Day Tours Jaco
4,5 Hours
Everyone
Best Price Guarantee
Open Bar
25 people max
Moderate
The Jaco day tour departs on the Sealounge catamaran at 9:00 AM and returns at 1:30 PM daily. Our Jaco day catamaran tour is a perfect tour for families, couples, singles, and groups to enjoy the catamaran as we make our way to a white sand beach called Playa Fantasia.
Our morning tour has the clearest, bluest waters, so you can't miss the opportunity to snorkel in Jaco, Costa Rica.
Our Jaco day tour cruise begins with a 40-minute ride across the Gulf of Nicoya to a secluded white sand beach, located at Ara Macaw Wildlife Refuge. When we drop anchor at Playa Fantasia, you'll have the opportunity to jump off the roof of the catamaran or float on a noodle in the calm, warm waters.
We take all guests to the beach to enjoy the many amenities offered by the beach club at Playa Fantasia, including our guided snorkeling excursions. Guests will be taken on our PANGA to the best snorkeling spot. For nature lovers, it is possible to take a walk along the rock formations to take the best pictures of this little piece of paradise. On the beach we offer surfboards, buggies and paddleboards for fun on the waves.
You can also enjoy this tour as a private experience. We pride ourselves on creating tailored charters for small groups. Book today and save 10%!
What's included in this tour ?
- Chicken and Steak Kebobs, Green salad and roasted potatoes with fresh bread
- Open Bar: Beers, sodas, water, margaritas, pina coladas, mojitos, tico locos*
- Access to our Secluded beach club Playa Fantasia
- 50 ft Catamaran with Captain and Crew
- Boogie, Surf, Stand-Up Paddle Boards
- Fresh fruits and snacks
- Animal Encounter
- Nature Hike
- ChilliGuaro Tasting
- Shared round trip transportation from hotels and houses in Jaco and Playa Hermosa. Please contact us for transportation outside these areas.
- We offer Banana Boat rides from Playa Fantasia to neighboring beaches. $15 per rider for a 20 minute banana tour.(book online)
- Snorkel equipment is available. If you would like a snorkel specific tour, we recommend our morning snorkel tour.
- Tarzan Swing
- Beach Volleyball
What can we see when snorkeling?
Enjoy the best Snorkeling in Jaco at Fantasia Beach aboard the Sealounge Catamaran, Our young crew members will guide you to the different rocks and reefs, where you can witness a variety of colorful fish, occasional turtle sightings, and schools of Amber Jacks, Snappers, and Manta Rays. The guide on the snorkeling tour will take you to the best spots depending on the weather and will try to show you as much marine life as he can.
What kind of animals can you see at Playa Fantasia?
Remember that Playa Fantasia is located within the ARA MACAW National Wildlife Refuge. We frequently encounter scarlet macaws, monkeys, iguanas or Coatis and sometimes even two- and three-toed sloths.You want to know more about Playa Fantasia here.
What things do I have to bring to the tour?
- Biodegradable Sunscreen (aerosol sprays are not permitted on board)
- Long pants and dresses are not recommended
- A dry bag is highly recommended for all electronics
- Towels
- Hat
- Rain jacket (winter months)
- Swimsuit
- CASH
What are the Restrictions?
- Our Charters are not recommended for guests with limited mobility due to uneven surfaces and boarding from tenders.
- Our charters are not booze cruises, safety is our number one priority. If you are looking for a booze cruise, you will be disappointed.
- Our crew reserves the right to refuse entry without refund to guests who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication.
- We reserve the right to stop serving alcohol if it is affecting the safety of the crew, boat, or passengers.
- Although there are shaded areas on board, please prepare to spend the majority of your trip in direct or indirect sunlight.
- We do not cancel our trips due to rain, in the event of cancellation you will be given an alternative date or full refund.
- 72 hour cancellation policy.
- Snorkeling is ideal in the morning hours due tides. Our guided Snorkeling tours last 40 minutes. Bad weather conditions can affect our snorkeling tour as high tides, high waves or bad visibility are not under our control.
- From Dec 15th - May 15th best snorkeling
May 15th - Dec 15th chances for good snorkeling depends on good weather conditions.
Important things we should know about the tour?
It is important for you to know that our tours ARE NOT ALCOHOL CRUISES, the National Wildlife Reserve was created to preserve scarlet macaws, monkeys, iguanas and many more species of flora and fauna. Our day trips to Jaco include activities such as fishing, snorkeling, dolphin and whale watching in season. Don't forget to ADD BANANA BOAT for $15 per person
Why is it considered one of the best snorkeling in Jaco?
What makes our Jaco snorkeling tours unique is the fact that we only offer small group tours for our guests. We fit about 10 guests on our snorkel boat very comfortably. This allows for a more comfortable snorkeling experience and a more personalized experience for our guests with our professionally certified guides.
