The lush rainforest and white-sand beaches of Isla Tortuga are part of the Islas Negritos Biological Reserve, and are located along the eastern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. With this tour, you'll set sail aboard a large cruise ship, admire views of Isla San Lucas and Isla Tortuga from the water, and enjoy time on the island to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach.

Magnificent views of Islas Negritos from the water
Enjoy lunch, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages on board
Swim and sunbathe on a private beach on Tortuga Island
Hassle-free roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel in Punta Arenas

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Use of facilities on the island and boats
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Snacks

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Bay Island Cruises
X5H2+3QG, Carmen, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Pacific ramp dock in Puntarenas in front of the Coonatramar ticket office

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Be 10 minutes before the appointed time

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 180 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

39 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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amazing day

Lauryn_S, Feb 2023

I was picked up at the hotel in San Jose and then we made our way to the catamaran and from there on to the island. we received breakfast and lunch and also vouchers for free sodas on the island. it was a really beautiful island. 100% would recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve yo

Beautiful cruise but loud music

Holly_W, Nov 2022

Overall this was a great tour. Jordan who looked after our group was excellent, very professional and took care of our every need. It is a long trip with a 2 hour boat crossing to and from the island. We also got stuck in traffic so we were back late to San José. Also if you don't like loud music, this tour isn't for you as it was constant on the boat which wasn't necessary. The island and the boat crossing was beautiful though so very much worth it overall.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve yo

Splendid Tour of Tortuga Island

Berber_V, Oct 2022

Every aspect of the tour was superb! Service was great, pleasant atmosphere and a perfect whether for nature's best

Response from Host, Nov 2022

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Great time

Saul_P, Oct 2022

Had a great time, staff were super friendly. They were super clean and had everything prepared for us. I can tell they always have a 100% customer service.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve yo

Excellent trip

Dannii_M, Oct 2022

We started out with a 2hr coach ride from San Jose to Puntarenas which was very comfortable and punctual- perfect for a nap if you had an early start! We then boarded the catamaran which was well equipped with a bar, showers, washrooms and a jacuzzi area. There was also a DJ onboard to liven up the atmosphere and get us dancing. We thoroughly enjoyed the food that was included. We were given a ham & cheese sandwich for breakfast with an apple and cookies and coffee or tea, followed by fresh fruit, ceviche and later on lunch on the island (chicken or fish with veg and rice) along with a glass of wine or iced tea. There's also a couple of snacks on the boat ride back and free soft drinks on the island. The staff were amazing and checked up on us throughout the day. Gustavo was very attentive and we never had to get up for a drink the entire day, including on the beach. Our tour guide Mari was also very informative and helped us out with choosing the activities on the island. You can go out on a boat to snorkel for approx $20usd or ride a banana boat for $6usd. You can also swim on the beach as you have a beach chair included, play beach volleyball or visit the island gift shop where you can purchase a locker and wi-fi and you'll have 5 hours in total before returning on the boat. We also caught the sunset on the return boat ride which was definitely worth seeing. All in all we had a fantastic time and would love to return to the island again.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

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Awesome!

Jaunice_V, Sept 2022

This was a wonderful tour. Everyone was so kind, the food was delicious. The entire experience was awesome. I will most definitely do it again. Special thanks to Carlos!!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve yo

A great adventure

Mark_H, Sept 2022

The guides were excellent. They were helpful and very supportive. They ran the tour like clockwork. I loved the nature hike. My only issue was the bathrooms. They were disgusting and only 1 toilet for 1 large group. The activities were cheap and very enjoyable

Response from Host, Sept 2022

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The trip was wonderful...

Margie_P, July 2022

The trip was wonderful and relaxing. Josue ( ho shway) was an excellent guide- very informative and attentive to the guest’s needs. The staff on the boat to the island all superb.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

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Just one POV, if you have the time GO.

Hector_P, July 2022

Pleasant company, ontime and attentive. SJO to Punta Arenas ride was a great way to see the side towns and view settings outside the city center. Boat ride a little choppy and brown waters were an eye sore (did not expect that). Staff was great throughout, May want to rethink the breakfast selection, but lunch was on spot. Beach on the island not what is expected, more dark lake water.

Response from Host, July 2022

Hello. Thank you very much for your comments and your trust. The dark waters are the reason for the red tide that affected us that day and being a natural phenomenon we cannot control it. We appreciate your comments and we look forward to seeing you again at the Bay Experience.

Ok Trip

JeanPaul_M, June 2022

Did not like the breakfast sandwich, it was disgusting. The boat was older than expected and there was no wifi the entire trip until we got to the island, then that wasn’t working until the last hour there. The snorkeling was the worst I’ve done, and the island was ok. The sand was not as white as I imagined and the beach was rough and not very clear waters. Food was ok. I would go with another tour company and hope for the best but overall not my first recommendation for a Costa Rican excursion.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you!

