Sailing Tours from Four Seasons Papagayo

 

Private sailing from Four Seasons Papagayo

The Four Seasons Papagayo, on the beautiful Peninsula, is one of the most incredible hotels in Guanacaste.


It is located on a wooded peninsula, dramatic in topography, and has several beaches, including Playa Virador and Playa Blanca, which face opposite latitudes, but at the same time, are distanced by only a short distance of 160 meters.

The Papagayo Peninsula is one of the best places for sailing, as the waters are calm, and the geography and topography make for an abundance of small coves, islets and rocky reefs, which greatly enhances the sailing experience on a sailing catamaran.

Whales near Papagayo
Private tours from Four Seasons Papagayo

Our private tours offer the experience of being able to appreciate the most natural part of Guanacaste.

Our boats pick you up directly from the beach, either Playa Blanca or Virador, and once on board, you will sail along the coast, usually heading west towards the islands at the end of the peninsula.
Once there, you will visit a lovely pristine and undeveloped beach, where you can enjoy swimming in the sea, snorkeling or paddle boards.
During the tour, on the private tour, our crew will serve drinks as well as light meals. Of course our clients can listen to their own music on the Bloo tooth system on board.

Dolphin and whale watching

During some months of the year, it is also possible to observe humpback whales, as well as other species of cetaceans. This occurs especially between August and October, as well as during January and February.

Dolphins are more common throughout the year, as they are residents, at least some species, of the waters of the Gulf of Papagayo, located in the interior of the Peninsula.

Snorkeling

Half day private tour

The half day private tour can be booked either in the morning or in the afternoon.It consists of 4 hours of sailing and includes alcoholic beverages, light meals, as well as snorkeling and paddle boarding activities.

Full Day Tour

The full day tour, which runs from 10 am to 6 pm, includes 8 hours of sailing, as well as drinks, light meals, snorkeling, paddle boarding and a delicious barbecue lunch prepared fresh on the beach you visit.
Our catamarans and sailboats

We only work with the best catamarans and sailboats in the region, and not only are they excellent boats, but the crew is dedicated to service and customer satisfaction.

Our tours combine the service on board, but also the natural approach, an aspect that we want to highlight so that you get the best impression of Guanacaste during your vacation in Costa Rica.

 

 

 

Bachelorette Sailing in Guanacaste Costa Rica

Private Bachelorette Sailing Charters in Guanacaste

One of the classic activities for bachelorette parties and bachelor parties is to rent one of our catamarans or sailboats and sail along the coast of Guanacaste.

All our tours are private, which makes a big difference, since the entire boat as well as the captain and crew service are dedicated only to the participants of the tour.

 

Bachelorette Sailing Guanacaste

Truly raising sails

One of our differences is that our tours, while including all services such as open bar drinks, food items, sound system and music where clients can listen to their own music, snorkeling and paddle boards, also make an emphasis on sailing along remote and natural areas of the coast, thus showing the natural scenic beauties of Guanacaste.

Private Sailing Charters

Sailing Catamarans

Our catamarans are the best in Guanacaste, and both the boats themselves, as well as the crew, are totally geared to offer an unforgettable experience, creating tailor-made experiences according to the clients’ tastes.

Private Sailing Charters

Departures from the beach

Our boats will pick you up directly at the hotel beach, in most cases, which also enhances the experience, avoiding having to drive somewhere first.

In some cases, where direct beach pick up is not possible, we have ideal docks for boarding, such is the case of The Beach House and the Flamingo Marina.

Natural spectacles

During some months of the year, it is possible to observe unmissable natural phenomena, for example, during the humpback whale season, which runs from July to September, and from January to February.

During these months it is very possible to see whales jumping out of the water, relatively close to the catamaran.

Other species of animals that can be seen are sea turtles, oceanic birds, and naturally, a great amount of multicolored fish during the snorkeling sessions.

Where we pick up

We pick up at a lot of beaches directly from the beach, and in other cases from a pier near the hotel or resort.

