Where is the best snorkeling near JW Marriott Costa Elena?

Santa Elena Bay and Muñecos Island offer clear water, reef fish, mantas and turtles minutes from Playa El Jobo.

Is snorkeling gear included on the tour?

Yes — mask, snorkel, fins and safety gear are included. Full-day trips add fresh fruit and a beach lunch.

Can beginners snorkel at Santa Elena Bay?

Yes. The bay has calm, protected water ideal for first-time snorkelers and families.

What marine life can I see snorkeling in Guanacaste?

Colorful reef fish, rays, sea turtles, and seasonally giant Pacific mantas. Muñecos Island has rocky reefs and coves.

Are snorkeling tours private?

Every charter is private — your group, your boat, your schedule.

How do I book a snorkel trip from the resort?

Contact us via the main website form or WhatsApp. Boats meet you on Playa El Jobo beach in front of the resort.

Santa Elena Bay · Muñecos Island

Snorkeling Tours near JW Marriott Costa Elena

Crystal-clear reefs, giant Pacific mantas, sea turtles and colorful fish — private snorkel charters with gear, fruit and beach lunch on full-day trips.

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Underwater paradise

Reefs minutes from JW Marriott Costa Elena

Santa Elena Bay and Muñecos Island offer some of the clearest snorkel water in northern Guanacaste — giant Pacific mantas, sea turtles, reef fish and hidden white-sand coves.

Every charter is private with mask, snorkel, fins and safety gear included. Full-day trips add fresh fruit and a beach lunch on a secluded shore.

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Snorkeling guest with sea star at Santa Elena Bay Costa Rica

What you'll discover

Reefs, mantas & marine life

Snorkeling is excellent year-round when seas are calm — best visibility on morning departures.

Santa Elena Bay

Protected bay with calm water — ideal for beginners and families. Colorful reef fish, rays and turtles in shallow, clear water.

Calm waterBeginners

Muñecos Island

Rocky reefs and coves with mantas, reef sharks and schools of tropical fish. Great for confident swimmers and photographers.

MantasReef fish

What's included

Mask, snorkel, fins, safety gear, water and fresh fruit. Full-day trips include a beach lunch on a secluded white-sand cove.

Gear includedPrivate boat

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Trip options

Half-day & full-day snorkel trips

Half-day One or two snorkel stops in Santa Elena Bay — perfect with kids or as an add-on to your resort stay.
Full-day Bay + Muñecos Island, beach lunch, more time in the water and at hidden coves.
All six boats Every vessel in our fleet can snorkel — we pick the best boat for your group and conditions.

Snorkel sites

Where we take you

Site	Highlights	Best for
Santa Elena Bay	Calm water, reef fish, turtles	Families & beginners
Muñecos Island	Reefs, mantas, rocky coves	Confident swimmers
Hidden coves	White sand, clear water	Full-day trips

Underwater adventure

Your snorkel day

After a short boat ride from Playa El Jobo, we anchor over reefs or drift along the shoreline. Your crew helps with gear fit and entry techniques.

Between snorkel stops, enjoy fresh fruit and cold drinks. Full-day guests get a beach lunch on a secluded cove before returning to JW Marriott Costa Elena.