Intimate Sailboat, Local Cuisine

Overview

Viajero del Sol runs this trip aboard a restored classic sailboat, and the five-hour experience is built around the simple act of traveling under wind power rather than motoring from point to point. You meet the crew at El Chiringuito Restaurant on Tamarindo Beach, step aboard, and head out toward the waters around Cabo Velas and Bahía de los Piratas, where secluded bays and calm anchorages sit along the Guanacaste coast.

The trip is private and runs at whatever pace your group prefers. Once the boat settles, you can swim, snorkel with the provided equipment, take out the kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or stay on deck and watch the sails. A full meal is served onboard, drawing on traditional Costa Rican flavors, alongside tropical fruit, snacks, and an open bar that covers beer, alcoholic drinks, natural fruit drinks, sodas, and water. Dietary requests can usually be accommodated if you give advance notice.

Afternoon departures line up with the sunset, and between seasons the route can bring turtles, dolphins, seabirds, or humpback whales into view, though sightings depend on luck and the time of year. Families with children, couples, and mixed-age groups are all named as a good fit. The day ends where it began, back at El Chiringuito on Tamarindo Beach.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at El ChiringuitoArrive at El Chiringuito Restaurant on Tamarindo Beach to meet the captain and crew before boarding.
2. Sail from Tamarindo BeachLeave the shore behind as the sails catch the wind and the boat sets out under sail.
3. Cabo Velas and its baysCruise the waters around Cabo Velas and Bahía de los Piratas, discovering secluded bays along the way.
4. Water activities and mealSwim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard at your own pace while the crew serves a full Costa Rican meal, fruit, snacks, and drinks.
5. Return to Tamarindo BeachSail back and disembark at the same meeting point at El Chiringuito Restaurant.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of five hours on the water.

• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included. You make your own way to El Chiringuito Restaurant on Tamarindo Beach, and the tour ends at the same spot.
• Food and drink. A full meal, fresh fruit, and snacks are served onboard, with an open bar covering beer, other alcoholic options, non-alcoholic drinks, natural fruit drinks, and sodas. Mention dietary needs when you book, since the crew accommodates requests with advance notice.
• Water activities. Snorkeling gear, a kayak, and a stand-up paddleboard are all part of the package. Swimming stops are built into the day, so bring whatever you want to wear in the water.
• Who it suits. The listing describes the boat as welcoming for families with children, friends, couples, and travelers of different ages. Because it is a private charter, the pace can be tailored to your group.
• Timing for sunset. Afternoon departures are the ones that line up with the sunset, when the sky changes color over the open water. If a golden-hour finish matters to you, check which departure slot you are booking.
• Wildlife chances. Depending on the season, turtles, dolphins, seabirds, or humpback whales may appear along the route. The listing is clear that sightings are never guaranteed, so treat any encounter as a bonus.

Common issues. The main practical limit is transport: no hotel pickup is provided, so you need to arrange your own trip to and from El Chiringuito Restaurant on Tamarindo Beach. Wildlife sightings, including whales and dolphins, depend on season and luck and are explicitly not guaranteed. The listing does not state an accessibility policy, so anyone with mobility concerns should ask the operator before booking.

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