Sailing Punta Islita Costa Rica

Private sailing charters from Punta Islita , Guanacaste Costa Rica

In case you are staying at Punta Islita hotel and want to come with us to explore the ocean with all the services of a first class sailing charter with a sailing catamaran, then contact us and find out about all the tours we can offer you.

Catamaran sailing charter from Punta Islita

We operate half day and full day tours. The tours are 100% tailor-made, and we can visit any destination you wish, as long as it is safe and feasible.

Our tours usually offer excellent service on board, drinks and food, as well as visiting fantastic sites, such as Isla Rosada, Isla Chora, private beaches as well as islets and rocky pinnacles where you can snorkel.

White sand beaches in Guanacaste

Tours from Punta Islita Hotel

  • Half day tour in the morning
  • Half day tour in the afternoon ( Sunset )
  • Full day tour

The tour is ideal for those who like Sailing, private charter tours where the client can explore the dramatic, wild and still very natural coast of the cantons of Hojancha and Nicoya.

Discover the marine fauna that inhabits the rocky reefs, where you can have encounters with colorful coral fish species, eels, rays, schools of fish.
If you like to sail under the blue sky and the sea of the Pacific Ocean, we are also your ideal choice.


The fantastic Punta Islita Hotel is located in Playa Corozalito, south of Playa Carrillo. This secluded but beautiful hotel offers a fantastic ocean view, distinct deluxe rooms, first class food and beverage service and a dedication to the local community.


Punta Islita is a very secluded hotel, accessible by air (airstrip) or by land driving south from Playa Carrillo. It is undoubtedly an ideal hotel for those looking for a luxury hotel in a secluded location in full contact with nature and tranquility.

Sailing Samara Costa Rica

Private sailing charters from Samara, Guanacaste Costa Rica

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Samara Private Catamaran Sailing Charters

If you are staying in Playa Samara, Guanacaste, and want to go on an exciting adventure of sea, dolphins, whales, then our private catamaran tour is the best tour available. 4 hours or 8 hours of beautiful scenery, exciting encounters, relaxation under the Pacific Ocean sky and fun.

Private tours available from Samara Beach

Half day private tour

This tour, which normally departs either at 8 am and returns at 12 noon or otherwise departs at 2 pm and returns at 6 pm is a tailor-made tour, where you will enjoy sailing under the blue sky, discovering beautiful landscapes of the rugged Guanacaste coastline and at the same time enjoying lots of fun.
and at the same time enjoy lots of fun, with alcoholic beverages included, food items, snorkeling and paddle boarding (upon request).

Half day tour schedules: 8 to 12 and 2 to 6 PM

Full day private sailing boat or catamaran tour

This exciting 8 hour adventure is the complete tour for those who love the sea, the blue sky, the sun, the smell of the sea and the sea breeze. It includes the same services as the half day tour but in addition, it also includes a full lunch on a remote and desolate beach.

Some of the main attractions of Samara:

Chora Island Tour
Pink Island Tour
Tour to Barrigona
Carrillo and Puna Islita Tour


We have a fleet of yachts and motor boats ideal for private trips in the area.

RECOMMENDED PRIVATE CHARTERS

Half day private charter tour


This tour has a duration of 4 hours, but additional hours can be added. The tour includes visiting remote and remote destinations, snorkeling, open bar, food and music.

Full day private tour


The full day tour offers 8 hours or more of pure fun. Request your quote now to pre-book your full day charter, during which you will see the best of the island.
during which you will get to know the best of the Nicoya Peninsula.

Sailing Nosara Costa Rica

Private sailing charters from Nosara, Guanacaste Costa Rica

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Come and explore the beautiful Nosara and the amazing beaches of Nicoya, in Guanacaste. Our amazing catamaran is a custom designed boat capable

Private Sailing Charters Nosara, Guanacaste

of doing the most amazing private sailing tours out of Nosara, Playa Garza Beach, Guiones, Pelada and other beaches in Nosara.

Enjoy snorkeling, or visiting the incredible Isla Rosada or Pink Island, half way between Nosara and Playa Garza.

Catamaran sailing Nosara

Our tours make emphasis in the discovery of nature and service at the same time. We  do not offer the traditional party boats, but we offer a real

nature exploration of secluded beaches, coves, bays, islets, snorkeling and other activities. All this we do while still offering the best service possible onboard.

