TORTUGA ISLAND TOUR

This is another great opportunity for world class snorkeling.

 

This tour includes transportation by land to Montezuma and by boat to Tortuga Island, which is approximately 1 hour from the coast.

 

Incredibly clear waters and beautiful white sand beaches characterize Tortuga Island, where you will also enjoy a delicious box lunch right on the beach.

 

 

 

 

Tortuga Island Tour

A full day adventure, all-inclusive to Tortuga Island, Costa Rica.

Cruising along the coast for a breathtaking 50-minute boat ride is how you’ll begin your voyage to Tortuga Island.  Jagged volcanic rock spills into the sea to create a dramatic contrast with the brown sand, red rocks and crushed shells that make up the variety of different beaches along the way.  

A full day adventure, all-inclusive!

Cruising along the coast for a breathtaking 50-minute boat ride is how you’ll begin your voyage to Tortuga Island. 

Spotting a group of playful dolphins, marveling at the enormous jumping manta rays or for the luckiest of visitors, catching a glimpse of surfacing humpback whales are just a few examples of the marine life frequently viewed as we make our way to the island.

 

Upon arriving to the tropical paradise of Tortuga Island we anchor the boat within viewing distance of the white sand beach for our first snorkeling session.

 

The crystal waters at Tortuga Island are surrounded by volcanic rock reef which is home of the best snorkeling site on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast.

 

After your incredible snorkeling adventure we take you onto the white sand beach of Tortuga Island.

 

While lunch is being prepared grab a cold drink and take a stroll along the beach and swim in the calm crystal waters. 

 

For lunch our chef serves up fresh BBQ fish or chicken in his secret sauce, tasty grilled potatoes and vegetables, bread and a big fresh tropical fruit buffet.

 

The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy.

 

Take part in a volleyball game or rent a kayak to discover the other secluded beaches of the island.

 

Or for the more adventurous take a hike up to the top of the island for some spectacular views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the surrounding islands.

 

Join us for a second snorkeling session at a different spot on the reef or take a siesta under the coco palms on the island.  As the day comes to an end we get back on the boat for the picturesque ride back to Montezuma.

 

 

 

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Tour Description:

Experience blue water, white sand, green mountains, superb cuisine and attentive personal service.

 

Calypso's super catamaran, Manta Raya, will pass thru more than seven islands in the Gulf of Nicoya. Her Port of Call is the enchantingly beautiful, palm studded Tortuga Island where you can walk the impeccable white sand beach, swim in the turquoise waters and investigate the marine life while the crew prepares a sumptuous feast (featured in Gourmet Magazine).

 

Enjoy dining in the shade of white umbrellas with tables covered in white linen.

Whether you're 2 or 92 no visit to Costa Rica is complete without a trip on Calypso's world famous Tortuga Island Cruise.

 

The day begins at your hotel where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide and seated on an air-conditioned bus.

 

The bus ride takes you to the pacific port of Puntarenas stopping along the way for Costa Rican typical breakfast.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to view the coffee, sugar plantations, volcanic mountains and the unique Brahman cattle that form an ever-changing panorama.

 

Upon arrival in Puntarenas you will board Calypso's super catamaran Manta Raya. She is actually designed by Calypso Passengers suggestions since 1975.

 

Manta Raya has fresh water showers and full bar featuring delicious Piña Coladas made with fresh pineapple.

 

 

The spacious main salon combines with an expansive deck area which includes 2 deck pools, offering a level of cruising luxury and comfort in 100% Calypso style.

 

Once underway the Manta Raya makes her way to the Gulf of Nicoya.

Her white clad crew pampers guests with fresh tropical fruits and drinks. In the morning the catamaran will pass thru the islands of San Lucas, Gypsy, Sugar Loaf, Guayabo; Jesusita, Cedros and Negritos with Tortuga Island as the destination.

 

Particularly enchanting for it's beauty, Tortuga Island is known for its immaculate white sand beach and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for swimming, snorkeling and Calypso's famous lunch.

