Private Morning Catamaran Sail to Playa Blanca
- Private beach at Playa Blanca
- Open bar the whole way
- Fresh ceviche on board
4 hoursFrom $949
Private Sunset Catamaran Sail to Playa Blanca
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About This Tour
One o'clock. The town is still deciding what to do with its afternoon, and you are already clearing the bay with the sails going up.
You pass the white Cristo de la Misericordia statue on the headland, turn north, and spend about an hour sailing an empty stretch of Nicaraguan coastline to Playa Blanca. Your drinks are open from the moment you clear the bay, and if you are lucky you will spot dolphins or sea turtles along the way, though the crew can never promise them. The boat anchors off a private beach where nobody is selling you anything and there are no loungers for rent. It cannot come in close, so your swim to the sand is part of the deal - a short one, and it changes with the tide. Floats and snorkel gear are on board for you.
Around half past three, your ceviche, guacamole, cream cheese dip, vegetables and plantain chips are shared around the cockpit. Then you sail home with the light going gold behind you and the coastline turning to silhouette, back at the pier by six. If you want to fish, ask the crew and your trolling lines go out on the way there and back. If you came to Nicaragua for the coast rather than the nightlife, whether as a couple or with a group of friends, this is the sail we would put you on.
One o'clock. The town is still deciding what to do with its afternoon, and you are already clearing the bay…
5 hours Private tour Up to 8 guests
What’s Included
- Private Catamaran — A 38ft sailing catamaran with a professional crew, all to your group.
- Panga Transfer — Easy ride from the pier to the catamaran and back.
- Open Bar — National rum, Flor de Cana seltzers, national beers, fresh juices, sodas and water.
- Fresh Ceviche & Dips — Ceviche, guacamole, cream cheese dip, vegetables and plantain chips served on board.
- Trolling Fishing — Lines go out on the way, on request. Trolling only.
- Snorkel Gear & Floats — Everything you need to enjoy the water.
- Beach Games — Paddleboard, football and frisbee on the sand.
- Private Beach Stop — Anchor off Playa Blanca, with no vendors, no rentals and no crowd.
Your Five 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, south end of town. Short panga transfer out to the catamaran at anchor.
- 2
Sails up, out of the bay
Leave the harbour past the headland and the Cristo de la Misericordia statue. Trolling lines go out on request.
- 3
One hour north along the coast
Open Pacific sailing along an undeveloped stretch of coastline. Drinks are open from the moment you clear the bay.
- 4
Anchor at Playa Blanca
Private beach stop. Swim in to the sand, float off the back of the boat, or stay aboard - your call.
- 5
Beach time and snacks
Paddleboard, frisbee and football on the sand. Ceviche and dips served around 3:30 PM.
- 6
Golden hour sail home
Anchor up and sail south with the sun dropping. Back alongside the pier at 6:00 PM.
The route and snorkeling stops may change with weather and sea conditions.
Extra Costs
- Transportation to the marina (available on request)
- Food or snack platters (optional catering service)
What to Bring
- Swimwear & towel
- Sunscreen
- Camera / GoPro
- ID for check-in
Cancellation Policy
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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.
Both. The private charter is your group only. The shared sail puts you on board with other guests, booked per person.
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.