August boating trip
We had an amazing time with Mr. Pelicano tours! We had seven people for our private tour and the boat was more than big enough to accommodate us all. We left from Playa Flamingo, about a 30 minute bus ride from Tamarindo. Sebastian helped arrange for the ground transportation at a modest extra cost. The boat itself is quite nice and well maintained. The head (bathroom) is small but tidy and functional. There were lots of recreational items including an inflatable raft, a paddleboard, several sets of snorkeling gear, and even a fishing rig! We didn't catch anything, but that isn't really the point, is it? The staff was amazing. Captain Miguel took us to a nice cove with limited wind and chop. We had a blast jumping off the boat, trying and failing to paddleboard, and snorkeling with the first mate on some nearby reefs. Our steward did an amazing job of serving us delicious drinks, and a very nice, light meal. We were lucky to be able to stay out for more than the 5 hours we booked, which was awesome, and saw a beautiful sunset on the way back to port. The costs were comparable to other boats in the area, and we felt it was a good value. Don't miss out on what is certain to be the highlight of your trip to Costa Rica!
