Vieques Snorkeling Tour: Sea Turtles & Red Sand Beach

Snorkel with sea turtles, then anchor at one of Puerto Rico's best beaches

A full-day snorkeling trip from Fajardo to Vieques takes you to Punta Arena, where you'll snorkel with sea turtles in clear water and then spend time on a red sand beach. The boat carries snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks and floats. The captain and crew know the reefs and the tides. Seven and a half hours total, with a guide who speaks English and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Vieques with snorkeling and beach time

• Travel to Punta Arena Vieques
• Guided snorkeling with sea turtles
• Relax at beach with red sand
• Enjoy BBQ lunch and refreshments
• Use provided snorkeling gear and umbrella

The experience

Punta Arena Vieques is the anchor of the day. You board in Fajardo and head out on a boat kept in top condition. The captain and crew have years of experience in these waters and will position you where the turtles are. Once you're in the water with snorkeling gear, you're looking at a reef full of marine life: the operator calls it paradise for a reason, and the water is clear enough to see why. After snorkeling, the boat moves to one of Puerto Rico's best beaches, where the red sand and shallow water are the main event.

The boat is set up for a full day: you get an umbrella planted in the sand, floats to drift on, and music playing while you're anchored. Lunch is a BBQ with chicken, pasta salad and bread. Drinks include beer, rum, sodas, juices and water. Snorkeling gear, fins and a floating mat are all provided. The marine has bathrooms and showers on board, and there's private parking at the departure point if you're driving from Fajardo.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear and fins.
• BBQ lunch with chicken, pasta salad and bread.
• beer, rum, sodas, juices and water.
• floats and floating mat.
• umbrella.
• chips and fruit.
• restroom on board.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The Google map sends them down to the right, but when you reach the Marina, you must go down to the left. At the end, you will see the security gate.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Escape To Paradise PR

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water with a group and don't want to worry about gear or navigation: the boat, the crew and the meal are all arranged, so you just show up and snorkel.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the water like for snorkeling at Punta Arena?

Punta Arena has crystal-clear water and a reef with marine life. The depth and conditions are suitable for snorkeling with a guide, and sea turtles are part of what you'll see in the water.

How long is the boat ride from Fajardo to Vieques?

The full day is seven and a half hours total, which includes the boat ride to Vieques, snorkeling time at Punta Arena, and time on the beach. The exact split between travel and water time depends on conditions and where the turtles are that day.

What snorkeling gear do I need to bring?

You don't need to bring snorkeling gear. The boat provides masks, fins and snorkels. All you need to bring is a towel and sunblock. The crew will have everything else ready.

Is the snorkeling guided, or do I go on my own?

The snorkeling at Punta Arena is guided. The captain and crew will be in the water with you and will show you where the turtles and reef are, and they speak English and Spanish.

What's included in the lunch and drinks?

Lunch is a BBQ with chicken, pasta salad and bread. Drinks include one box of beer, half a gallon of rum, sodas (Pepsi, 7Up, Diet Coke), juices, water, and snacks with fruit.

Can I use the bathroom on the boat?

Yes, the boat has a restroom on board, and the marine at Vieques also has bathrooms and showers if you want to rinse off after snorkeling.