Private sailing tours in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Explore Costa Rica’s Pacific coast aboard Mowana, a Buccaneer 33 trimaran reserved exclusively for your group. Choose a private morning, sunset or full-day sailing tour from Playa Flamingo for up to 12 guests.
Choose Your Private Sailing Tour in Playa Flamingo
Morning, sunset or a full day on the water? Mowana Sailing offers three private sailing tours from Playa Flamingo aboard Mowana, a Buccaneer 33 trimaran reserved exclusively for your group
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Choose the morning tour for an earlier half-day on the coast, the sunset tour for an afternoon that finishes around sunset, or spend more time sailing, exploring and relaxing with the full-day experience.
Each tour combines time under sail with snorkeling, paddleboarding and time to enjoy the Guanacaste coast.
Whichever option you choose, there are no other groups joining your tour, with a maximum of 12 guests aboard.
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Private Sailing Tour Pricing
Morning Half-Day
4-hour private sailing tour departing from Playa Flamingo.
Starting at 8:30 AM. and returning at 12.30 PM
Your tour is reserved exclusively for your group, with up to 12 guests. Food, drinks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards and fishing equipment are included.
From USD 630
Private tour for 1–2 guests.
Prices for 3 –12 guests available on the tour page.
Sunset Half-Day
Private sunset sailing tour departing from Playa Flamingo.
Starting at 1:30 PM and returning after sunset.
Your tour is reserved exclusively for your group, with up to 12 guests. Food, drinks and activities are included.
From USD 630
Private tour for 1–2 guests.
Prices for 3 –12 guests available on the tour page.
Full day
Full-day private sailing tour departing from Playa Flamingo.
Starting at 9:30 AM and returning after sunset.
Enjoy a full day of sailing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing, food and unlimited drinks with your group of up to 12 guests.
From USD 1260
Private tour for 1–2 guests.
Prices for 3 –12 guests available on the tour page.
What's Included in Every Private Sailing Tour?
Every private sailing tour is all-inclusive, with unlimited drinks including beer, rum, soft drinks and water, plus a fresh Costa Rican BBQ meal prepared on board.
Snorkeling gear, paddleboard and fishing equipment are also included, so you can enjoy the ocean without bringing your own equipment.
Mowana sails using wind and solar power whenever conditions allow, creating a peaceful sailing experience with more ocean and less engine noise.
Sail Aboard the Mowana Trimaran
Mowana is a renovated Buccaneer 33 trimaran designed for small private groups. Its wide layout, spacious trampolines over the water, shaded areas and giant beanbags provide plenty of room to relax while sailing along the Guanacaste coast.
With a maximum of 12 guests, Mowana offers an intimate alternative to larger sailing boats and shared catamaran cruises. Captain Jean-Luc has been sailing these waters for more than 30 years and speaks French, English and Spanish.
Mowana Sailing is a family-run operation with deep local knowledge of Costa Rica's Pacific Coast.
Book Your Private Sailing Tour with Mowana
Private sailing tours depart from Playa Flamingo Beach, with pickup directly in front of the PLEAMAR restaurant.
Choose your preferred morning, sunset or full-day tour and book securely through our online reservation system.
Prices vary according to the number of guests, with a maximum of 12 people per private tour.
Where Do Private Sailing Tours Depart From?
All private sailing tours depart from Playa Flamingo Beach. Depending on sea and wind conditions, we sail north or south along the Guanacaste coast in search of beautiful bays and sheltered anchorages.
After boarding Mowana, your captain will provide a short safety briefing before setting sail. Depending on the tour and conditions, we stop at a secluded bay where you can snorkel, swim, paddleboard or simply relax on the boat.
Food and drinks are served on board while you enjoy the coastline and Pacific Ocean. The exact sailing route may vary depending on weather, sea conditions and the experience your group is looking for.
Useful information
Important points to know before going on an excursion.
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Toilets on Board
Our boat is equipped with toilets
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What to Bring
Remember to take: towels, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, camera
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Snorkeling Equipment
Quality snorkeling equipment, suitable for all ages, provided by Mowana.
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Do I Need to Know How to Swim?
If you don't know how to swim, please let the Captain know, he will provide you with a life jacket for the excursion.
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Meals & Allergies
IMPORTANT:
If you are allergic, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare a special meal for you.
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Parking at Playa Flamingo
Parking is available near our pick-up point at Playa Flamingo, directly in front of PLEAMAR restaurant.