Private Caño Island Snorkeling Tour

Is snorkeling your kind of adventure?

Explore the vibrant underwater world of Caño Island from Drake Bay, Costa Rica. A celebrated marine reserve, an uninhabited island, and home to the last remaining rocky coral reefs on the Pacific coast. This Private Caño Island Snorkeling Tour offers a personal, unhurried experience in a protected biological sanctuary. This tour is designed for photographers, nature lovers and curious explores alike. With rich biodiversity and a dramatic tropical backdrop, this tour delivers the best snorkeling on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. It is certainly one of the most popular tours in Drake Bay as it is also accessible for all ages.

A chance to ethically swim with endangered ocean turtles

Come to Caño Island and have a chance to swim with three species of endangered sea turtles. As well as white-tipped sharks, manta rays and an array of fish within the rocky coral reefs. At times the water is bright turquoise and brilliant blue with outstanding visibility. Other times, due to storms, currents and river runoff, the visibility can be okay. Notably, during seasonal migrations, humpback whales often spend time close to this shallow water, island paradise. A private tour gives you an opportunity to spend more time with whales if they are around.

Olive Ridley Turtle

Why go on a Private Caño Island Snorkeling Tour?

There is flexibility to avoid the crowds on this Private Caño Island Snorkeling Tour. You will enjoy more time in the water with less people around. There are more opportunities to connect with nature at your own pace. Our low-profile boat holds 8 guests, offering an intimate, comfortable ride with excellent views of the ocean. Our boat is great for wildlife photographers and marine enthusiasts. Everyone has a great view looking for dolphins, turtles and humpbacks on the way to the island.

The best snorkeling opportunity on the Pacific coast!

The journey to Caño Island takes about 45 minutes, depending on ocean swells and winds. We actively search for dolphins, sea turtles and seasonal humpback whales on the way. We might spot a turtle surfacing or see whales along the way – a bonus before you even reach the reef. Once at the island, our expert guide, will lead you to the two best snorkeling sites. These sites are chosen based on water clarity and safety conditions. You’ll complete two snorkeling sessions with life jackets on. Each lasting 45+ minutes, with your guide in the water to point out species and ensure safety. Between dives, we stop at Caño Island’s pristine beach with snacks and spend 30 minutes relaxing on the paradise island.

Humpbacks frequent Caño Island

During humpback whale seasons, this tour becomes even more spectacular. Both Northern (December-April) and Southern (July-October) populations migrate here to breed and give birth. Often frequenting the shallow waters of Caño Island. While this tour focuses on snorkeling, we always make time for whales if they are near. August and September are especially rewarding. For those who want extended time photographing or observing whales, we recommend booking our dedicated Humpback Whale Watching Tour. This is the tour to spend more quality time with these mighty and magnificent giants.

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