The day begins at your hotel where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide, seated on an air-conditioned bus and served a continental breakfast. The bus ride takes you from 5000 ft. to sea level, to the pacific port of
Puntarenas.
Tortuga Island TourThis is an excellent opportunity to view the coffee, sugar plantations, volcanic mountains and the unique Brahman cattle that form an ever-changing panorama.
Upon arrival in Puntarenas you will board Calypso's super catamaran Manta Raya. Manta Raya features an underwater viewing window, fresh water showers and full bar. The spacious air-conditioned main salon
combines with an expansive deck area which includes 2 jacuzzi pools, offering a level of cruising luxury and comfort in 100% Calypso style.
Once underway the Manta Raya will cruise past the lush mangroves, canneries and stilt houses of Puntarenas. As she makes her way to the Gulf of Nicoya her white clad crew pampers guests with fresh tropical fruits
and drinks. In the morning the catamaran will pass the islands of San Lucas, Gypsy, Sugar Loaf, Guayabo; Jesusita, Cedros and Negritos with Tortuga Island as the destination.
Tortuga Island CruiseParticularly enchanting for it's beauty, Tortuga Island is known for its immaculate white sand beach and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for swimming, snorkeling and Calypso's famous lunch. For
passenger safety and convenience Manta Raya has a bow ramp which allows her passengers to disembark directly onto the beach
Sip cold wine in the shade of white umbrellas at tables covered with white linen and be served the midday feast. A sumptuous delight, featured in Gourmet Magazine, starts with a ceviche appetizer and followed by a
medley of salads. The main dish is a delightful barbecued breast of chicken covered in a mouthwatering tropical sauce accompanied with julienned vegetables all cooked fresh on the grill by Calypso's expert crew.
The Captain and his crew are the masters of this seascape. They are seasoned skippers who will convey their love of Costa Rica to you. Sightseeing, sunbathing, diving, exploring, swimming, eating, drinking, and
relaxing. Calypso's one day adventure is a tour-de-force of everything that is magical about Costa Rica's magnificent pacific coast . A Calypso one day adventure is necessary before one can say he has explored Costa
Rica completely
We recommend: sweater, camera, binoculars, swimsuit, sun block and towel.
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