Boat Tours & Cruises in San Jose: Compare 38 Options

Independent comparison Prices checked October 4, 2026 Prices shown in USD 38 options compared

Our top pick is Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner (14 h, ★ 4.9 (3,728)). Well-rated options start at $85 from, per person, and 27 of 38 options offer free cancellation.

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Best overall

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

14 h · ★ 4.9 (3,728) $185 from, per person

Free cancellation

Highest weighted rating of 10 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability

Lowest price

Sarapiquí River Family Rafting Adventure Class II & III

3 h · ★ 4.9 (200) $85 from, per person

Free cancellation

Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability

Shortest

Pacuare River

2 h–4 h · ★ 4.9 (204) $125 from, per person

Shortest well-rated option, if you are short on time. Check availability

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Option	Duration	Rating	Price	Book
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner Free cancellation Skip the line	14 h	★ 4.9 (3,728)	$185 from, per person	Check
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose Free cancellation	14 h	★ 4.9 (1,668)	$165 from, per person	Check
Sarapiquí River Family Rafting Adventure Class II & III Free cancellation	3 h	★ 4.9 (200)	$85 from, per person	Check
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour Free cancellation	14 h	★ 4.8 (151)	$185 from, per person	Check
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José Free cancellation	10 h	★ 4.7 (250)	$125 from, per person	Check
Pacuare River	2 h–4 h	★ 4.9 (204)	$125 from, per person	Check
Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III Costa Rica Free cancellation	3 h	★ 5.0 (59)	$60 from, per person	Check
San Jose: Carara National Park, Tarcoles River, and Ajugas Tour Free cancellation	8 h–12 h	★ 5.0 (55)	$278 from, per person	Check
Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose Free cancellation	12.5 h	★ 4.7 (86)	$230 from, per person	Check
Tortuguero : All Inclusive Package 2 Nights 3 Days from San Jose	3 days	★ 4.4 (91)	$499 from, per person	Check

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Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner 14 h · ★ 4.9 (3,728)
Free cancellation Skip the line

$185 from, per person Check availability
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose 14 h · ★ 4.9 (1,668)
Free cancellation

$165 from, per person Check availability
Sarapiquí River Family Rafting Adventure Class II & III 3 h · ★ 4.9 (200)
Free cancellation

$85 from, per person Check availability
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour 14 h · ★ 4.8 (151)
Free cancellation

$185 from, per person Check availability
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José 10 h · ★ 4.7 (250)
Free cancellation

$125 from, per person Check availability
Pacuare River 2 h–4 h · ★ 4.9 (204)

$125 from, per person Check availability
Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III Costa Rica 3 h · ★ 5.0 (59)
Free cancellation

$60 from, per person Check availability
San Jose: Carara National Park, Tarcoles River, and Ajugas Tour 8 h–12 h · ★ 5.0 (55)
Free cancellation

$278 from, per person Check availability
Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose 12.5 h · ★ 4.7 (86)
Free cancellation

$230 from, per person Check availability
Jungle Kayak Adventure In Sarapiquí 3 h · ★ 4.8 (30)
Free cancellation

$95 from, per person Check availability
Tortuguero One Day Private Tour from San Jose 10 h · ★ 5.0 (20)
Free cancellation Private

$350 from, per person Check availability
10 Nights and 11 Days – Beaches of Charm 11 days · ★ 5.0 (36)

$2,081 from, per person Check availability
Pejibaye River Tubing from Turrialba for All Ages 6 h · ★ 5.0 (11)
Free cancellation Private

$95 from, per person Check availability
Super Combo: Manuel Antonio Park + Catamaran tour from San Jose 12 h · ★ 4.4 (34)
Free cancellation

$237 from, per person Check availability
Day Trip to Pacuare River Rafting Class III-IV from San Jose 11 h · ★ 5.0 (5)
Free cancellation

$139 from, per person Check availability
Safari Float Sarapiqui River From San Jose 4 h · ★ 4.8 (6)
Free cancellation

$111 from, per person Check availability
Lake Arenal Boat & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose 10 h · ★ 5.0 (4)
Free cancellation Private

$295 from, per person Check availability
Costa Rica Pura Vida Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV 2 h · ★ 5.0 (4)
Free cancellation

$70 from, per person Check availability
San Jose: Private 3-in-1 Rainforest Tour with Tram and River Boat 9 h · ★ 5.0 (3)
Free cancellation Private

$335 from, per person Check availability
Costa Rica Highlights 8D/7N Vacation Package 8 days · ★ 5.0 (2)
Private

$1,899 from, per person Check availability