The staffs were so...

songnam, May 2022

The staffs were so friendly. The boat ride to the island is 2 hours long, slow compare to other boats, but they make it fun by providing drinks and snacks throughout the trip. The DJ playing non-stop on the top level. Just make a note that the trip from San Jose is long and you might not get back to your hotel until 8-9pm. Our pickup at 5am (first pickup) and last to drop off at 9pm. Service is great and totally recommended this Company for this tour.

Response from Host, May 2022

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Perfect

Rosmery_S, Feb 2022

everything is A+ They work so hard to make you happy if you are a complaining this tours is not for you is a long bus and boat ride you need to paid for internet and charge your phone but is nothing to do with the tour company is Tuttle island business. Worth the time to see this beutiful island beutiful people.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

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Catamaran is old and run...

sunahkee, Feb 2022

Catamaran is old and run down. Too slow to reach Tortuga beach.. 2 hours too long . Breakfast Sandwich in a doggy bag was soggy with ham and cheese and sauce uneatable, Just coffee and a banana would be enough. Lunch was good and service staff great. Music entertainment also great.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you!

FANTASTIC TIME

Darryl_H, Jan 2022

Whatever you’re doing stop and book this! The beach was beautiful. The boat was a party, lunch was delicious. Bring a cooler if you want, you can bring snacks and drinks on the boat as well but they offer some. All other reviews that say they had a bad time had to be the grumpiest people ever. We had an amazing time from beginning to end. Recommend bringing your own breakfast though. 1000/10.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

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Tortuga Island, Costa Rica

FrancesKay_M, Jan 2022

I didn’t mind the long commute. The lunch was delicious and the crew did a fantastic job of taking care of us. The breakfast was dismal. It consisted of a slice of ham, some disgusting cheese, and mayonnaise on a soggy hot dog bun. The music was entertaining at first with the 10 girls wearing sexy black bathing suits and straw hats with their names, but after an hour or so it got boring. Maybe if they had encouraged the passengers to join in and dance too, but they were too busy yelling and drawing all the attention to themselves. The island is beautiful and the water crystal clear. It would have been nice to have a little time to appreciate it.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you!

Fun In The Island

Antonio_P, Oct 2021

Tortuga Island is the best destination in Costa Rica. With its white powdery sandy shores and the party that never ends it was indeed the best experience I’ve ever had. The Viator team made sure that everybody had fun and is not hungry all the time. There were foods coming out every now and then. It’s worth the buck!

Response from Host, Oct 2021

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Island for Great Watersport Activities

Zuzana_B, Oct 2021

If you love the water, this tour is one to consider. The commute is about 3 hours each way and then you also get a few hours on the island to snorkel, jet ski, kayak, canoe or just relax. There are no shops or restaurants on the island so bring something to entertain yourself if you don’t plan on water activities. The water wasn’t the clearest so snorkeling was below average so I def recommend doing either the kayak or jet ski instead.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you!

Would not ever book again

Briana_J, Sept 2021

This ‘tour’ is literally a beach day trip. It took 4 hours to reach Tortuga island and 4 hours to get back to the Airbnb. There were water sports offered (for a fee) at the beach but nothing of interest to me (banana boat, kayak, jet ski). It rained hard so we couldn’t hike the mountains. It’s 2 hour bus ride from San Jose to the port. From there, a boat takes you to the island which is another 2 hours. They provide ‘breakfast’ which is a ham & cheese sandwich, cookies and apple. On the boat, they sell alcoholic drinks for $8 each but do not worth it. The mixers they use for the drinks are gross. The island has 0 cell service. You can buy WiFi for $3 at the souvenir shop but the more users on it, the slower it gets. Lunch was provided and was ok. The best part was the fish & iced tea. The souvenir shop is extremely over priced and no negotiating is allowed. The water was nice and clear and the sand a light Sandy brown. Remember to bring everything you would if visiting the beach, I suggest bringing your own food too as there is no food to purchase on the island. It is literally a beach with a souvenir shop and mountains. That’s it.

Response from Host, Sept 2021

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Snorkle for more'kle

Kathleen_W, Aug 2021

It's was a wonderful tour. Food was good beach was awesome and water was clear. Snorkeling and banana boat pull was fun. We had a great time

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you!

The staff and crew were excellent. Please note that this is an all day trip, more than 12 hours.

Jollica_T, Aug 2021

The beach has wonderful views. Bring snacks and a light breakfast. The breakfast on the tour does not suffice. The lunch however was very good.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thank you very much for your comments! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience we offer both on the catamaran and on the island. It will always be a pleasure to serve you!