Private Boat Tour Near Tamarindo: Private Sailing from Playa Flamingo
Looking for a private boat tour near Tamarindo, Costa Rica, without joining a crowded shared cruise?
Mowana offers a fully private sailing experience aboard a renovated Buccaneer 33 trimaran, reserved exclusively for your group of up to 12 guests.
Although many travelers search for boat tours in Tamarindo, Mowana does not depart from Tamarindo Beach.
Your private experience starts from Playa Flamingo Beach, directly in front of PLEAMAR restaurant, on Costa Rica’s beautiful Guanacaste coast.
Choose a morning trip, an afternoon sail followed by sunset, or a full day on the Pacific.
Explore our private sailing tours from Playa Flamingo to compare the Morning, Sunset and Full Day options.
Choisissez une excursion le matin, une sortie l’après-midi jusqu’au coucher du soleil ou une journée complète sur le Pacifique.
Découvrez nos tours privés à la voile depuis Playa Flamingo pour comparer les trois formules.
A Private Boat Tour for Travelers Staying in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Tamarindo is one of the most popular destinations on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast, and Playa Flamingo is within easy reach for travelers who want to add a private day on the water to their stay in Guanacaste.
Mowana is a private charter, not a shared excursion. When you book the boat, the trimaran and crew are reserved for your group. No unrelated passengers join your tour.
This option is particularly suited to couples, families and groups of friends looking for more privacy, space and a more relaxed alternative to large-capacity boat tours.
Mowana can accommodate up to 12 guests aboard its renovated Buccaneer 33 trimaran.
Private Charter or Shared Catamaran Cruise in Tamarindo?
Travelers comparing catamaran tours in Tamarindo, sunset cruises and private charters should know one important difference with Mowana: Mowana is a Buccaneer 33 trimaran, not a shared catamaran.
Large shared catamaran cruises may carry several groups of people who do not know each other at the same time. With Mowana, your group has the boat and crew to itself.
A private cruise does not mean that a specific route, beach or snorkeling spot can be guaranteed. Wind, waves, currents, visibility and overall sea conditions always guide the captain’s decisions.
The advantage of the private format is the space and atmosphere onboard: your group, your time together and no need to share the experience with unrelated passengers.
Choose the Private Boat Tour That Fits Your Day
Mowana offers three private sailing experiences for travelers staying in Tamarindo and elsewhere in Guanacaste.
All tours depart from Playa Flamingo Beach, directly in front of PLEAMAR restaurant.
Morning Private Sailing — 4 Hours
The Morning Half-Day runs from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
This four-hour tour is a good option if you want to spend the morning sailing and enjoy swimming or snorkeling when conditions allow, while keeping the afternoon free for other activities around Tamarindo or Guanacaste.
The tour includes snacks, coffee and cinnamon rosquillas, as well as unlimited drinks.
Explore the Morning private sailing tour for full details of this private experience.
Afternoon and Sunset Private Sailing
The Sunset Half-Day starts at 1:30 PM and continues until sunset.
The afternoon gives you time on the water before finishing your tour with the changing colors of the Pacific.
If you are comparing sunset cruises in Tamarindo, keep in mind that Mowana’s private experience departs from Playa Flamingo rather than Tamarindo Beach.
Snacks and unlimited drinks are included.
Coffee and cinnamon rosquillas are not part of the Sunset Half-Day.
Explore the Sunset private sailing tour for full details.
Full Day Private Sailing
The Full Day starts at 9:30 AM and continues until sunset.
This is Mowana’s longest experience and gives your group more time on the Pacific to sail, relax and enjoy water activities when conditions allow.
The Full Day includes a complete menu throughout the day, with fresh fruit, morning preparations, a BBQ lunch, dessert, coffee and cinnamon rosquillas.
Explore the Full Day private sailing tour to see the complete experience.
Snorkeling, Fishing, Paddleboarding and Marine Life
A private boat tour with Mowana combines time under sail with different ways to enjoy the Pacific when conditions are suitable.
Depending on visibility, currents and sea conditions, your experience may include:
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swimming;
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snorkeling;
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fishing;
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use of Mowana’s single paddleboard;
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relaxing on the trimaran’s large trampolines.
The captain chooses the most suitable swimming or snorkeling area on the day of your tour.
Two swimming or snorkeling stops may sometimes be possible when conditions allow, but they are never guaranteed.
Marine animals such as dolphins, sea turtles, rays or humpback whales in season may also be encountered along the Guanacaste coast. These are wild animals, so sightings can never be promised.
If snorkeling is particularly important to your group, let the crew know before departure. The captain will always make the final decision based on visibility, currents and sea conditions.