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Private tours

Private Half Day

This private tour includes drinks, food items, snorkeling and a great crew, who will take you on a discovery journey of wildlife species, amazing scenery and unforgettable landscapes.

The half day tour can depart at 8 and return by 12, or it can also be done in the afternoon at 2 pm and return by 6 pm.

Full Day Private Charter

The full day tour, like the half day trip, is custom designed to the taste and expectation of each client. 8 hours of exciting ocean adventures, discovery of remote beaches and

the marine wildlife. The full day tour includes a Full BBQ lunch on a remote secluded beach.

Places we work with in Nosara

Guiones

Lagarta Lodge

The Gilded Iguana

Nosara Beach Hotel

Harmony Hotel

AND ALL OTHER HOTELS in the area.

Diving and Sailing Tours in Guanacaste

Catamaran and Sailing charters with Scuba Diving Tours included

Scuba Diving Murcielago

In some of our catamarans and sailboats, we have the possibility to carry dive gear. Since we also own a Dive Shop near Papagayo, Guanacaste, and have a knowledgeable scuba diving crew, it has become quite common to combine a private sailing charter with two tank dives, both at the local dive sites or even in the famous Catalina Islands and also the Murcielago Islands.

Equipment on the catamaran

One of our catamarans in particular, which is the one we use for overnight dive tours to Cocos Islands, comes with Tank Racks and Dive platform. Therefore, it is perfect in case some members of the group are PADI or NAUI certified and wish to dive while the other clients maybe snorkel around a rocky pinnacle or a rocky reef more suited for snorkeling.

The immersions have an additional cost, but they are below the regular 2 or 3 tank dives when booked along with the charter.

Best sailing and diving destination combined

One of the famous dive sites is Murcielago Island, which is part of the Guanacaste Conservation Area. While quite far away from the developed coast of Guanacaste, it is a must to book the overnight sailing tour in order to dive there. We also recommend to book 3 tank dives ( 2  OR 3 ) in order to make the most of this fantastic dive destination. The Murcielago Islands are world famous for a good visibility, absolutely unspoiled environment, and large schools of big fish, including large Manta Rays, large Bull Sharks in the outer islands and large schools of coral and oceanic fish in general. Fishing has been forbidden near the islands for decades, therefore, a very healthy environment is present.

Other local dive sites can be quite good, and are ideal for divers when they only book a half day sailing charter of the full day sailing charter. Local 2 tank dives can be booked additionally during of after booking our catamaran.

Catamaran anchored in front of a private


Where the tour departs from:


The 3 days and 2 night tour is available departing from the following areas:

  • Four Seasons Papagayo
  • Andaz Papagayo
  • Casa Conde del Mar
  • Panama Beach
  • The Mangroove
  • Secrets Papagayo
  • Occidental Papagayo
  • Hermosa Beach
  • El Coco
  • Ocotal
  • Riu
  • Potrero
  • Flamingo
  • Conchal
  • Las Catalinas
  • JW Marriott
  • Hacienda Pinilla

What else can I add to the tour?


All tours usually include snorkeling equipment, almost all also paddle boards, some less kayaks and very few even jet skies.
However, upon request, it is possible to add other toys, such as floating mats, and even in some cases, key skies or wave runners.

Best private sailboats and catamarans in Guanacaste

Serving Guanacaste since 2002 !

Our company offers the best and most diverse and complete fleet of sailboats, catamaran sailboats and motor yachts in Guanacaste. Most boats are anchored between Papagayo to the north and Tamarindo to the South.

With the new Flamingo Marina, we will now also have several sailboats and charter catamarans anchored in the new Famingo Marina, which will serve Conchal, Flamingo, Las Catalinas, Tamarindo and other beaches and touristy destinations nearby.

Luxury charters

Our fleet includes over 23 sailboats and catamaran sailboats, out of which 4 are considered luxury sailboats, 8 high end catamaran sailboats and the rest is a number of nice and well taken ships that are rented out a lot.

We have a boat for every taste of budget !

Motor yachts

We now also offer a number of motor yachts, including luxury yachts, which serve the purpose of sport fishing but also leisure charters to explore secluded beaches, remote islands or simply navigate under the blue ocean or sport fishing.

These boats currently range from 26 footer boats to large 51 footer engine catamarans, with the top of the top luxury amenities and incredible onboard service.

The best way to find the best available charter boat if you are staying in Papagayo or any other region in Guanacaste, like Conchal, FLamningo or Tamarindo, is to provide us with the most accurate information so that we can find the best boat our of our fleet.

