Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise With Lazy Lizard Sailing

Here’s the perfect opportunity to experience the laid back Costa Rican lifestyle aboard a comfortable catamaran sailboat with super attentive crew as you are sailed over to a private beach to swim, snorkel, kayak, and walk or play along the shore. With fresh fruit drinks flowing, both the adult kind as well as for kids, you’ll relax and enjoy cruising over to a secluded tropical cove before dropping anchor to explore the private beach and colorful underwater world of fish. Plenty of snacks and a freshly prepared picnic lunch will surely satisfy your taste for this relaxing seafaring adventure.

You’ll be picked up from your lodging and brought to a sandy beach in Playa Flamingo where you will meet the crew of the Lazy Lizard. They will help you into a dinghy that will carry you out to the anchored catamaran where you will climb aboard the spotless topsides of a well maintained sailing vessel with double pontoons providing plenty of extra room and stability while under sail.

After motoring out of the harbor, the crew will hoist the sails to let you experience the quiet and softness of being carried gently by the wind. You’ll have the option of basking in the sun or finding a comfortable spot under the bimini shade cover while the friendly crew offers you umbrella drinks to begin your cruise along the Guanacaste coastline. Fresh snacks will be provided including chips, dip and a freshly made local specialty salsa called pico de gallo.

Out on the clear blue ocean water you’ll see a completely different perspective of the shoreline including hidden inlets, jungle lined peninsulas, sandy beaches and all with a magnificent mountainous backdrop. Your guides will help you identify the plentiful water birds flying overhead as well as any marine life that may appear on the day of your visit, such as sea turtles, dolphins and if you are very lucky, you may even see a whale during mating season.

Once you arrive at the secluded snorkeling area and beach, the crew will go over the safety rules and hand out masks and snorkeling equipment of various sizes. For those who prefer not to snorkel, or in the rare case when the water is not clear due to recent inclement weather, kayaks are available as well as foam noodles for those wishing to swim. Others may enjoy going over to explore the beach while still others may prefer to just hang out on the boat. It is your vacation so you can choose from many options.

Members of the crew will act as snorkeling guides showing you the best places to look for colorful fish and other underwater creatures. They have been known to free dive down and bring up by hand species of pufferfish, starfish and even an octopus for you to touch. You’ll spend up to an hour in the shallow waters looking for tropical fish, eels, rays, crayfish as well as occasional coral attached to the underwater rock formations. Sometimes people have seen sea turtles gliding by. For those who tire easily swimming, there is a Zayak which allows you to lie face down on top of the water on a kayak type float so you can see the aquatic activities through a glass window without having to swim.

Drinks and snacks will be served throughout your time on the boat however a picnic lunch consisting of freshly made sandwiches, fruit, chips and cookies will be provided after you are finished snorkeling. Then you’ll have another leisurely sail back to shore before disembarking back to the beach and your waiting transportation.

Round trip transportation, experienced professional captain and bilingual crew, snorkeling equipment, water, drinks and lunch are all provided on this fun filled half day ocean adventure. Please note that one way transport times can take up to 1 and 1/2 hours depending on your lodging location. Transportation not included from Los Altos de Eros Hotel.