Icacos Island Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling from Fajardo

A full day on the water without the logistics. The catamaran handles the route, the timing, and the meal.

A catamaran cruise from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, to Icacos Island with a morning beach stop, afternoon snorkeling at a reef, and lunch included. The boat departs at 8:30 am, stays anchored at the island for several hours so you can swim and beachcomb, then sails to the reef for snorkeling before returning to the dock. Complimentary floating devices, snorkeling gear, beach toys, and refreshments (water, sodas, piña coladas, rum punch) are provided. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide speaks English and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise to Icacos Island

• Check in at dock by 8:30 am
• Sail 45 minutes to Icacos Island
• Swim and relax on the beach
• Enjoy lunch buffet on the island
• Sail to reef for snorkeling
• Snorkel around tropical reef
• Sail back to dock

The experience

The Barefoot IV catamaran leaves the dock at Villa Marina in Fajardo by 8:30 am and sails for 45 minutes to Icacos Island, one of the Fajardo Keys. Once anchored, you have the morning and early afternoon to swim in clear water, use the complimentary floating devices, play with beach toys (volleyballs, footballs, beach paddles), or walk the sand collecting shells. The boat stays put until after lunch, so there is no rush to get back on board.

Lunch is a sandwich buffet with cold cuts, cheeses, tuna, chicken, pasta salad and fresh fruit, served on the boat. Vegetarian options are available, and the crew can accommodate dietary restrictions if you contact them within 48 hours of your departure. Between the beach time and the meal, the day has a natural rhythm: no schedule pressure, no separate restaurant booking.

In the afternoon, the catamaran sails to a nearby reef where you snorkel with provided equipment to see tropical fish and coral. The water is shallow enough that floating belts are available if you need them. After snorkeling, the crew hoists the sail for the return to the dock. Bottled water, sodas, piña coladas and rum punch are available throughout the day. The entire outing runs about five hours from check-in to return.

What’s included

• Catamaran transport to Icacos Island and the reef.
• lunch buffet with sandwich options, pasta, fruit and salad.
• snorkeling equipment.
• floating devices and beach toys.
• refreshments including bottled water, sodas, piña coladas and rum punch.
• use of the boat's bathroom.
• live guide in English and Spanish.
• local taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 44

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Castillo Watersports

Is this one for you?If you are staying in or near San Juan and want a full beach and snorkel day without renting a car or booking separate activities, this catamaran handles the drive to Fajardo, the boat, the meal, and the gear. You just show up at the dock by 8:30 am.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Icacos Island like when we get there?

Icacos Island is a deserted beach with clear blue water. You can swim, sunbathe, play with beach toys, or walk the sand to collect shells. The catamaran anchors offshore and stays there for several hours, so you set your own pace on the beach without being rushed back to the boat.

Do we get snorkeling gear, or do we need to bring our own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the cruise price. Floating devices are also available if you want extra support in the water.

What time do we need to check in, and how long does the whole trip take?

Check-in at Villa Marina dock is by 8:30 am at the latest. The full cruise runs about five hours, including the 45-minute sail to the island, beach time, lunch, snorkeling at the reef, and the return sail.

Is lunch included, and can you handle dietary restrictions?

Lunch is a sandwich buffet with cold cuts, cheeses, tuna, chicken, pasta and fruit salads. Vegetarian options are included. If you have other dietary restrictions, contact the operator by phone within 48 hours of your booking date.

How far is the dock from San Juan, and what happens if the weather is bad?

Villa Marina dock is about 1 to 1.5 hours' drive from San Juan. If weather forces a cancellation, the captain makes the call on an hourly basis and you will not be charged. Do not skip the trip based on your own weather forecast: the captain watches conditions locally and makes the final decision.