Vieques All-Inclusive Snorkeling Excursion
Six all-inclusive hours: cross to Vieques Island, snorkel the reefs and seagrass beds where green sea turtles feed, then hit a white-sand beach with lunch, beach games and karaoke on the boat.
The day
Eight miles out, a different Caribbean
Vieques sits eight miles off the mainland, and its water feels like a different country: clearer, quieter, and rimmed with seagrass meadows where green sea turtles come to graze. This crossing is our guides' favorite stretch of ocean, and it shows in how they run the day.
You will snorkel guided over reef and seagrass in prime turtle territory. Sightings are frequent, never guaranteed, because this is wild ocean and that is the point. Then the boat anchors at a white-sand beach for a deli lunch, cold drinks, beach games and the crew's slightly famous onboard karaoke. You are back at the marina around 3 p.m. with the best photos of your trip.
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Check in at Villa Marina
Meet the crew in Fajardo, park free, gear up and get comfortable for the crossing.
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Cross to Vieques
A scenic open-water ride with the east coast of Puerto Rico behind you.
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Snorkel turtle territory
Guided snorkeling over reef and seagrass beds where green sea turtles feed.
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Beach, lunch & games
White-sand beach stop with deli lunch, cold drinks, beach games and karaoke on board.
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Cruise home by ~3 p.m.
Back at the marina mid-afternoon with the whole evening still yours.
Under the surface
What you'll see snorkeling in Vieques
The seagrass meadows are the reason we make this crossing. Green sea turtles feed on them, and when one settles in to graze it will often stay put while you float above and watch. We also pass over coral gardens busy with reef fish in every color the Caribbean makes, and on many trips a ray glides across the sand below the group. The water on this side of Vieques tends to be calm and clear, which is exactly what you want for a first snorkel or a relaxed one.
The day starts in Fajardo, about an hour from San Juan by road, and the boat ride across to Vieques is part of the experience: open water, the east coast shrinking behind you, and quieter ocean ahead. If you're weighing your options, our guide covers where Vieques ranks among Puerto Rico's best snorkeling, and the short version is: near the top, mostly because of the turtles and the clarity.
One honest note on the price: the $160 price covers everything on board — there is no extra cost for gear, flotation, lunch or drinks. We would rather you spend the day looking down at seagrass than reaching for your wallet.
- Green sea turtles feeding on the seagrass beds
- Rays cruising the sandy bottom
- Colorful reef fish over coral gardens
- Calm, clear water made for easy snorkeling
★★★★★
“Fantastic service with wonderful snorkeling excursion. The location was exquisite and beautiful! We saw fish of all colors and sea turtles! So amazing!! You gotta try it!”
Christine R.
All-inclusive means all-inclusive
What's included, what to bring
Included in your ticket
- Guided snorkel in sea turtle habitat
- Mask, snorkel, fins & flotation device
- Deli lunch on a white-sand beach
- Soft drinks, water & rum drinks
- Beach games & onboard karaoke
- Free parking at Villa Marina
Bring with you
- Swimsuit (wear it there)
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat & sunglasses
- Dry change of clothes
- Waterproof camera, you will want it
Good to know
Before you book the Vieques excursion
- Guests must be 5 or older for this excursion.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests are not permitted on this trip.
- Turtle sightings are frequent but never guaranteed. This is wild, open ocean, not an enclosure.
- 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
Vieques All-Inclusive Excursion: FAQ
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Compare with our other trips
The seagrass beds are eight miles away.
Vieques runs on select days and sells out first. Grab your date while it is open.