 

For passenger safety and convenience Manta Raya has a bow ramp which allows her passengers to disembark directly onto the beach.

Sip cold wine in the shade of white umbrellas at tables covered with white linen and be served the midday feast. A sumptuous delight, featured in Gourmet Magazine, starts with a ceviche appetizer and followed by a medley of salads.

 

The main dish is a delightful bar-b-qued breast of chicken covered in a mouthwatering tropical sauce accompanied with julienned vegetables all cooked fresh on the grill by Calypso's expert crew.

The Captain and his crew are the masters of this seascape. They are seasoned mariners who will convey their love of Costa Rica to you. Sightseeing, sunbathing, diving, exploring, swimming, eating, drinking, and relaxing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calypso's One Day Adventure is a tour-de-force of everything that is magical about Costa Rica's magnificent pacific coast and is necessary before one can say he has explored Costa Rica completely.

Includes:
•    Air-Conditioned Bus Transportation to and from San José, Jacó and Quepos / Manuel Antonio.
•    Costa Rican Typical Breakfast
•    BBQ lunch served with Chilled White Wine
•    Soft Drinks and Fresh Fruit
•    Live Music
•    Multilingual Guide

What To Take:
•    Casual clothes
•    Bathing suit or shorts
•    Suntan lotion
•    Camera
•    Sun glasses
•    Tight fitting hat
•    Light weight long sleeved shirt
•    Rubber sandals, tennis or boat shoes.
•    Don't forget your towels!
•    Extra Cash for: Alcoholic beverages, optional tours, souvenirs, tips.
***High Healed or Hard Sole Shoes not permitted on board yacht

Optional Island Activities:
•    Canopy adventure
•    Kayaks - Paddle boats
•    Snorkeling excursion
•    Banana boat ride

   

 
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Tortuga Island Tour

The Tortuga Island tour combines an enjoyable yacht trip with memorable fun in the sun on a tropical island just off the coast. After being picked up at their San José hotel, guests will enjoy a scenic drive to the Pacific port town of Puntarenas. There, they will board the luxury yacht Calypso for the cruise across the Gulf of Nicoya to Tortuga Island. The crew will serve delicious tropical drinks and exotic fruits during the trip.

The tropical island has a magnificent white-sand beach and inviting, clear blue waters. Guests will have plenty of time for snorkeling, exploring, lounging on the beach, playing volleyball with the crew or just relaxing to the sound of waves gently breaking on the sand. A delicious Tortuga Island buffet lunch and wine will be served on the beach. Guests return to San José in the late afternoon. 

Tortuga Island Tour

A hidden tropical island with dreamy white-sand beaches and incredibly blue waters awaits just off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica’s. We’ll pick you up at your San José hotel and drive you through lush mountains en route to the Pacific port city of Puntarenas, where you’ll board the Calypso, a luxury yacht. You’ll then begin a sun drenched cruise across the picturesque Gulf of Nicoya to Tortuga Island. Along the way, an attentive crew will serve fresh tropical fruit and exotic drinks.

Once on the island, you can enjoy the magnificent sugar-white beach and gentle turquoise waters. You’ll have ample time for snorkeling, lounging on the beach, playing beach volleyball with the crew, exploring the island or just plain relaxing in this tropical paradise. You will be served a delicious buffet lunch with wine, right on the beach, before returning to San José in the late afternoon.

Tortuga Island

This island in the Gulf of Nicoya is usually seen as part of a popular day-trip excursion that begins with a bus ride from San Jose to Puntarenas. From there, a boat takes you to the island for a day of snorkeling, paddling or sunbathing on sands as white and soft as fresh-ground sugar. There are several companies that offer the trip, and most include a hot lunch served on the beach.

Tortuga Island Cruise

From there, a boat takes you to the island for a day of snorkeling, paddling or sunbathing on sands as white and soft as fresh-ground sugar. There are several companies that offer the trip, and most include a hot lunch served on the beach. Once underway the Manta Raya will cruise past the lush mangroves, canneries and stilt houses of Puntarenas. As she makes her way to the Gulf of Nicoya her white clad crew pampers guests with fresh tropical fruits and drinks. In the morning the catamaran will pass the islands of San Lucas, Gypsy, Sugar Loaf, Guayabo, Jesusita, Cedros and Negritos with Tortuga Island as the destination.

