Sailing With Lunch And Open Bar

Overview

This half-day sail from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos runs for three hours and thirty minutes in total, departing at 09:00. The crew heads up the coast toward Playa Biesanz, where the boat stops for roughly thirty minutes so passengers can swim, snorkel, and use the gear provided. Lunch, snacks, and an open bar of mixed drinks and juices are served on board, and a professional guide accompanies the trip.

Hotel pickup and drop-off within the Quepos and Manuel Antonio main hotel area is included. The boat carries a maximum of 36 travellers, and reviewers describe the atmosphere on board as sociable and relaxed. Dolphin sightings come up again and again in reviews, and some trips have also crossed paths with whales, though wildlife is never promised and a few travellers saw little beyond fish and birds.

It suits couples, families, and groups who want a relaxed few hours on the water with swimming and food included, without a full-day commitment. Reviewers repeatedly praised the crew and the food, with several calling the meal one of the best parts of the day. Anyone prone to motion sickness should think it over, as one reviewer reported a rough crossing that left the group dizzy and sick.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupPickup is included from hotels in the Quepos and Manuel Antonio main hotel area before the sail.
2. Meet at Marina Pez VelaCheck in at the Sunset Sails Tours office in Marina Pez Vela, Paseo Del Mar, Quepos, next to the ATM. There is underground parking at the marina. Start time is 09:00.
3. Coastal trimaran sailAround three hours aboard the trimaran, sailing the coast with a professional guide, drinks, and lunch included.
4. Playa Biesanz stopA stop of thirty minutes for swimming and snorkeling. Admission is free and snorkeling equipment is provided.
5. Return to marinaThe trip ends back at the meeting point, followed by drop-off at your hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this sail.

• What to bring. The listing asks you to bring a towel, sunscreen, a camera, a bathing suit, and sunglasses. One reviewer also noted you can bring your own beer or wine if you want it, since beer is the one drink not in the open bar.
• Drinks on board. The open bar covers mixed drinks and juices, and reviewers mention mojitos, piña coladas, and mango juice with rum among the offerings. Beer is sold separately, and gratuities are not included.
• Food. Lunch and snacks are included, and reviewers often describe the meal as a highlight. Fresh fish comes up several times, and a vegetarian option exists if you request it when booking.
• Group feel. The boat takes a maximum of 36 travellers. One reviewer said they loved the smaller boat, and several describe the mood on board as fun and relaxed.
• Weather and seas. The listing notes the tour requires good weather, with a different date or a full refund offered if it is cancelled for that reason. If you are prone to seasickness, take precautions before boarding.
• Wildlife luck. Dolphins appear in many reviews, and some travellers also saw whales and seabirds. Others saw only fish while snorkeling, so treat wildlife as a possibility rather than a guarantee.

Common issues. One reviewer who expected a trimaran said the vessel provided was a different type of boat and reported motion sickness, so anyone prone to seasickness should think carefully before booking. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, beer and gratuities cost extra, and the operator requires a minimum number of travellers, so the trip can be cancelled if that minimum is not met, with a different date, a different experience, or a full refund offered. One reviewer also wished there was more near-shore cruising to spot coastal animals, and another wanted music started earlier in the trip.

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