Some of the beaches we operate are:

Papagayo
Ocotal
El Coco
Conchal
Flamingo
Hermosa
Panama
Riu
Tamarindo
Las Catalinas
Potrero Beach

Catamaran Sailing

Donde recogemos

Recogemos en una gran cantidad de playas directamente desde la playa, y en otros casos desde algún muelle cercano al hotel o el resort.

Algunas de las playas que  operamos son:

  • Papagayo
  • Ocotal
  • El Coco
  • Conchal
  • Flamingo
  • Hermosa
  • Panama
  • Riu
  • Tamarindo
  • Las Catalinas
  • Playa Potrero

Luxury Yachts in Guanacaste Costa Rica

Luxury Yachts in Guanacaste

The province has a fairly extensive fleet of yachts, however, the vast majority of them are sport fishing yachts.

Luxury Yachts
Contrary to the luxury boats and yachts that can be rented in the United States, Mexico or the Caribbean, in Costa Rica there are really very few or almost no motor yachts for leisure travel.

Costa Rica is more of a sailing destination for sailboats and sailing catamarans, largely because of the country’s image itself, which reflects sustainability and the environment.

Sailing catamarans

Guanacaste Sailing
As for sailing catamarans, we do have a good variety of sailboats and catamarans of different sizes and budgets, which operate different private tours, such as the half-day morning tour, the half-day afternoon tour, as well as the full-day tour.

We have various sizes of catamarans, from 32 to 60 feet, and many of them have an indoor salon, up to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 4 bathrooms, a trampoline as well as outdoor and covered seating areas to protect from the sun.

The quality of the crews is equally high quality, and the captain, deckhands and service personnel on board are not only professional, but also customer service oriented, offering a perfect combination of activities such as snorkeling, paddle boarding and swimming as well as beverage service, meals and sound system for listening to music.

Sailing charters
Luxury and service

Contrary to what some people may think, catamarans offer the same facilities on board as a leisure yacht, even, they are to some extent, more spacious, ideal for group trips, families or even couples.

Some of the areas we serve are:

– Papagayo
– Hermosa Beach
– El Coco
– Ocotal
– Riu
– Tamarindo
– Conchal
– Flamingo
– JW Marriott
– Las Catalinas

Best beaches in Guanacaste Costa Rica

The province of Guanacaste offers some of the most beautiful tropical beaches in Costa Rica.

Beaches in Guanacaste
This extensive region, which begins at the border with Nicaragua and ends almost at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, has paradisiacal beaches, which are also very varied.

There are the small beaches, charming coves surrounded by rock, where there are perhaps only a few hundred meters of sand and then rocky reefs at both ends.


There are also the long, sandy beaches, up to several kilometers long.
There are white sand beaches, perhaps not as white as in Australia or the Caribbean, but with extremely beautiful and again varied light shades, with beige, off-white, gray tones, there are even some with pink sand.


Because of the volcanic origin of the country, we also have beaches with dark sand and even extremely black, such is the case of Playa Azul, which is extremely dark sand, but equally beautiful.

Guanacaste top beaches


Nicoya Peninsula


While it is true that the southern part of this beautiful and dramatic peninsula does not belong entirely to the province of Guanacaste, since the south belongs to the province of Puntarenas, in terms of vacation, it can be incorporated as a whole.In the south of the peninsula are the famous towns of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa, as well as Montezuma, Cabuya and Playa Tambor.
The area, easily accessible from the north, has a slightly different climate, as it is a little more humid, which means that there are more rivers and the forests are a little greener.
Surfing


The province is also known for its fantastic waves, a surfer’s dream.
These beaches also offer a very complete variety of wave types, both in origin, shape and speed.


The best known beach breaks in the province include Witchs Rock or Playa Naranjo, Grande, Avellanas, Callejones, Marbella.
Some reefs offer strong and perfect waves, such is the case of Playa Negra, Ollies Point or Potrero Grande, as well as Litttle Hawaii in Avellanas.