Remember booking is quite easy: A simply downpayment and the rest our clients can pay in cash the day of the tour.


Where the tour departs from:


The 3 days and 2 night tour is available departing from the following areas:

  • Four Seasons Papagayo
  • Andaz Papagayo
  • Casa Conde del Mar
  • Panama Beach
  • The Mangroove
  • Secrets Papagayo
  • Occidental Papagayo
  • Hermosa Beach
  • El Coco
  • Ocotal
  • Riu
  • Potrero
  • Flamingo
  • Conchal
  • Las Catalinas
  • JW Marriott
  • Hacienda Pinilla

What else can I add to the tour?


All tours usually include snorkeling equipment, almost all also paddle boards, some less kayaks and very few even jet skies.
However, upon request, it is possible to add other toys, such as floating mats, and even in some cases, key skies or wave runners.

Sailing Charters for Corporate Travel in Papagayo

Guanacaste and especially Papagayo has become a top destination for corporate travel, incentives and corporate retreats. Our private charters and tours by sailboat, sailing catamaran or yacht is the perfect activity for this type of travel. Due to the nature of the tour, it is also an excellent tour or activity for Team Building.

Sailing Charters for Corporate Travel in Papagayo

What do our basic tours consist of?

We offer basically three itineraries in our private tours:


-Morning 4 hour tour from 8 – 12 noon.
-Afternoon or sunset tour from 2 – 6 pm
-Full day tour from 10 am until 6 pm or sunset.


All tours include open bar with excellent liquors and beers of national brand but of high quality, as well as soft drinks, water, various fruit juices and cocktails. Our on board service will pamper you!


Additionally, we serve light meals, among them vary but are almost always chips, dips, guacamole, ground black beans, fresh fruit, burritos and in some cases sandwiches and burritos. This varies a bit depending on the boat.


In the case of the full day tour, we additionally include a great BBQ lunch at a secluded and beautiful paya, such as Playa Huevos, Nacazcolito, Dantita, Guacamayita or some other.
Optional activities not included:

  • Scuba diving
  • Ket Skies
  • Volleyball
  • Games and various activities


Where the tour departs from:


The 3 days and 2 night tour is available departing from the following areas:

  • Four Seasons Papagayo
  • Andaz Papagayo
  • Casa Conde del Mar
  • Panama Beach
  • The Mangroove
  • Secrets Papagayo
  • Occidental Papagayo
  • Hermosa Beach
  • El Coco
  • Ocotal
  • Riu
  • Potrero
  • Flamingo
  • Conchal
  • Las Catalinas
  • JW Marriott
  • Hacienda Pinilla

What else can I add to the tour?


All tours usually include snorkeling equipment, almost all also paddle boards, some less kayaks and very few even jet skies.
However, upon request, it is possible to add other toys, such as floating mats, and even in some cases, key skies or wave runners.

Papagayo and Guanacaste 3 day sailing charter

3 day overnight private Sailing Charter

If you are a fan of the sea and sailboats, either a classic sailboat or a sailing catamaran, then we have an exclusive and fantastic option for you: Our 3 days and 2 nights private charter tour.


What does the 3 days private charter tour consist of?


The private charter consists of a real expedition of the Guanacaste coast. If you want to see the remote, secluded, natural and splendidly beautiful coastline of different parts of Guanacaste, this tour is for you.
Away from the hotels and resorts in the most popular areas, a natural area soon begins, with hidden coves, rocky pinnacles and islets and islands with no human presence.
This trip offers the most of the natural beauty of the Guanacaste coast, but at the same time with all the services and comfort included.

What is included in the 3 day tour ?


This tour includes the boat or boat of your choice. We have available classic sailboats, sailing catamarans, as well as fantastic motor yachts.


The tour includes the following:


Day 1:
Departure at 10 AM.
Open bar with excellent liquors and beers, sodas, fruit juices, water and more.
Top quality food during the trip, such as amenities or snacks.
Lunch
Dinner
Activities on day 1: Snorkeling, paddle boarding, exploring beaches, relaxing or sailing in the open sea. You can do all of them or choose each activity. Remember: Tours are tailor-made!


Day 2:
Breakfast
Open bar with excellent liquors and beers, sodas, fruit juices, water and more.
Top quality food during the trip, such as amenities or snacks.
Lunch
Dinner
Activities on day 2: Snorkeling, paddle boarding, exploring beaches, relaxing or sailing in the open sea. It can be all of them or choose each activity. Remember: Tours are tailor-made!

