Day Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is an excellent alternative to Tortuga Island to avoid the crowds and is a great short and sweet day trip perfect for families with children, couples, and singles.
Join us on a very unique and exclusive catamaran day trip (4.5 hours) to Playa Fantasia. Our day trip departs at 11 am from Playa Herradura cruising 40 minutes up the Gulf of Nicoya to a secluded beach.
Playa Fantasia is a beach, accessible only by water, a beach with sprawling jungle, reef formations, white sand and turquoise waters. Untouched and full of marine and wildlife such as Monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, Turtles, and of course, all our rescued animals.
Included, you will have a beautiful fresh lunch cooked by our private chef at Playa Fantasia as well as a bar of fresh Pina Coladas, margaritas, mojitos, beer, soda and water. Fresh fruits served throughout the entire tour.
At Playa Fantasia, you have access to boogie boards, paddleboards, surfboard, snorkel gear (unguided) hammocks and beach loungers.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for participants with back problems or participants with limited mobility
There is plenty of shaded areas on board, please prepare to spend majority of your tour in direct or indirect sunlight. For safety reasons spray sunscreens are not permitted.
Our cruise is not a booze cruise, if you are looking for a booze cruise, you will be disappointed
Our crew reserves the right to refuse entry to passengers who are intoxicated, without refund. Our crew also reserves the right to stop serving alcohol if it affects the safety of passengers.
We board the large catamaran from small tenders from the beach. Long dresses, and pants are not recommended.
Snorkel equipment is available, snorkelling is not guided.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
You will be notified by a representative of your pickup time, our transportation will only wait 5 minutes at each stop before moving to the next stop. If you miss your transportation time, your tour will be cancelled without refund.
Banana boat rides can be requested by message before the tour. USD 20.00 per person
ID is necessary to use all snorkel equipment, paddle boards and boogie boards.
If you are in Jaco in our Winter time (May 15th - December 15th) the chances for good snorkeling are 50/50, since it is the rainy season all depends on good weather and good ocean conditions. and it is not under our control, however we offer other activities like boogie boards, surf boards, SUP Paddle boards, as well as Soccer and Beach Volleyball on our tours in order to entertain and give our clients an unforgettable experience.
The transportation depart from our office in 40 minutes before the to Herradura Beach were the Catamaran departs
Alcoholic beverages only for those over 18 years of age
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Accessible only by sea, hidden between two mountain ranges in secondary forest and protected by two volcanic reefs, the wild jungle flows down on the untouched white sand and turquoise waters. The beach is overflowing with scarlet Macaos, monkeys, sloths and Costa Rican unique trees and flowers. Playa Fantasia is the perfect place in harmony with nature for our guests to enjoy on one of our tours from Jaco. Ideal for families, companies, weddings and those that seek privacy and exclusivity.
We are a catamaran company based in Jaco, Costa Rica. We serve all surrounding areas including Los Suenos Marriot Hotel, Punta Leona, Playa Hermosa, Esterillos, and Villa Calletas.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tico Locos, Cuba Libres, Vodka Soda, Vodka Cranberry, Orange Juice, Fruit Punch, Cranberry Juice, Sodas, water, Imperial and Imperial Light. Pina Coladas, Margaritas and Mojitos.
Chicken and Steak Kebobs, green salad and roasted potatoes
Fresh Fruit, Two different types of hand made dips with chips
50 ft Catamaran
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
Towels (please bring your own)
Banana boat rides can be requested by message before the tour.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Day Prices
Pickup included
Reviews
252 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely unforgettable experience!
202karinw,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish, this was hands down one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. The boat itself was amazing—clean, spacious, and incredibly comfortable (we were lucky to be 4/6 total people). The food and drinks were delicious. Everything felt perfectly planned and effortless. What truly made the experience unforgettable though, was the crew. Our main tour guide Johanis, Captain Adrian, and the incredible team—Largo, Brian, Steven, and Rodolfo— went above and beyond to make everyone feel cared for. Their energy, kindness, and professionalism made the entire day so fun and relaxing. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica, Playa Fantasia is the one!
