Sailing Charters from Flamingo & Potrero

Where boats leave from

• Marina Flamingo: the marina is open, and one operator here sails from it.
• Playa Flamingo: another operator sails from the beach. Its office is in nearby Playa Potrero.

Confirm the exact meeting spot with your operator.

What you can do

• Shared morning catamaran tours with snorkeling
• Shared sunset sails
• Private catamaran charters for families and groups
• Kayaking and paddleboarding at swim stops, on some trips

Good to know

• Pickup: some operators include hotel pickup in the Flamingo and Tamarindo area, or by zone.
• Dry season and wind: the dry season runs roughly December to April, and strong trade winds blow mainly from December to March, according to the Guanacaste Conservation Area (ACG), which manages these waters. The captain makes the call.

Charters we list

Lazy Lizard Sailing

• Listed as: Operator
• Departs from: Playa Flamingo. The office is in Playa Potrero.
• Private or shared: Private charter, plus shared (open) morning and sunset tours
• Trip: Catamaran sailing, snorkeling and kayaking
• Length: Open tours are four hours, per the home page
• Boat: 38 ft catamaran
• Included: Open tours: drinks, fruit, snacks, a meal after the water time, and transport from hotels in the Flamingo and Tamarindo area. The private trip includes the same amenities.
• Not included: Not listed. Ask.
• Price: Private charter starting at $1,300 (regular price, checked 2026-10-19). Shared tours: See current price
• Cancellation: Not listed on the page. Ask before you pay.
• How to book: Book direct with the operator.
• Source: Lazy Lizard Sailing, checked 2026-10-19

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Panache Sailing

• Listed as: Operator
• Departs from: Marina Flamingo. Parking is available there, and hotel pickup runs across its Guanacaste zones.
• Private or shared: Private sunset and morning charters, plus shared morning and sunset tours
• Trip: Catamaran sailing with snorkeling, kayaks and paddleboards
• Length: Private sunset: 4 hours, leaving at 2:00 p.m.
• Boat: Catamarans (the private sunset page lists 1 to 20 guests)
• Included: Open bar, a plated menu (groups of 1 to 10; a per-person charge applies from 11 guests), snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboards and hotel pickup in its zones.
• Not included: Tax is added. Pickup outside its zones may cost extra.
• Price: Private sunset: regular price $1,625 per boat plus tax (regular price, checked 2026-10-19). Private morning: from $1,380 per boat (regular price, checked 2026-10-19). Shared tours: See current price
• Cancellation: Private sunset: full refund 15 or more days out, 50% at 8 to 14 days, none at 7 days or less. Weather: the operator helps you reschedule or refunds if no date works.
• How to book: Book direct with the operator.
• Source: Panache Sailing, checked 2026-10-19

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