Overnight Charters

The overnight private charter ( overnight Sailing tour ) ( private ) departs every day at 10 am and returns at 6 PM the next day. The schedule can be adjusted to suit, i.e. changing the time of the tour.


Want to discover the rugged and dramatic rocky coastline of Guanacaste, with its remote beaches hidden in the bays between reefs? We invite you to book this private expedition tour, where you will sleep aboard our beautiful catamarans, or classic sailboats or even luxury yachts.


The private Overnight tour includes all meals (excellent quality), open bar, snorkeling, paddle boarding and explore the coast and discover the natural beauty of Guanacaste.
This private tour is often booked by groups of friends, families or even couples (proposals). It is also an excellent and original option to celebrate a honeymoon.

Our catamarans come equipped with 4 bedrooms, 2 to 4 full bathrooms, large air-conditioned salon, kitchen, living room and enough space on deck to spend the whole day watching the scenery, enjoying the breeze and the blue sea, or exploring the coast.
What boats are available for overnight private charter ?

  • Classic sailboats ( Monohull )
  • Catamaran sailboats
  • Luxury yachts
    What is included in the overnight tour ?
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Open bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Paddle boarding ( consult )
  • Exploring remote beaches and snorkeling in pristine sites

Where do we sail out from ?

– Flamingo Marina

Playa Flamingo, Tamarindo, Conchal, Las Catalinas, Playa Potrero, Prieta, Penca, Riu Palace, Riu Guanacaste, Ocotal, Bahia Pez Vela, El Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, Papagayo, Andaz Papagayo, El Mangroove Papagayo, Casa Conde del Mar, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Four Seasons Papagayo, Exclusive Resorts Papagayo, Pexs, Papagayo Luxury and more hotels in the area.

Full Day Charters

It can be carried out in:

– Sailing catamaran

– Classic sailboat

-Yacht

This fantastic expedition type excursion gives you the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of the hotel zones and visit the most natural and undeveloped regions of the beautiful coast of Guanacaste and Papagayo. Not only that, but you will share with your friends or loved ones an unforgettable experience aboard one of our sailboats, sailing catamarans and luxury yachts.

The private full day tour departs at 10 am and returns at 6 PM, which includes 8 hours of absolute quality and scenic beauty!

Our full day tours are the best marine excursion offered in the area, an experience that combines the appreciation of unspoiled nature and the sea as well as the Guanacaste coastline with the comfort and service offered on board.

All our tours always include:

Food and beverages: The entire trip is accompanied by open bar, with quality liquors, cocktails, beer, soft drinks, water, and fruit juice. Among the food options included are chips, dips, tortillas and ground beans, guacamole, strawberry fruit and in some cases burritos, even chicken skewers and salads. Also, during the stay on the beach, at noon, a delicious BBQ style lunch will be additionally offered, including chicken, pork, beef, potatoes, corn, salads and various side dishes.

Activities included: Snorkeling, rest, swimming in the sea, stay in a remote beach, more snorkeling, and in some cases sea kayaks and paddle boards (included in the price).

What do you visit ?

During the full day tour, we try to show our clients the most beautiful of the coastal area of Guanacaste. After sailing in the open sea, we visit secret sites, deserted beaches where there are no hotels, houses or crowds of people. Ideal places for snorkeling, resting, walking, paddle boards or kayaks.

Just like the 4 hour tour, you return at 6 pm, and the highlight is to be able to see the fantastic colors of the sunset from the boat.

Where do we depart ?

– Flamingo Marina

– Playa Flamingo, Tamarindo, Conchal, Las Catalinas, Playa Potrero, Prieta, Penca, Riu Palace, Riu Guanacaste, Ocotal, Bahia Pez Vela, El Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, Papagayo, Andaz Papagayo, EL MAngroove Papagayo, Cassa Conde del Mar, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Four Seasons Papagayo, Exclusive Resorts Papagayo, Pexs, Papagayo Luxury and more hotels in the area.

Half Day Charters

Private morning charter from 8 – 12

It can be carried out in:

– Sailing catamaran

– Classic sailboat

-Yacht

This fascinating tour departs at 8:00 am. During the following 4 hours, clients will get a first class service (dedicated guides and knowledgeable locals). We combine comfort with the search for the most beautiful remote and natural sites, hopefully to see animal species as well. Hopefully we can see sea turtles, dolphins, during whale season even humpback whales and maybe other species.

