Half-Day Snorkeling Experience in Tamarindo: Marine Life Exploration with Professional Guide

Indulge in a 5-hour escape accompanied by an expert guide. Delight in a duo of snorkeling expeditions in clear waters abundant with sea creatures. Unwind on a 38-foot (11.5 meter) vessel during intervals of the snorkeling adventures. Treat yourself to succulent exotic fruits while admiring the scenery and possibly catching a glimpse of migrating whales.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • C. Central 275 - We wait for you at our diving center at 6:50 am. After trying the equipment on, we’ll take you to the beach, where a small boat will transfer you to the bigger one. After approx. 45 mins of navigation, we will reach the Catalina’s Archipelago (or if it is too windy Cabo Velas), where you will have 2 snorkeling sessions, always accompanied by your snorkeling guide. We’ll be back at around 12 MD.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks and water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is recommended to bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, and a jacket
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Maximum age is 80 years
Location
Tamarindo Diving Center Davide Gabbi
We will meet at our diving shop! We are located in front of the Hotel Best Western Vista Villas on the main road to Tamarindo. You can find us "Tamarindo Diving Davide Gabbi"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kathleen_m
Apr 21, 2025
Amazing time - This trip is probably one of the best from the moment we were picked up at our hotel to be dropped back off at the hotel as personal experience. Lily was great. Everyone who is on the crew whether they were scuba diving or going snorkeling were great and helpful. Our mask weren’t working right she gave us Tips on how to help in the future, but gave us mask. She showed us different fish. She made it very personal. I highly recommend this trip.
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Elena_s
Apr 14, 2025
We had an AMAZING time on... - We had an AMAZING time on this tour!! We got to see dolphins, jumping manta rays, and felt very safe and prepared while snorkeling. Our guide took us to all of the best spots and even found an octopus for us to see! This was an incredible experience we would do again!
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Dawn
Apr 13, 2025
Wonderful day - Wonderful crew, excellent views. Was too rough for me to snorkel much but my oartner had a whale of a time. Saw rays, puffer fish, eels.
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155toddh
Apr 7, 2025
Just do it! - The crew at Tamarindo Diving Center were outstanding, as was the trip. Multitudes of tropical fish to see and a hawksbill turtle were great, but swimming inches from a giant manta ray was potentially a once in a lifetime time experience! Isa, a crew member, was especially good with the guests. She took the time to chat with each customer, and her energy and enthusiasm for diving and experiencing life were contagious! Thank you, Alison and Todd
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Lisar1345
Apr 3, 2025
Snorkeling to the Catalina Islands - We went snorkeling with Tamarindo Diving to the Catalina Islands along with a group of divers on the same boat. The team did a great job of providing a separate guide for the snorkelers, and safety was important to them. We stopped to snorkel at 2 locations, seeing giant manta rays and schools of fish. Fresh fruit and snacks were provided. From their office, it was only a short walk to the beach to get on the boat, so it couldn't have been any more convenient.
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Mikaƫl
Apr 2, 2025
Amazing - Amazing! I was lucky enough to swim with a mantra ray, most of the group were divers so I had a solo snorkling instructor šŸ‘Œ overall very well organized, lots of instructors, good vibes
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Cynthia_b
Mar 28, 2025
Exceptional Snorkeling Experience - From start to finish, the staff and experience was great! Everyone was very friendly, knowledgable and worked to show their guests a great time. Half the boat scuba'd, half the boat snorkeled so it kept the groups quite manageable. The snorkeling group numbered about 8 and our guide, Lily, went out of our way to make sure we saw more than just your typical fish - spotting a white-tipped reef shark (twice), two octopi, a pod of about 20 dolphins and a squadron about about 100 rays, which swam below us while some were jumping above the water. While the water is a bit murky given all the plankton, it was such a memorable experience given the larger sea animals we were able to spot because of it. Highly recommend this excursion and this local partner!
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Steve
Mar 27, 2025
Big water snorkelling fun! - Excellent adventure from start to finish. Very professional crew, good laughs all around and a great vibe on the boat . Mareena from Argentina was a charming snorkelling guide , and Jack the host (ā€œMade in Italyā€ ) was a lot of fun . Just the boat ride was special in itself, taking us miles out into the ocean over big water to a rock outcropping with lots of aquatic creatures to see. Highly recommend this experience.
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Flycatcher06
Mar 17, 2025
What a spectacular day! - What a spectacular day!!! The weather was perfect the water was so clear. Everyone on the crew was so nice and helpful. We snorkeled in two different spots. The boat was easy to get on and off. We saw Manta!! also about 100 devil rays swimming by. In between snorkels they provide drinks, snacks and fruits. It was just a perfect marvelous day and i can't wait to go back
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Kristen_s
Apr 18, 2025
Not for Snorkeling - I've snorkeled a lot of places in Latin America and the Caribbean and this was my worst snorkeling experience. The water was extremely rough and was extremely cloudy- visibility was poor. The main focus is on the divers- snorkeling seemed like a second thought.
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From $95
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).