Tamarindo · Catamaran tour
Blue Dolphin Sailing
Catamaran tours from Tamarindo
Blue Dolphin Sailing is a Tamarindo catamaran company that's been running since 2004. It has 2 boats, a 40-foot and a 50-foot catamaran, and offers a shared afternoon sunset tour plus private morning, afternoon and brunch charters along the Tamarindo coast.
What they offer
Blue Dolphin Sailing is a catamaran company based in Tamarindo, the busy surf and beach town on the north Guanacaste coast. They've been running catamaran tours since 2004, so the company has been a fixture in Tamarindo for more than 20 years.
The menu is short and clear:
- Public afternoon tour. A shared trip with a meal on board, time in the water and the sunset on the way home.
- Private afternoon tour. The same idea with the boat to yourselves.
- Private morning tour. A quieter, cooler start to the day along the coast.
- Private mimosa and Bloody Mary brunch. A morning charter built around brunch drinks.
The boats
There are 2 catamarans in the fleet:
- Blue Dolphin 1, a 40-foot cat with an open layout, which suits a lively shared trip
- Blue Dolphin 2, a 50-foot cruising-style cat with more room, good for larger private groups
The original Blue Dolphin, the 40-footer, is the boat that's been sailing out of Tamarindo since the early days.
Where you leave from
The company is based on Calle Cruz in Tamarindo, and the tours run along the Tamarindo coast. The site doesn't spell out the boarding point, so confirm where to meet when you book. Tamarindo has no marina, so expect to board from the beach or by small boat from the bay.
What the day is like
On a typical afternoon trip you'll cruise the coast, stop for water time, eat on board and sail back as the sun sets. The waters off Tamarindo are part of a stretch of coast known for sea turtles, and dolphins are common sightings. Humpback whales pass along the Pacific coast in season. Tamarindo Bay itself is also next to Las Baulas National Marine Park, one of the country's important leatherback turtle nesting beaches.
Who it suits
- Visitors staying in Tamarindo who'd like to walk, not drive, to their boat trip
- Couples and friends after a sunset sail
- Private groups and celebrations, with the bigger 50-foot cat
- Anyone who wants a relaxed morning brunch on the water
For comparison, Lazy Lizard Sailing and Manta Ray Sailing run catamarans out of Playa Flamingo, about 30 to 40 minutes north by road.
Good to know before you book
- Contact the company for current trip times, inclusions and rates, since the details vary by tour.
- Bring a hat, reef-friendly sunscreen and a dry bag.
- Sunset trips in the dry season (about December to April) give the clearest skies.
- Let them know about dietary needs before the day.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blue Dolphin Sailing based?
In Tamarindo, Guanacaste, on Calle Cruz. Tours run along the Tamarindo coast.
How many boats does Blue Dolphin have?
2: a 40-foot open-layout catamaran and a 50-foot cruising-style catamaran.
Can we book the boat privately?
Yes. Private morning, afternoon and brunch charters are offered alongside the shared afternoon tour.
How long has Blue Dolphin Sailing been running?
Since 2004.
Is food included?
The public afternoon tour includes a meal on board, and the private tours include refreshments. Ask for the exact menu when you book.
