Nautica Shipping Agents

Nautica Shipping Agents operates on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of Costa Rica, with a hugely experienced team capable of providing efficient, personal services for mega yachts of all sizes in the major ports and marinas of Costa Rica. The business strives to satisfy the needs of every customer and looks to exceed expectations wherever possible.

Comprehensive Costa Rican yacht agency

Nautica Shipping Agents is able to provide a full range of yacht agency services to meet all the needs of its clients, often going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the perfect voyage:

• Yacht clearances
• Customs and immigration procedures
• Cruising permits
• Concierge service and tours
• Luxury transfers and hotel reservations 
• Crew and passenger logistics arrangements
• Yacht provisioning
• Technical services and repairs
• Air and sea freight delivery
• Medical appointments and evacuations by air, land and sea

Yacht charter in Costa Rica

Over the past three years Costa Rica has increased in prestige and is valued as one of the preeminent mega yacht destinations in the Americas, with berthing facilities for vessels up to 106 metres LOA. With a vibrant gamut of flora and fauna, this tropical region boasts a great deal for visitors to see and do, with breathtaking experiences found nowhere else on the planet.

As well as the natural world, cultural hotspots and sporting hubs are numerous, with the World Championship Fishing Tournaments a particular highlight.

Nautica’s deep-rooted knowledge of Costa Rica enables guests to enjoy an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime visit. Its reputation as a yacht agent, and network of contacts on shore and on sea, means that guests are always cared for with the utmost professionalism, integrity, passion and responsibility.

Chartering in Costa Rica for international yachts is now allowed. Following the law changes on 17th March 2021, the Costa Rica Legislative Assembly voted 47-0 in favour of the marina reform law, which will make it easier for superyachts to visit and work in the country. The new law now allows foreign-flagged luxury charter yachts to stay for up to six months.

Superyacht provisioning services

Nautica Shipping Agents provides full provisioning services to yachts and mega yachts in all marinas and ports in Costa Rica, including:

• Papagayo
• Marina Flamingo
• Marina Pez Vela
• Marina Bahia Golfito
• Los Suenos

Sport fishing in Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers world-class sport fishing, with year-round fishing on both the Pacific and the Caribbean coasts.

With an increased amount of luxury fishing yachts travelling to Costa Rica, Nautica Shipping Agents helps its clients enjoy the fishing experience of a lifetime. It can assist with everything from customs and clearance into the country, fuelling, bait, provisions and 24/7 support.

Exclusive expeditions to a secret Shangri-La

Nautica Shipping Agents can also acquire permits for Cocos Island, a mysterious paradise, popular – once upon a time – with pirates, mobsters, and treasure hunters that has featured prominently in many a legend. Nowadays visitors are only allowed to visit the island if accompanied by park rangers, but Nautica S.A. can assist so that guests are able to experience the jaw-dropping landscape of this unique ecological marvel, home to many large marine mammals, for themselves.

To discuss your trip to Costa Rica with an expert local yacht agent, contact Nautica Shipping Agents today.