Flamingo Morning Catamaran

Overview

This four-hour morning sail with Lazy Lizard Sailing runs out of the Playa Flamingo area and combines open-water sailing, a swim stop, and a spread of food and drinks on board. Boarding happens shortly before the 8:30 AM departure from the meeting point near Playa Flamingo marina, and hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package. Travellers heading over from Tamarindo should check the listing for shuttle pickup details.

Once under way, the crew keeps the drinks flowing, including beer, wine and soft drinks without a stated limit, and reviewers repeatedly mention how attentive the captain and crew are, from helping people on and off the boat to watching out for safety. Snorkelling equipment and kayaks are included, and several reviewers mention paddle boards as well. The water activities happen at the swim stop, where reviewers describe swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding.

Back on deck, snacks and drinks are part of the package, and a vegetarian option is available if requested at booking. Several reviewers describe a meal served on board. The trip suits families well: children are welcome when accompanied by an adult, infant seats are available, and reviewers have taken kids from toddlers to teens. It runs with up to 32 travellers and needs a minimum of 6 adults to operate, so it is a shared group outing rather than a private charter.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupHotel pickup and drop-off are included; travellers staying in Tamarindo should check the listing for shuttle pickup details.
2. Meet the crewMeet at Lazy Lizard Sailing on the beach near Playa Flamingo marina in Potrero. Boarding happens shortly before the 8:30 AM departure.
3. Set sailThe catamaran departs at 8:30 AM, with drinks and snacks served on board.
4. Swim stopThe boat stops where guests can snorkel, kayak or paddle board, with snorkelling gear and kayaks included.
5. Food on boardSnacks and drinks are served on board, with a vegetarian option available if requested at booking. Several reviewers also describe a meal being served.
6. Return and drop-offThe sail ends back at the meeting point, and hotel drop-off follows.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this morning sail.

• Getting there. The tour departs from the beach near Playa Flamingo marina in Potrero, with boarding shortly before the 8:30 AM departure. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the listing notes to check it for Tamarindo shuttle pickup.
• What is served. Beer, wine and soft drinks flow without a stated limit, alongside snacks. Reviewers often mention the food and the drinks, and a vegetarian option can be requested at booking.
• Water activities. Snorkelling equipment and kayaks are included, and several reviewers also mention paddle boards.
• Bringing kids. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available. One travelling group described bringing kids ranging from 18 months to 14 years without trouble.
• Group feel. This is a shared outing with up to 32 travellers, though the boat is described by reviewers as spacious and comfortable. It also needs a minimum of 6 adults to run.
• What to wear. The listing does not give a packing list, but a swim stop, sun and sea spray are all on the agenda. Swimwear and sun protection are the sensible basics.

Common issues. The tour requires a minimum of 6 adults to operate, and if that minimum is not met travellers are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Weather can also force a cancellation, with the same choice of a new date or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 8:30 AM start are not refunded, so last-minute changes carry a real cost.

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