The 14 Best Private Boat Charters in Puerto Rico

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 cruise toward Vieques on the morning trip or Icacos in the afternoon, with guides such as Chris, Ricky, and Captain Yarel helping in the water. Expect reef snorkeling, lunch, rum drinks, beach time, and access to a boat slide, with gear and flotation belts provided.

“Fun experience, the crew members were great , food and drinks provided were great as well. We did have to go to another location due to waves , but we still had a great time .”

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

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

From Fajardo, the Tortuga takes you to Icacos in about 15 to 20 minutes. Snorkel with provided gear, float in clear water, relax on white sand, and enjoy sandwiches, salads, snacks, soft drinks, and local rum. Crew members such as Kevin, Thalia, Lobo, and Francesca have earned praise for attentive service and fresh food.

“This is an on time trip to a very beautiful and perfect place. I recommend this 10000 times . Worth the money”

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3.All-Inclusive Private Charter to Icacos or Palomino Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews

From Sunbay Marina in Fajardo, you get four hours on a private boat for up to six people. Choose Icacos or Palomino, snorkel with a guide, swim from a white-sand beach, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, snacks, soft drinks, Medalla beer, and rum. Crews such as John, Adriana, Syd, and Lolo are often praised for attentive service.

“We had Angel and Lolo take us to Icacos for snorkeling and some time in the beautiful beach. They were great, fund and very kind. Snorkeling was great, they gave us a refresher on how to properly use the equipment and Lolo safely guided us thru the corals for a great view.”

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4.Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews

Fish the brackish lagoons of San José and Torrecilla from a private boat with Captain Clery’s team. Choose light tackle or fly fishing, use the supplied rods, reels, bait, and terminal gear, and target tarpon from 20 to 150 pounds. Captains including Miguel, Abi, Fernando, Hiram, and Gabriel have helped beginners and experienced anglers pursue the Silver King.

“Abi was fantastic! His knowledge and experience of the waters had us getting tarpon to bite within the first 30 minutes. We each caught one of our dream fish. A truly amazing experience to remember. We will definitely be back thanks to AbiRead more”

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5.La Parguera Glowing Bioluminescent Bay Boat Tour from San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · from $220

Travel from San Juan to La Parguera with a guide such as George or Felix, stop for a local meal, watch the sunset from the water, and swim near the glowing dinoflagellates after dark. The small group, boat ride, bottled water, beer, and round-trip pickup make this an easy, full-day outing, but the drive takes about 2 hours 20 minutes each way.

“It is a must do!!! Once in a lifetime experience. Our guide George was amazing and very helpful!! Do not miss this.”

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6.Bio Bay Swim and Sunset Charter or Late night tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $65Best value

From Mareaito Charters in Lajas, you’ll visit a sandbar before sunset, then swim in La Parguera’s rare bioluminescent bay for about 30 minutes. Captains such as Ryan, Brian, Hector, Adriana, and Fiol may lead the trip. The boat holds no more than 13 people, and late-night departures skip the sunset stop.

“Amazing beautiful experience. The kids enjoyed it to the max. Kids were 8 & 12 yrs old. I enjoyed it as well. So did my best friend”

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7.Bioluminescent Boat Tour in Mosquito Bay, Vieques

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · from $100

Ride a 24-foot electric catamaran into Mosquito Bay with a small group of up to nine. Use poles to stir the water and watch tiny organisms flash like stars. Guides such as Eddie explain the bay, fish, and night sky. The tour lasts about an hour and returns to the meeting point.

“Okay - Vieques was our favorite part but one reason why is Isla Nena Bio Bay Tours! The shuttle driver is a real pro navigating those crazy roads to the shore! This tour is the boat tour - because I am scared to kayak - and it was the most wonderful thing! My Galaxy did not take great pictures but it really glowed so beautifully! And then they brough a bucket of water up in the boat and we stuck our hand in and when you cup the water, it literally looked like diamonds sparkling in your hands! It was soo dark - you could see soo many stars! And…”

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8.San Juan Mini Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews

Take the helm of a 13-foot inflatable mini boat and follow your guide around San Juan Bay. You’ll pass Condado, Old San Juan, El Morro, La Fortaleza, San Cristóbal, cruise ports, and commercial piers. Guides such as Darnell, Fiona, Diego, and Jaimen have led lively tours, with some outings adding a short swim stop.