Most beautiful beaches in Guanacaste


The province of Guanacaste, also its coastal area, is divided into different cantons, and we will mention some of the most beautiful beaches by canton:

La Cruz
Sortija
Matapalito
Playa Blanca
El Jobo
Rajada
Rajadita

Liberia
Potrero Grande
Naranjo
Nacazcolito
Huevos
Zapotal
Virador
Blanca

Carrillo
Calzon de Pobre
Hermosa

Santa Cruz
Playa Real
Playa Minas
Grande
Ventanas
Lobster
Hazelnuts
Negra
San Juanillo

Nicoya
Barrigona
Barco Quebrado
Carrillo

Surfing

The province is also known for its fantastic waves, a surfer’s dream.
These beaches also offer a very complete variety of wave types, both in origin, shape and speed.

Secluded beaches
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The best known beach breaks in the province include Witchs Rock or Playa Naranjo, Grande, Avellanas, Callejones, Marbella.


Some reefs offer strong and perfect waves, such is the case of Playa Negra, Ollies Point or Potrero Grande, as well as Litttle Hawaii in Avellanas.

 

Guanacaste Sailing Blog, Costa Rica

Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s largest province, is undoubtedly the number 1 destination for visitors from all over the world looking for beautiful beaches, dry tropical forests, national parks and private reserves, imposing volcanoes and a unique folklore of its charming people.

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The province covers a vast region starting from the high mountains and volcanoes of the Guanacaste Volcanic Range, to the sandy or rocky beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, as well as the great valley of the Tempisque River.

Extensive national parks protect the last remaining tropical forests of Central America, and high mountain peaks, from up to 2000 meters above sea level, offer different habitats and landscapes, including tropical cloud forest, as well as various other ecosystems.

Some of the most representative national parks are Rincon de la Vieja, Palo Verde, Diría, Miravalles, Guanacaste Conservation Area, with Santa Rosa, Murcielago and Santa Elena.

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Among the volcanoes found in the province, part of the Cordillera Volcanica de Guanacaste, are Rincon de la Vieja, Miravalles, Orosi and Cacao, the latter the least known.

Colorful towns like Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Carmona and Libera are cradles of the typical folklore of the province, very different from the rest of the country.

The incredible beaches on the Pacific coast, among them Conchal, Flamingo, Danta, Tamarindo, Avellanas, Playa Negra, San Juanillo, Barrigona, Carrillo, Nacazcolito and many others are the ultimate destination for couples, families and groups of friends looking for an unforgettable beach vacation.

The southern Nicoya Peninsula, although no longer officially part of Guanacaste, geographically has a link to the province, and beautiful places like Santa Teresa, Montezuma, Mal Pais, Tambor and several other beaches and parks, such as Curu and Cabo Blanco, embellish the panorama.

What are the best months to sail in Guanacaste ?

Actually, all year long you can sail pleasantly in Guanacaste.

Maybe some months are better than others, but in general, the province remains a region with a stable climate.

Remember that Guanacaste is the driest region of the country, home of the famous dry tropical forests, volcanoes and wonderful beaches and coastal regions still undeveloped !

These conditions mean that even during the rainy season, the weather is to the liking of every participant.

Guanacaste Catamaran Sailing

Green Season

This runs from May 1st to November 30th, and it is during these months that the rains occur (moderate to minimal in most months) and it is also the season during which there is less visitation.

High Season

The high season runs from December 1 to April 30, with the exception of the peak season, which is the Christmas and New Year’s Eve season and Easter.

 

Por Que No Catamaran – Tamarindo Costa Rica

Por Que No Catamaran Sailing Catamaran

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Tamarindo Catamaran

The Por Que No is a fantastic Fountain Pajot Catamaran Sailboat which is ideal for larger groups since it is a 61 footer 2008 catamaran.

The boat is equipped with 4 bedrooms which private bathrooms and a large interior that is also air conditioned.

The boat comes with a large spacious trampoline net in the front, a large interior saloon with al the necessary amenities and kitchen-bar equipment, for the preparation of the bar and food items served during the tours.

Spacious shaded and outdoor seating areas are also available through at the boat, which provides comfortable resting options for all tastes.

Tours and activities included

The Por Que No is equipped with all the necessary toys for the enjoyment of nature and soft adventure activities.

The trips include surf boards, stand up paddle boards, well-kept snorkeling equipment.

