Costa Rica yacht charters are fully crewed private boat rentals on the warm Pacific coast, departing from Los Suenos Marina near Jaco, giving your group access to a coastline of rainforest backed beaches, abundant wildlife, and world class sportfishing.
From Los Suenos Marina a yacht cruises the central Pacific coast, reaches the snorkeling and beaches of Tortuga Island, explores the Manuel Antonio coast with its rainforest and wildlife, and watches for dolphins, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whales. The fleet ranges from 30 foot boats to motor and sailing yachts of 100 feet and more, hosting 2 to 25 guests, with durations from 3 hour cruises to full day voyages. Every charter includes a licensed captain, professional crew, fuel, and snorkel gear, and the warm water sits around 80 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit through the year. Guests arrive through San Jose International Airport (SJO), about 90 minutes from Los Suenos, or Liberia (LIR) for the northern coast. We recommend booking early, as the finest yachts and prime dates reserve well in advance.
You are about to experience what the Ticos mean when they say “Pura Vida”. It literarily means ‘the pure life’ which is an expression of excellence. Chartering a yacht in Costa Rica presents you with a rich and amazing plethora of activities enjoyable to a maximum satisfaction. You get to enjoy fun activities such as snorkeling, fishing, rafting rivers, wakeboarding and varieties of ecotourism. Costa Rica is rich in Nature having a wide range of species.
Costa Rica has about a population of 4.5 million and is situated in Central America bordered by Nicaragua (to the north), Panama (to the southeast), the Pacific Ocean (to the west), the Caribbean Sea (to the east), and Ecuador (to the south) of Cocos Island. This makes Costa Rica a rich place to unwind and explore a lot of places.
What part of Costa Rica Would you like to charter from?
Andaz.
Conchal.
Nosara.
Samara.
Kasiiya.
JW Marriott.
Riu Guanacaste.
Riu Palace.
Four Seasons.
Ocotal.
El Coco.
Sugar Beach.
Papagayo.
Flamingo.
Tamarindo.
Las Catalinas.
El Mangroove.
Punta Islita.
Playa Hermosa.
Exclusive Resorts.
Secrets Papagayo.
Dreams Las Mareas.
Planet Hollywood.
Los Sueños Resort and Marina
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We provide crewed charters only. Our yachts are stocked with bottled water, coolers, soda, ice, snorkel gear, and fuel.
We do have catering Menu to choose from. Menu's varies from the vessel to vessel
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We expect you to provide certain items for yourself. They include hats, sunglasses, sun lotions, etc. Also, we do not provide alcoholic beverages so you can come with your favorite drinks. You are also welcome to bring any food you may like..
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Our usual starting point is the ecstatic port town of Puerto Caldera; it’s a town full of life and excitement. As you tour along, you get to enjoy the wonderful sight of waters overflowing with tropical fish. The jungle is also a natural beauty to behold and definitely one of the remarkable memories you will keep for a long time.
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Yacht Charters in Costa Rica
We have a fun-filled series of the tour that gives you a complete touch of Costa Rica. You get to enjoy thrilling trips to amazing places like the Tortuguero National Park which is popularly known as the home of flowers and animals. The route to this park is optional for you; you can either enjoy this adventurous trip through a road path, by boat or a zip line.
That’s just one out of many; the pacific coast present you with awe-inspiring tours such as the wildlife tour to Curu National Wildlife Refuge, beaches of the island of Tortuga, etc. there’s a lot more to experience… let’s give you an overview of our one-week itinerary.
One week itinerary
Day One
On you arrival to San Jose, we allow you settle into the hotel of your choice while we get set for you first tour. Your journey starts as you go through Costa Rica’s West Coast to the magnificent Bahia Herradura, where you will be boarding your private yacht. It’s a luxury yacht filled with amazing accessories and features to give you great comfort.
Day Two
On the second day, we take a cruise to Quepos to enjoy a fun packed day. You get to enjoy a scuba dive. It’s an experience you will be glad to have. You get to swim under the water with the aid of breathing apparatus (scuba) and enjoy the beauty of nature under the water. On this same day, you will also take a trip to the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park.
This park has a lot of exciting features. You get to explore the jungle to see the beauty of nature at its best. Squirrels, monkeys, three-toed sloths are just a few of so many wonderful creatures to see. If you have never gone on a wildlife tour you may never want to leave the scene. It’s great if you have your camera with you because you will have a lot you want to keep for future references.
