Self-Drive Mini Boat Snorkeling Tour to Icacos Island

5.0
(2,022 reviews)
Fajardo, Puerto Rico

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Take the helm of your own mini boat and follow your guides across Fajardo’s turquoise waters. Snorkel coral reefs in La Cordillera Nature Reserve, then cruise to Icacos Island to swim, unwind on white sand, and enjoy snacks and refreshments from your cooler.

This guided adventure combines the thrill of driving with time to explore above and below the water. A hands-on driving lesson and snorkeling introduction help beginners feel comfortable; no boating license is needed. Allow four hours including check-in, with approximately 3.5 hours on tour.

Choose a two- or three-passenger boat option. The price is per boat and covers the guests included in your selected option. Each party drives its own mini boat on a guided group adventure, with your guides leading the way.

What's Included

Beach time and swimming at Icacos Island
Guide-led coastal cruise: you drive your boat and follow your guides
Guided reef snorkeling in La Cordillera Nature Reserve
Safety briefing, driving instruction, and snorkeling introduction
Your own mini boat for the guests included in your boat reservation
Snorkeling equipment and USCG-approved life jackets
Personal cooler with ice, light snacks, and refreshments
Optional

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Marina Puerto Chico

Marina Puerto Chico Carr #987, Km. 2, Bo. Sardinera Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738 Once you arrive to Marina Puerto Chico, you will park outside of the gate to the left. Walk through the gate meet us at the white tent next to Sabalos Restaurant for check-in.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your adventure with check-in at Marina Puerto Chico. Get fitted for gear, store your belongings, and prepare for your day on the water. Then meet your guides for a safety and driving briefing, a route overview, and instructions before boarding your mini boat. Allow approximately 30 minutes for check-in and 30 minutes for preparation and training.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Reserva Natural Cabezas de San Juan

    Be the captain for the day as you follow your guides out of Marina Puerto Chico and along Fajardo’s coast. Enjoy views of Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve and the surrounding coastline on the approximately 30-minute cruise toward the snorkeling area. This is a scenic boat passage, not a land visit to the reserve.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cayos de la Cordillera Nature Reserve

    Anchor in La Cordillera Nature Reserve, get fitted with snorkeling gear, and join your guides for a quick Snorkeling 101. Explore the reef ecosystem together, looking for tropical fish and learning about the marine life around you. This approximately one-hour segment includes preparation and guided snorkeling; the reef site depends on sea conditions.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cayo Icacos

    After guided reef snorkeling, take a 10-minute cruise to Icacos Island. Relax on the white-sand beach, swim in turquoise water, and enjoy snacks and refreshments from your cooler. This approximately one-hour segment includes the short cruise to Icacos and time to unwind on the island.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Take the helm one more time for the approximately 30-minute return from Icacos Island to Marina Puerto Chico, following your guides across Fajardo’s coastal waters. Back at the marina, collect your belongings and use the restroom and outdoor rinse facilities. Routes and stop times may vary with weather and sea conditions.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Price is per boat for 2 or 3 guests, depending on the option selected. You drive your own boat as part of a shared, guide-led tour.
  • Allow 4 hours including check-in: approximately 30 minutes for check-in and 3.5 hours for training, boat travel, snorkeling, and beach time.
  • Drivers must be 18 or older. Passengers must be at least 6; guests aged 6–17 must share a boat with an adult.
  • Maximum weight: 300 lb per person and 650 lb combined per boat.
Supplied by Kayaking Puerto Rico
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Float Trips
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Road Trip
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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