The 15 Best Snorkeling in Fajardo

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.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

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

From Fajardo, sail about 45 minutes aboard the Barefoot IV to Icacos or a nearby island. Swim, snorkel with provided gear, hunt for shells, and enjoy a cold-cut sandwich buffet, fruit, sodas, piña coladas, and rum punch. Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew, Edgar, and the crew keep the day moving, with a maximum of 44 people.

“The whole trip was awesome; we had a great time at Cayo Island, and the crew was very friendly. The sights are beautiful. The food was so delicious The only issue was that a group of girls was too crazy, and everyone else on the cruiRead more”

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3.Culebra Snorkel and Turtle Adventure with Transport

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

Meet your guide at Ceiba, ride the ferry to Culebra, tour the island by minibus, and snorkel near Tamarindo Beach in the Luis Peña Marine Reserve. You may see turtles, rays, coral, and reef fish before relaxing at Flamenco Beach. Guides including Marta, Nora, Luis, and José help with equipment, safety, and local stories.

“This excursion was super fun! Our tour guides were Louis and Jose, they made the experience amazing! Great vibes! We saw sea turtles, barracudas & soooo much more. PLUS complimentary pictures at the end!”

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4.Fajardo Mini Boat Snorkel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,053 reviews

From Marina Puerto Chico, you pilot a 13-foot, 40-horsepower mini boat in a guided convoy toward La Cordillera Cays. Expect a detailed safety briefing, snorkeling near Icacos, a secluded beach stop, snacks, drinks, and guides such as José, Kevin, Nala, and Erick. No boating license is required.

“Adrenaline rush. Bumpy ride through the waves but beautiful surprise at the end with beautiful snorkeling and gorgeous beach. Kevin’s crew was great”

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5.Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat

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

From Isleta Marina in Fajardo, Aqua Adventure takes you by boat to Culebra for reef snorkeling and a long beach stop. Expect about six hours, two or more water locations, equipment, lunch, fruit, chips, soft drinks, and patient crew members such as Antonio, Vivian, and Caleb. The exact beach depends on sea conditions.

“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 $134

From Ceiba, Pure Adventure takes you to Vieques in about 30 minutes for reef snorkeling, beach time, and a chance to see turtles, rays, barracuda, and colorful fish. Guides such as Carlos, Juan, Luis, and Freddy have helped swimmers of different ages and skill levels. Gear, instruction, snacks, drinks, and local interpretation are included.

“This was a great last day of our trip. Beach time, snorkeling, snacks and drinks included. We saw tons of awesome fish on the reef and found some pretty great coral on the beach. No sea turtles, but everything else was excellent.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews

From Marina Puerto Chico, your private boat carries up to six people to Cayo Icacos and Isla Palominos for snorkeling, beach time, and possible sea-turtle sightings. Carlos, Jamil, Derek, or another Encanto captain sets the pace. Sandwiches, chips, drinks, floats, and snorkel gear are included, but there is no restroom onboard.

“This was my favorite part of our trip to Puerto Rico! The beaches were pristine, the wildlife was authentic and plentiful, and the boat ride was manageable and fun for our little children. If I could do it over again, I would book for the whole day.”

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9.Culebra Snorkel and Beach Day with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · from $161

Spend about six hours aboard Sea Ventures Pro Dive Center’s boat from Fajardo, snorkeling near Culebra and relaxing at a Culebra beach. The crew, including captains and guides such as Oscar, Jamie, Danny, and Luis, serves lunch, snacks, rum drinks, piña coladas, soda, and water. Stops can change with sea conditions.

“I highly recommend this trip. The snorkeling was fantastic and crew was phenomenal. The waters were beautiful and the beaches was one of the best in the world. Loved it”

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10.Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $168

Spend about seven hours boating from Ceiba to Culebra, with time at Flamenco Beach, reef snorkeling, paddleboards, lunch, snacks, drinks, and marine-life interpretation. Captain Juan and crew members such as Victor, Freddy, Luis, and Perla help with gear and water safety. Expect a full day, a potentially choppy ride, and a maximum group of 32.

“We had a great time and great weather for this trip. Highly recommend wish we had more time to enjoy flamingo beach but all and all it was great 👍 👌”

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11.Culebra Power Boat Snorkeling & Beach Tour All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $185

Sail from Fajardo to Culebra aboard a custom Newton powerboat for reef snorkeling, beach time, deli lunch, and unlimited nonalcoholic drinks plus tropical rum beverages. The crew may include Captain Benny, Anthony, or Sergio. Routes can change with sea conditions, so Culebrita, Vieques, or nearby cays may replace Culebra.

“Be there at 7:15 AM!!! The tour was not clear about the time and the location for their tent was unclear in the Viator info so we arrived 7 mins late. The tour was great but the day started off on a bad note as the manager was very rude to my Read more”

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12.Fajardo Afternoon Snorkeling Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · from $110

Join Sea Ventures Pro Dive Center at 2:30 pm for a four-hour boat trip from Fajardo to the Cayos de la Cordillera Nature Reserve. You will snorkel in 15 to 20 feet of water, then enjoy beach time, snacks, a turkey sandwich, limited rum drinks, and a pina colada. Guides such as Crystal, Oscar, Jose, and Miguel may be part of the crew.

“Expect to have a party on the water. The crew was so friendly and accommodating. Your comfort is their priority. We can’t say enough about the crew, Capt J, Crystal, Sol (sp?), Oscar and Sofia!!!! They made everyone feel comfortable in the water and on board.”

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13.Icacos Double Dip Power Catamaran Snorkel & Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $135

From Fajardo, you’ll cruise to Cayo Icacos aboard a power catamaran capped at 30 people. Crew members such as Kenny, Kiwi, Jay, Gabriel, Luis, and Gabe help with snorkeling, drinks, lunch, and safety. Expect a reef stop, beach time, included equipment, and a deli buffet during this four-hour outing.

“Excellent crew - professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The boat was clean, well run, and smaller than most on the water, which made for a more personal experience. We are very happy we chose this tour over the others that we looked at.”

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14.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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15.Boat and Snorkeling in Culebra Island with All-Inclusive

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

From Puerto del Rey Marina, a Spanish-speaking crew takes you aboard a 46-foot Newton boat toward Culebra and nearby cays. You get guided snorkeling, equipment, lunch, snacks, rum drinks, and beach time. Captain Luis is one crew member associated with the tour. Expect a full morning-to-afternoon outing, with weather-based route changes possible.

“We had an amazing crew and captain that kept us safe, and having a good time! Our group of 7 had a blast!”

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