PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 69 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience worth booking?
PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience is a 5-hour experience in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, from $98 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 69 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (69)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $98 per person
Sail the Pacific on a small-group sunset catamaran from Tamarindo and discover Costa Rica’s coastline from every angle. Snorkel among tropical fish, paddleboard, kayak, or simply float with pool noodles at a secluded beach far from the crowds. Depending on the season, you may spot dolphins, sea turtles, or even majestic humpback whales. Relax on deck or in shaded areas while enjoying 360° rooftop views from our beanbag lounge. A friendly local crew and soft tropical music set the perfect mood as you savor freshly prepared food, tropical fruits, and a full open bar. As we sail back toward Tamarindo, the Pacific sky turns gold and coral — a breathtaking Costa Rican sunset that turns every moment into a memory.
What you get
About this experience
Sail the Pacific on a small-group sunset catamaran from Tamarindo and discover Costa Rica’s coastline from every angle. Snorkel among tropical fish, paddleboard, kayak, or simply float with pool noodles at a secluded beach far from the crowds. Depending on the season, you may spot dolphins, sea turtles, or even majestic humpback whales. Relax on deck or in shaded areas while enjoying 360° rooftop views from our beanbag lounge. A friendly local crew and soft tropical music set the perfect mood as you savor freshly prepared food, tropical fruits, and a full open bar. As we sail back toward Tamarindo, the Pacific sky turns gold and coral — a breathtaking Costa Rican sunset that turns every moment into a memory.
What's included
Included
- Stand up paddle & noodles & water mat
- Carbonated beverages
- canne à pêche
- Sécurité (captivais certifié + marins, gilets de sauvetages & bateau de sauvetage & extincteurs)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
Not included
- Private transportation
- Serviette de plage
What you'll see and do
You will admire the wild beaches of the Tamarindo coast and may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins, sea turtles and, depending on the season, whales! You will sail along the unspoiled coastline and discover spectacular natural landscapes. This area is renowned for its natural beauty and exceptional biodiversity.
90 minutes here
Playa Mina
Our catamaran will moor near a wild beach where you can enjoy snorkeling (sea conditions permitting), swim to the beach, go paddleboarding, dive from the boat, or sunbathe on the rooftop. Afterwards, the crew will serve you an excellent traditional meal with unlimited drinks!
120 minutes here
Tamarindo
After two hours in this paradise, it will be time to head back to Tamarindo to enjoy the magnificent sunset. An unforgettable moment!
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tamarindo
Meet us at Tamarindo Beach, in front of El Chiringuito restaurant, next to the Pacific Lounge flag. Our manager will be waiting for you on the beach, wearing a navy blue Pacific Lounge T-shirt and cap.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet us at Tamarindo Beach, in front of El Chiringuito restaurant, next to the Pacific Lounge flag. Our manager will be waiting for you on the beach, wearing a navy blue Pacific Lounge T-shirt and cap.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Pacific Lounge - catamaran experience
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with motion sickness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 69 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
69 verified traveler reviews for PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Horrible excursion-watch out!
Horrible experience, boat not clean, amenities promised were not provided - towels, paddle boards, and fishing poles, the crew’s behavior was uncomfortable and unprofessional they were drinking while on duty, sexual harassment to one of our group and the police were called, lack of safety, no directions given when going snorkeling, toilets not working. I have been on many of these excursions and would never recommend this company.
via Tripadvisor
Extremely dangerous company. Do not book for the safety of your family and friends.
⚠️⚠️⚠️Pacific Lounge has a reputation for deleting bad reviews on other websites so I’m hoping this one will not get removed like the others. Please take this seriously as the company and staff tends to be very dismissive of an experience this disgusting. I never write reviews but I am writing this one for your safety. A woman on our boat was sexually assaulted by two staff members with witnesses involved. The captain refused to take us back to shore as other staff were blaming the woman for being “too drunk” (two shots) This was also after handing the guests many shots without them being requested. The staff members were also taking multiple shots throughout the whole ride which felt very unprofessional. The way the assault was executed so smoothly makes me believe this was not the first time. After another guest on the boat came in contact with the police, the captain finally made his way back to shore. The crew and company owner was very dismissive of the whole situation. I heard one of the the abusers apologize to another guest on the boat for the inconvenience and never apologized to the victim. (the guest who was apologized to was very supportive of the victim and although he did not know her, stuck around her to make her feel safe for the rest of the 2 hours or so that we were stuck on the water). We were told that all of us would receive a refund from the company but have yet to hear back from them. For obvious reasons, I don’t have many photos from the experience, but I attached a photo of the police awaiting our arrival before arresting one of the men involved. The other abuser could not be identified so he was let off the hook with no punishment. Hopefully he no longer works for the company, but based on the owner’s reaction to the situation, I would not be surprised if not much action was taken (not yet confirmed). We were also told there would be lifejackets, snorkeling instructions, and paddle boards when none of this was provided. The “private island” we were taken to was also shared by 3(?) other boats. Our “dinner” was a small salad bar that was gone within 10 minutes (with lettuce flying everywhere as we were driving on the water). I am not only furious with the poor service, lack of promised experiences/amenities, and the obvious attack on another guest on the boat, but feeling especially furious with how the situation was handled and how it was treated as “not a big deal”. Apparently by having 2 shots, she was “too drunk” to understand what was happening. Despite there being MULTIPLE witnesses of the attack and new scratches all over her body, the staff treated it as if she made the whole story up. As mentioned above, Pacific Lounge seems to delete a lot of negative comments, so I’m hoping this will reach as much people possible while they are still in business. I will keep an eye out to ensure this review stays up. Do not book this company if you care about your safety or the safety of your friends/family.
via Tripadvisor
Dangerous, Negligent, and Criminal. Do Not Book.
