We had an incredible 4-hour boating excursion and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Seeing sea turtles up close was truly special, and floating near Palomino Island was the perfect way to relax and take in the beauty of the water.

Captain Carlos was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable the entire time. He clearly knows the area well and was great at pointing things out while still keeping the trip easygoing and fun. The boat was comfortable, the pace was perfect, and nothing felt rushed.

This was one of the highlights of our time here, and I’d absolutely recommend this excursion—especially with Captain Carlos. We would 100% do it again!

Our trip to Palominos with First Mate Ian and Capt. Carlos was the highlight of our vacation! Traveling as a family of five with three kids (including one with special needs) can be a challenge, but this father-son duo was incredibly patient, kind, and helpful. They even encouraged our kids to try snorkeling for the first time—a memory we’ll cherish forever.

Highlights:
• Personalized Care: They were amazing with the kids and made everyone feel safe and included.

• Great Food: The lunch prepared by the Captain was fresh and delicious.

• Easy Planning: Communication prior to the trip was super responsive and professional.

If you want an stress-free, memorable day on the water, with genuine people, beautiful whote sand beach that is semi-private book with Ian and Carlos. We will definitely be back!

We truly recommend this experience - we had an absolute blast and will definitely be going back. The boat was super comfortable for our family of five, and my wife and the girls loved every moment. It’s a memory we’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Our daughters are 4, 5, and 13, and I was initially a bit concerned that the younger ones might be too small for the trip. But it ended up being the highlight of our entire vacation. If you’re thinking about it, don’t hesitate- it was incredible!

We took my family of six including our four children to Palomino Island. The hosts were amazing! They really took our needs and interests into consideration. We got to see sea turtles! We didn’t just get to see them. We got to swim with them and even get a chance to touch them. Seriously amazing!

I did not find a lot of details on this trip and there is a slight language barrier so I will try to give u a few details that might help u make your decision to book. First we loved the trip and strongly recommend it to anyone. Captain Carlos was very accommodating and helpful. He made us a wonderful lunch. He kindly accommodated all our requests. The port u leave from is a little tricky and there is a guard gate u have to get through. U need to know the captains name as well as the boat name “happy endings”. Given the heat the boat surface was hot and Carlos was kind enough to allow us to leave our shoes on. Unfortunately we did not have non marking shoes and we created more work for Carlos. Carlos had a large cooler with lots of drinks. He provided burgers and hot dogs with chips. Don’t for get sunscreen!! Once we left the marina in was about a 20 minute motor to the islands. It was rough getting there. If u get motion sickness I suggest taking medicine. Once at the first island we were protected from the weather. This island had lots of boats. We parked further away from them and snorkeled around the rocks. The lady’s in our group enjoyed sunbathing on the raft platform. When we went to the next stop we fished for a little while then went to a Bay Area that was not crowded. The area had lots of turtles that at time seemed as interested in us as we were in them. The boys spent a long time swimming around watching the turtles. It was a great trip! Thank u captain carlos!