Icacos Island: Catamaran Snorkeling Tour with Lunch & Open Bar

Summary

Catamaran ride to Icacos Island with snorkeling, lunch and drinks

You’ll sail from Villa Marina on a roomy catamaran with locals guiding you toward Icacos Island’s clear waters. Enjoy snorkeling among bright fish, relax on deck with open bar drinks, and refuel with a fresh buffet lunch before heading back—expect laughter, salty hair, and moments you’ll think about long after you’re home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Catamaran trip and island snorkeling

• Check in at 7:00 AM
• Depart from Villa Mariana at 8:00 AM
• Travel 50 minutes to Icacos Island
• Explore waters and snorkel
• Lunch and drinks on board
• Visit coral reef and use water slide
• Relax and enjoy drinks in the sun
• Return to marina by 1:30 PM

Top questions

How long does the Icacos Island catamaran tour last?

The tour departs at 8:00 AM and returns to the marina around 1:30 PM.

Is lunch included on the Icacos Island snorkeling tour?

Yes, a deli-style buffet lunch and bean salad are served onboard.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Yes, piña coladas, rum punch, rum cola, soft drinks, and water are included.

What is the minimum age for children on this tour?

Children must be at least 4 years old to join this catamaran trip.

Does this tour include snorkeling equipment?

Yes, all necessary snorkeling gear is provided as part of your booking.

Where does the catamaran depart from?

The tour starts at Villa Marina in Puerto Rico.

Can pregnant travelers join this tour?

No, pregnant travelers are not permitted for safety reasons.

Is there an open bar during the trip?

Yes, an open bar is available onboard throughout your day trip to Icacos Island.

What’s included

Your day includes check-in at Villa Marina with friendly guides onboard a 50 ft catamaran headed for Icacos Island; all snorkeling equipment; unlimited soft drinks plus piña coladas and rum cocktails; a deli-style buffet lunch with bean salad; fruit platter and cookies; plus plenty of time relaxing or swimming before returning early afternoon.

What’s the experience like?

“You’ll want to try the piña colada before you even get in the water,” our captain grinned as we boarded the Traveler Catamaran at Villa Marina. He had these big, sun-creased hands and laughed like he’d been doing this run forever. The boat felt bigger than I expected—50 feet is no joke—but it was the hum of everyone’s chatter that made me realize how early it still was. I remember the salt in the air mixing with sunscreen and something sweet from the bar, probably that famous piña colada.

The ride out to Icacos Island took about 50 minutes, but honestly, time slipped away. Our guide, Carla, pointed out little cays along the way—she told us stories about fishermen who used to camp out here for days. At some point I just stared at the water changing colors under us—blue then green then almost clear near Icacos. When we finally anchored, there was this sudden quiet except for waves slapping against the hull and someone’s kid giggling about fish “with eyebrows.” I didn’t expect to laugh so much before even getting in the water.

Snorkeling off Icacos was wild—I mean, I’m not a pro swimmer or anything but Carla handed me a mask and just said “relax, you’ll see more if you float.” She was right. There were these tiny yellow fish darting around coral that looked like old bones. At one point I tasted saltwater through my snorkel because I got too excited trying to follow a blue tang (those things are fast). Back on board, lunch was this deli-style buffet—nothing fancy but after swimming it tasted perfect. The bean salad had cilantro in it and for some reason that stuck with me all afternoon.

After lunch we moved closer to a coral reef spot where people lined up for the water slide off the side of the catamaran. I chickened out at first but ended up going twice because why not? The sun felt heavy on my skin by then, but there was always cold water or rum punch nearby. Some folks just stretched out on deck and let themselves dry off while others went back in for another swim. It felt easy—no rush to do anything except maybe try another cookie before they disappeared.