Icacos Afternoon Snorkeling Tour
The easy half-day. Two guided snorkel stops in the clear water around Icacos, sandwiches and rum drinks on board, and no early alarm. Kids from age 3 welcome, and infants ride free.
The day
An afternoon built for first-timers
Not every great day on the water needs to start at dawn. Our afternoon trip leaves Fajardo after the lunch rush and gives you the same impossibly clear Icacos water with a slower, easier rhythm. It is the trip we recommend most often to families and first-time snorkelers.
Two different stops mean two different reefs: one with fish-dense coral gardens, one with calm, shallow water that is perfect for kids and nervous swimmers. Your guide is in the water with you the whole time, the crew keeps sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks and rum drinks coming, and you are back at the marina in time for dinner plans.
Cayo Icacos itself is an uninhabited island inside a protected nature reserve, ringed by a white sandbar and no buildings at all. The water around it is calm and shallow, which is why this is the best beginner snorkeling trip we run. The $109 price covers your gear, drinks and snacks, so there are no hidden costs once you step on board. Curious how it compares to other spots? Read our crew's ranking of Puerto Rico's best snorkeling.
- 1
Check in at Villa Marina
Meet the crew at the marina in Fajardo. Free parking, easy gear fitting, quick safety brief.
- 2
Cruise out to Icacos
A short, scenic ride across the Fajardo sound to the Icacos Nature Reserve.
- 3
Snorkel stop one
A guided drift over coral gardens full of parrotfish, tangs and sergeant majors.
- 4
Snorkel stop two
Calmer, shallower water, ideal for kids, first-timers and anyone easing in.
- 5
Cruise home
Drinks, snacks and salt air on the ride back. Docked in time for dinner.
All-inclusive means all-inclusive
What's included, what to bring
Included in your ticket
- Two guided snorkel stops
- Mask, snorkel, fins & flotation device
- Sandwiches, chips & snacks
- Soft drinks, water & rum drinks
- Professional guide in the water
- Free parking at Villa Marina
Bring with you
- Swimsuit (wear it there)
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat & sunglasses
- Dry change of clothes
- Waterproof camera if you have one
Good to know
Before you book the Icacos afternoon tour
- Children from age 3 are welcome, and infants ride free.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests are not permitted on this trip.
- Vegetarian and vegan food options are available for an additional charge. Request them when you book.
- If conditions are unsafe, we may reschedule or reroute to a protected spot and will contact you as early as possible.
Questions
Icacos Afternoon Snorkel: FAQ
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Compare with our other trips
Keep the morning. Take the reef.
Afternoon departures run seven days a week and seats go fast on weekends. Reserve in about a minute.