Snorkeling in Fajardo: Marine turtles and tropical fish
Swim with marine turtles and stingrays in a protected nature reserve
A morning snorkeling activity departing from Marina Puerto del Rey in Fajardo, where you enter the water with a professional guide to spot marine turtles, stingrays and tropical fish around Icacos Island Nature Reserve. The guide handles the marine life explanation while you navigate the reef for about an hour, then the group moves to the beach for a longer rest before returning to the marina.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- Professional guide trained in CPR and First Aid.
- snorkeling equipment.
- deli-style lunch with fresh bread and pasta salad.
- rum punch, piña colada, soft drinks and water.
- free parking and bathrooms at the marina.
- bathroom on board.
Times
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 08:00
Before you book
Operated by Sea Ventures Dive and Snorkel
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The experience
The boat leaves Marina Puerto del Rey at 9am after an 8:45am boarding deadline, so you'll need to arrive by 7:15am for check-in, parking and gear setup. The first 35 minutes on the water takes you past Las Cabezas de San Juan Coast before reaching Icacos Island Nature Reserve, where the chain of islands creates distinct snorkeling zones. A professional guide trained in CPR and First Aid enters the water with you, pointing out what you're seeing and keeping the group safe. The staff are USCG-approved and focused on family-friendly conditions rather than party atmosphere.
You'll spend roughly an hour to an hour and a half in the water around the reef, spotting marine turtles, stingrays and schools of tropical fish. The guide explains the marine life as you swim, so you're learning what you're seeing rather than just drifting. After snorkeling, the boat anchors at the beach for a two-and-a-half-hour break where you can rest, swim or simply sit on the sand before the return trip to the marina.
Lunch is a deli-style buffet with fresh bakery bread and pasta salad, served alongside rum punch, piña colada, soft drinks and water. The marina provides free parking and bathrooms, and all snorkeling equipment is included. The whole outing runs from 9am to 1pm, so you're back by early afternoon if you have other plans in Fajardo.
Is this one for you?You're snorkeling for the first time or want a guided introduction to the reef: the guide enters the water with you and explains what you're seeing, so you're not navigating alone. The full morning (9am to 1pm) and the long beach break afterward suit a relaxed pace rather than a packed itinerary.
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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 kind of marine life will I actually see while snorkeling at Icacos Island?
Marine turtles, stingrays and tropical fish are the main species you'll encounter around the reef. The guide points them out and explains what you're seeing as you swim, so you know what you're looking at rather than just spotting shapes in the water.
Do I need to know how to swim before I book this snorkeling trip?
Swimming ability is recommended because the activity centers on snorkeling in open water. If you're not a confident swimmer, you can stay on the boat during the snorkeling portion and still enjoy the ride, the beach time and the meal.
How long is the actual snorkeling time in the water?
You'll spend about one hour to one hour and a half snorkeling around Icacos Island Nature Reserve, depending on conditions and the group's pace. After that, the boat moves to the beach for a two-and-a-half-hour break before heading back to the marina.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
Equipment, guide, lunch, drinks, parking and bathrooms at the marina are all included. Gratuities are not included, and hotel pickup or drop-off costs extra per person if you need transportation to Marina Puerto del Rey.
What time do I need to arrive, and when does the boat actually leave?
Check-in opens at 7:15am and you must be on the boat, checked in and geared by 8:45am because the boat departs at 9am. Plan to arrive earlier than 8:45am to allow time for parking, paperwork and getting your equipment fitted.
Snorkeling in Fajardo: Marine turtles and tropical fish
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