One of the attractions of the morning private tour is snorkeling. We visit a rocky site (it can be a remote islet or a reef offshore) where we snorkel to discover the colorful fish that inhabit these waters. Some of the species that can be seen are the Surgeon Fish, Blue Diamond, Butterfly, Parrot Fish, as well as other species such as moray eels, manta rays, maybe turtles and much more.

Additionally, you will visit a beautiful remote beach, where you can get off the boat and enjoy the sea, relax on the beach or explore the area. Some of the boats and boats have paddle boards, some even have kayaks.

All this takes place while the service staff provides unlimited drinks (open bar) with domestic but high quality alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water, fruit juices and cocktails.

Among the food included are chips, dips, guacamole, ground black beans, burritos and in some cases even chicken skewers and salads.

Where do we go out?

– Flamingo Marina

– Playa Flamingo, Tamarindo, Conchal, Las Catalinas, Playa Potrero, Prieta, Penca, Riu Palace, Riu Guanacaste, Ocotal, Bahia Pez Vela, El Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, Papagayo, Andaz Papagayo, EL MAngroove Papagayo, Cassa Conde del Mar, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Four Seasons Papagayo, Exclusive Resorts Papagayo, Pexs, Papagayo Luxury and more hotels in the area.

Private sunset charter from 2 – 6

It can be carried out in:

– Sailing catamaran

– Classic sailboat

-Yacht

We offer an exciting private tour by sailboat, catamaran or yacht at sunset. This tour departs at 2 pm and returns at 6 PM. We set sail at 2 PM and head out to the open sea first. You will enjoy the blue sky, the sea breeze as well as the beautiful scenery as you sail away. The Guanacaste coastline is beautiful, with its dramatic coastline where rocks, beaches, hills and dry tropical forests abound.

During the tour, we proceed to visit a small island or secret reef, where we can snorkel.

Depending on the conditions, the visibility of the water will be amazing, and the abundance of animals that can be seen is equally amazing. Colorful coral fish, manta rays, eels, octopus, maybe some turtles feeding, as well as large schools of fish and some big fish.

Some of our boats have sea kayaks as well as paddle boards.  These can be used in some of the strategic activities we do in a secret location, a remote beach with no development of any kind, just nature, where you can swim in the sea, walk along the beach or do more snorkeling.

After the activities are finished, we proceed to return to the departure point, and, if the weather permits, which is very frequent in Guanacaste, appreciate the sunset from the boat.

The entire trip is accompanied by an open bar, with quality liquors, cocktails, beer, soft drinks, water, and fruit juice. Among the food options included are chips, dips, tortillas and ground beans, guacamole, strawberry fruit and in some cases burritos, even chicken skewers and salads.

Where do we go out?

– Flamingo Marina

– Playa Flamingo, Tamarindo, Conchal, Las Catalinas, Playa Potrero, Prieta, Penca, Riu Palace, Riu Guanacaste, Ocotal, Bahia Pez Vela, El Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, Papagayo, Andaz Papagayo, EL MAngroove Papagayo, Cassa Conde del Mar, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Four Seasons Papagayo, Exclusive Resorts Papagayo, Pexs, Papagayo Luxury and more hotels in the area.

Private Sailing Tours

All our private charters and private boat tours, including sailboats, catamaran sailboats , leisure charters and luxury yachts depart mainly from the Flamingo Marina. However, we can also arrange a direct pick up at any of the many beaches and hotels and resorts in Guanacaste.

Depending on the weather and tide conditions, as well as the permanent beach condition, we can pick clients up from the following hotels and beaches:

  • Flamingo : Margharitaville Flamingo Beach Resort, Flamingo Marina, The Palms, 360
  • Conchal : The W Hotel, Westin Conchal and Reserva Conchal
  • Tamarindo beach
  • Langosta Beach
  • Playa Grande
  • JW Marriott Guanacaste
  • Hacienda Pinilla
  • Riu Guanacaste
  • Riu Palace
  • Ocotal
  • El Coco
  • Playa Hermosa
  • Playa Panama
  • Papagayo
  • Four Seasons Papagayo
  • El Mangroove Hotel
  • Playa hermosa Bosque del Mar
  • Andaz Papagayo
  • Secrets Papagayo
  • Papagayo Luxury
  • Occidental Papagayo
  • Dreams Las Mareas

Private Sailing Flamingo Marina

The Flamingo Marina is a fantastic newly expanded and remodeled marina. It is without a doubt an ideal place to set sail for any of our tours, due to the facilities available. 

