Snorkeling in Fajardo: Icacos Island with Lunch

The coral reef holds tropical fish and live formations you can reach by swimming straight out from the boat.

Snorkel from Icacos Island and a moored catamaran over a living coral reef in Fajardo's east coast waters, with all gear and lunch included. You arrive 45 minutes early to board, then swim and snorkel at two stops: first from the island's white sand shallows, then for about an hour over the reef where the boat holds position. The captain adjusts the second reef site based on water conditions, choosing from Tortugas, Lobos, Punta Aguila or Palominitos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with snorkeling and beach time

• Arrive at marina 45 minutes early
• Board boat and depart from Fajardo
• View El Yunque National Forest from boat
• Disembark at Icacos Island
• Swim, snorkel, or relax on beach
• Boat moors over coral reef for snorkeling
• Snorkel over coral reef and view marine life
• Return to marina

The experience

The boat leaves from Fajardo Marina, where you arrive 45 minutes before your reservation time. The catamaran or power boat heads east along Puerto Rico's coast, passing El Yunque National Forest before reaching Icacos Island. You disembark into knee-deep crystal-clear water and can snorkel from the shore, walk the white sand beach, or swim and sunbathe at your own pace.

The second stop is the working part: the vessel moors for roughly an hour over a living coral reef. Snorkeling gear is provided, so you enter the water equipped to watch tropical fish move through live coral formations. The captain picks which reef based on conditions that day (Tortugas, Lobos, Punta Aguila or Palominitos), so the marine life and visibility shift with the season and the sea state.

Lunch is buffet-style and served on board. Sodas, bottled water and alcoholic beverages (for guests 21 and older) are included. The whole outing runs 4 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear.
• buffet-style lunch.
• sodas and bottled water.
• alcoholic beverages for guests 21 and older.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

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

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 20

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. 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 staying in or near Fajardo: the 45-minute arrival window and dock start mean minimal travel logistics on your end.

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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.

What's the water like at Icacos Island for snorkeling?

Icacos Island sits in knee-deep turquoise water where you can snorkel from the shore. The water is clear enough to see the seafloor, and you can wade in or swim out depending on your comfort level.

How long do you actually spend snorkeling over the coral reef?

The boat moors over the reef for roughly an hour, giving you time to snorkel and explore the live coral and tropical fish at your own pace.

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

Snorkeling availability and the experience depend on sea conditions. The captain may also switch which reef you visit (Tortugas, Lobos, Punta Aguila or Palominitos) based on water conditions that day.

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

Snorkeling equipment is provided for your convenience, so you don't need to bring or rent your own.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is buffet-style and served on the boat. Sodas, bottled water and alcoholic beverages (for those 21 and older) are also included.