Private Sunset Catamaran Sail to Playa Blanca
- Private beach at Playa Blanca
- Open bar the whole way
- Fresh ceviche on board
5 hours Up to 8 guestsFrom $1,199
Private Morning Catamaran Sail to Playa Blanca
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About This Tour
Eight in the morning. Flat light on the water, the fishing pangas still coming in, and the whole coast north of town completely empty.
Mornings are the calm half of the day on this coast. The wind has not filled in yet, the swell is down, and the hour-long sail up to Playa Blanca is about as smooth as the Pacific gets here. The catamaran anchors off a private beach with nobody on it. Because the boat cannot come in close, the swim to the sand is part of the deal - a short one, and it changes with the tide. Floats are on board.
You get the beach for a few hours before the day heats up, then sail back into town for midday. Trolling lines go out both ways if anyone wants to fish. This is the sail we recommend for families, for anyone who gets seasick on choppy afternoon water, and for guests who want the rest of the day still ahead of them.
Eight in the morning. Flat light on the water, the fishing pangas still coming in, and the whole coast north…
4 hours Private tour
What’s Included
- Private 38ft sailing catamaran with crew
- Panga transfer from the pier to the catamaran and back
- Open bar: national rum, Flor de Cana seltzers, national beers, fresh juices, sodas, water
- Fresh ceviche, guacamole, cream cheese dip, vegetables and plantain chips
- Fresh fruit platter
- Trolling fishing on the way (on request, trolling only)
- Floats
- Beach games: paddleboard, football, frisbee
- Private beach stop at Playa Blanca
Your Four Hours on the Water
Here’s how your trip unfolds, step by step.
- 1
Check-in at the marina
Meet at the floating docks next to Tuanis Bar at 7:30 AM, south end of town. Short panga transfer out to the catamaran.
- 2
Depart at 8:00 AM
Out of the bay on the calmest water of the day. Trolling lines out on request.
- 3
Sail north to Playa Blanca
About an hour along an undeveloped coastline - keep an eye out for dolphins and sea turtles. Fruit platter comes out on the way.
- 4
Anchor and swim in
Private beach with no crowd. Swim ashore, float off the back of the boat, or take out a paddleboard.
- 5
Beach time
Football, frisbee and paddleboard on the sand. A few hours before the midday heat.
- 6
Back for midday
Sail south to San Juan del Sur, alongside the pier by 12:00 PM.
The route and snorkeling stops may change with weather and sea conditions.
Extra Costs
- Gratuities for the crew
- Transport to and from the port
- Personal purchases
What to Bring
- Swimwear and towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Camera or GoPro
- Valid ID for check-in
- Your own mask and snorkel if you want to snorkel - snorkel gear is not provided on the morning sail
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Questions About This Private Catamaran Tour
To set foot on Playa Blanca, yes - the catamaran anchors off the sand and cannot come in closer. It is a short swim and the distance changes with the tide. You can also stay on the boat, use the floats, or paddle in on
the board.
At the marina at the south end of town, next to Tuanis Bar & Restaurant - Google Maps 742F+CQ San Juan del Sur. A panga takes you out to the catamaran. Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
The morning sail is sold as a private charter only - the boat is yours. Shared per-person seats are available on the sunset sail.
National rum, Flor de Cana seltzers, national beers, fresh juices, sodas and water, open from the moment you leave the bay.
Yes on the sunset sail - both the All-Inclusive and Bring Your Own options include snorkel gear and floats. The morning sail includes floats only, so bring your own mask if you want to snorkel.
The operator runs a few open departures per week rather than daily. Availability is confirmed at booking - if your date has no open departure, the private charter always runs.
Yes - trolling lines go out on the way to and from Playa Blanca. Ask the crew. Trolling only; no bottom or deep-sea fishing.
If the crew cannot sail safely - primarily rain or wind - you get a full refund or a new date.
Yes. Children under 3 travel free. Because reaching the beach requires a swim, children should be confident in water or stay aboard with an adult.
November to April is the dry season and the most reliable. December to March brings stronger offshore wind, which makes for real sailing. May to October is greener with afternoon showers - mornings are the better bet.
San Juan del Sur is small and the port is walkable from most of town. Taxis from the Emerald Coast hotels take 30-60 minutes.
Dolphins and sea turtles are regular sightings along this stretch of the Pacific coast. Sightings are never guaranteed, but the crew knows where to look.
A private white-sand beach about an hour north of San Juan del Sur, reachable only by boat. No vendors, no rentals, no crowd - the catamaran anchors just offshore.