If you’re coming to Costa Rica on vacation, there’s one thing you simply must check off your list in Monteverde—a boat tour to Tortuga Island. Ticos love it, tourists love it, and we’re pretty sure you’ll love it too. Hop aboard our Bay Princess Catamaran or Bay Princess Yacht for a scenic cruise across the Gulf of Nicoya, then spend the day living your best beach life on Isla Tortuga. Think soft white sand, turquoise waters, snorkeling, watersports, cocktails, and plenty of pura vida vibes. Spoiler alert: this will probably be the highlight of your Monteverde vacation.
From Monteverde Cloud Forest to Sunny Tortuga Island
We’ll scoop you up right from your Monteverde hotel, and you’ll kick off your adventure with a light continental breakfast during the drive down to the Puntarenas pier. Once you step aboard, the party starts rolling—coffee and cookies to perk you up, live music to set the mood, and plenty of room to soak up the sun on the upper deck. Prefer to chill? Claim a spot in the air-conditioned lounge and sip on fresh tropical fruit juice, ceviche, or maybe a rum punch or margarita (hey, you’re on vacation).
Tortuga Island Beach Break
After about 1.5 hours of breezy cruising, you’ll arrive at Tortuga Island—paradise, unlocked. First up: snorkeling and a banana boat ride, included in your tour. After that? The day is yours. Lounge on the beach, swim in the crystal-clear water, or splurge on extra activities like jet ski rentals, paddle boards, tandem kayaks, horseback riding, or even a floating mattress if you’re going full lazy mode.
Optional Activities on Tortuga Island: Hiking, Paddle Boats, SUP, Tandem Sea Kayaks, Water Bicycles, Jet Ski Rentals, Glass bottom Kayaks, Floating Mattress, and Horseback Riding.
Whether your Costa Rica vacation dreams include a fun-filled day of action or just want to give in to your desire of laying back and relaxing under a palm tree with a good book or a good nap, the option is yours on this incredible Tortuga Island Tour in Costa Rica!
Tortuga Island also has an on-site gift shop, in case you want to bring a little something for your crowd back home and make them a little jealous of your time in this Costa Rican paradise!!
Worked up an appetite? We’ve got you. Lunch is a feast: your choice of grilled fish filet or chicken breast, plus fresh salads, rice, sautéed veggies, a glass of crisp white wine, dessert, and yes—Costa Rican coffee to keep you going.
And because every great day needs a finale, you’ll sail back to Puntarenas with the ocean breeze in your hair, music in your ears, and maybe a sunset painting the sky. Not bad, right?
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The Tortuga Island One Day Tour from Monteverde is the ultimate combo of adventure and relaxation. Perfect for a weekend escape if you’re local, or a must-do experience if you’re visiting. Want to save a little cash? Meet us directly at the Puntarenas Pier. Otherwise, we’ll handle the rest. Just don’t miss out—book your Tortuga Island adventure from Monteverde today!
Tortuga Island From Monteverde Details
Tortuga Island Costa Rica Tour Includes:
- * Bilingual guides and crew throughout drive, boat ride and beach experience
- * Ground Transportation: Round trip or continuing transportation from: Manuel Antonio, Jaco, Guanacaste, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Monteverde & San Jose (Additional charges apply for Smart Connection continuing transportation)
- * Continental breakfast on board the ground transportation in route to the pier
- * 1 hour 30 minute boat ride to Tortuga Island then back via the Grand Bay’s Princess Catamaran, or the Bay’s Princess Yacht
- * Coffee & cookies as you board the boat in the morning
- * Fresh fruit and fresh fish ceviche during the boat ride to Isla Tortuga
- * Unlimited water and natural juices during the tour
- * 3 sodas per person
- * Unlimited Rum punch & margaritas on board
- * Cash bar on the boat
- * DJ & entertainment on the boat
- * Snorkeling Tortuga Island
- * 5 hours free time on Tortuga Island to explore the island trails, join a beach volleyball game, snorkel, take a banana boat ride or participate in optional activities such jet ski rentals, kayak rentals, SUP paddle board rentals or inflatables for an additional cost
- * Beach chairs or loungers
- * Delicious lunch prepared on Isla Tortuga (Green salad, potato salad, choice of seasoned grilled fish or chicken, rice, grilled vegetables, glass of white wine and local Costa Rica coffee)
- * Optional Smart Connection to your next destination ($50-$60 depending location)
Departures: Departs daily around 6:00am. Pickup times vary depending on hotel location. Exact meeting instructions will be provided on your confirmation voucher via email.
Length: 9 Hours from Puntarenas Pier, approximately 14+ hours with transportation depending your hotel.
Approximate Itinerary:
- * 5:30 - 6:00 am: Hotel pick-ups
- * 7:00 am: Continental breakfast served on the bus
- * 7:30 am: Arrive at Puntarenas Pier to board the boat
- * 9:45 am: Arrive at Isla Tortuga
- * 1:00 pm: Lunch on Tortuga Island
- * 2:45 pm: Depart Tortuga Island
- * 4:30 pm: Arrive back at Puntarenas Pier
- * 6:30 pm: Arrive back at your hotel
Tortuga Island Costa Rica Tour Recommendations:
- * Comfortable light layers (it can be chilly on the boat in the mornings)
- * Swimsuit & towel
- * Change of clothes
- * Sun hat & sun glasses
- * Biodegradable sunblock or UV protective clothing
- * Camera
- * Small day pack
- * Refillable water bottle
- * Cash for tour balance, cash bar, tips for your guides, souvenirs on the island, or optional activities on the beach such as jet ski rentals, paddle boards, etc
Children: Tortuga Island is great for the whole family! All ages welcome! Children ages 3 to 11 pay a discounted rate. Children under 3 are free!!
Restrictions: There is no pier on Tortuga Island, so you need to have good mobility to be able to get in and out of a smaller dingy to get on shore, or participate in snorkeling Isla Tortuga.
Minimum Booking Note: Departures to Isla Tortuga from Monteverde daily with a minimum of 2-4 people. If he minimum is not met, you can also opt to drive yourself to Puntarenas Pier for departure here. Please note the difference of inclusions in the tour details.
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** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the strictly enforced sales tax law that has been introduced in Costa Rica, sales tax may be added to the final payment made to the operator. Sales tax is already included in the deposit amount.
About Your Online Reservation: Booking online does not guarantee that spaces are available and your reservation is confirmed. Our reservation offices are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm CST daily and we do our best to confirm your reservation and send your confirmed voucher with meeting instructions within 24 hours. If you are booking a tour in less than 24 hours in advance, we recommend you contact us to check availability for you.
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Pricing
Adult:
Retail: $150.00
The Real Deal: $135.00
Child (3-11):
Retail: $140.00
The Real Deal: $120.00
Tortuga Island Boat Tour deposit is $25.00 per Adult and $20.00 per Child.
(The balance of $110.00 + tax per Adult and $100.00 + tax per Child must be paid 72 hours prior the day of the tour)
This tour departs at 6:00 AM.
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