The Por Que No departs from Tamarindo, but we can also have it serve other beaches in the area, like Langosta, Flamingo, Conchal and more beach and coastal communities.

DISCLAIMERS – Sailing Guanacaste

 

NOTES, POLICIES and DISCLAIMERS

  • IMPORTANT:::  PLEASE remember to bring along extra towels along. The boats do NOT carry towels along, each client must bring their own.
  • The Deposit or Finders Fee is nonrefundable. However, in case of need or desire for cancelation on behalf of the client and/or because of Will Of God ( climate, something beyond our control ) we can move the tour to another date. In case that is not possible, we will honor a CREDIT NOTE for the amount up to 2 years.
  • There is no refund for cancelations because of flight cancelations, delays or similar, since it is something beyond our control ( Remember, we deny other bookins once a booking is confirmed )
  • The balance is paid in CASH. In case you cannot or do not want to make the payment in CASH, you can pay the balance via PAYPAL with a 7 % atop ( Amount taken away in Costa Rica with every transaction ) or in some cases via CREDIT CARD ( Plus a 13 % ) In some cases, VENMO or ZELLE is also accepted. PLEASE INQUIRE.
  • Weather Cancellations The safety of our guests and crew is first and foremost. While we don’t cancel when it rains, if we determine that the weather will prohibit a safe tour, the trip will be cancelled, your tour will be refunded in full and we will reschedule.
  • Remember the DOWNPYMENT FEE serves as a finders fee, but the company you pay the balance to is the actually boat company you will hire for your trip, normally independent boat owners with a good service and quality.
  • For cancelations made with less than 48 hours prior to the tour, there is NO REFUND and the company has the right to request for a FULL PAYMENT of the balance in case we consider that the client is not convinced of going on the tour, regardless of the downpayment made.

More disclaimers and security and safety advice

  • Sailing Guanacaste is an intermediary tourism agency that connects the client with the direct operator and boat owners.
  • We only work with boat providers that we consider offer the best boats, crews, tour scripts, staff and service onboard.
  • The application of liability insurance is the responsibility of the boat owner and sailing Guanacaste is not responsible for incidents that may occur during the tour. We encourage our clients to verify again, once on board, that all proper safety measures are being taken into consideration including safety boats, life vests and other details
  • We always encourage clients to communicate to the captain and crew about food allergies, any medical condition or any additional concern the clients might have.
  • Please feel free to ask the captain of the boat about liability insurance in case of accidents or mishaps that may occur during the tour. Sailing Guanacaste is not responsible for accidents, mishaps or injuries that happen on board.
  • Our job is to find the best catamaran for you, and our deposit fee is a professional service fee to obtain the reservation of your chosen boat. We have the largest inventory of contacts in Costa Rica.

  •  We urge you to check with the captain of the catamaran about the insurances they carry, including liability insurance as well as tour operator insurance. The first one, covers any misfortune that happens on the catamaran only, while the second one, covers also other elements of the service.

  • In case of any injury, it is highly recommended that you report the incident immediately to the captain, so he can use the insurance for incidents that happen onboard. If the client does not report the incident, the insurance cannot aply by law.

Welcome aboard and enjoy your trip !

Las Catalinas, Guanacaste Costa Rica

Las Catalinas, Guanacaste

Las Catalinas is located on Playa Danta Beach, in northern Guanacaste.

Las Catalinas

This amazing coastal resort village, offer the visitor a unique experience, one of beautiful architecture, beachfront location and first-class service.

The unique  design of Las Catalinas

Las Catalinas is a beautiful beachfront place with beach houses, shops, restaurants, small hotels and inns, pedestrian streets, plazas, parks, and recreational areas.

Based on  the principles of the New Urbanism movement—environmentally friendly design, walkable neighborhoods, intertwining private and public spaces—Las Catalinas offers a refreshing new scene for sustainable beach communities that are built to thrive and also, revolucionize the concept of what a luxury beach community should be.

The beach

Playa Danta is situated north of Potrero Beach, in the canton of Santa  Cruz. It is a smaller white sanded beach with magnificent natural surroundings and simply beautiful sand, calm waters, and great snorkeling opportunities.

