Manuel Antonio Catamaran Guides: Sunset, Safety, Whales
Morning or sunset sailings, whether the catamaran is safe, dolphins and whales, catamaran or sailboat, where to stay, and whether the tour is worth it.
Catamaran, Sailing Ship or Mangrove Boat in Manuel Antonio?
Catamarans bring slides and hotel pickup. Brisa Elegante, a 100-ft wooden sailing ship, takes 46 guests and cooks on board. Mangroves are a river trip.
Read guide →When to See Dolphins and Whales in Manuel Antonio
Humpbacks pass twice a year, roughly July to October and December to March. Dolphins are around all year, but no boat can promise either. How to time it.
Read guide →Is a Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour Safe?
The catamaran that sank in 2015 was a Tortuga Island cruise off Punta Leona, not a Manuel Antonio boat. Rough seas, seasickness, kids and non-swimmers.
Read guide →Is the Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour Worth It?
For most visitors, yes: about $95 buys half a day on the park's coast with pickup, a swim stop, a meal and drinks. Which boat suits whom, and who should wait.
Read guide →Is It Better to Stay in Manuel Antonio or Quepos?
Stay in Manuel Antonio for the park and beaches, in Quepos to pay less and eat where locals eat. Every boat sails from Quepos, and pickups cover both.
Read guide →Morning or Sunset Catamaran in Manuel Antonio?
Afternoon boats sail back at sunset with dinner aboard and run reliably from December to April. In the rainy months, the morning sailing is the better pick.
Read guide →Ready to book the catamaran? See dates and prices →