Catamaran Coastal Cruise By Iguana

Looking for a relaxing way to spend a few hours? If so, the Catamaran Cruise along the Manuel Antonio coastline is just what the doctor ordered.

The day starts off when you are picked up from your Manuel Antonio hotel. After picking up some of your fellow travelers, a short drive will bring you to the Quepos Marina where the boat is docked. The double-decker catamaran style boat is up to Costa Rica maritime standards and life jackets are readily available.

When the boat leaves the Quepos Marina, you will travel along the gorgeous Manuel Antonio coast. This is a beautiful and scenic area with jungle-lined mountains that roll down to the sea. You will see tropical islands and eventually reach Playa Biesanz. This is where you will have a chance to swim and use the waterslide. You will also be provided with snorkeling gear to explore the sea life. This area can be hit or miss for snorkeling with the best snorkeling typically between January and April, but you will always have a good chance of seeing some tropical fish.

This tour also provides the possibility of seeing marine mammals, coastal birds, and reptiles. From late August through September, there is a reasonable shot at seeing humpback whales. Dolphins are frequently observed during most of the year. Sea turtles are commonly spotted during the rain season and of course, the coastal birds can be seen year-round.

While snorkeling and wildlife observation are possible, the main attraction of this tour is to relax, unwind, enjoy the music and have a good time. There is a nice selection of snacks and drinks including cocktails with Costa Rican liquor. A typical Costa Rican lunch will be served about half way through the tour, so this will be an early lunch for those that select the morning tour and a late lunch for those that choose the afternoon tour.

When deciding on tour times, visitors should keep in mind that the morning tour usually has better weather than the afternoon tour, particularly during the green season. When the weather is nice, the sunsets can be incredible on the afternoon tour.
After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel. Including round trip transfers, this activity is expected to last around four hours, though this is subject to change. This tour includes transportation from Manuel Antonio area hotels. A surcharge is applied for transportation from other zones and is not included in online rates. It also includes drinks, and a snack.

Highlights

• Cruise along the scenic Manuel Antonio coastline
• Snorkel at Playa Biesanz