Self-Drive Mini Boat Snorkeling Tour to Icacos Island
Description
Be the captain for the day on Fajardo’s most unique snorkeling adventure. Drive your own 13’ mini boat from Fajardo and follow a certified guide in a convoy to Icacos Island in the La Cordillera Cays Nature Reserve for a 3.5-hour snorkel-and-beach experience. No boating license or experience needed—after a quick, beginner-friendly training, you’ll cruise across turquoise water, stop to snorkel vibrant coral reefs with tropical fish, and relax on a stunning white-sand cay. Your booking includes your own mini boat for two (2 guests per boat), premium snorkel gear + USCG-approved life jacket, and a personal cooler with ice, snacks, and refreshments.
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Itinerary
The fun begins as we clear the breakwater of Marina Puerto Chico, heading North along the bluffs of "Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve”. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of mountains, mangroves, "El Yunque" Rainforest, and Fajardo's 130-year-old Spanish lighthouse.
Icacos Island – Snorkeling at it’s Best! After a brisk 30-minute cruise, we arrive to our first destination, the uninhabited Icacos Cay. Icacos is part of a group of cays that form “La Cordillera Cays Nature Reserve”. While in Icacos, get acquainted with your snorkeling gear and practice free diving techniques in preparation for some of the most fascinating snorkeling experiences in Puerto Rico! Discover spectacular coral reef formations, swim among schools of colorful tropical fish, and learn about the wonders of the underwater world, while snorkeling with our professional eco guides. After a swim, enjoy snacks and refreshments from your cooler on board your Mini Boat.
Concluding our time at Palominitos Island, we will board our Mini Boats once more for the journey back to Marina Puerto Chico. Once at the marina enjoy a fresh rinse and have access to the private restroom/shower facilities. Special Notes: • Price listed is per boat, not per person • Order of destinations and amount of stops may vary depending on weather and marine conditions – safety first!
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No boating license required (beginner training + guide-led convoy included)
- Price is per boat (up to 2 guests per boat), not per person
- Driver must be 18+ | Passenger minimum age: 6+
- Weight limits: 300 lbs per person; 650 lbs combined per boat
- Please bring your phone during travel in case we need to contact you
- For sun protection: wear a long-sleeve shirt or reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen
- Secure storage available for towels/extra clothing/valuables (space on the mini boat is limited)
- Outdoor showers and free parking available at Marina Puerto Chico
- Gratuity is optional (not included)
- Not permitted for travelers with back problems
- Not permitted for pregnant travelers
- Not permitted for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Reviews(1,866)
Incredible experience. Jose and Fransisco were so lively, informative, and helpful.
The experience was great, Francisco and Jose did a fantastic job and were very informative and very kind!
They were great, both of them. Has the best experience. Would recommend to everyone to do. Will do it again
Jose and Francisco did a great job. We had a blast!
So much animals and so much fun driving the boat, the gear provided is clean and not foggy, they provide lots of snacks , and the guides are amazing so much stuff to see!
Amazing Jose and Francisco I had an amazing time.
Fantastic trip. We went as a family with my 70 year old mom and teen children. Kevin and Jose were patient, fantastic guides. Safety felt like a priority. Kevin also helped my 8 year old daughter with her snorkeling equipment, so she was able to have a blast as well. Highly recommended!
Experience was 10/10. Would highly highly recommend for anyone looking for a great time with great tour guides. It was a snorkeling experience, fast little boats you get to drive super easily and then to finish off they leave you at a beautiful island with crystal clear water. Our tour guides Kevin and Jose made it that much better. Definitely put it on your itinerary
Kevin and Jose were awesome guides and I have an amazing time! I will do this again if I ever return to puerto rico
Kevin and Jose were incredible and helpful, very patient and really friendly. 10/10 Will definitely come back !! Don’t miss the experience !!!
