Tortuga Island has one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica and a one day cruise is the best way to experience the Gulf of Nicoya and the island. Save $10 USD on the Tortuga Island one day tour with our Mytanfeet deal!
Tortuga Island Discount
The Tortuga Island cruise is one of the best ways to see a white sand beach in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. This tour can pick up and drop off from San Jose, Jaco, Puntarenas, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio/Quepos.
Our partnership with Bay Island Cruises gives $10 USD off the Tortuga Island one day tour. You can read our review or watch our video of the one day Tortuga Island tour to see more.
Once you choose your pick up location, the package prices will appear.
Please fill out the form below to book the tour and get your $10 USD discount.
***If you have any issues with the form, please email us at web @ Mytanfeet. com and include the following information: your name, date of tour, number of adults and children (and children’s ages) and your pick up and drop off location.***
Tortuga Island Discount FAQ
How long is the day cruise?
Depending on your location, pick up is around 5-6 AM and you will return around 7-8 PM.
What is the itinerary for the day like?
Here is the itinerary for pick up in San Jose with approximate times.
530 AM: Pick up in San Jose
8:30 AM: Arrive at Puntarenas dock (snack breakfast)
10:30 AM: Arrive at Tortuga Island (snacks)
1 PM: Lunch
3:30 PM: Leave Tortuga Island (snacks)
5:30 PM: Arrive at Puntarenas dock
8 PM: Arrive in San Jose
I’m a solo traveler. Can I still do the tour?
Yes! As long as the tour is running, you can join and get our discount.
I’m staying in Puntarenas. Where do I meet the boat?
If you are already in Puntarenas the town and do not require transportation, you can drive to their boat dock. We will send you the exact meeting location and time. You need to choose Puntarenas dock in this scenarion.
If you are in Puntarenas but require transportation to the boat dock, please select Puntarenas for rates of the tour with transportation.
Can I drive to Puntarenas?
Yes! If you have a car and want to drive yourself to Puntarenas, then you can certainly do that. You will have to meet them at their meeting spot in Puntarenas. Please select Puntarenas dock in this case.
They have a secure parking lot for you to leave your car for an extra fee. The meeting time is usually 730 AM but we will confirm the exact time you need to be there in the confirmation.
Where does Bay Island Cruises pick up in San Jose?
Roundtrip transportation is included from hotels in downtown San Jose, La Sabana, San Pedro and those neighborhoods. They do not provide transportation from Alajuela or on the Alajuela side of the San Jose Airport.
Can I get picked up in Playa Hermosa by Jaco?
Yes, they can provide round trip transportation from Playa Hermosa by Jaco. Please choose the “Jaco” location as the rate will be the same from Jaco and Playa Hermosa. You need to specify that you will be staying in Playa Hermosa and not in Jaco.
Can I get picked up and dropped off in different locations?
Yes. The tour operator can provide interconnection transportation between these five destinations: San Jose, Jaco, Puntarenas, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio.
There will be an extra fee and they require a minimum number of people. We will let you know via email.

molly hendrickson says
we will be in Barrio Escalante Dec 13-19
2 adults
Sammi says
Hi Molly, we’ll be happy to help you book the tour, we’ve sent you an email with more information, or you can fill out the form to request your tour booking
Barbara Rodriguez says
Hi, I am looking to do this tour Nov 8, 2025 and will be staying at the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen – 700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest, La Asunción, Heredia, 40702 and would like to know if your company would pickup or if we would have to take a taxi somewhere for pickup. We will not have a car. I would love to do this tour, Please let me know. Thank you.
Sammi says
Hi Barbara, transportation from Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen is included for this tour with our partners. We’ve sent you an email with some more details!
Anthony Marino says
We will be staying at Sunset Boulevard, Calle Madrigal in Jaco Beach. Can we be picked up there or where do we have to go?
Sammi says
Hi Anthony, I believe they can pick you up at Sunset Boulevard the condo complex. We’ll send you an email with exact details soon.
Victoria says
Hi! Planning to book this tour but need some insights! We will be staying at Shana by the Beach – should we drive (have a rental car) to Jaco’s for the pick up and which hotel in Jaco is preferred for the pick up? Also, when we are dropped off, will driving at night back to Shana hotel be safe?
Thanks so much for your help! I love you site, it’s SOOO helpful!
-Victoria
Sammi says
Hi Victoria, for Manuel Antonio, our partners require a minimum of 4 people and they have an extra fee. But you can drive to Jaco and meet the bus there and get transportation without an extra charge. The drive from Jaco to Manuel Antonio is very easy so you should be fine to drive back after the tour. We sent you an email to continue your tour booking
Alana P says
Hola! I am interested in this tour for the snorkeling. Is the snorkeling very good? We’ll be there the beginning of July. I am considering going to Uvita instead of Jaco to be able to go to Cano Island, it just adds a lot more travel – is it worth it in your opinion? Or is there a place that would have snorkeling further north. We’ll be at Monteverde before heading to the Pacific coast.
Sammi says
Hello Alan, we sent you an email with more information but basically, for serious/better snorkeling, Cano Island is much better. Tortuga Island isn’t a dedicated snorkeling activity, more of a fun boat cruise and there isn’t a marine reserve like Cano Island, you definitely see way more at Cano Island. The snorkeling session at Tortuga Island is only like 30 minutes.
Jen says
Hi, our group is looking into different options to get to Puntarenas to then head out to Isla tortuga. We will be staying in la fortuna. Is there any tour picking up from la fortuna?
Sammi says
Hi Jen, yes depending on the number of people in your group it is possible. Can you please send us a message through our contact form, we tried to email you back via this email but it bounced
Wendy Fiering says
Hi,
My partner and I are interested in a tour of Tortuga Island on 2/9/24, leaving from San Jose. A couple of questions for you:
1) We’re going for the snorkeling and the beauty of the boat ride. We like smaller groups and having a naturalist available, when possible. We’d definitely rather avoid a boat that’s all about drinking and partying (e.g. free cocktails). Is Bay Island Cruises the right tour for us? If not, do you have another recommendation?
2) We’re staying in the Escazu area the night before and won’t have a car so will be taking a Lyft/Uber to get to a hotel for pick up. Do you know which hotel would be closest to us? And which tour would leave closer to 6am rather than 4:30am?
Thanks very much for your advice. Your website has been super helpful for us so far in planning our trip!
Wendy
Sammi says
Hi Wendy, to be honest I’m not sure if this is right tour for you because there is not naturalist guide available and the tour is a bit more of a party boat with music, a bar, and lots of city Ticos do this tour with Bay Island, especially on weekends and holidays and they like to have a good time.