Day 3:
Breakfast
Open bar with excellent liquors and beers, sodas, fruit juices, water and more.
Top quality food during the trip, such as amenities or snacks.
Lunch
Activities on day 3: Snorkeling, paddle boarding, exploring beaches, relaxing or sailing in the open sea. You can do all of them or choose each activity. Remember: Tours are tailor-made!
RETURN at 6 PM to the pier or beach from which we pick up clients.

Example of one of our catamaran sailboats we use for overnight tours:

Where the tour departs from ?


The 3 days and 2 night tour is available departing from the following areas:

  • Four Seasons Papagayo
  • Andaz Papagayo
  • Casa Conde del Mar
  • Panama Beach
  • The Mangroove
  • Secrets Papagayo
  • Occidental Papagayo
  • Hermosa Beach
  • El Coco
  • Ocotal
  • Riu
  • Potrero
  • Flamingo
  • Conchal
  • Las Catalinas
  • JW Marriott
  • Hacienda Pinilla

What else can I add to the tour?


All tours usually include snorkeling equipment, almost all also paddle boards, some less kayaks and very few even jet skies.
However, upon request, it is possible to add other toys, such as floating mats, and even in some cases, key skies or wave runners.

Papagayo and Guanacaste Overnight Private Sailing Charter

2 day overnight private Sailing Charter

One of our most spectacular and unique sailing trips is the 2 day and 1 night overnight private sailing charter, departing from Papagayo, Guanacaste, and other beaches, including Flamingo, Conchal, Tamarindo, Las Catalinas and more beaches.

The tour departs at 10 AM on the first day, and returns at 6 PM on the second day. During this tour, all meals are included, from lunch on the first day, dinner, as well as breakfast and lunch on the second day.

Additionally, the tour includes paddle boards, snorkeling equipment and sometimes, depending on the boat or sailboat, also other toys, such as kayaks and in some cases we can even arrange jet skies.

This is one of the most requested tours for special occasions, such as team building, marriage proposal, vow renewal, or simply a trip for a couple, family or small and medium sized group looking for the most fantastic tour offered in the area.

The 2 days and 1 night tour is available departing from the following areas:

  • Four Seasons Papagayo
  • Andaz Papagayo
  • Casa Conde del Mar
  • Panama Beach
  • The Mangroove
  • Secrets Papagayo
  • Exclusive Resorts Papagayo
  • Papagayo Luxury
  • Occidental Papagayo
  • Hermosa Beach
  • El Coco
  • Ocotal
  • Riu
  • Potrero
  • Flamingo
  • Conchal
  • Las Catalinas
  • JW Marriott
  • Hacienda Pinilla

A classic route is to leave the bay and sail out to the open sea first, although all trips are custom-designed to suit the tastes of each client.

Another beautiful route is to explore the more unspoiled coast of Guanacaste, either from Papagayo north along the Papagayo Peninsula, or south past Punta Gorda to Las Catalinas, Flamingo, Conchal and Tamarindo.

Each trip includes OPEN BAR service, excellent cuisine, snacks in addition to the main meals and excellent music system.

Sailing catamarans as well as large sailboats and yachts have up to 4 bedrooms, air-conditioned interior salon, up to 4 full bathrooms and enough deck space to spend the day. Undoubtedly, in the case of catamarans, one of the favorite places while sailing is always the trampoline.

Whale and dolphin watching

During whale season, which runs from September to October and February to March, with other months additionally active, it is possible to see humpback whales jumping out of the water, and another common species to see are different species of dolphins, which often sail alongside the boat.

Snorkeling is also incredible, as you visit remote and virgin sites, without tourists, and with luck and good visibility, you will be able to admire dozens of aquatic species such as coral fish, rays, eels and more.

Scuba Diving and Sailing

We can also add Scuba Diving in some cases. There are several local dive spots which are great, including Monkeys Head, and outer islands such as Las Catalinas and even the infamous and amazing Murcielago Islands ( Bat Islands ). For an extra charge we can also carry dive gear from a prestigious partner company www.divingpapagayo.com and include two or three tank dives.

Private half day sailing tours or full day sailing charters ?

Differences between the morning half day, sunset half day sailing and the full day sailing tour ?

