Quepos: Wooden Sail Yacht Cruise with Watersports and Food

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica



Sail on a wooden two-mast yacht and cruise past Manuel Antonio Beach. Enjoy wildlife views, swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. Have lunch or dinner, freshly prepared on board.

Luxury Sailing Cruise on Brisa Elegante from Marina Pez Vela

Experience a shared luxury sailing cruise aboard Brisa Elegante, a 100-foot wooden Gulet, ideal for families and groups seeking coastal wildlife and water activities near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

Highlights

  • Relax on a luxury wooden sail ship with spacious teak decks and multiple lounge areas.
  • Observe diverse wildlife including dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and seasonal humpback whales.
  • Use water sports equipment including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), snorkeling gear, and a floating mattress.

Description

Brisa Elegante is a two-mast Gulet built in 2010 by skilled craftsmen in Turkey, designed for comfort and a unique sailing experience. The vessel features two large teak decks, grand banquet tables, a bar, and various lounge spaces.

The family-friendly shared cruise accommodates up to 46 guests in a calm setting. Departing from Marina Pez Vela, the cruise follows the coastline past Parque Nahomi and Manuel Antonio beach, showcasing views of the untouched National Park rainforest over a two-hour sail.

The ship anchors at Playa Biesanz for one hour of swimming, snorkeling, and water activities. Guests can relax on comfortable chairs or lounge beds while enjoying coastal and wildlife views.

The cruise includes one welcome cocktail, soft drinks, water, coffee, fresh fruit, and a freshly prepared early lunch (morning cruise) or early dinner (sunset cruise) with fish, chicken, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the wet bar.

During the cruise, guests may see dolphins, turtles, manta rays, frigate birds, pelicans, brown boobies, and seasonal humpback whales. The morning cruise returns to the marina after lunch, while the sunset cruise sails into and returns shortly after sunset.

Includes

  • Luxury wooden sail ship cruise
  • Welcome cocktail, soft drinks, water, and coffee
  • Fresh fruit
  • Early lunch (morning cruise) or early dinner (sunset cruise) with diverse menu options including fish, chicken, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals
  • Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs)
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Ability to purchase additional alcoholic beverages at the bar

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Important Information

  • The cruise operates rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations up to 24 hours in advance.

For the best experience, bring swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, and waterproof camera. Morning cruises offer daytime wildlife viewing; sunset cruises provide coastal scenery at dusk. Book in advance to secure your preferred date and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cruise includes a sailing trip on Brisa Elegante, use of water sports equipment like SUPs, kayaks, a floating mattress, and food and drinks served onboard.
The cruise departs from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica.
Yes, the cruise is designed for families and small groups, making it suitable for children.
Guests can enjoy stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), kayaks, and floating mattresses during the cruise.
Yes, Brisa Elegante is a 100-foot wooden Gulet with teak decks and spacious lounges built for comfort and luxury sailing.
Check the website for current tour durations and departure times for the Quepos yacht cruise.
Yes, guests can observe local wildlife and coastal scenery while sailing along the Costa Rican coast.
No prior sailing experience is required as the cruise is fully guided and the crew handles all sailing operations.
Food and drinks are provided onboard, so bringing your own is generally not necessary.
Transportation is usually not included; check the website for specific details about transfers to Marina Pez Vela.

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