Kuna Vela Tours
The Kuna Vela is a fast 47 ft sailing yacht, with 200 m² of sail and spinnaker. It has a spacious deck lay out, audio output and a cockpit with cushions and music for maximum comfort. A guest bathroom, bimini top for shade, swimming platform, fresh water shower and lots ofl water toys are also available. Sailors or non sailors are welcome to take the helm. 2 - 3 professional crew members will pamper you on your voyage. Yann, the captain, has been sailing his whole life with two trips around the world and8 Pacific and Atlantic crossings….He has many stories to tell.

Guests may be picked up at Playas del Coco, or from Playa Panama,Playa Hermosa, The Alegro Papagayo, or Four Seasons. There is a 15 Guest maximum with a 4 guest minimum. We can quote you a price upon request for special events, such as a corporate cruise or private party. A specific program can be tailored to your request.

The Kuna Vela can sleep 6 -8 people on board for long term chartes. The Kuna Vela is registred with Archivo Nacional de Costa Rica, matricula GPC 8762, and has a certificado de navegabilidad Nª 19587: It is also insured with INS for R.C LIMITE UNICO COMBINADO for 50 Million colones. Documents are available upon request.
Kuna Vela Sunset Cruise
3-3.5 hours
Departs at 3:00pm.
Returns at 6:00pm – 6:30pm.
Pacific Ocean sunsets are not to be missed here in Guanacaste. Take in a relaxing sail and marvel at the fantastic colors of the sky while you enjoy great music, tropical rum punch & gourmet snacks. Clients are welcome to take the helm.

Included: Gourmet snacks, open bar (beers, sodas, rum punch), and personal floatation devices.
Kuna Vela Sail and Snorkel Cruise
4.5 hours
Departs at 9:00AM
Returns at 1:30PM
You will sail to Bahia Huevos (+/- 40 mn) and snorkel around the beautiful reef of Playa Nacascolito with its fine white sand beach. Lunch will be served at anchor offshore. On your return home, watch for dolphins, rays, sea snakes and turtles in the crystal blue waters.

Included: Lunch consisting of fresh salad, baked cake with ham and olives, cold cuts, fresh fruits, gourmet snacks, open bar (beers, sodas, rum punch), snorkeling equipment and personal floatation devices.
Snorkeling, Mangrouve and White Sand Beach Tour
6.5 hours
Departs at 9:00am
Returns at 3:30pm
We’ll pick you up right on the beach and then head out on our spacious, double Decker boat for snorkeling on a beautiful coral reef in just 6 feet of water. Afterwards, we’ll explore the mangrove ecosystem taking in the abundant array of wildlife. Then its on to a private white sand beach for strolling, relaxing, sunning and checking out the wave caves while the crew prepares you a delicious B.B.Q.. 6 person minimum.
The Snorkeling Tour
2 hours
Visit two great snorkeling spots and take in the amazing diversity of the underwater reef and rock world in Bahia Culebra on our boat. Snorkeling gear, fresh fruit and drinks are provided. 4 person minimum.
The Tranquilamar fleet
The Tranquilamar fleet of four Cummins diesel powered sportfishers quickly take us to where the fish are. Our boats are all equipped with the latest radio equipment, allowing instant communication with other boats and shore stations. Tranquilamar, Duquesa, Duquesa II are all 27 foot boats with matching hulls, while the Elsa stretches to 29 feet.

Our dual frequency fish finders give us an undersea view down to 1,200 feet, while our global positioning system provides us with our exact location from data provided by eight orbiting satellites. We also have an enclosed head aboard each of our boats.

The boats are all equipped with the best fishing tackle available. Our custom built fighting chairs and Braid stand-up equipment provide our customers with a choice of fishfighting methods. We carry Penn International outfits matched to specific IGFA weight standards to assure that any record fish may be properly recognized.
1. Location - Tranquilamar Sportfishing operates on the Northwest coast of Costa Rica. Here lies the legendary gulf of Papagayo, world famous as one of the best fishing spots on earth. This natural fish trap, is rimmed by the Bat and Catalina Islands and home to sailfish, blue, black and striped marlin, giant yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dorado, and roosterfish.
2. Experience - We are fortunate to have highly experienced, English-speaking captains that have successfully been fishing these waters for many years. We offer all-day and half-day deep-sea trips, as well as local trips. Due to the speed of our boats, we can fish the Bat Islands on half-day trips, if that is where the fish are that day. We aren't happy unless you are catching fish!
3. Affordability - Our all-day deep-sea trips include lunch, soft drinks, and beer. Our moderate rates are among the most reasonable in the country. Our goal is to offer clients the greatest value for their fishing dollar.
Diving Safaris Costa Rica
Dive shop hours are 7:00am till 5:00pm daily. Divers must check in or call us the day before they want to dive. The morning boat departs at 8:30am and returns at around 12:30pm. Our main facility is located in Playa Hermosa (the second beach entrance, first building on the right hand side of the street.).

We are a full service PADI 5 Star Gold Palm training facility, offering courses for beginners (Discover Scuba Diving) and certification courses from open water diver to professional levels (Dive Master and Assistant Instructor). We are long-term members of DAN Partners in Dive Safety Program. The dive boats are equipped with oxygen and first aid kits and our Dive Master's are trained yearly in Emergency First Response and DAN O2 provider. We have the best dive masters, captains, and instructors Guanacaste has to offer!

Diving Safaris has 5 boats operating full time. The Giorgiana is a 42-foot Aluminum Striker with a large sun deck, and covered deck, platform and fresh water rinse. The Safaris III is a 35-foot custom with a platform and covered area. Mi Reina Grace, Soyla and Esperanza are 28 ft fast boats with Suzuki 4-Stroke outboard motors and are equipped with diver friendly ladders for easy entry on to the boat and shaded area.
Guaitil Pottery & Santa Crux Historical City
Take a trip to Guaitil Village, where one of Costa Rica’s most important pottery-making heritages continues to be passed down from generation to generation. Artisans are descendants of the Chorotega Indians who lived in western Costa Rica before the Spanish conquistadores arrived. Artisans are dedicated to the preservation of the Chorotega culture, making pottery by utilizing the same methods and materials as their ancestors used generations before them. You will also visit the town of Santa Cruz - officially designated as the "folkloric city of Costa Rica" - where you will learn about its legacy, culture and historical sites dating back to colonial times.
Recommendations: camera, binoculars, sun block, insect repellent, hiking shoes/boots.
Duration: half day
Meals Included: Snacks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour
This full day expedition features a guided visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest, located in the Tilarán mountain range. Upon arrival, your guide will take you for a nature walk through the cloud forest where you will experience several different ecosystems that are characterized by different types of plants and animals. The area is home to more than 2,000 species of plants, 400 species of birds, and 100 different species of mammals.

Afterwards, you can enjoy lunch prior to your visit to the Sky Walk - a network of suspension bridges, platforms and paths, built within the Cloud Forest. You will be able to observe flora and fauna from ground level all the way up to the tree canopy. On your mid-afternoon return to Guanacaste, you will stop en-route for dinner.
Recommendations: camera, binoculars, hiking shoes/boots, light jacket
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch and dinner
Colonial Granada, Nicaragua
Full day
Operating on Thursdays, or daily with 6 persons, don’t miss this opportunity to visit the oldest colonial city in the Americas! Granada, located on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, was founded in 1524. Cross the border from Costa Rica into Nicaragua and enjoy the awesome view of the lake and the twin cones of Ometepe volcanoe that rise from its waters. Once in Granada you will take a relaxing boat ride among the small islands (islitas) that pepper the water off the banks of the lake.

You will then have lunch at a local restaurant and be able to explore Granada on foot. The trip also includes a visit to the town of Masaya for shopping at two local markets – Mercado Viejo and Mercado Nuevo. Your guide will make sure your trip is an unforgettable one.

Included: Round trip transportation, bilingual tour guide, Costa Rica and Nicaragua tourist taxes, boat ride, lunch, Granada City tour, & a visit to Masaya’s Crafts Markets. Attire: light casual clothing, comfortable shoes Recommendations: camera, sunscreen, cap, comfortable shoes NOTE: Valid passport with 6 months, minimum, prior to passport expiration.