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The day begins at your hotel where you will be greeted by a
bilingual guide, seated on an air-conditioned bus and served
a continental breakfast. The bus ride takes you from 5000
ft. to sea level, to the pacific port of Puntarenas. This is
an excellent opportunity to view the coffee, sugar
plantations, volcanic mountains and the unique Brahman
cattle, an ever-changing panorama.
In Puntarenas you will board the luxurious
catamaran, Manta Raya. She was designed
by tour passengers over the last 20 years. Manta Raya
features an underwater viewing window, fresh water showers
and full bar. The spacious air-conditioned main salon
combines with an expansive deck area with 2 Jacuzzi
pools, offering a level of cruising luxury and comfort in a
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Once underway the Manta Raya will cruise past the
lush mangroves, canneries and stilt houses of
Puntarenas. As she makes her way to the Gulf
of Nicoya, her white clad crew pampers guests with
fresh tropical fruits and drinks. In the morning the
catamaran will pass the islands of San Lucas, Gypsy,
Sugar Loaf, Guayabo; Jesusita, Cedros and
Negritos with Tortuga Island as the destination.
Particularly enchanting for it's beauty, Tortuga
Island is known for its immaculate white sand beach
and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for swimming,
snorkeling and this Pacific Island cruise's
famous lunch. For passenger safety and convenience
Manta Raya has a bow ramp which allows her
passengers to disembark directly onto the beach
without even getting their tootsies wet, if that is their
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Sip cold
wine in the shade of white umbrellas at tables
covered with white linen and be served the midday
feast. A sumptuous delight, featured in Gourmet
Magazine, starts with a ceviche appetizer and followed by a medley of salads. The
main dish is a delightful bar-b-qued breast of chicken
covered in a mouthwatering tropical sauce accompanied with
julienned vegetables all cooked fresh on the grill by the
ship's expert crew. |
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The Captain and his crew are the masters of this seascape.
They are seasoned skippers who will convey their love of
Costa Rica to you. Sightseeing, sunbathing, diving,
exploring, swimming, eating, drinking, and relaxing. This
Pacific Island Cruise's one day adventure is a tour-de-force
of everything that is magical about Costa Rica's magnificent
pacific coast.
A Calypso one day adventure is necessary before one can say
he has explored Costa Rica completely. |
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