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Sailing & Snorkeling in Flamingo & Potrero Beach

Sailing Cruise Tour Provider - Enjoy the water? Then this is the perfect trip for you. Costa Rica offers an abundance of coastline that makes it the perfect place to come for snorkeling and sailing. It’s great for private parties, weddings, snorkel or surf trips, and even just watching the sunset. The boats leave from the Potrero/Flamingo Bay near the marina shack. If it rains, the trip can continue with it most likely clearing up later. If the prevailing conditions aren’t safe (i.e. lightning), the trip will be either refunded or rescheduled.
Sailing & Snorkeling in Flamingo & Potrero Beach

Sailing Boat - Multi day and Surf Tour options

Sailboats are an excellent way to go to the famous Ollies Point and Witch's Rock surf spots far into the Santa Rosa National Park. half day or multi day sailing cruises of all sort are easy with these flexible and friendly boat crews.

These great sailboats service travels around the Guanacaste area.


The boats are located in the Flamingo area and offer different package options which include: 2 days/ 1 night packages, half day cruises in the morning or afternoon, full day and sunset cruises.

Experience amazing sunsets. A wide variety of drinks, fruits and food are served by a friendly crew dedicated to make your day as pleasurable as possible.

The half day cruise, which is from 9am to 1pm or from 2pm to 6pm, the price includes an open bar, fruits, snacks and snorkel equipment; the sunset cruise, scheduled from 4pm to 6pm includes open bar, fruit, cocktails and snacks. In the Full day cruise, they include an open bar, lunch, fresh fruits, snacks, snorkel equipment and a 9 hour tour. For the 2 days packages all meals are included as well as fruits, open bar, snacks, snorkel equipment and beach towels.

an example of a 2 days/ 1 night package: the sailboat leaves from Flamingo Marina at approximately 9am. It arrives to a beautiful protected cove where visitors will enjoy great snorkelling or just a romantic walk on the deserted beach. It anchors in a secluded little bay where you can have a tasty lunch in a colourful little beachfront restaurant.

Later, the boat will cruise around to discover this amazing coastline and hoping to see some dolphins and turtles along with many other nature wonders. Late in the afternoon, the boat arrives at another amazing white sand beach where you will enjoy a spectacular sunset with a couple a snacks a some tropical drinks made by the crew.

During the evening a quality diner will be served under the stars. The next day, a delicious breakfast will be served with French toast and many kinds of fruits. Enjoy a fun tour through a beautiful alobriynth of mangroves, home of many birds and other species. This tour could take about 45 min. onboard of our dingy. Finally, the boat arrives at Playa del Coco for drop off.

To contact the captain "Benoir" for multiday tour such as the one described above email: sailingtours@flamingocostarica.com

to attain general tour and travel assistance contact us via mail: info@flamingocostarica.com or call:  (+506) 2654 6666

Our morning and afternoon snorkel tours includes:

  • A four hour tour on our specially equipped catamaran with our experienced, professional and friendly crew ready to serve you onboard.
  • Guided snorkeling with modern equipment supplied and a staircase that provides safe and easy access into the ocean for all ages.
  • Sea Kayaks for those who do not wish to snorkel.
  • Delicious lunch prepared fresh on board including gourmet sandwiches, fresh fruits, snacks and sweets. Also fruit juices, soda, rum punch, beer and wine are served cold and fresh throughout the tour.

 


Your tour will start aboard our Catamaran at the Flamingo Marina giving us access to some of the most beautiful secluded beaches and snorkel locations in Costa Rica. There you will have the opportunity to experience marine wildlife such as: dolphins, whales, sea turtles, tropical fish, and manta rays. Sailing along the coastline will give you a completely different view of Costa Rica and our professional and friendly crew will make your experience on board a memorable one serving you refreshments throughout the cruise. You can take part in activities that are suitable for all ages, such as: guided snorkel tours, swimming, kayaking, and fishing.

Sailing back at sunset is the perfect end to an unforgettable Costa Rican experience.