One of the most frequent questions we are asked by our clients is : Which is the best tour, the 4 hours morning tour, the 4 hours sunset tour in the afternoon or the full day tour which goes from 10 am to 6 pm and which includes lunch on a private beach ?

Papagayo Sailing
Papagayo Peninsula

The answer to this question is quite simple, as it depends on each client’s expectations, tastes, time available and interest in a specific activity.

For help in answering this question, please read the following paragraphs.
First of all, all three tours include the same to some extent. In all cases, the tours always include open bar, light food (sandwiches, chips, dips, burritos, fresh fruit, Guacamole and ground beans, chicken skewers to cold salads. Each boat varies slightly in the menu but there is always food during the tours, from the half day tour to the full day tour.

Catamaran Sailing in the morning
ElSoul o Alma Pacifica es un catamaran de vela fantastico.

Also, all tours include the open bar, which includes good quality national brand alcoholic beverages, including Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, Gin, Beer. Clearly there are also fruit juices, water and soft drinks.
As for the activities, they are also the same. All tours include snorkeling, and depending on the boat, but not the tour schedule, also paddle boards and in some cases sea kayaks.


So what is the difference?

Taking into account that there is a base where all tours include the same, there is a clear difference between the full day tour and the two half day tours, the morning and the afternoon.

The big difference on the one hand is clearly the schedule. Since the full day tour departs at 10 am and returns at 6 am, it is double the time, which means that the people on board have twice as much time to enjoy any of the attractions or destinations they want to visit during the tour, be it the pristine beaches, snorkeling, resting on board, sleeping on the beach or sunbathing on a remote beach.

Sailing and whale watching
Humpback whale


The second difference is that the full day tour, in addition to everything that all tours include, also includes a BBQ style lunch on a remote beach. This is a delicious, complete and very hearty lunch, with meats, vegetables, tortillas, chicken and other items that are cooked on the grill.


A difference between the morning half-day tour and the afternoon tour

Snorkeling during a private sailing charter


Between the two half-day tours, there are also two differences. The first difference is the schedule (some people don’t like to wake up early), and because of this, people who book the afternoon tour can watch the sunset from on board the boat.


Another difference may be that the morning tour usually enjoys a nicer and cooler climate, since as you move towards the midday sun, you are already returning to port. And the morning hours can usually be a little better for seeing marine wildlife, such as turtles, certain birds and so on.

Private sailing departures in Guanacaste

Can I book a private sailing tour from our location in Guanacaste ?

Can I book a private sailing tour from our location in Guanacaste ?

Our company SAILING GUANACASTE operates private sailing tours on sailboats and sailing catamarans as well as motorboats and yachts since 2002.

Catamaran Sailing Guanacaste
Elbali is one of the most amazing catamaran sailboats

Our area of operation starts in the Papagayo Peninsula, where hotels and resorts such as Four Seasons Papagayo, Andaz Papagayo, Exclusive Resorts, Pexs, Secrets Papagayo, El Mangroove, Planey Hollywood and other hotels are located.

Throughout the Papagayo area, we pick up directly at the hotel beach, unless the hotel is located in the hills, in which case, clients must walk down to the beach and be there at the agreed time. This transportation is not included but we can add it in case the hotel is not located in front of the beach or in the paya.

Additionally, we pick you up directly at the beach in the areas of Playa Panama, Playa Hermosa, El Coco, Ocotal, Bahia Pez Vela, Hotel Riu Palace and Riu Guanacaste.

Papagayo Sailing tours
Amazing Andaz Papagayo

On the coast of the Santa Cruz canton, we pick up directly on the beach in most cases, although another departure point is the Flamingo Marina, where clients who have a car can leave their cars parked.

Specifically we pick up at Las Catalinas, Playa Prieta, Playa Penca, Playa Potrero, Flamingo, Conchal, Brasilito, Playa Grabnde, Tamarindo and Playa Langosta.

Where we do not pick up ?

There are some areas where we do not pick up because the beach does not allow it. This is the case of JW Marriott Guanacaste and Hacienda Pinilla. In that case, clients must travel to either Playa Tamarindo or Playa Flamingo, specifically to the Flamingo marina.

Sailing Guanacaste
Secluded and pristine, the Guanacaste North Coast

We have had clients travel on their own from Liberia, Nosara, Samara to the meeting points in order to go out to sea and enjoy the trips we offer, which combine comfort (open bar, food, high quality boats) and the natural beauties of the most undeveloped and untouched parts of Guanacaste.