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Experience blue water, white sand, green mountains, superb
cuisine and attentive personal service. Calypso's super catamaran, Manta Raya,
glides past more than seven islands in the Gulf of Nicoya. Her Port of Call
is the enchantingly beautiful, palm studded Tortuga Island where you can walk
the impeccable white sand beach, swim in the turquoise waters and investigate
the marine life while the crew prepares a sumptuous feast (featured in Gourmet
Magazine). Enjoy dining in the shade of white umbrellas with tables covered
in white linen.
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Whether you're 2 or 92 no visit to Costa Rica is complete without
a trip on Calypso's world famous Tortuga Island Cruise. The day begins at your
hotel where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide and seated on an air-conditioned
bus. The bus ride takes you to the pacific port of Puntarenas stopping along
the way for Costa Rican typical breakfast.
This is an excellent opportunity to view the coffee, sugar
plantations, volcanic mountains and the unique Brahman cattle that form an ever-changing
panorama.
Upon arrival in Puntarenas you will board Calypso's super catamaran
Manta Raya. She is actually designed by Calypso Passengers suggestions since
1975. Manta Raya has fresh water showers and full bar featuring delicious Piña
Coladas made with fresh pineapple. The spacious main salon combines with an
expansive deck area which includes 2 deck pools, offering a level of cruising
luxury and comfort in 100% Calypso style.
Once underway the Manta Raya 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.
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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 Calypso's famous lunch. For passenger safety and
convenience Manta Raya has a bow ramp which allows her passengers to disembark
directly onto the beach.
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 Calypso's expert crew.
The Captain and his crew are the masters of this seascape. They are seasoned
mariners who will convey their love of Costa Rica to you. Sightseeing, sunbathing,
diving, exploring, swimming, eating, drinking, and relaxing.
Calypso's One Day Adventure is a tour-de-force of everything that is magical
about Costa Rica's magnificent pacific coast and is necessary before one can
say he has explored Costa Rica completely.
Manta Raya
Manta Raya has been described as "an ocean-going spaceship," built
of space-age materials in accord with a wholly new technology with a heart of
high density, closed cell PVC (not only water tight but the material itself
is actually WATERPROOF, $30,000 worth of NASA-type electronic navigation instruments,
bows made of Kevler (used to make lightweight bullet proof vests and aircraft
armor), tri-and bi-axial fabric impregnated by epoxy resin... well, you get
the idea.
Her catamaran design gives you a chance to lie between the twin bows and know
how leaping dolphins feel swimming the ocean. With two jacuzzi pools, an open
cabin with full bar, an ability to drive right up on the beach like a landing
craft, she's everything a generation of passengers has asked for.
Includes:
Breakfast and lunch.
Wear light clothes, shorts, hat and sneakers. Bring swimsuit, towel, sunblock
and camera.
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