Right behind the beach border is Las Catalinas, a small, intimate and newly built beach community, which offers several luxury rental homes, villas and vacation rentals.

This community offers local restaurants, bars, two hotels , and even shops and an ice cream parlor

Several ocean activities are also available, including the rental of paddle boards, snorkeling gear, booky boars and the rental of catamaran sailboats, monohull sailboats and luxury yachts.

How to get to Las Catalinas

Las Catalinas, and thereby Danta Beach, are located at the northernmost end of the Santa Cruz Canton beach extension. Situated past Potrero, Prieta, Penca and Sugar Beach, there is only one beach further north, which is Dantita.

You can reach the community by driving past the beach road of Potrero all the way north until you will automatically reach Las Catainas.

Hotels in the area

Two hotels, Santarena and Casa Chameleon, offer high end accommodation options. While Santarena is situated more on the beachside of the project, Casa Chameleon sits atop a hill with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

Potrero Beach, Guanacaste Costa Rica

Potrero Beach, Guanacaste

Potrero Beach, in the canton of Santa Cruz Guanacaste, is a beach of dark sand and little surf, located just north of the Marinas de Flamingo.

Potrero Beach

It is one of the first beaches to be developed for tourism in the area, and has a real community of residents, most of whom work for the hotels, rental houses and villas in the area.

Pleasant family vacations

Due to its low surf, long sandy beach, Potrero is a favorite destination for those looking for a place with restaurants, bars, various types of hotels and other lodging options, as well as a wide variety of beach and ocean activities, including paddle boarding, boogey boards, boat tours, sailing catamarans and yachts.

Other beaches nearby

To the south is Playa Flamingo, famous for its beautiful white sand beach, as well as rock pinnacles at both ends, ideal for snorkeling.

To the north, there is Playa Penca, Prieta, Pan de Azúcar and Playa Danta, four equally beautiful white sand beaches. This in case you have transportation and want to visit the neighboring beaches.

How to get to Potrero Beach

Potrero is on the north side of the canton of Santa Cruz. The easiest way to get there is to drive from Libera or Nicoya to the Belen crossroads. Once there, you must enter towards the Ostes, and continue to the community of Huacas. Once in Huacas, follow the road to the Flamingo marina, and a few meters before, there is a junction to the right that leads directly to Potrero.

Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste Costa Rica

Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste

Hacienda Pinilla is a large beach community of luxury villas and vacation rentals situated on the ocean, south of Tamarindo Bay.

Hacienda Pinilla

It is one of the most regarded beach community, with abundant green areas, wide open spaces, community services and privacy.

Beaches at Pinilla

Pinilla basically has two beaches for the enjoyment of the owners and visitors, Playa Mansita, which is a smaller beach with lots of rocky pinnacles, and Playa Avellanas Beach, a fantastic and very long beautiful white sand beaches that is world famous for surfing.

Community services and facilities

There are several services on site at Pinilla, including:

Community security, Golf, Wedding and Event venues, and a large and fantastic Club House, situated right on the beach, which offers an ocean view and beachfront restaurant and bar and large pool.

Vacation rentals at Pinilla

Pinilla offers a large number of luxury vacation rentals and villas, the vast majority in  Spanish Colonial architecture, blending in perfectly into the tropical dry forests that is the local vegetation in Guanacaste.

Pinilla is definitely perfect for clients looking for options other than hotels, especially in case of groups of friends, families with children or even couples that simply wish to have accommodation options that provide the independence and privacy a hotel could not offer.

Activities

There are many things to do while staying at Pinilla, from local activities such as playing Golf, walking through the vast grounds and watch nature and birds, snorkeling in one of the many rocky pinnacles located on the beach, surfing, surfing lessos, horseback riding and more options.

In case you wish to see even more activities, just a short drive from Pinilla is Tamarindo, a super popular beach community, which again, offers even more tours and activities, such as canopy tours, volcano trips and even guided tours to national parks.

Sailing is another popular activity, and chartering a private sailboat or catamaran is definitely one of the activities we recommend the most, especially in order to finish an unforgettable beach vacations in Guanacaste.