A Perfect Day
Anissa F,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend this excursion. We were picked up promptly at the agreed upon time. Van was clean. We arrived at the beach and joined the rest of the group. This is a boat and beach day- wear your bathing suit, bring a towel and easy shoes to remove. A small boat shuttle us to catamaran. Served fresh fruit and beverages. After brief safety chat, we were off! Leisurely boat ride to Playa Fantasia. Some chose to jump off boat's roof into water, some used the ladder and swam to shore with a pool noodle. Others rode in on the boat. Lounge chairs available. Hammocks also available. A group went snorkeling while others explored the area, played volleyball and soccer. Full bar and snacks provided. Lunch was served for all on large table. Fantastic kebabs, potatoes, salad. Just a great experience! And just enough time so no one hot restless. Stunning views as we sailed back to starting point. Beverages served but not pushed- definitely not a booze cruise. We traveled with our kids (all 18+) and they loved it. Johannes was a great host and he and his crew were attentive, polite, and fun to sail with. Worth every penny!
Amazing Adventure
Mahmoud Kharter S,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sea lounge catamaran was amazing, the crew and staff were very friendly. It was so good we booked it again for the full tour service the following day. Johannes, Adrian and Largo were amazing very polite people and very accommodating to each and everyone. The drinks and food were amazing, the crew was very encouraging and kept a watchful eye on every one while snorkeling. They provided assurance as well as provided safety dip easily understandable instructions.
Poor Directions
kellybT5734QK,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this tour. We arrived at the meetup location listed on our reservation, only to discover the tour was actually departing from a different address that was not provided to us. When we contacted the tour company and explained the situation, we asked if they could wait just 10 minutes while we tried to reach the alternate location. They refused. We have screenshots showing the address provided on the reservation, so this was not a case of us going to the wrong place. The lack of flexibility and customer service was disappointing, especially while traveling in a foreign country. Because of this experience, I can’t in good conscience recommend this tour.
Wow! Highly recommend!
LeeAnn C,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow, incredible experience! Johanis was a phenomenal captain and host- beautiful morning on the water, fresh fruit and local drinks, amazing secluded beach with a great lunch. Snorkelling, beach soccer and volleyball, tidal pools and a sloth! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Fantastic excursion.
David V,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of our favorite excursions! The staff was very helpful and service was second to none. We had an absolutely delicious lunch on the beach along with some great drinks. We would highly recommend this tour!!!
Beautiful, peaceful day on Playa Fantasia with Sea Lounge!
lorikS2660GN,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour! Johannes, our captain, was so nice and knowledgeable. Loved the privacy on the beach! Staff joined in on a volleyball game with guests. Saw many Coati playing around there trees. The meal was delicious and staff was very attentive. Highly recommend for a non-crowded adventure.
Relaxation on a private beach
Excursion569675,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thus was a fantastic tour! Plenty of things to do or you could just spend time in the water or relaxing on the beach. The staff was incredible and attentive. The lunch was by far the best ive had while on an excursion like this.
This was a really nice...
Stephen L,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really nice day on the beach. The organizers made it very clear this is not a “booze cruise” and that worked just fine for us. The beach isn’t the most beautiful we’ve experienced - lots of debris from stream runoff and there was also a lot of plastic trash, but it was not overly rocky and there was a good amount of shade. The meal they cooked for us was superb, and the drinks were strong and tasty. The crew was all super nice and friendly, so I’m not sure about the reviews saying otherwise. Overall we loved the day and would highly recommend booking if you’re looking for a chill all-inclusive day on the water and beach.
Best day ever!
J6345BCanniej,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got a last minute booking on the Sea Lounge and could not have been more thrilled with the experience. Our family spanned ages 7 to 73 and we all agreed it was one of our best experiences in Costa Rica. The crew were all very attentive throughout the boat ride and at the beach. The lunch was SO fresh and delicious, even the table setting was impressive considering the remote location. The beach was gorgeous and secluded. We loved the boat ride itself so much, could not have asked for a better day!
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