Day Three
We take a luxurious cruise to Isla Del Cano a unique site known for its hidden world of submarine caves with a display of alluring tropical fish, turtles, etc. one sight you will never forget is the magnanimous giant manta rays.
After an exotic lunch on the yacht, we give you a while to spend some quality time to enjoy your siesta or any other form of relaxation you enjoy as we get set for dinner. It’s a wonderful dinner as we dine grand style under a canopy of stars in the immaculate Drake’s Bay.
Day Four
Leave early for Golfo Dulce where we will stop for a trip to the Corcovado National Park. Here you will experience some quite spectacular bird watching such as pairs of scarlet macaws. When in the wild you will always find them in pairs and if they are captured and separated, they will never mate again as they always mate for life once they choose their partner. We'll paddle up the Agujitas River by kayak while listening to the cacophony of sounds that the yellow-orange billed toucans and scarlet macaws make. We'll anchor for the night in Golfo Dulce and have an early dinner onboard while the crew prepares for an overnight passage to Coiba Island in Panama.
Day Five
At Coiba Island, you will have an experience of a swim snorkel or scuba gear as you explore the reefs. You w ill also enjoy world class deep-fishing. Coiba Island is rich with tropical rain forest which is a home for varieties of beautiful birds like the red and blue-green macaws.
Day Six
On the sixth day, you will be on a cruise to the Las Perlas Islands. They are geographically positioned in a way that they shelter the Isla Sonora Caves hosting the world largest pelican habitat. It’s a great sight to behold here and you can look around to find pearls of Espiritu Santo.
Lunch is served onboard, with a variety of plenty to eat before you have your siesta. After a quality time of rest, you get to enjoy an exotic dinner again.
Day Seven
Our next tour will be to Mira Flores Lock and the much talked about Panama Canal. It takes about a full day or night to cross over to Isthmus Panama. Get your cameras ready as you may be lucky to catch a view of the endangered manatee which takes the Chagres River as its home. A lot of amazing animals will be seen on this tour, you never can tell what next you will be opportune to see.
Dinner is served as you arrive at Puerto Cristobal Habor. The chef and the crew know its’ your last night and they will be prepared to spoil you with varieties of exotic meals.
Day Eight
As you depart the yacht at the scheduled time, there will be a classic transportation arranged by the captain to take your group to Colon to board a flight back home.
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Events we cover.
We cover the following events giving you high-quality services

We ensure that you have the best every time you use our service, what we require of you is to give us precise details of what you desire - and we make it happen.
We love to give you the luxury you can’t find elsewhere, so we do all we can to give you a remarkable experience. We have the best San Juan, Costa Rica Yachts and we can customize them to soothe your business meetings, family meetings, romantic trips, etc.
Aside from activities related to hiring yachts, we also give you the services of snorkeling, fishing and scuba diving. Sometimes the scheduled timing may be too ‘short’ as customers always want to explore more because of the fun and excitement. For this reason, we also extend these services by arranging for longer trips it desired.
For day trip rentals Day Yacht Charters remain the best in it class for all your yacht charters needs. We provide you with luxury San Juan yacht rentals and a courteous and experienced crew. We also plan for your vacations, providing entertainment and fun at its peak.
Snorkelling is a major attraction in Manuel Antonio National Park!

This small park located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is a very important part of the country. It’s been a major destination for eco-travelers and those who want to have the unique experience of snorkeling. Though the Pacific Coast is well known for its high currents but the park has a handful of areas that are calm and okayed for snorkeling. Amongst the snorkeling beaches here, the Playa Manuel Antonio (named after the park) is known as the best for snorkeling. The beach is set in a deep cove, posing as a shelter.
The park is rich with tens of islands which have unique features such as coral reefs, calm water (great for snorkeling), gardens, etc.
During December and May, whales migrate through the park’s water and it’s a beautiful sight to see. At this time whale watching becomes one of the amazing events on our itinerary. Because of the rough conditions of the water, we advise snorkelers to swim only within the designated areas set by the park and also adhere strictly to instructions during snorkel boat tours.
Manuel Antonio National Park also features an amazing marine life. The likes of the coral-munching parrotfish are one of these unique creatures. It feeds on coral and passes out a cloud of white sand as feces. Look out for the triggerfish. This territorial fish is known for its attacks on divers and snorkelers.