Learn more in our guide to snorkeling in Guanacaste.
What Is Included in Your Private Boat Tour?
Mowana offers an all-inclusive private sailing experience, with food depending on the tour you choose.
Every private tour includes:
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the Buccaneer 33 trimaran reserved exclusively for your group;
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captain and crew;
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unlimited drinks;
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snorkeling equipment;
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one paddleboard;
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fishing equipment;
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food according to the selected tour.
Unlimited drinks include water, sodas, juices, beer, red, white and rosé wine, cava, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, guaro and cocktails as part of the standard onboard offering.
The Morning Half-Day includes snacks, coffee and cinnamon rosquillas.
The Sunset Half-Day includes snacks and drinks. Coffee and rosquillas are not included in this option.
The Full Day includes a complete menu throughout the day, with fresh fruit, morning preparations, a BBQ lunch, dessert, coffee and cinnamon rosquillas.
Menus may vary during the season.
From Tamarindo to Playa Flamingo: Where Does Your Tour Start?
A common question from travelers searching for a boat tour in Tamarindo is whether Mowana departs directly from Tamarindo Beach.
It does not.
All Mowana private tours depart from Playa Flamingo Beach, directly in front of PLEAMAR restaurant.
If you are staying in Tamarindo, you will need to reach Playa Flamingo before your scheduled departure time.
Transportation from Tamarindo is not included in the tour price. You need to arrange your own transportation to Playa Flamingo.
If needed, the Mowana team can recommend local transportation providers.
This distinction is important when comparing boat tours in Tamarindo, private charters, boat rentals or other activities on the water: always check the actual departure point before booking.
Private Boat Tour Pricing for Travelers Staying in Tamarindo
Mowana’s rates depend on the number of people in your private group. You are paying for the experience aboard a privately reserved trimaran rather than buying individual seats on a shared boat.
The tour price therefore varies according to your group size and whether you choose the Morning Half-Day, Sunset Half-Day or Full Day.
Because pricing has its own dedicated page and may be updated independently, we do not reproduce the complete rate table here.
You can see the current group rates and detailed inclusions in our private sailing tour pricing guide for Playa Flamingo.
Why Choose Mowana While Staying in Tamarindo?
Mowana Sailing has been operating since 2022.
Jean-Luc, Mowana’s captain and owner, has been sailing in the Tamarindo and Potrero area since 1992.
His personal sailing experience began long before Mowana Sailing was created and previously involved other boats.
Today, Mowana gives travelers staying in Tamarindo a private alternative to large shared cruises, with departure from Playa Flamingo.
The experience is intentionally straightforward: a private Buccaneer 33 trimaran, up to 12 guests, an experienced captain and crew, food and drinks, and time to enjoy the Guanacaste coast according to the conditions of the day.
Your group has the boat to itself, while the captain chooses the route and activities according to wind, waves, currents, visibility and sea conditions.
Plan Your Private Boat Tour from Tamarindo
Si vous séjournez à Tamarindo, dans le Guanacaste, organiser votre tour privé Mowana est simple :
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Départ : Playa Flamingo Beach
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Point de rendez-vous : directement devant le restaurant PLEAMAR
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Bateau : trimaran Buccaneer 33 rénové
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Capacité : jusqu’à 12 personnes
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Départ Matin : 8 h 30
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Durée Matin : 4 heures
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Départ Sunset : 13 h 30
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Fin Sunset : au coucher du soleil
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Départ Full Day : 9 h 30
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Fin Full Day : au coucher du soleil
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Transport depuis Tamarindo : non inclus
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Expérience : 100 % privée pour votre groupe
Prêt à passer du temps sur le Pacifique à bord de Mowana ?
Réservez votre expérience privée en voilier et choisissez la date, la formule et le nombre de personnes de votre groupe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the boat tour depart from Tamarindo?
No. All Mowana sailing tours depart from Playa Flamingo. If you’re staying in Tamarindo, you’ll join Mowana at the meeting point on Playa Flamingo Beach, in front of PLEAMAR restaurant.
Can I book a Mowana tour if I’m staying in Tamarindo?
Yes. We regularly welcome travelers staying in Tamarindo, including guests referred to us by local conciergeries.
Do you provide transportation from Tamarindo?
Transportation from Tamarindo is not included. You’ll need to arrange your own transportation to Playa Flamingo, but we can recommend local transportation providers if needed.
Is the boat completely private?
Yes. When you book Mowana, the trimaran is reserved exclusively for your group and our crew, with a maximum capacity of 12 guests.
What private sailing tours are available?
Mowana offers private morning, sunset, and full-day sailing experiences, all departing from Playa Flamingo.