Snorkeling from San Juan to Icacos Island: Reef and Beach

You snorkel from the boat over living coral, then wade into knee-deep water at the island.

A 6-hour snorkeling tour from San Juan to Icacos Island includes roundtrip hotel pickup, a catamaran or power boat ride along the east coast, two reef stops for snorkeling, time on the white-sand beach, lunch with a fruit and salad bar, and all snorkeling equipment. The boat departs from Fajardo Marina after collecting passengers from San Juan hotels, and the captain may redirect to Tortugas Reef, Lobos Reef, Punta Aguila or Palominitos Reef depending on water conditions. A live guide speaks English and Spanish throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and beach tour at Icacos Island

• Pickup customers in San Juan
• Travel to Marina in Fajardo
• Board boat and depart for Icacos Island
• Explore El Yunque views en route
• Disembark at Icacos Island beach
• Swim, snorkel, or relax on beach
• Snorkel over living coral reef
• Return to Marina and travel back

The experience

The boat leaves Fajardo Marina after pickup completes across San Juan. The driver collects you from your hotel starting 2 to 2.5 hours before departure, depending on how many stops are on the route. Once everyone is aboard, the catamaran or power boat heads east along the coast, passing El Yunque National Forest and the quieter cays of Puerto Rico's east side. The ride itself is part of the tour: you see the landscape before you enter the water.

Icacos Island is the first stop. The boat moors in knee-deep crystal-clear water, and you wade straight off into white sand. Some travelers snorkel from the shore. Others swim or sunbathe on the beach. There's no schedule here. You move at your own pace. Then the boat moves to a second stop over a living coral reef, where the captain moors for about an hour. This is where the snorkeling happens: you enter the water from the boat and drift over the reef, watching tropical fish and coral formations. If sea conditions shift, the captain may take you to Tortugas Reef, Lobos Reef, Punta Aguila or Palominitos Reef instead: the destination changes, but the reef snorkeling stays.

Lunch is a buffet served on the boat: a main course, fruit and salad bar, plus soda, water and alcoholic drinks (beer and cocktails for guests 21 and older). All snorkeling gear is provided, and the guide stays with the group throughout, offering direction in English or Spanish. The whole experience runs 6 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Roundtrip hotel pickup from San Juan (when the 7-traveler minimum is met).
• boat transport to Icacos Island and two reef stops.
• all snorkeling equipment.
• lunch with a main course, fruit and salad bar.
• unlimited soda, bottled water and alcoholic beverages.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to the marina.

Before you book

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

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by san juan tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in San Juan without a car (hotel pickup is included), and want snorkeling and beach time in one outing. The guide enters the water with you at the reef, and the separate beach stop lets swimmers and non-swimmers do their own thing.

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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 (under 12).

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.

Do I need my own snorkeling gear, or is it provided?

All snorkeling equipment is included in the tour price. You don't need to bring your own mask, fins or snorkel.

What happens if the sea conditions are rough on the day of my tour?

The captain adjusts the snorkeling stops based on sea conditions. You may visit Icacos Island as planned, but the second reef stop could be Tortugas Reef, Lobos Reef, Punta Aguila or Palominitos Reef instead, whichever offers the best conditions that day.

Is transportation from my San Juan hotel included, or do I need to arrange my own way to the boat?

Roundtrip transportation from your San Juan hotel is included when at least 7 travelers book the same tour date and time. The driver picks you up 2 to 2.5 hours before departure. If the minimum is not met, you can still join the tour but must arrange your own transport to Fajardo Marina. The transportation fee will be refunded.

What's included in the lunch on the boat?

Lunch is a buffet with a main course, fruit and salad bar, plus unlimited soda, bottled water and alcoholic beverages (for guests 21 and older). All meals and drinks are included in the tour price.

How long is the boat ride from San Juan to Icacos Island?

The entire tour is 6 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. This includes transportation to Fajardo Marina, the boat ride to the island and reefs, snorkeling time, beach time and lunch.