Afternoon Catamaran to Icacos Island from Fajardo: sunset sail

Three hours on a 54-foot catamaran: sail, swim, and watch the Caribbean sunset

An afternoon catamaran cruise from Fajardo to Icacos Island aboard the Traveler, a 54-foot boat carrying up to 48 passengers. You swim in the calm waters around the island, enjoy drinks and snacks on board, and return to Villa Marina by sunset. The boat departs at 2:30pm and returns at 5:30pm, with a live guide speaking English and Spanish throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon sail and beach time

• Check in at 1:30pm
• Depart to Icacos Island at 2:30pm
• Explore waters and relax on beach
• Return to marina by 5:30pm

The Experience

Check in at Villa Marina in Fajardo at 1:30pm, then cast off at 2:30pm. The three-hour sail takes you across calm Caribbean waters to Icacos Island, where the boat anchors and you can swim directly from the water. Finger food, snacks, tropical cocktails and soft drinks are included on board—you're not managing a cooler or rationing supplies yourself. The guide is there the whole time, speaking English or Spanish, so questions about the island or the water get answered as they come up.

Once anchored at Icacos, the water is the main event. It's shallow and turquoise, and you can wade in from the boat or swim out to explore. Some people stay in the water most of the afternoon; others prefer the deck with a drink and the view. There's no structured snorkeling tour or guided activity—the point is your own pace and your own choice about how much time to spend in the water versus on board. The boat returns to the marina at 5:30pm, timed so you catch the sunset on the way back.

Families with children from age 4 and up are welcome. The boat is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, back or neck problems, or pregnancy, so if you have any of those conditions, check with the operator before booking. The maximum passenger count is 48, which keeps it from feeling like a barge, but it's a shared boat—not a private charter.

What’s included

• Finger food and snacks.
• tropical cocktails and soft drinks.
• three-hour catamaran cruise aboard the 54-foot Traveler.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• swimming time at Icacos Island.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tena Rock corp

Is this one for you?Book this if you're already in or near Fajardo and want to join other travelers for an afternoon departure at 2:30pm—you'll be back on land by sunset rather than sailing into evening.

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Top questions

Can I bring my own snacks and drinks on the catamaran to Icacos?

Finger food, snacks, and drinks are included in the tour price, so you don't need to bring your own. Optional add-ons are available on board if you want something extra.

What is Icacos Island like when we get there?

Icacos Island is surrounded by calm turquoise water where you can swim directly from the anchored boat. It's a small, undeveloped island with no facilities on shore—the experience is the water and the view, not a beach walk or exploration of the island itself.

Do I need to know how to swim to join this afternoon cruise?

Swimming ability is not required. You can stay on the boat the whole time if you prefer, or wade in the shallow water near the boat. The water is calm and the boat is anchored, so there's no current or waves to manage.

What time does the boat leave Fajardo and when do we return?

Check-in is at 1:30pm at Villa Marina in Fajardo, and the boat departs at 2:30pm. The return to the marina is at 5:30pm, so the whole outing is a three-hour sail with the afternoon and early evening light.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Children are welcome from age 4 and up. The boat is designed for relaxation rather than high activity, and families often book it together. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and snacks and drinks are included.