The 9 Fajardo Snorkeling Tours That Earn Their Price

1.All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,420 reviews · from $135Our pick

From Marina Puerto Chico, you’ll ride about 35 to 45 minutes to Vieques on the morning trip or Icacos in the afternoon. Guides provide masks, fins, and clip-on floaters, then lead a reef snorkel before lunch, drinks, beach time, and a boat slide. Crew members such as Chris, Ricky, Captain Soli, and Captain Yarel are often praised for friendly, careful service.

“Highly recommend! The crew was fantastic all around! We did the AM tour to Vieques and had a blast. The tour was roughly 5 hours which felt like the perfect amount of time. The boat ride will take about one hour each way. Which gives you 3 hours to enjoy snorkeling/beach time. The snorkeling took about a hour and was awesome, we saw an array of fish and 2 sea turtles. Some people in the tour didn’t see the turtles so it just comes down to luck on what you see. But regardless the excursion is well worth it!”

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2.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · from $138

Sail 45 minutes from Fajardo aboard the Barefoot IV Catamaran to Icacos or a nearby Fajardo Key. Swim, snorkel, search for shells, and relax on a quiet beach, then enjoy a sandwich buffet, fruit, soft drinks, piña coladas, and rum punch. Crew members may include Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew, and Edgar. The trip lasts about five and a half hours.

“Great experience! Visiting the island was the best part. It was so beautiful! I definitely want to go again with a big group friends!”

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3.Culebra Snorkel and Turtle Adventure with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,336 reviews · from $145

Travel by ferry from Ceiba to Culebra, tour the island by minibus, snorkel near Tamarindo Beach with guides such as Marta, Luis, José, or Nora, and look for turtles, rays, coral, and tropical fish. The day ends at Flamenco Beach, with snacks, equipment, transport, and digital photos included.

“The tour guides were knowledgeable kind patient and overall great! I have three kids under the age of 14 and it was perfect for that age group..”

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4.Fajardo Mini Boat Snorkel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,053 reviews · from $250 per boat (seats 2)

Take your own 13-foot, 40-horsepower mini boat from Marina Puerto Chico in Fajardo to La Cordillera Cays. Guides such as Kevin, José, Erick, Nani, and Adrian lead the convoy, teach boating and ocean safety, and guide your snorkeling stop. Expect a bumpy ride, warm water, fish, coral, a white-sand beach, snacks, and about three and a half hours on the water.

“The snorkeling was wonderful, and the beach was beautiful. The throttle was sticking on the mini boat and the motor was acting up, we were kinda left alone to navigate in because the rest of the group was gone and we were not sure where we were going but everything ended well.”

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5.Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 852 reviews · from $162

From Fajardo’s Isleta Marina, Aqua Adventure takes you by boat to Culebra for reef snorkeling and a long beach stop. You’ll get equipment, lunch, fruit, chips, soft drinks, and guidance from crew members such as Antonio, Vivian, Caleb, and Captain Chris. Expect a family-friendly day, changing beach locations, and possible rough seas.

“It was beautiful!! The ferry crew were incredibly respectful and kind. They played good music and provided more than enough snacks and beverages for everyone. They curated the perfect experience. I would 100% recommend this experience especially for first timers.”

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6.Snorkeling Tour to Vieques Island only 30 minutes away!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · from $134Best value

From Ceiba, Pure Adventure takes you by boat to Vieques in about 30 minutes for reef snorkeling, beach time, and possible sightings of turtles, rays, fish, and manatees. Guides such as Carlos, Juan, Luis, and Freddy are praised for patient instruction and marine-life knowledge. Gear, snacks, drinks, and ecological interpretation are included.

“We had an amazing boat ride. We saw two sea turtles right under us, a ton of beautiful fish and a giant stingray on the bottom in the sand. It was larger than my car. The guides were knowledgeable and kind. It was a great tropical vacation vibe. After snorkeling, we anchored the boat and went on the beach, jumped off the boat into the water and swam. We first attempted to book the ferry and it was very complicated and over booked on multiple days. The last day of our trip we gave up and booked this tour. Wish we would have from the start. Highly recommend!”

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7.All Inclusive Beach and Snorkel Boat Tour to Icacos Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $140

Cruise from Fajardo’s Puerto del Rey Marina to Icacos Island aboard Tortuga for about five hours. You’ll get snorkeling gear, floating mats, lunch, soft drinks, and local rum cocktails. The crew, including names such as Kevin, Thalia, Lobo, and Francesca, helps beginners, serves food, and keeps the day easygoing.

“Great team, food, drinks, music, and snorkeling! Thanks to Thalia, Eric, and Kevin. I left the excursion happy.”

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8.Private All Inclusive East Coast Keys Tour and Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · from $715 per boat (seats 6)

Set out from Marina Puerto Chico in Fajardo on a four-hour private boat trip for up to six people. Snorkel at Cayo Icacos, relax on white-sand beaches, look for sea turtles near Palominos, and enjoy sandwiches, snacks, local beer, soda, water, floats, and your own music. Captains may include Carlos, Jamil, or Derek.

“Gracias Carlos por una experiencia tan bonita. Lo disfrutamos al máximo! Espero volver pronto. Thank you Carlos for an amazing experience! I look forward to booking again in the future.”

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9.Boat and Snorkeling in Culebra Island with All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · from $169

From Puerto del Rey Marina, you’ll ride a 46-foot Newton boat toward Culebra and nearby cays for guided snorkeling, beach time, and marine-life viewing. Captain Luis has been praised for his friendly, safety-minded approach, while the crew provides ScubaPro gear, snorkeling help, lunch, snacks, rum drinks, and soft drinks. The tour runs in Spanish.

“Fantastic crew and beautiful scenery. The snorkeling was the best part!”

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