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Cruise 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas to Isla Tortuga for a six-hour day of snorkeling, beach time, and a narrated pass-by of Isla San Lucas. This accessible full-day excursion includes lunch, snacks, and use of snorkel equipment—ideal for families and casual adventurers.
Cruise 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas to Isla Tortuga for a six-hour day of snorkeling, beach time, and a narrated pass-by of Isla San Lucas. This accessible full-day excursion includes lunch, snacks, and use of snorkel equipment—ideal for families and casual adventurers.
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Operated by Bay Island Cruises / Isla Tortuga · Puntarenas, Puntarenas
The morning light strips across Puntarenas as you step onto the dock and the boat eases away from the mainland. Salt air pushes at your face and the coastline recedes; after roughly 12 nautical miles of cruising through the Gulf of Nicoya the island’s pale sand and turquoise shallows come forward like an invitation.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to climb into/out of a boat and swim short distances.
The crossing is roughly 12 nautical miles and typically takes about 40–60 minutes each way depending on boat type and sea conditions.
Yes—standard snorkel masks and fins are included, but if you prefer your own gear you may bring it.
The tour notes accessibility and is family-friendly; staff assist with boarding, but expect some wet steps and sandy terrain on the beach.
Lunch, snacks, coffee, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, limited sodas, use of snorkel equipment, and taxes/fees are included; optional paid activities are available on-site.
The boat route passes Isla San Lucas, a former penal colony whose history is often recounted during the cruise; the island’s indigenous name is Tolinga.
Isla Tortuga holds an Ecological Blue Flag; visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral, and pack out trash to protect nesting and reef habitats.
Bay Island Cruises / Isla Tortuga operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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