Open Bar Cruise, Hotel Transfers

Overview

This afternoon trip pairs a catamaran sail on the Guanacaste coast with hotel transfers from Tamarindo, so the logistics are handled from door to door. Pickup comes first, in an air conditioned vehicle, and the boat departs from the meeting spot in front of El Chiringuito Bar on Tamarindo Beach at 13:30. The whole outing runs about five hours and ends back where it started.

On board, the open bar runs the whole cruise: soft drinks, juices, beer, selected spirits and wine, plus bottled water and soda. A freshly prepared lunch is served on board, with BBQ chicken, yellow rice, ground beans, fresh fruit, chips with pico de gallo and baked cookies. Restrooms are on the boat.

Once the catamaran reaches the Guanacaste coast, snorkeling gear is there to use. Anyone who would rather float than swim can grab a flotation device instead. The tour carries a maximum of 50 travellers. Bring your own towel, and note that alcoholic drinks are served only to travellers 21 and over.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupRound-trip transportation from Tamarindo hotels is included, in an air conditioned vehicle.
2. Meet at Tamarindo BeachThe pickup point is in front of El Chiringuito Bar, or ask for the Catamaran Meeting Point. Start time is 13:30. Tamarindo Beach itself is a 15 minute stop with free admission.
3. Sail the Guanacaste coastFour hours on the water, the heart of the trip, with the open bar, lunch and snorkeling equipment all provided.
4. Return and drop-offThe cruise ends back at the meeting point, with transport back to Tamarindo hotels.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day smoother, from what to pack to how the group works.

• Bring a towel. Towels are not included, so pack your own. Swimwear is the obvious call given the snorkeling and swimming stop.
• Afternoon timing. The boat leaves at 13:30 and the full experience runs about five hours, so plan for a late return. Eating beforehand is unnecessary since lunch is served on board.
• Group size. The tour carries a maximum of 50 travellers. The listing describes it as an activity most travellers can participate in.
• Drinks and age. Alcoholic drinks are limited to travellers 21 and over. Anyone below 21 gets non-alcoholic drinks from the same bar setup.
• Swim or float. Snorkeling gear is included, and flotation devices are available for guests who prefer not to snorkel. Either way, there is time in the water during the Guanacaste coast stretch.
• Weather dependency. The trip requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, a different date or a full refund is offered.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, which rules it out for some travellers with limited mobility. It also needs a minimum number of bookings to run; if that minimum is not met, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Towels and gratuities are not included, so factor both into the day. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 13:30 start get no refund.

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