Flamingo is also strategically located between several of the most popular and visited beaches in the area, including Conchal to the south, Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta even further south as well as the JW Marriott Guanacaste and Pinilla. In the case of the latter two, we cannot pick up directly on the beach, so the Flamingo Marina is usually the best place for clients to arrive to board our boats and sailboats.

Sailing Charters available from the Flamingo Marina:

Private tours departing from the Marina Flamingo include several options of sailboats, catamarans, powerboats as well as luxury yachts.

Charters available from the Flamingo Marina include the 4 hour morning tour, the 4 hour afternoon charter as well as the full day tour, which runs from 10 am to 6 pm, perfect for watching the sunset to end the tour on a high note.

The private morning tour departs at 8 am and returns at 12 noon. We recommend being at the Marina a little before 8 am.

The private sunset charter departs at 2 pm and returns at 6 pm.  It is ideal for those who do not want to wake up early and for those who want to see the sunset from the sea.

The full day tour departs at 10 am and returns at 6 pm, and additionally includes a nice lunch at a secret spot or private beach, away from the crowds.

Sailboats and Yachts Charters

Guanacaste sailboat, catamaran and yacht charters

Flamingo Marina Sailing offers a long list of smaller speed boats, sailboats, catamaran sailboats and luxury yachts.

Our company runs de largest fleet of sailboats, catamaran sailboats and luxury yachts. We also have smaller boats and speed boats in case clients would like to book one in order to get to a place faster.

Our custom designed tips and advice will help you find the right boat for you, according to interests, number of people, area where you will depart from and also price.

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Sailboat and Yacht Charters

Private Sailing charters

Our company Sailing Flamingo offers private tours only.  The tours are contracted under the charter modality, and the trip is only for you.

Since all our trips are private, the quality of the experience is far superior, as the trip can be tailor-made, depending on the clients’ interests. Do you want to sail for hours under the blue sky, enjoying the sea breeze? Do you want to combine sailing with snorkeling (included) or paddle boarding in some remote and pristine beach? We offer you the best experience in private tours on motor yachts, classic sailboats and catamaran sailboats.

Our fleet of boats, yachts, sailboats and catamarans will suit many budgets and tastes. We have classic boats ranging from $750 for a half day tour, to large catamaran sailboats for groups that can go up to over $2500.

Where do we depart from ?

– Flamingo Marina

Playa Flamingo, Tamarindo, Conchal, Las Catalinas, Playa Potrero, Prieta, Penca, Riu Palace, Riu Guanacaste, Ocotal, Bahia Pez Vela, El Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, Papagayo, Andaz Papagayo, El Mangroove Papagayo, Casa Conde del Mar, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Four Seasons Papagayo, Exclusive Resorts Papagayo, Pexs, Papagayo Luxury and more hotels in the area.

Private tours available

Morning private tour This tour departs at 8 and returns by 12. Open bar, food, secluded spots, snorkeling included Private sunset charter This tour departs at 2  and returns by 6. Open bar, food, secluded spots, snorkeling included  Ful day private Sailing The Full Day Tour departs at 10 and returns y 6 PM. Everything included + a full BBQ lunch in a secluded beach.

 

Sailing Charters in Flamingo Costa Rica

Catamaran and sailboat trips from Flamingo Beach

Sailing Flamingo is a tour operator located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We offer private sailing tours departing from the Marina, but also from other areas in Guanacaste, including pick up from the beach at the htoels located near the ocean.

We have been in business for over 20 years serving clients looking for the best sailboats and catamrans and the best private half day sailing charters and full day private sailing tours with a fantastic BBQ lunch on a secluded beach.

Snorkeling and paddle boarding

If you are interested in snorkeling, no problem, all our tours include snorkeling too and also paddle boards in kayaks ( Please inquire for each boat )

In case where the hotel is located on the beach, or in front of the sea, we pick up directly at the hotel and return the clients to the same place when the tour is over. In the case of hotels further away, the client must go down to the beach, or ideally to the Flamingo Marina, where there is an ideal place to set sail.

