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Planet Dolphin · Manuel Antonio · Costa Rica

Group and private coastal experiences

Planet Dolphin
Manuel Antonio
Catamaran Tours

Join a shared cruise or reserve Spanish Dancer or Tom Cat for your group. Choose your boat, then your dining and drinks.

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Duration

Approximately 3½ hours

Experience

Group · Private · Private VIP

Departures

AM year-round · PM Nov–Apr

Boat & group

Spanish Dancer · up to 12

On board

Local transport · meal · snorkeling

01

About this tour

A shared adventure.
Or a day entirely yours.

Explore the Manuel Antonio coastline with Planet Dolphin. Tom Cat welcomes shared cruises and larger private groups; Spanish Dancer offers a smaller private setting for up to 12 guests. Both private levels reserve the selected boat for your group. Private VIP upgrades the menu and liquor selection.

12

Spanish Dancer capacity

2

private dining levels

AM / PM

seasonal departures

Tour options

Choose your time at sea.
Find your experience.

Compare the boat, inclusions, total price and deposit before choosing your departure.

01

Shared · Tom Cat

Group

Enjoy the coast alongside other travelers, with a meal and snorkeling equipment.

Format
  • Shared
Boat
  • Tom Cat
Meal
  • Grilled fish & pasta salad
Cocktails
  • Rum, vodka & Cacique
Local transport
  • Quepos & Manuel Antonio
Snorkeling equipment
  • Included
Total & deposit
  • Confirmed with quote
Availability
  • Seasonal departures
From
By quote
/ guest
02
Private charter

Private · Your own group

Premium Deluxe

A private boat with grilled fish, tropical drinks and time together on the water.

Format
  • Only your group
Boat
  • Spanish Dancer or Tom Cat
Meal
  • Grilled fish & pasta salad
Cocktails
  • Rum, vodka & Cacique
Local transport
  • Included
Snorkeling equipment
  • Included
Starting deposit
  • $612
Availability
  • On request
Deposit $612
$924
Total price / charter · Spanish Dancer, 2 guests
03

Private · Enhanced dining

Private VIP

Upgrade your table and bar while enjoying the same exclusive boat.

Format
  • Only your group
Boat
  • Spanish Dancer or Tom Cat
Meal
  • Fish, shrimp & chicken
Cocktails
  • Absolut & Flor de Caña
Local transport
  • Included
Snorkeling equipment
  • Included
Starting deposit
  • $653.50
Availability
  • On request
Deposit $653.50
$1,007
Total price / charter · Spanish Dancer, 2 guests

Shared prices are per guest; private prices are per charter. The deposit is included in the total. Availability is confirmed before payment. Planet Dolphin private prices are estimates for November 2026–October 2027; final taxes are confirmed with your quote.

Choose your private experience

Your boat. Your people.
Choose your finishing touches.

Both options reserve the boat exclusively for your group.

Include everyone in your group. Children's pricing and departure availability will be confirmed before booking.

Spanish Dancer · prices by group size

USD · total tour price / deposit to reserve

GuestsPrivate · total / depositPrivate VIP · total / deposit
2924 / 6121,007 / 653.50
3–51,206 / 8031,362 / 881
6–81,660 / 1,0801,980 / 1,240
9–121,873 / 1,186.502,185 / 1,342.50
Tom Cat · prices by group size

USD · total tour price / deposit to reserve

GuestsPrivate · total / depositPrivate VIP · total / deposit
1–202,500 / 1,4002,900 / 1,600
21–303,400 / 1,9003,910 / 2,155
31–404,500 / 2,5005,100 / 2,800
41–505,500 / 3,0006,350 / 3,425
51–706,320 / 3,4607,510 / 4,055
71–807,000 / 3,8508,200 / 4,450
81–1008,900 / 4,95010,600 / 5,800
PREFER A SHARED CRUISE?

The coast, in good company.

Ask us about Planet Dolphin shared departures: morning trips year-round and afternoon trips from November through April, subject to availability. Local transportation in Quepos and Manuel Antonio, snorkeling equipment and a meal are included.

Get a shared tour quote →

What the Pacific may reveal

Every departure brings
a different perspective.

Enjoy the coastline, the ocean breeze and time together on the water. Wildlife sightings, sea conditions and snorkeling visibility vary naturally; no sighting is guaranteed.

Spanish Dancer
Tom Cat
Coastal scenery
Snorkeling
Private dining
Planet boat in Manuel Antonio
Tomcat boat in Manuel Antonio
Spanish Dancer boat in Manuel Antonio
Planet boat in Manuel Antonio
Tomcat boat in Manuel Antonio
Spanish Dancer boat in Manuel Antonio

Planet Dolphin boats pictured: Spanish Dancer and Tom Cat. Boat features vary; Spanish Dancer is the smaller sailing catamaran.

Before you go

From your first question
to your day on the Pacific.

01

Choose your boat and experience

Select the company, boat, shared or private service, date and group size. Private departures are subject to operator confirmation.

02

Confirm your total and deposit

Your quote distinguishes the full tour price, the deposit and the remaining balance. The deposit forms part of the total.

03

Receive your meeting instructions

Provide your full name, hotel, email and a reachable phone or WhatsApp number. Your welcome message confirms where and when to meet.

04

Prepare for the water

Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection and a change of clothes. Tell us about dietary needs and children’s ages before your trip.

05

Enjoy your time on board

Follow the crew’s instructions for snorkeling and other water activities. Weather and sea conditions may affect the day’s activities.

About Wakoo Tours · guided nature experiences

What Wakoo travelers
remember most.

★★★★★

“We never would have seen all of the wildlife we did without him.”

Lainie · Michigan
★★★★★

“Wouldn’t have seen a single animal without his guided expertise.”

Molly · Arkansas
★★★★★

“We never would have seen all of the wildlife we did without him.”

Lainie · Michigan
★★★★★

“Wouldn’t have seen a single animal without his guided expertise.”

Molly · Arkansas
★★★★★

“We never would have seen all of the wildlife we did without him.”

Lainie · Michigan
★★★★★

“Wouldn’t have seen a single animal without his guided expertise.”

Molly · Arkansas
★★★★★

“We never would have seen all of the wildlife we did without him.”

Lainie · Michigan
★★★★★

“Wouldn’t have seen a single animal without his guided expertise.”

Molly · Arkansas

Continue exploring Manuel Antonio

One destination.
Many ways into the wild.

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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE, A RICHER EXPERIENCE

Before your private charter.

Are Premium Deluxe and Private VIP both private?

Yes. Both reserve the selected boat for your group. Private VIP changes the menu and liquor selection; it does not mean a different boat.

Which Planet Dolphin boat should we choose?

Spanish Dancer accommodates up to 12 guests. Tom Cat suits larger groups. Online estimates cover Tom Cat groups up to 100; larger groups need a separate quote.

What does the reservation payment cover?

It is part of your total tour price. Your summary shows the total tour price and the deposit collected when you reserve. Payment instructions for the remaining amount are provided in your welcome message.

Will we see dolphins or whales?

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Whales are seasonal, and encounters depend on natural conditions.

Looking for a shared catamaran tour in Manuel Antonio?

Planet Dolphin also offers shared departures. ask Wakoo for the current shared fare.

Your Manuel Antonio coastline

Let the Pacific
surprise you.

Tell us your date, group size and preferred boat. We will help you choose the right coastal experience.

Check availability