Tortuga Island

Particularly enchanting for it's beauty, Tortuga Island is known for its immaculate white sand beach and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for swimming, snorkeling and Calypso's Famous Lunch. For passenger safety and convenience Manta Ray has a bow ramp which allows her passengers to disembark directly onto the beach.

Sip cold wine in the shade of white umbrellas at tables covered with white linen and be served the midday feast. A sumptuous delight, featured in Gourmet Magazine, starts with a ceviche appetizer and followed by a medley of salads. The main dish is a delightful bar-b-qued breast of chicken covered in a mouth-watering tropical sauce accompanied with julienned vegetables all cooked fresh on the grill by Calypso's expert crew.

Tortuga Island

ith an average of 120 weekly visitors, Tortuga Island is the most popular of Costa Rica's islands. It actually consists of 2 uninhabited islands, situated in front of the Curu Wildlife Refuge. The clear, turquoise waters afford excellent snorkeling and diving, and the white sand beaches lined with swaying palm trees provide the most sought-after setting in the world: a tropical island paradise.
Besides local operators, tour companies offer day trips from San José or Puntarenas to the Tortuga Island. You can also go on a small canopy tour there or hike the trail through the tropical dry forest to a lookout point.

Tortuga Island - One Day Tour

Enjoy a day in the sun on board Calypso's 71 foot state - of - the - art catamaran, Manta Raya. Sit in one of the fresh water deck pools or lie on one of the giant nets overlooking the ocean while cruising the calm waters of the Gulf of Nicoya on your way to the beautiful white sand palm studded beach of Tortuga Island .

Enjoy a swim in the warm turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean and then sit down to a delicious BBQ lunch expertly prepared and elegantly served in Calypso's private shaded dining area. Calypso's attention to detail and recognition as the industry's standard for excellence, guarantees to make your holiday vacation in paradise, a perfect day.

What makes Calypso's Catamaran Cruise unique? Manta Raya is equipped with a bow ramp to safely disembark her passengers directly on to the beach.

Manta Raya's speed allows for more time on the island and will get you back to San Jose , Jaco or Manuel Antonio in time for dinner. The catamaran Manta Raya is equipped with two fresh water deck pools and two giant hammocks perfect for sunbathing on her expansive forward deck.

On the return trip to Puntarenas, the oldest port and heart of commercial fishing in Costa Rica, our passengers have the opportunity to see different islands: the largest bird sanctuary in Central America for the Brown Pelican, the Magnificent Frigatebird and Brown Booby, the old prison of San Lucas, Negritos Biological Reserve plus islands that are Indigenous grave sites.

The Calypso lunch has been featured in Gourmet Magazine. The famous ceviche appetizer is so wonderful it won an international recipe contest.

Trip Includes: Bi-lingual Guide, air-conditioned bus, transportation to and from San Jose , Jaco or Manuel Antonio, light morning snack, BBQ lunch and salad bar, chilled white wine, dessert, soft drinks, natural fruit juice and a variety of fresh tropical fruits. Live music. Tortuga Island Costa Rica

Tortuga Island Cruise

Recommended Clothing: Swimsuit, change of clothes, waterproof shoes or sandals, towel
Why leave Costa Rica, without a visiting Calypso's world famous Tortuga Island Cruise.
In the hotel lobby you will be greeted by a bilingual guide, embark on an air-conditioned bus along with a continental breakfast. The bus ride takes you to the pacific port of Puntarenas. On arrival you will embark on the Manta Raya (52 foot catamaran) once underway the crew will pamper you with fresh tropical fruits and drinks. Tortuga Island is known for its immaculate white sand beaches and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for swimming, snorkelling and Calypso's famous lunch. Sip cold wine in the shade of white umbrellas at tables covered with white linen while you are served the midday feast.
This sumptuous gourmet delight starts with a ceviche appetizer and is followed by a medley of salads. The main dish is a delightful mixes of meat and vegetables all cooked fresh on the grill by Calypso's expert crew.

