Gulf Island Tours: Experience Exceptional Quality on Tortuga Island Day Tours from San José

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Gulf Island Tours. Discover the exceptional quality and highest standards on our Tortuga Island Day Tours from San José. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puerto Caldera - Muelle de Caldera and the Gulf of Nicoya along with the traditional ¨Chinamos from the Caldera area¨
  • Puntarenas - Panoramic view of the Puntarenense province, you can see the tourists’ walk, the cruise ship dock, the municipality and the old train station.
  • Isla San Lucas - View along the Isla San Lucas National Park…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages included
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Assorted snacks available
  • Lunch provided
  • Climate-controlled vehicles
  • All taxes and fees covered
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Access to island facilities and boats
What's Not Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

We are a pioneer company in the tours of the gulf islands, for which we have the highest quality standards, our boats being one of the largest in the country to mobilize tourists.
We have highly qualified personnel so that your experience is the best in the tours that the company offers you.
We have all the permits issued by the Costa Rican government…

Location
Bay Island Cruises
Pacific ramp dock in Puntarenas in front of the Coonatramar ticket office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chavonne_j
Jan 6, 2025
5 Stars - The Tortuga Island tour was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. A huge shoutout to Eric, our tour guide, who was nothing short of phenomenal! His energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm made the day even more enjoyable. From the boat ride to the island to the food and the relaxing atmosphere, every part of the tour was amazing. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a perfect day of fun and relaxation. Thank you for an incredible day!
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Michelle_t
Dec 26, 2024
Tortuga Island - Our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed a relaxing day on the beach. The boat ride to the island was great.
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Annalisa_r
Dec 14, 2024
Great vibes - This adventure was amazing . From the super vibes on the boat to the island was festive and fun . The island was beautiful. The food was amazing . Incredible service from the guys working . The only issue i had was the the duration to get home but nonetheless Beautiful experience 4.5/5!!! Shoutout to the tour guide i got injured from playing around and he assisted me well!
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Jose_o
Oct 4, 2024
Smooth Cruise, Let's Go - Lucho Speaking It was my fiances B Day and the crew took care of us as well as everyone us. I got lots of love from a crew member shouting "Lucho" big shot it to him if possible. The crew made the schedule smooth and the food was great. The ceviche was magical. Saxophone player lit it up. I'd recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Costa Rica. Thanks ya
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Marclorenz_p
Sep 4, 2024
Awesome people. Treated you like family. - The tour has been great.. The guides were friendly and attentive to needs. They worked tirelessly to address needs.
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Denine_f
Sep 2, 2024
Birthday on Tortuga island - This was a fun and relaxing trip. The host and driver did a nice job in keeing the passengers comfortable and safe. My only issue is that the pick up was an hour late. The island was fun and beautiful. Boat ride long but entertaining. Professional service and staff. Would recommend. p
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Shaunah767
Jan 2, 2025
An ok experience wouldn't book again - The bus was ok, not terribly comfortable, at it's a 530am start. The boat doesn't have enough seating for everyone and although the music is nice, it's very loud when sitting next to it. The boat also smells heavily of gasoline, which gives you a headache. When you arrive on the beach, you have a section you can sit in, and you can see all of the other tour companies. You have 1 set of toilets you can use, and the Bay island toilets were below par of the other companies. The chairs didn't belong to the either. They just put a plastic wrap on the chairs. Maybe if you couldn't see the other companies, it would be harder to compare. The meal wasn't great, boiled veggies, and my family found hair cooked into the fish. When you're swimming you get a small portion of the beach which is surrounded by boats, therefore just swimming in boat fumes. It was ok, but I wouldn't book again. The staff was very nice, though.
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784randeeg
Nov 10, 2024
This is an island party with locals - This tour would be fine if we better understood what it was - in which case we would not have chosen it. We thought we were going dolphin/whale watching. Instead this is more of an island party with locals. Our trip included two bridal shower/bachelorette parties. I was very surprised they did not supply towels at the beach. It was very much bring-your-own everything that is not specifically described. Maybe I would have felt better about it if it didn’t pour rain all day. I wanted to hike the rainforest but it was an extra $5 to even be allowed there and with all the rain I decided it was unlikely I would see much. I did see the wild pigs that inhabit the island. They came through the tourist areas presumably looking for food. On the plus side - the food was very good (for this type of trip) and plentiful. The fresh fruit was wonderful as was the ceviche and banana bread. They give you 3 tickets for soda drinks. There was sangria and iced tea served with lunch. Otherwise you pay extra for drinks. There is beach volleyball to play and water activities such as banana rafts and kayaks to rent for an extra charge. Basically anything not listed in the description is extra. The music and entertainment director were so loud on the way back that it hurt my ears - so I had to sit outside in the rain. Most of the staff and a few passengers spoke some English, but overall, this is more of an activity for locals.
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Srmking
Jan 7, 2025
Worst tour of my life. - Worst tour of my life. Breakfast was a sack lunch consisting of bologna and cheese on a hot dog roll, apple, cookies, and juice box. Too long of boat ride coming and going. Felt like they were going slow to drive up alcohol sales. Alcohol water down and they didn’t have much of the stuff to make the drinks on their menu. Lounge chairs too close together to get on without having to climb up the end of the chair. Staff rude and unprofessional.
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Andresgb239lr
Oct 6, 2024
Rated over IS A VERY POPULAR PLACE - It is very overrated for what they offer: 1- the island is too ugly to pay so much money 2- the lunch menu is a single option you can not choose 3- the drink is a soft drink 4- charge you for bathroom service 5- offer you a catamaran which is not a catamaran 6- the snorkeling looks absolutely nothing. Worth 20 usd 7- the Premium plan only adds 3 beers or a cocktail. 8- Craft tables and chairs 9- Ugly sun beds or chairs Positive: Attentive employees at all times You don't miss things. On the bus you get a one-way snack You get to the famous catamaran and they give you water, coffee, fruit, cookies and a cold drink. Note: you can bring spirits, food and drinks Aaaa and it's a very popular place people of all walks of life aren't VIP or LUXURY
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