Day sail to Icacos Island from San Juan with snorkeling

A short sail to an uninhabited island with reefs full of fish.

A day sail from San Juan to Icacos Island aboard the SPREAD EAGLE II, a 51-foot catamaran, includes the 40 to 50-minute sail, snorkeling equipment, a sandwich buffet lunch, and hotel pickup from Condado, Old San Juan or Isla Verde. The reefs hold parrot fish, foureye butterfly fish, sergeant majors and wrasse. Crew members carry fish and coral identification charts on board. The tour runs 5.5 hours total, with a live guide in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail and snorkel at Icacos Island

• Board sailing catamaran SPREAD EAGLE II
• Sail 40-50 minutes to Icacos Island
• Snorkel in crystal clear waters
• Explore sparkling beaches
• Observe fish and coral with crew charts
• Feed fish bread from hand

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your San Juan hotel between 7 and 8 a.m., depending on which area you're staying in. You'll head to the dock and board the SPREAD EAGLE II, a modern 51-foot sailing catamaran built for this route. The sail to Icacos Island takes 40 to 50 minutes across protected waters, and the crew handles the rigging while you settle in. Icacos sits uninhabited off the coast, which is why the snorkeling waters stay so clear and the reefs stay so full of life.

Once anchored, you have time in the water with snorkeling gear provided. The reefs here are teeming with parrot fish, foureye butterfly fish, sergeant majors and wrasse. The variety is long enough that the crew keeps identification charts on board if you want to know what you're looking at. Bring patience and bread (the crew provides it) and you can get the fish to eat right out of your hand. The beaches on Icacos are sparkling and shallow, so there's room to move around both in and out of the water.

Lunch is a sandwich buffet served on board, along with bottled water and other beverages. National park fees, all taxes and the snorkeling equipment are included in the price. The return sail to San Juan takes the same route back, and you'll be dropped at your hotel by early afternoon. Over 65% of guests return or refer friends, which says something about how the day holds together.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from Condado, Old San Juan or Isla Verde.
• snorkeling equipment.
• sandwich buffet lunch.
• bottled water and beverages.
• national park fees.
• all taxes and handling charges.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 49

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 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 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

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Spread Eagle II

Is this one for you?You're staying in San Juan and want a full day on the water without arranging a boat, a guide or the snorkeling gear yourself: the catamaran, the crew and the lunch all come together, so you show up at your hotel and the rest unfolds on schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 sail out to Icacos Island?

The sail to Icacos Island takes 40 to 50 minutes aboard the SPREAD EAGLE II. The return sail takes the same time, and the full tour is 5.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What kind of fish will I see when I snorkel?

The reefs around Icacos hold parrot fish, foureye butterfly fish, sergeant majors and wrasse. The crew carries fish and coral identification charts on board so you can learn what you're seeing in the water.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour. The crew will fit you with gear before you enter the water.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a sandwich buffet served on board, along with bottled water and other beverages. National park fees are also included in the price.

Which San Juan hotels does pickup cover?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Condado, Old San Juan and Isla Verde areas only. Pickup starts at 7 a.m., and the exact time depends on which area you're staying in.

Do I need any experience to go on this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the sail. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.