Snorkeling at the Catalina Islands, Guanacaste Pacific Coast
Spot giant manta and devil rays, sea turtles, parrotfish, and moray eels on a snorkeling trip to Catalina Islands
This was a very cool experience. The staff was very friendly. They pointed out wildlife on the way. We saw turtles mating on the way out... Read more
They are not joking when they say you might see giant Manta Rays!! The Manta Rays were 15 ft across. I wasn't expecting it, since we... Read more
Fantastic guides. Made us feel comfortable even though we are not great swimmers. We saw tropical schools of fish, manta rays, sharks, puffer fish and more!
Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy a boat ride to a group of volcanic islands
- Snorkel off the boat around colorful coral reefs
- Spot giant manta rays, sea turtles, parrotfish, and more
Know before you go
5 hours
5 years old & up
Small group
Fresh fruit, cookies and juice
What you'll do
Board a boat for a 40-minute ride to the Catalina Islands. You'll stop at two different sites, with about 40 minutes to spend at each. All year around you will be able to see pufferfish, parrotfish, and schools of jacks. During the dry season (December to April) this is also the feeding ground for giant manta rays, where you can encounter ray as big as 20 feet wide.
After several hours of boating and snorkeling, you'll head back to the dive shop, then transfer back to your accommodations.
Start times
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Daily7:00 am
What's included
- Bilingual guide
- Transportation
- Snacks
- Water
- Fruit juice
- Snorkel gear
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