Panache Sailing

Tourism Service in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Panache Sailing runs shared and private catamaran tours from Marina Flamingo in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Morning and sunset sailings last four hours. The full-day option lasts eight hours and is offered only as a private charter. Certified bilingual crews work from the marina, and hotel pickup across much of Guanacaste uses the company’s own vans and drivers.

Every sailing includes food from the company’s own kitchen, an open bar, guided snorkeling, kayaks, and paddleboards. Floating mats are part of the water gear. The company cites more than ten years in Guanacaste, CST sustainable-tourism certification, and a 2026 Travelers’ Choice recognition linked to more than 1,200 reviews. A briefing is given before every sailing, on boats the company describes as its own fleet.

Morning on the water

The shared morning tour runs from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midday. Panache presents that departure as calmer Pacific water, marine wildlife spotting, and guided snorkeling, with a family-friendly rhythm before the day heats up. The boat leaves Marina Flamingo for quiet coves, where the morning can include snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

A shared morning place is listed at $85 per person, or $76.50 with the direct-booking discount, plus tax. A private morning charter covers the same four hours and is listed at $1,380 per boat, or $1,242 with the discount. On that private morning the catamaran belongs to one group, with room in the offer for a custom route, menu, music, and decor. The Premium Menu belongs to private charters. The shared morning meal is a buffet-style spread, not a plated service.

Shared morning tours sail with a minimum of 12 guests. The sailing is set one to three days ahead once that minimum is reached. Infants under four sail free, and children ages five to twelve sail at reduced rates. Life vests are carried in every size, and swimming skill is not required to come aboard.

Sunset sailings and listed fares

The sunset sailing runs from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and also lasts four hours. Panache presents it as golden-hour catamaran sailing with an open bar, guided snorkeling, and the Pacific sunset, and marks the departure as a best seller. The same included kitchen, bar, and water gear travel with this sailing.

A shared sunset place is listed at $92 per person, or $82.80 with the discount. A private sunset charter is listed at $1,625 per boat, or $1,463 with the discount. Privacy here means the boat, the pace, and the playlist stay with one group, while the crew standard stays the same as on a shared sailing. The Premium Menu again applies to the private charter rather than the shared buffet.

A direct-booking discount of 10 percent uses promo code SAIL10. The shared-sail version of that offer is dated August 15 through November 15, 2026. A separate notice offers 10 percent off all tours through November 15, 2026. Those reduced figures are a dated promotion, so the total shown for the chosen date is the fare that applies.

A private full day

The full-day charter runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is private only and described as fully customizable, for travelers who want the Pacific, the crew, and the itinerary to themselves. The listed fare is $2,650 per boat, or $2,385 with the discount. There is no shared full-day seat at a per-person rate.

Because the fare is per boat, the cost per person depends on how many guests divide it. No maximum guest count is published, so a large celebration and a small family are not automatically the same reservation. Naming the head count and the occasion when reserving gives the crew the details used to match the boat. On a private charter the group sets pace and music, which is the operational difference from joining a shared four-hour sailing.

Food, the bar, and snorkeling

Food is prepared in Panache’s own kitchen and served on board. The shared spread can include chicken and fish wraps, refried beans, corn chips and dips, bruschettas, fresh fruit, sweet and savory cookies, and kids’ quesadillas. Ceviche, wraps, and fresh fruit are also named in the company’s description of the kitchen. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kids’ options are part of the stated coverage. Allergies, including fish, gluten, and dairy, and other dietary needs are details to give before the date so the kitchen can prepare.

The open bar includes national beers, cocktails, and soft drinks. Craft cocktails and premium liquors are named in the broader description of the bar. Gratuities are optional and are not included in the tour price. Soft drinks are on board for guests who skip alcohol, including children and anyone about to enter the water.

Guided snorkeling uses gear supplied on the boat, on volcanic reefs near Tamarindo. Dolphins, sea turtles, and manta rays are the animals named for this coast, along with humpback whales in season. A season is not the same thing as a sighting on one outing. Guests who prefer to stay dry can remain on deck or on a floating mat. Kayaks and paddleboards are aboard, and the crew stays with the water activities.

Marina Flamingo and hotel pickup

Departures leave Marina Flamingo, described as about 30 minutes from Tamarindo. The crew can collect guests at the hotel and bring them to the catamaran. Complimentary pickup covers Flamingo, Potrero, and Las Catalinas; Tamarindo and Playa Grande; and Conchal and Brasilito. Named stops in those zones include Margaritaville, Flamingo Marina Resort, Bahía del Sol, the Westin and W Costa Rica at Reserva Conchal, Capitán Suizo, Cala Luna, Wyndham, Santarena, and Sugar Beach.

Pickup from Papagayo or Playa del Coco, including Four Seasons, Andaz, and Secrets, is available for an extra charge quoted on request. The hotel name is part of the booking. The exact pickup time is sent the day before. The van waits 10 minutes, so being ready slightly early keeps the transfer on schedule. Guests who drive themselves can use free private parking with security at Marina Flamingo.

Office hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day. That span covers the morning departure and the later returns, though the sailing itself follows the booked start and end times rather than the full office day. Meeting the crew at the marina is the alternative when pickup is not needed.

Ages, weather, and reservation terms

Shared sailings are described as suitable for mixed ages, from toddlers and teenagers to honeymooners and grandparents, with water activities at different levels. Life vests in all sizes are on board. Heart conditions, recent surgery, reduced mobility, and anyone who is not a confident swimmer are details the crew wants before the day, so the briefing can match the group.

Panache does not cancel for rain. If sea conditions are not right for the experience, the sailing is rescheduled or a full refund is processed. Published cancellation terms charge nothing at 48 hours or more before departure, 50 percent between 24 and 48 hours, and the full fare under 24 hours or for a no-show. Free cancellation up to 15 days before is also advertised with the morning tour, so the terms attached to a specific reservation are the ones that govern it.

Useful items for the hours on deck are a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle. Phone and WhatsApp are +506 8495 0039. Email is info@panachesailing.com. A reservation that names the date, morning, sunset, or full day, shared or private, the guest count, children’s ages, food limits, and either a hotel or marina arrival matches the details the crew uses. Instant booking and weather-safe rescheduling are part of the morning tour offer.

Location

Phone: +506 8495 0039