Private Whales and Dolphins Charter
3 hours · Uvita Surf Experience
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Uvita: Private Marino Ballena Boat Cruise with Whales & Dolphins
from $1,120 The whole boat is yours; the price is quoted per group, not per person.
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- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Meeting point
- Punta Uvita
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meal
- Meal included
- Run by
- Travel Costa Rica -Worldwide Experiences
Overview
This is a privately chartered boat trip out of Punta Uvita that runs for three and a half hours in total, most of it cruising in Marino Ballena National Park on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The route hugs the shoreline past bays, white sand beaches and forested slopes, with the crew keeping watch for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish and humpback whales. Wildlife is never guaranteed on any given run; the listing describes all sightings as chances.
The middle of the trip is spent at anchor in a calm bay. There is snorkeling in clear water, time to walk a quiet stretch of beach, and a walk inside the park itself. Between activities the crew serves a prepared lunch, and drinks from the open bar include tropical options, water, beer and wine.
The listing pitches this as a sunset cruise, with drinks served as you scan the sea from the bow. Meeting is on foot at Punta Uvita, so a short walk to the departure point is part of the deal. Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection and a camera; the rest, including the national park entrance fee, is covered by the booking.
What's Included
Included
- Snorkeling in crystal clear waters
- Chances to see dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, or even a humpback whale
- National park entrance fee
- Professional crew
Itinerary
- Meet at Punta UvitaThe trip starts at Punta Uvita, Costa Rica. No hotel pickup is listed for this tour.
- Walk to the boatA short walk of about 10 minutes on foot brings you from the meeting point to the departure spot.
- Boat cruise in Marino BallenaThree hours of cruising, snorkeling and wildlife watching inside Marino Ballena National Park, with lunch, drinks and snorkeling time included.
- Beach walk in the parkA 15 minute walk inside the national park, with time on a sand beach.
- Return to Punta UvitaThe boat returns to Punta Uvita, where the tour ends.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points from the listing will help you plan the day.
- Getting there. No pickup is listed. You make your own way to Punta Uvita, and the itinerary begins with a 10 minute walk on foot, so arrive in comfortable shoes.
- Food and drink. Lunch is prepared by the crew. The open bar covers tropical drinks, water, beer and wine, so there is no need to carry your own supplies.
- Swim gear. Bring swimwear and a towel. Snorkeling in a calm bay is a fixed part of the trip, and there is also beach time if you would rather stay dry.
- Sun protection. The listing recommends sunglasses, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable clothes. Much of the cruise happens outdoors, so cover up accordingly.
- Wildlife odds. The crew looks for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish and humpback whales, but sightings are chances, not certainties.
- Language and crew. The tour runs in English and Spanish. A professional crew handles the boat, the food and the snorkeling stops.
Common issues. Wildlife sightings are described as chances throughout the listing, so a trip can pass without whales or dolphins appearing. No hotel transport is listed, which means arranging your own arrival at Punta Uvita. The schedule includes a 10 minute walk on foot and a beach walk inside the park. Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Common Questions
Is hotel pickup included?
No pickup is listed for this tour. You meet at Punta Uvita, Costa Rica, and walk about 10 minutes on foot to the boat.
What is included in the price?
The tour covers snorkeling, a lunch prepared by the crew, an open bar with tropical drinks, water, beer and wine, the Marino Ballena National Park entrance fee, and a professional crew. Nothing extra is listed as excluded.
Do I have to pay the national park entrance fee separately?
No. The national park entrance fee is included in the tour price, so you do not need to arrange it yourself.
How long is the tour?
The full experience lasts 3.5 hours. Of that, about 3 hours are spent on the boat cruise with snorkeling and wildlife watching, plus a 15 minute walk in the park.
What should I bring?
The listing recommends comfortable shoes and clothes, sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen. These cover sun exposure and time in and near the water.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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