Costa Rica has become a major player highly significant for yacht charter vacations. Its magnificent beaches and its luxuriant coastlines are the best for yacht charters to drop anchor. It features quality sightseeing attractions and entertaining activities that make your holiday a worthy one.
Revealing the awesomeness of nature, Costa Rica has proven to be a place to enjoy a full pack of wildlife, beaches, jungles, marine life, etc. these categories shower visitors with an exclusive tour and activities like snorkeling, whale watching, sun bathing, jungle tours, national park visits, etc.
The exceptional culture of the Costa Ricans is a remarkable one. Popularly known as the Ticos, the indigenes are warm and receptive people who love to have a variety of people in their country and treat them as Ticos too. One beautiful pride about this lovely country is that they have enjoyed democracy for a hundred (100) years without having an army. They are simply peaceful people, loving and courteous. Ticos have a keen interest in their national and natural treasures and they take good care of them.
Costa Rica's Pacific coast stretches for nearly 800 miles, and it presents a yacht charter experience unlike anywhere else in the Americas. The combination of extraordinary biodiversity, dramatic volcanic landscapes tumbling into the sea, deserted beaches, and world-class fishing grounds makes every charter here feel like a genuine expedition into something wild and beautiful.
Day Yacht Charters operates luxury crewed yachts out of Los Suenos Marina in Herradura Bay, a protected deep-water marina about 90 minutes south of San Jose International Airport. The marina's calm waters and full-service facilities make it an ideal base for both day trips and multi-day coastal explorations.
Day charter itineraries from Los Suenos typically head south along the coast toward the Nicoya Peninsula, stopping in sheltered coves where scarlet macaws fly overhead, sea turtles surface next to the hull, and humpback whales breach in the distance during migration season. Snorkeling stops along the offshore rocks reveal an abundance of tropical fish and the occasional curious sea turtle.
Multi-day itineraries can reach Manuel Antonio National Park, where the primary rainforest meets the Pacific in a dramatic setting, or push further south toward the Osa Peninsula and Drake Bay, one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. These longer trips are genuinely transformative experiences for guests who appreciate wild natural settings.
Costa Rica's dry season from December through April offers the most predictable weather and calmest seas for comfortable cruising. The green season from May through November brings afternoon rains but also dramatically green landscapes and exceptional fishing. Year-round charters are available. Call +1 (305) 515-4735 for current availability and itinerary suggestions.
Costa Rica yacht charters depart from Los Suenos Marina near Jaco on the central Pacific coast, reached through San Jose International Airport (SJO), about 90 minutes away, or Liberia Airport (LIR) for the northern Guanacaste coast. From the airport the marina is a scenic drive. We can help coordinate your arrival and transfers to the marina. Call +1 (305) 515-4735 to plan your charter.
Most Costa Rica charters depart from Los Suenos Marina at Playa Herradura near Jaco, one of the finest marinas in Central America, with full marine services. From Los Suenos a yacht reaches Tortuga Island, the Manuel Antonio coast, and the central Pacific wildlife waters within a comfortable cruise. Marina Pez Vela in Quepos and the Papagayo area in Guanacaste are additional bases. Our team will recommend the best departure point for your itinerary. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
A Costa Rica charter explores a wild and beautiful Pacific coast. Highlights include the snorkeling and beaches of Tortuga Island, the rainforest backed coast of Manuel Antonio, and abundant wildlife, with dolphins, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whales offshore and monkeys and scarlet macaws along the shore. The coast is renowned for sportfishing. Your captain designs the route around the islands, beaches, and wildlife you most want to experience. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
Costa Rica is a wonderful year round charter destination, with warm sunshine and water around 80 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The dry season from roughly December through April is the peak time, with bright, settled days ideal for cruising and snorkeling. Humpback whales visit the Pacific coast in season, and wildlife is abundant year round. We recommend booking early to secure the finest yachts and prime dates. Call +1 (305) 515-4735.
A standard Costa Rica charter includes the vessel, fuel for the planned itinerary, a licensed captain, professional crew, all safety equipment, basic provisions such as water and soft drinks, snorkel gear, and tender service. Customization options include private chef service with fresh regional cuisine, premium bar packages, and special arrangements for celebrations and private events. We offer flexible packages, some include open bar and some allow you to bring your own beverages. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to tailor your Costa Rica charter to your group.