Some of the areas where we pick up at Flamingo Beach are:

  • Marina
  • Margaritaville Beach Resort
  • Hotels

Additionally, for sailing tours, for private charters on sailboats and catamarans we can pick you up directly in front of the hotel for the following areas:

Conchal, Tamarindo, JW Marriott Guanacaste, Las Catalinas, Potrero, Playa Penca, Playa Prieta, Papagayo, El Coco, Ocotal, Playa Hermosa, Four Seasons Papagayo, Langosta, Pinilla, Playa Panama, the entire Papagayo Peninsula including hotels such as the Andaz Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, Planet Hollywood, Pexs Papagayo and more.

Private tours from Flamingo Marina Costa Rica

Book your Sailing charter from the new Flamingo Marina, Costa Rica

Flamingo Marina is the top marina in Guanacaste, the northernmost province of Guanacaste. With a  capacity of over 190 slips, the recently remodeled marina offers several services, including restaurants, hotels, convention centers and much more. The Marina is strategically located amid the best highlights and attractions in Guanacaste, and is also a great point from where sport fishing adventures and sailing tours  depart.

While the Marina was built in the 70s, it was abandoned for several years. In 2022, the Marina opens again with an investment of several million dollars, turning it into the best marina in Costa Rica.

A dream come true for the Flamingo community is approaching, and it is in March 2018 when the project will start construction, after more than a decade of waiting for the Marina.

Federico A. Marín Schumacher, President of the Flamingo Development Board in an interview with Periódico Mensaje emphasized that it is an essential element for the survival of the businesses in the area and finally the efforts have given good results.

They are waiting for the concession to be approved so that Marina Flamingo Depelovment Group, the developer of the project, can submit the construction plans for approval by the Engineers and Architects Federate College, a process that will take about three months.

According to Marín, it is estimated that the project will take 23 months to build. Obtaining the environmental permit for this project was key, the most difficult in terms of requirements and is a big step to finally build the Marina.

This project would be built in a 189,000 square meter space next to the Coast Guard and will offer 209 boats with capacity for yachts up to 130 feet, service station, dry dock, a boutique hotel, a convention center with a capacity for 800 people, commercial area for restaurants, bars, etc.

There will also be another place for artists and artisans, where they can exhibit their products, as part of the experience that the Marina will offer to tourists.

The project has a cost of more than $30 million, following a concession granted by the Municipality of Santa Cruz for 35 years.

This project had been stalled since the government closed the previous marina in 2004 by order of the Environmental Administrative Court after much controversy because the proper environmental impact study was not carried out and there were reports of contamination.

Marín pointed out that there is already an agreement signed with the INA for this Marina project, where two classrooms will be provided and they will maintain continuous programs of English, hotel management, cooking, captain, etc.

Marín assured that they should continue joining efforts for other projects linked to this one, among the most important is the completion of the asphalting of the road from Playa Potrero to Nueva Colón, that would open an important tourist corridor between Playas del Coco, Hermosa, Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is recognized worldwide for the beauty and diversity of its natural attractions.  It has a series of microclimates, ranging from dry tropical forests, tropical rainforests, cloud forests and others which make the country, of only 51,000 square kilometers, an incredible abundance of flora and fauna.

The country’s beaches are equally diverse and fantastic. The beaches of the South Caribbean, the beaches of the North Pacific (Guanacaste) as well as the beaches of the South Pacific are some of the most beautiful in the world. One thing that makes Costa Rica’s beaches stand out is not only the beach itself, but the fact that many times the beach itself is surrounded by virgin rainforest, which adds to the beauty.

Additionally, the country has more than 30% of protected areas, including national parks, biological reserves and other levels of natural protection. These protected areas protect a wide variety of habitats such as jungles, paramos, wetlands, rivers, lagoons and natural canals. Additionally, thanks to these protection zones, a large portion of the coastal zone is also protected, which has prevented urban overdevelopment. Therefore, many kilometers of natural coastline can be appreciated, which are especially beautiful in the North Pacific and South Pacific.

Guanacaste

Guanacaste is a large province located in the northwest of the country. It is unique and particular, as the climate is different from other regions of Costa Rica and highlights the fact that it is the driest region of Costa Rica.

It is the area where there are many national parks, several active volcanoes, extensive dry tropical forests and also a very long coastline, which is extremely dramatic, beautiful and interesting.

Guanacaste is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.  Due to the dramatic topography and geography of the Guanacaste coast, it is still possible to find extremely beautiful, desolate, virgin beaches, which are always separated from other beaches by rocks or reefs, giving them a secret, exclusive and remote atmosphere. There are still many virgin beaches, which can be visited most of the time by boat or ship.