Costa Rica Cruise Ship Excursions
Full-day, half-day and short shore excursions for cruise passengers docking on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Certified bilingual guides, a fleet for any group size, and a hard promise: back to your ship on time.
Your day in port, sorted
The Pacific coast's cruise-excursion specialist
For over 30 years Tucanes Tours has been the local partner travel agencies and cruise divisions trust on Costa Rica's Central and South Pacific. When your ship anchors, we are on the pier ready to turn a few hours ashore into the highlight of the whole cruise, with the timing built entirely around your departure.
Back on time, guaranteed
Every excursion is timed around your all-aboard, with a built-in buffer. Getting you back to the ship on time is non-negotiable.
Full, half & short days
From a quick wildlife hike to a full day of rafting or sailing, we build the excursion to fit your port time.
Any group size
FITs, families and large groups. Our fleet seats everyone from a private few up to 54 passengers per coach.
Agency & cruise-line ready
A dedicated reservations team works with travel agencies and cruise divisions seven days a week.
Shore excursion ideas
What your passengers can do ashore
Mix and match any of our Pacific-coast experiences into a shore excursion. A few favorites for cruise days:
Manuel Antonio National Park
Sloths, monkeys and tropical birds on an easy guided rainforest hike, with a white-sand beach finish.
Catamaran Sailing & Snorkel
Sail the coast, snorkel a sheltered bay and watch for dolphins, with a barbecue lunch on board.
Whitewater Rafting
Scenic Class II-III rapids through pristine jungle on the Savegre or Naranjo, for an adrenaline day ashore.
Ocean Kayaking & Snorkel
Paddle to seabird islands and snorkel clear water, no experience needed, easy for most fitness levels.
Mangrove & Crocodile Safari
A boat safari through the Tárcoles or Damas mangroves, past wild crocodiles, herons and monkeys.
Chocolate, Coffee & Culture
A hands-on farm visit, bean-to-bar chocolate, coffee and a taste of rural Costa Rican life.
Want something else? We also run horseback riding, ziplines, cooking classes and national-park visits. Browse all tours or tell us what your passengers love.
Where we meet your ship
Pacific ports we serve
- Puntarenas / Caldera, gateway to the Central Pacific, Jacó, Carara and the Tárcoles mangroves
- Quepos (Marina Pez Vela), minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, rafting and catamaran sailing
- Golfito & the South Pacific, Corcovado, Golfo Dulce and the wild Osa Peninsula
Moving your group
A fleet for any size party
We move passengers in air-conditioned, fully insured vehicles with professional bilingual chauffeurs: minivans for up to 10, coaster vans for up to 20, larger vehicles for up to 26, and coaches seating up to 54. See our transportation & transfers for more on the fleet.
Plan a cruise shore excursion
Tell us your ship, port and dates and we'll build the right excursion and send a group quote. Agencies and cruise divisions welcome.
Inquiry received!
We'll reply with shore-excursion options and a quote within a few hours. Check your WhatsApp too.
Good to know
Cruise excursion FAQ
Yes, that is our number-one priority. Every shore excursion is planned around your all-aboard time with a comfortable buffer built in. We monitor the clock so you are back at the pier with time to spare.
We meet ships across the Pacific coast: Puntarenas / Caldera (Central Pacific), Quepos / Marina Pez Vela (Manuel Antonio), and Golfito in the South Pacific. Tell us where you dock and we will tailor the day.
Absolutely. We have been a specialized partner for cruise divisions for over 30 years, with a dedicated reservations team and the fleet and guides to handle large manifests. Reach out and we will set up rates and logistics.
From a private couple to full coaches. Our fleet ranges from minivans for up to 10 passengers to buses seating up to 54, so we can move groups of almost any size in air-conditioned comfort.
Both, plus shorter options. We match the excursion to how long your ship is in port, whether that is a few hours for a wildlife hike or a full day of rafting or sailing.