Group sizes range from 2 to 25 guests depending on the vessel. Smaller motor and sport boats from 30 to 50 feet are ideal for couples and intimate groups, mid size yachts from 50 to 70 feet suit groups of 12 to 18 for day charters and celebrations, and larger crewed yachts handle up to 25 guests for group events. The sweet spot for most Costa Rica charters is 6 to 12 guests. Tell us your group size and we will recommend the ideal yacht. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
Yes. Costa Rica is famous for its wildlife and clear Pacific water. A charter snorkels the reefs and clear coves of Tortuga Island and the central coast, watches for dolphins, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whales, and cruises the rainforest backed shores of Manuel Antonio where monkeys and scarlet macaws are often seen. The warm water, around 80 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, suits every level, and snorkel gear is provided on board. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to plan a wildlife and snorkeling charter.
We offer a full range of durations. A 3 to 4 hour cruise takes in a nearby beach and wildlife watching, ideal for an afternoon or sunset. A full day charter of 6 to 8 hours reaches Tortuga Island or the Manuel Antonio coast for snorkeling, beaches, and wildlife at a relaxed pace, with lunch served on board. Sportfishing trips can be arranged offshore. We tailor the duration to your group. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
Yes. All charters include water and soft drinks as standard, and we offer flexible catering packages. A private chef can prepare fresh regional cuisine on board, alongside premium and standard open bar options, or you may bring your own beverages. We tailor menus to your group's tastes and dietary needs with advance notice. Sunset cruises are especially popular with drinks and light bites on deck. Tell us your preferences when you book and we will arrange the right food and beverage plan for your Costa Rica charter. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
Most international visitors, including travelers from the United States, Canada, and Europe, need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica, and many nationalities can visit visa free for tourism for up to 90 days. The Costa Rican colon is the local currency, and US dollars are widely accepted. Spanish is the official language, with English widely spoken in tourist areas. Our team can advise on current entry requirements when you book. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
Booking is simple. Contact us by phone at +1 (305) 515-4735, by email at info@DayYachtCharters.com, or through the inquiry form on our website, and tell us your dates, group size, and what you would like to do. We will recommend suitable yachts and itineraries and provide a tailored quote. A deposit secures your date and vessel, with the balance due on the charter day. We recommend booking early, as the finest yachts and prime dates reserve well in advance, especially during the popular high season.
Places and Things to do in Costa Rica.
Beyond doubts, Costa Rica has proven to be one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. It’s amazing features of nature and entertaining activities is a major reason why it draws the finest of beach lovers, fishermen, golfers, adventurists, etc. from the corners of the world. It’s a unique gateway for vacation and tourism. Enjoy the amazing collection of private boats that soothes your budget and style.
National parks:
‘Parques Nacionales’ as it is fondly called by the Ticos is the National Parks. Costa Rica has various parks full of amazing sights you don’t want to miss.
Tortuguero and Corcovado:
Here is an awesome natural site is known to be a nesting ground for turtles and also a handful of the rare, vividly-plumed long-tailed quetzal.
Volcanoes:
Arenal and Rincon de la Vieja are two famous volcanoes amongst a few here in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is known for a few numbers of active volcanoes.
Braulio Carrillo:
You can’t afford to miss out on the heights of Braulio Carrillo. It’s exciting to witness the beauty of the mist-covered cloud forest.
Costa Rica Yacht Charters, Private Yacht Charters
Golfito Marina Costa Rica:
There are a lot of fun activities on the pacific side of Costa Rica. It’s a combination of luxury and fun as you cruise the pacific by boat. Famous points are north of the Panama Canal in Golfito and the Banana Bay Marina. To the north of Golfito is Los Suenos Marina, which is situated within the protective waters of Herradura Bay. Jaco, a beach town filled with beautiful rainforests is just 5km away from the Herradura Bay. Enjoy the luxurious treat offered to guests at the Four-Star Marriott Hotel which has awesome features such as a golf course, casino, spa, bars, etc.
We have a super collection of boats and yachts that soothe every purpose… choose from our sophisticated selection of power boats, fishing yachts, luxury yacht, etc to make the best of your vacation.
We anticipate your arrival as we look forward to hosting you as you fulfill a luxurious vacation dream filled with private trips, fun adventures, spectacular view and much more…
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