“Great trip and a fantastic Captain! I would recommend it even for beginners, like we were. A very different view of Old San Juan!”

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9.Sailing and Snorkeling Day Charter in Fajardo, Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $285

Sail from Puerto del Rey Marina with a captain and first mate to Piñeros or Palomino. You’ll snorkel secluded reefs, swim from a white-sand beach, float on a lily pad, and eat a barbecue lunch with beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks. Groups are limited to six, with private charter upgrades available.

“Very relaxing half-day sailing trip, with swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and lunch. Everything was extremely well organized, the food was good, the swimming and beach were great. The snorkel equipment was fine, and we did see a range of relatively small, colorful fish, but it was not the most memorable snorkeling.”

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10.Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews

You’ll sail from Sunbay Marina in Fajardo to Culebra on a private seven-and-a-half-hour charter for up to six people. Expect snorkeling near Luis Peña Natural Reserve, beach time at Honeymoon Beach, a BBQ lunch, drinks, floats, and an umbrella. Crew names vary, with Adrianna, Lolo, Jon, Sid, Matt, and Yahnir praised in past trips.

“The captain and first mate were awesome. Wonderful treatment. They went above and beyond with safety tips, which I really appreciated. The service was impeccable. We had the very best time thanks to the "girls". We'll definitely will be back. Thanks for showing us such a great time on the water.”

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11.Icacos All-Inclusive Private Boat Tour – Special Rate for Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $545

From Isleta Marina in Fajardo, Captain Jose and his crew take your private group to Icacos or nearby Palomino waters for four hours of swimming, snorkeling, beach time, and boat fun. Sandwiches, drinks, towels, snorkel gear, sunscreen, kayaks, paddle boards, a floating mat, and a SeaBob are provided. An optional BBQ can be added.

“The crew is amazing!! And they ensure you are taken care off! They also provide so many different things to ensure we have a fun time. Drinks, beach, snacks, music!!! Honestly the best day of our trip 10/10!”

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12.La Parguera Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $200

Spend four private hours exploring La Parguera with a captain who can shape the route around swimming, snorkeling, sand bars, mangrove channels, and quiet cays. The boat may visit Caracoles, Mata La Gata, and Cayo Enrique, with Angel among the captains praised for his calm service and local knowledge. Water and soda are included, and you may bring food and alcohol.

“This was an amazing experience and highly recommend it. Also, the captain was very nice and tried to get my hat when it flew away😀”

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13.2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $235

Meet at Copamarina Beach Resort at 7 a.m. for a five-hour, two-tank scuba trip along Puerto Rico’s southwest coast. Open Water certified participants visit sites such as The Epicenter and The Wall, with equipment, snacks, fresh water, fees, and professional supervision included. The boat carries no more than six people.

“Started out thinking it wasn't going to be a good time, issues with times, but the dives were excellent, dive master knows his sites and did more than I thought I would get to do. I didn't realize it was over 3 hours drive, but even that was worth it. Small crew, no bells and whistles, but the best dive I've done in Puerto Rico”

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14.La Parguera Boat Charter with Captain: Kayak & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $75

Meet Captain Arturo and his crew at Punta Papayo for a three-hour boat trip around Cayo Caracoles and Rabo de la Gata. Swim, kayak, snorkel, or float at your own pace, with gear provided and stops adjusted to your group.

“We had an incredible time with Capt Arturo and his son Randy. The location is simply amazing with some of the clearest water you will ever see. We saw lots of colorful fish, stingrays and these huge 3ft fish that just swim around you. We werRead more”

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