lots of delicious top shelf cocktails on board. I wanted to do this every other afternoon we were there. This is a must do experience!

Catamaran was spacious and clean. Food was very good. Top shelf alcohol. Fresh fruit for drinks. Nice variety of music.

If you want to see the untouched beauty of the coast this is your tour. We also saw whales thanks to captain Andre and his good eye we got right up close! The food was great as was the drinks and service. The sunset was the topping on the cake. Thanks team at Marlin del Rey it was absolutely delightful.

Experience was good not great. Crew was phenomenal, lots of fun people on board. One person on board was belligerent and disgusting. Making sexual innuendos towards my wife. Deserved a punch in the face. Overall, sunset was gorgeous and wish some folks had social awareness to not be gross.

The crew was fun and friendly. The food and drinks were delicious. We saw dolphins and turtles from the boat, and found a few pretty fish when snorkeling. It’s a great way to meet people if your staying in town for 2 or more weeks. I wouldn’t recommend bringing babies or young kids. There’s not much for them to do until the boat stops, which is only for an hour. Overall, it was a great time!!

The crew was great, very friendly and provided excellent service. The sunset was amazing! We'll definitely be back.

We had the time of our lives! Thank you to a friendly and professional crew! Loved the snorkeling and soapy slide!

Amazing trip worth every dollar, alcohol and good is included, great freindly staff. Must do!!! Thank you El Capitain