Puerto Rico: Icacos Catamaran Sailing with Food & Open Bar

Summary

Sail from Fajardo to Icacos for a day of sun, food, and Caribbean sea

You’ll sail from Fajardo on a spacious catamaran toward Icacos Cay, lounging on deck or splashing down water slides into warm Caribbean waters. Enjoy guided snorkeling with help from friendly crew, then feast on Puerto Rican dishes and sip unlimited rum cocktails as music plays. The day ends with coconut-passionfruit sorbet and that easy feeling you only get at sea.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me a cold drink before I even find a spot to drop my bag. The deck of Getaway Too is wide and bright—way more space than I expected for a sailing tour near Icacos. Our guide, José, grins at my sun hat (he says it’s “muy elegante,” but I think he’s teasing). We’re barely out of Fajardo when the music starts up—some salsa, some reggaeton—and the whole boat feels like it’s waking up. There’s this salty breeze that sticks to your skin and makes you want to just sit back and watch the water flicker blue and green all morning.

I didn’t really plan on trying the water slide (looked more for kids), but after watching two abuelas shriek-laughing as they went down, I couldn’t resist. The Caribbean is warmer than my shower back home. Snorkeling was next—José showed us how to use the masks, and even helped one guy who kept fogging his up. Saw flashes of yellow fish under us; someone swore they spotted a turtle but I missed it because I was busy adjusting my goggles for the fifth time. So yeah, beginner-friendly is right.

Lunch came out just as everyone started drifting back onboard—plates piled with roasted pork, chicken, salads (the bean salad was way better than it looked), plus vegan pigeon peas for my friend who never eats meat. There’s this coconut-passionfruit sorbet at the end that tastes like summer holidays should taste. The open bar keeps going after lunch—rum punch seems to be everyone’s favorite—and by then people are flopped on sun loungers or swinging off those ropes into the sea again. You can hear laughter over the music, and sometimes nothing but wind and soft chatter in Spanish from the crew.

The way back feels slower somehow. Maybe it’s just that you don’t want it to end yet. Sunburned shoulders, sticky fingers from fruit juice—I still think about that view of Icacos fading behind us while José passed around one last round of drinks. If you’ve never done a catamaran tour in Puerto Rico before… well, this is what it should feel like.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Luxury sailing and island exploration

• Board Getaway Too catamaran
• Enjoy floating beach club amenities
• Use water slides and swings
• Relax on sun loungers and shaded retreats
• Explore hidden gems of Cordillera Cays
• Dive into Caribbean waters
• Savor curated culinary delights
• Enjoy open bar and cocktails
• Listen to onboard music vibes
• Experience authentic Puerto Rican hospitality

Top questions

How many people are allowed on the Icacos catamaran tour?

The maximum capacity is 49 guests per sailing.

Is lunch included during the sailing tour?

Yes, a Puerto Rican lunch with pork, chicken, vegan options, salads, and sorbet is included.

Are drinks included on this catamaran trip?

Unlimited tropical rum beverages are served during and after lunch; water, soda, and juice are also available.

Can beginners join the snorkeling part?

Yes, there’s a guided snorkeling clinic suitable for all ages and beginners.

Is pickup included for this tour?

The tour includes pickup arrangements; guests must arrive 1 hour prior to departure at the dock.

Are infants allowed on board?

Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult's lap and count as passengers; their space must be reserved in advance.

What should I bring for the Icacos sailing trip?

Bring a towel and wear your swimsuit underneath beach clothes; all other essentials are provided onboard.

Are animals or service animals allowed?

No animals or service animals are permitted on board any vessels for safety reasons.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip sailing from Fajardo aboard a spacious catamaran with shaded areas and private restrooms; guided snorkeling clinic for all ages; use of water mats, swings, slides; an authentic Puerto Rican lunch featuring pork, roasted chicken or vegan pigeon peas plus salads; unlimited tropical rum drinks along with soda and juice; coconut-passionfruit sorbet before returning in the afternoon.