San Juan Bay Private Tour with Sangria, Charcuterie and Forts

A certified captain at the helm and a sound system for the crossing

You sail the harbor on a 37 foot sailboat or a high performance powerboat with complimentary local drinks, a personal guide and a certified captain. Past old forts, a rum factory and a secret passage, it is a private boat tour around the bay of old San Juan.

Step-by-step itinerary

San Juan Bay private water tour

• Pass by La Fortaleza
• Pass by Castillo San Cristobal
• Pass by Bacardi Rum Factory
• Pass by Goat Island
• Pass by secret passage of San Juan Bay
• See coastal town with Old San Juan view

What’s included

• Extra time on request.
• Bottled water.
• A bottle of homemade sangria.
• Sound system you connect by Bluetooth.
• Platter of cold cuts and fruit.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

On this private boat tour of San Juan Bay you sail past old forts and the Bacardi rum factory, with local drinks and sangria on board.

Group Private 4 similar group tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Ages Adult (18 to 90 years) · Child (under 18)

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

Once you step aboard, the bay opens up around you, with your own guide beside you and a captain at the helm. The sound system fills the deck with music in a Caribbean spirit, and the historical points come one after another as you sail, each one pointed out by your guide. The breeze off the water stays with you the whole way, so the forts and the harbor feel close.

Between sights there is food and drink to share. A bottle of homemade sangria and bottled water are there for you, and a platter of cold cuts and fruit sits ready. Local drinks are poured too, so the mood stays easy as the coast slides by.

Along the way the route passes the Bacardi factory, which makes over 80 percent of the world's rum, and Goat Island, where the bay gets wide and open. You sail by the secret back door of the bay, a battle ground in its day, and then the coastal town life of the shore comes into view, with a clear look across to Old San Juan.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

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.

Does the boat stop at Goat Island?

No, Goat Island is only seen in passing from the boat, with no stop made there.

Can I visit the Bacardi rum factory during the tour?

No, the factory is only seen in passing from the boat, with no stop on the route.

Is there food on board during the tour?

Yes, a charcuterie tray with cold cuts and fruit is served on board.

Can I connect my phone to the boat's sound system?

Yes, the sound system connects by Bluetooth, so your phone can link to it.

Operated by Caribbean Fishing Academy. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago