Drake Bay: 5-Hour Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Highlights

• Set sail on a private boat tour from Drake Bay to see marine wildlife
• Search for seasonal humpback whales and dolphins with a guide
• Look for sea turtles, rays, seabirds, and other marine wildlife
• Enjoy a flexible Pacific Ocean route based on wildlife activity and conditions
• Learn about whale migration, dolphin behavior, and marine conservation

Description

Meet at Drake Bay's main beach and board your private boat. Set out on a flexible route determined by ocean conditions, weather, tides, visibility, safety, and recent wildlife activity. Search for seasonal humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, rays, seabirds, flying fish, and other marine wildlife. Your certified bilingual guide will explain whale migration, dolphin behavior, seabird activity, ocean conditions, and the importance of marine conservation. The tour moves at a relaxed pace, allowing time for wildlife observation, photography, questions, and interpretation. Depending on the route of the day, you may also see Caño Island or the Corcovado coastline from a distance. This tour does not enter Corcovado National Park or Caño Island Biological Reserve. Humpback whales are seasonal. The strongest season is usually the southern migration from July to October. A smaller northern migration may occur from approximately December to March or April. Whale, dolphin, and other wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Includes

Private boat tour from Drake Bay Certified bilingual guide, English and Spanish Approximately 5 hours of ocean navigation Flexible marine wildlife route Seasonal whale and dolphin watching Marine wildlife interpretation Water Fruit All applicable taxes

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off unless arranged in advance Corcovado National Park or Caño Island entrance fees Parking or taxi service Alcoholic drinks Binoculars Travel insurance Motion sickness medication Personal expenses Gratuities

Important Information

• Duration: approximately 5 hours This is a private boat tour Tour starts and ends in Drake Bay Meeting point is normally Drake Bay main beach Boarding takes place from the beach and you may get wet Whale sightings are seasonal and not guaranteed Dolphin and other wildlife sightings are not guaranteed This tour does not enter Corcovado National Park or Caño Island Biological Reserve Possible distant views of Caño Island or the Corcovado coastline depend on the route Stay seated while the boat is moving Wear a life vest when instructed Follow the captain and guide’s instructions Do not feed, touch, chase, or disturb wildlife Ocean conditions may be bumpy The route may be adjusted due to weather, sea conditions, safety considerations, or wildlife activity. Minor route changes do not constitute a cancellation. If conditions are considered unsafe and the tour must be cancelled or rescheduled, guests may choose a new date or receive a full refund.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund