Icacos Island Half-Day Snorkel & Beach Tour Fajardo

20 Minutes to Coral Reef & Beach: Icacos Island from Fajardo

You board a 43-foot boat at Villa Marina and spend four to five hours at Icacos Island: snorkeling over the coral reef, eating a deli lunch and drinks on board, then relaxing on the beach. Snorkel gear, food, and all drinks are included. Morning tours start at 7am, afternoon tours at noon, with groups capped at 40 passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Icacos Island half day tour

• Check in at Villa Mariana
• Depart for Icacos Island by boat
• Explore waters around the island
• Lunch and drinks on board
• Relax on the beach with drinks
• Return to Villa Marina Fajardo

The experience

The boat captain at Villa Marina knew exactly who we were before we even said our names: he'd checked the manifest that morning and was already pointing us toward the Tobias, a 43-foot Newton motor boat that sits low enough in the water that you feel the Caribbean the moment you step aboard. Check-in is either 7:00am for the morning tour or noon for the afternoon one, and the ride out to Icacos Island takes about 20 minutes. The water gets shallower and bluer as you go, and then suddenly you're anchored over the coral reef and the snorkeling gear is being handed around: mask, fins, the whole setup included.

Once you're in the water, the reef is right there. Fish move in schools, the coral is actual color, not the bleached stuff you see in photos. After maybe an hour of that, everyone comes back to the boat for lunch. A deli-style buffet with fruit, cookies, and drinks that matter: piña coladas, rum punch, rum cola, water, soft drinks. It's not fancy, but it's cold and it tastes right when you're wet and hungry. The boat rocks a little, the sun is straight overhead, and nobody's in a hurry to get anywhere.

After lunch the Tobias moves to the beach side of the island, and that's where the afternoon flattens out. You can sit on the sand, float in the shallows, or stay on the boat with another drink. The guide is there the whole time, but mostly you're just doing what you came to do: be on an island in the water, with nothing to arrange except showing up on time. The boat brings you back to Villa Marina in Fajardo by late afternoon, salt still in your hair.

What’s included

Your half-day includes snorkeling equipment, a deli-style buffet lunch with whole fruits and cookies, piña coladas, rum punch, rum cola, water and soft drinks, an in-person guide throughout the tour, and beach time on Icacos Island. You depart and return from Villa Marina in Fajardo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

AgesAdult (13 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40 · max 6 per booking

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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tena Rock corp

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a half-day on the water without planning the boat, the snorkel site, or what to eat: the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you just show up at 7am or noon and spend the rest of the day in the water and on the sand.

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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 12 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.

How long is the boat ride to Icacos Island?

About 20 minutes from Villa Marina in Fajardo.

What time do tours start?

Morning tours check in at 7:00am. Afternoon tours check in at 12:00pm.

Is snorkel gear included?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is provided for the reef portion of the tour.

What food and drinks are included?

A deli-style buffet with fruit and cookies, plus piña coladas, rum punch, rum cola, water, and soft drinks.

What's the maximum group size?

Groups are capped at 40 passengers per boat.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour is a half-day experience. Morning and afternoon departures each last approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is provided as part of the tour.