Recommendations: Towel, sun block, hat, camera, cash for tips, and swimsuit

Flamingo Beach - Lifestyle

Playa Flamingo truly exemplifies the beauty of Costa Rica while offering the convenience one expects from a high end Vacation Destination. As Costa Rica pacific coast's whitest and finest sand beaches with a marina, entertainment, hotels, dining and shopping in walking distance has given Flamingo its long-standing reputation for luxury living while enjoying this natural paradise like setting.

This beach has for the longest time been considered the epicenter of beach tourism for the North west Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.  Due to a law suit with the majority land owner kept this area out of development pathway for over 20 years.  With the lawsuit finally settled this area has started booming again in a more sophisticated fashion. Flamingo is a beach community that has kept its exclusive standing as most of the rapid less well planned developments have gone to the Papagayo region to the north and Tamarindo to the south. Flamingo has everything you require from a city without any of the negative aspects associated from an urban setting.

The estuary laying behind the postcard worthy flamingo white sand with the setting of its trees offering shade makes this beach a truly relaxing beach experience.  The marina being only minutes walking distance offers everyone what pleases one's heart.   A bank, pharmacy and beauty salon is also within a catwalk.

This area is known for high end and exclusive villas.  The nearby Reserva - Playa Conchal, being Costa Rica's one of the first and largest and most well known all inclusive resorts (Westin).  With a wide arrange of sit down restaurants, Trent Jones 18 hole golf course all on site makes this a one stop vacation destination popular for families traveling with children.  Due to Playa Conchal being a beach with a calm sea swimming here is ideal for all swimmers experienced or not.

Flamingo Entertainment & Food

Playa Flamingo's Beach Resort is the only beach front hotel in Flamingo. The Resort offers dining, but one within walking distance can reach other great Flamingo restaurants such as top rated, CocoLoco right on the beach, Maries, Angelinas, Camparino, Mariner Inn, and sandwich shop are all located in and around the central commercial area called "La Plaza". Within 5 min drive you have typical food places like Pleamar and Estero Azul on the beach across the Bay with Shogun (Asian), Surfbox, Vaca Loca, and El Nico's following thereafter in that order which are all great choices.

The Flamingo Beach Resort soon called Margaritaville (opening up end of 2018) has its own casino, and entertainment open to the public and most restaurants and bars have live bands (the Nightclub type of nightlife hot spot remains Tamarindo 20 min away). No matter what you feel like though Flamingo has something that fits every preference.   From Activities by sea and land to leisure and adventure this area offers it all.

This area as a lot of  hiding spots;  the many caves along the coastline and islands along this amazing part of Costa Ria is said to have been used centuries ago by pirates to hide their treasures.  A boat ride along this amazing coastline won't disappoint even the most advanced travelers.  For more information on Activities just click here.

Other Popular Beaches south to north in this immediate flamingo area are Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Ventanas, Pirates, Mina, Conchal, Brasilito, Potrero, Penca, Prieta, Sugar, Danta and Dantita.

Things to Do and See in Flamingo

Cristal blue waters and secluded beaches within walking distance to banks, the local pharmacy, beauty salon, coffee shop, souvenir shops, rent a car agencies, restaurants, shopping, entertainment with activity, tour and transportation all readily available.  With the marina within 2 minutes walking from the beach no ones vacation dream is left untouched.

Its stunning natural beauty and central location, Flamingo Beach has become in just a few years in a renowned area for its structured growth and, for this reason, is ranked as one of the best destinations among the entire Gold Coast of Costa Rica. Situated in the province of Guanacaste and only 50 minutes away by car from the Liberia international Airport  or 4 ½ hours from the capital city of San José, Flamingo has been developed by its residents into a modern community with an ever increasing number of activities, services, travel options and accommodations.

A paradisiacal selection of activities is available to you, scuba diving, sailing, snorkeling, horse back riding, national park tours and sea turtle watching e the most sought after activities. The waters off Flamingo offer as well some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world for marlin, sailfish, snapper, tuna, and dozens of other species. Sport fishing and other water activities are supported by a marina strategically located on the south end of Potrero Beach and on the northridge of Flamingo

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