Tortuga Island Information

This dreamy island paradise fringed with tall swaying coconut palms, sugary white sand Beaches and emerald waters invites absolute tranquility and luxury. There are numerous tour operators that will whisk you by boat to Tortuga Island most commonly departing from Jaco or Puntarenas and is about a 90 minute ride with plenty of amazing scenic views.

Once you’ve arrived spend the glorious day swimming, playing volleyball, Hiking the forested hills, or simply sun bathing in the warmth of the sun and beauty of the area. For those seeking adventure take part in the canopy tour and zip line that will fly you through the tree tops giving you a birds eye view of the forest.  For some aquatic fun get on a water bike, kayak the coast line or venture out on a glass bottom boat.

A huge attraction to this exotic island is its outstanding Scuba Diving sites and excellent snorkeling opportunities to view marine life such as sting rays, angel fish, sharks, Spinner dolphins and octopus.  Unique and exclusive to the vecinity and all of Central America is the dive site with three sunken boats and diving outfitters that will take you there up close and personal.  It’s easy to make this destination an unforgettable part of your Costa Rican adventure.

Tortuga Island Catamaran Cruise

Costa Rica is famous for its romantic day cruises to its exotic Pacific Islands! After a comfortable ride to the Pacific coast, you will board a luxurious yacht for the Pacific Island adventure.Our final destiny, the Tortuga (Turtle) Island which is famous for pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear water and superb snorkeling. A wonderful seafood buffet will be served on the beach. You will not want to miss this island paradise adventure! (Includes snack & lunch).Tortuga Island is a reflection today of the more than twenty years of hard work by a Costa Rican family in the field of conservation and sustainable development. Over the last two years the island has seen changes that allow visitors to enjoy its natural beauty to the fullest.

Beauty, Tortuga Island is known for its immaculate white sand beach and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for swimming, snorkeling and Calypso's Famous Lunch. For passenger safety and convenience Manta Ray has a bow ramp which allows her passengers to disembark directly onto the beach.
Sip cold wine in the shade of white umbrellas at tables covered with white linen and be served the midday feast. A sumptuous delight, featured in Gourmet Magazine, starts with a ceviche appetizer and followed by a medley of salads. The main dish is a delightful barbeque breast of chicken covered in a mouth-watering tropical sauce accompanied with julienne vegetables all cooked fresh on the grill by Calypso's expert crew. The Original "Calypso Catamaran Cruise".

The tour leaves from San José or Jaco area hotels and includes transportation to the dock, a 2 hour cruise on the luxury Manta Ray catamaran which offers an indoor bar, outdoor jacuzzi and first class service. Upon your arrival at the island, you will be treated to a ceviche appetizer, followed by a gourmet lunch. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy the calm waters and white sand beach of Tortuga.

Diving Isla Tortuga

Paradise Tortuga Island is located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Nicoya Peninsula, which is surrounded by an abundance of dive sites, most of which are accessible within a thirty minutes boat ride.

Isla Tortuga and its surroundings are famous around the world because is the only area in Costa Rica and Central America with three sank boats, where we provided one of the best diving adventures in Costa Rica. Average visibility ranges from 30 ft. to 50 ft. with possibilities of up to 80 ft. We dive volcanic rock formations and rock pinnacles.

Our local dive sites offer white tip sharks, giant schools of grunt, yellowtails, spotted eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, angel fish, octopus, sea horses, starfish, frog fish and many species of eels.

Tortuga Island is the only place in Costa Rica where you can dive all the year around.

The outside temperature at the beaches is 85° to 90° year round. The rainy season runs from May to November, with these months providing some of our best diving. Since we are located in a protected area and do not have rivers draining into our water and visibility is not adversely affected by the rain. In fact, visibility is often enhanced as the rain settles the plankton and rich nutrients that are abundant in Costa Rica.
 

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