All-Inclusive Sunset Sail, Transfers

Overview

Four hours on a catamaran off Playa Flamingo, run by Playa Grande Shuttle & Tours, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. An air-conditioned minivan collects guests at their hotel and takes them to the boat. From there the trip runs as an open bar and a meal on the water, with stops for swimming and snorkelling along the way.

Drinks are unlimited for the whole sail: water, juice, beer, wine and cocktails. Food and fruit are served too, and one reviewer described a lunch of fish and chicken burritos with dips, chips and fruit. Snorkel gear and a guide are provided, and the crew is bilingual.

One reviewer called it a party on the water, and several mention swimming stops and a sunset finish. Whales appeared on some trips, according to two reviewers. Children can come if accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible and one reviewer noted older adults may find the seating awkward. The operator caps the trip at 30 travellers.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup includedAn air-conditioned minivan collects guests from their hotel or another close location. Pickup and drop-off are both included.
2. Transfer to the boatTransportation to the departure point is by air-conditioned minivan.
3. Board the catamaranGuests board the catamaran for the four-hour trip. Reviewers mention the crew helping them on the boat and explaining safety procedures.
4. Sail and swim stopThe trip includes a stop for swimming and snorkelling. Gear and a guide are provided, and reviewers mention deep sea swimming and playtime in the ocean.
5. Food and drinks on boardAn open bar runs the whole time and food and fruit are served, with one reviewer mentioning burritos, dips, chips and fruit.
6. Sunset on the waterThe sail finishes with the sunset, which reviewers repeatedly call a highlight.
7. Return transferGuests are dropped back at their hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this sail.

• Food and drink. The open bar covers water, juice, beer, wine and cocktails. Multiple reviewers say the drinks kept coming throughout the trip. The drinking age is 18.
• Swim and snorkel. Snorkel gear and a guide are included. Reviewers mention swimming stops away from crowds, but one reviewer notes snorkelling may not happen on a given trip, and another suggests choosing a low wind day if snorkelling matters to you.
• Group feel. The trip carries a maximum of 30 travellers. Children can join when accompanied by an adult.
• Weather matters. The sail requires good weather, and reviewers mention rain and wind affecting parts of their trips. One reviewer still saw the sunset despite rain late in the trip.
• Seating and mobility. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. One reviewer found the floor seating on the boat awkward for older adults, so anyone with limited mobility should weigh that before booking.
• Bring extras. Gratuities are not included, with a suggested tip of 10 to 20 percent. Travel insurance and any extra food or drinks beyond the boat are also excluded, so plan accordingly.

Common issues. Snorkelling is not guaranteed. One reviewer reported it did not happen on their trip, and another recommends a low wind day for the best chance. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and one reviewer felt the transfer driving and the floor seating made the trip a poor fit for older adults. Weather can cut into the experience, and the operator requires both good weather and a minimum number of travellers to run the trip, offering a new date or a full refund if it is cancelled for either reason. Anyone visibly intoxicated can be refused service with no refund. Tips, extra food and insurance are not covered.

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