I am writing this to protect others. What was advertised as a relaxing snorkeling tour was a series of safety failures, false advertising, and criminal staff conduct. Safety failures were pervasive. No life jackets, no safety instructions before departure, and no snorkeling briefing before guests entered the open ocean. We were given pool noodles instead of life jackets for ocean snorkeling. A passenger was injured when staff failed to manage a dinghy alongside the catamaran — her hand was pinched between the two boats. Staff showed no weather awareness and waited until a storm was upon us to head back. No headcounts or manifests were done when we departed early. The boat was overcrowded with insufficient seating, leaving passengers on the top deck through a storm. A staff member sexually assaulted a member of our group. He pressured her to drink more than she wanted, then verbally pressured her into the water after she repeatedly said no. Once in the water, he entered with her and assaulted her. Two witnesses were present and did not intervene. This was reported to police. He was arrested, jailed, and added to the sex offender registry. Legal proceedings are ongoing. Staff were drinking on duty and serving alcohol to guests who had not requested it. Advertised amenities were not provided. Towels, paddle boards, and fishing rods were never available. The "hidden beach" was shared with three other tour boats, anchored too far from shore to reach. Snacks were a single fruit tray gone in 10 minutes of a 4-hour tour. Lunch was offered but after the assault, our group no longer felt safe consuming anything provided by staff. The toilet was broken and overflowed with waste. This company failed its guests in safety, honesty, and basic human decency. Legal proceedings are ongoing. Do not book this tour.
via Tripadvisor
Safety Concerns
Our group chose this catamaran tour expecting a fun and safe experience, but unfortunately that was not what we encountered. Before boarding, a passenger’s hand was injured when it was caught between the transport boat and the catamaran after crew members failed to provide basic safety instructions during docking. Once onboard, there was no visible safety briefing, no clear information about life jackets, and restroom facilities became unsanitary during the trip. The most serious concern involved a member of our group reporting inappropriate conduct by a crew member. The situation became serious enough that law enforcement became involved and a crew member was taken to the police station for questioning. There were two witnesses from another group that was on our same tour (a 14 year old and a 26 year old). The company said they would have the police at the beach and I actually contact some local friends who went to make sure they were there. They weren’t there so my friends had to persuade them to come. When management boarded the boat they were somewhat dismissive. At one point the captain was laughing while the victim was recounting events. When I pointed it out management told me to “Focus on the Positive”. While the company focuses on disputing details of that incident, it does not change the fact that many guests felt unsafe, and several of us were deeply concerned by how the situation was handled. I was also intimidated by a crew member while attempting to speak with management about our concerns. A female crew member had asked me to come with her talk to management on the phone and he was telling her not to let me speak to her. We were promised a refund and then it was declined. I contacted Viator whom we booked with and after looking at evidence refunded our money. In addition, crew members were drinking with guests, drinks were pushed on passengers throughout the tour, and several advertised amenities—including paddle boards, fishing rods, and towels—were not available. Two crew members were swimming and the captain stayed on board. Management told us that the crew was busy keeping things safe and that is why they were dismissive, when really they were texting, looking at each other’s phones. I have evidence that I’m really to share if needed. I’m glad it was a woman who go could fight someone off of her and not a little girl. My review is based on my personal observations and experience. Regardless of differing accounts of the incident, the combination of safety issues, professionalism concerns, missing amenities, and the overall handling of guest concerns left me unable to recommend this company.
via Tripadvisor
Hire better staff
Staff needs to better trained to communicate with customers on the boat. This was my birthday trip to Costa Rica and we were all very excited. Gustavo refused to say my name right (kept saying Ashley) and after correcting him multiple times he said “same thing”. He was being very pushy about me not going into the water. I’m not sure why staff is pushy when I’m paying for this experience and do not feel like going. I was feeling very queasy. Another friend of mine was sea sick and the other staff member helped her and made conversation. She explained that it’s never happened to her and she’s been bloated on the trip. He immediately said that he thought “she looked pregnant and was expecting”. Similar comments were made until she had a stern comment that got him to stop. A different friend got stung by a jellyfish and the staff member had nothing to say besides “you’ll be fine, do you want a margarita?”. I brought my first aid with me and was able to wipe her arm down and at least apply ointment to aide the stinging.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 24
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Pacific Lounge - catamaran experience, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.4.
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PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tamarindo.
How much does PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience cost?
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Prices start at $98 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tamarindo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tamarindo is not rushed.
Is PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 69 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tamarindo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience?
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Around 24 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tamarindo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tamarindo and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tamarindo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tamarindo?
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On Outty we rank every Tamarindo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back!, Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo, Fundive Catalina Islands (2 dives, only for certified divers). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tamarindo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tamarindo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience?
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Included: Stand up paddle & noodles & water mat; Carbonated beverages; canne à pêche; Sécurité (captivais certifié + marins, gilets de sauvetages & bateau de sauvetage & extinc; and Use of snorkeling equipment. Not included: Private transportation; and Serviette de plage. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience?
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Meet us at Tamarindo Beach, in front of El Chiringuito restaurant, next to the Pacific Lounge flag. Our manager will be waiting for you on the beach, wearing a navy blue Pacific Lounge T-shirt and cap. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about PUBLIC Pacific Lounge Catamaran - Tamarindo SUNSET experience?
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Across 69 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, photo opportunities. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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