4 San Juan Snorkeling Tours Worth Booking

1.San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,947 reviews · from $42Our pick

Meet at Escambrón Beach for a 90-minute, shore-entry snorkel led by a professional diver. Beginners receive instruction, equipment is included, and guides such as Jill, Lily, Rey, and Jili have helped guests spot turtles, rays, coral, and tropical fish. The tour accepts children age 8 and up and includes GoPro video.

“It was so fun n I saw turtles, Lilly was super helpful and nice I highly recommend. It started to rain which was unforgettable.”

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2.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,534 reviews · from $180

You’ll ride East Island Excursions’ fast catamaran from Fajardo to Culebra, snorkel for about 90 minutes at Carlos Rosario or Luis Peña, then swim and relax at Flamenco Beach or Culebrita. Captain Jose and the crew serve lunch, beer, soda, juice, rum punch, and piña coladas. San Juan hotel transport costs extra.

“This Culebra boat and snorkeling tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The crew kept all of our personal belongings safe on the boat while we snorkeled and swam, so we never had to worry about a thing. We started with about an hour of snorkeling at a gorgeous reef, where the water was crystal clear and full of colorful fish and coral. Then the boat moved closer to shore for the beach portion. You do need to swim to get to the beach, but it’s a short, calm swim—and they provide flotation devices for anyone who’s not a confident swimmer. One of my favorite parts? The crew actually…”

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3.Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · from $99

Meet your guide at Escambrón Beach for a 90-minute turtle-snorkeling session. Guides such as Juan, V, Samuel, Chad, and Terrence provide safety instruction, gear, and jet-powered snorkels that help you move through the bay. Photos and videos are included, and the group is limited to 12 people.

“Truly a remarkable experience. We're avid hikers, but never felt more connected to nature than when we were swimming alongside a sea turtle. Honestly, it was an emotional experience. Our guide, Juan, was terrific. His demeanor was everything one would want from a guide that's taking you into the ocean. He's calm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and funny. For parking, there is a lot, but if you're booked for a weekend, come early.”

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4.San Juan Turtle Spotting Snorkel Adventure with Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $50

Meet Jet Snorkel at Batería del Escambrón for a 90-minute guided outing, including about an hour in the water. Guides such as Sheila, Samuel, Vee, and Terrence help first-time snorkelers, point out turtles and tropical fish, and capture videos. Gear and bottled water are included, while beach parking costs $5.

“When we arrived for the tour, I had a fall in the parking lot. The diving team rushed over to make sure I was OK, offered to call 911 and send me to the ER, and could not have been more solicitous. Unfortunately, the weather was too windy to Read more”

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