About this experience
Live out your fantasy of island escape and hop aboard a catamaran to Cayo Icacos, a deserted island surrounded by the bright blue Caribbean. On this day cruise from Fajardo, enjoy views of El Yunque mountains and then dig your toes into the beaches of Icacos, part of a nature preserve, and take a leisurely swim and snorkel nearby.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit underneath beach clothes
What is included
- Beverages, including rum drinks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Snorkeling instructions if needed
- Floating devices and swimming fins
- BBQ lunch with hamburgers, chicken sandwich and veggie burgers
Not included
- Gratuities (10 - 15% is customary)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Towels
Itinerary and highlights
In the morning, head over to the marina in Puerto del Rey and board your sleek catamaran. Or, if you’ve opted for hotel transport, check the 'additional info' link below for your hotel pick-up time. As you sail, admire the mountains of El Yunque National Forest and Fajardo’s coastline of beaches, an upscale yacht harbor and a nature preserve. Sip a piña colada, rum punch, soda, juice or iced tea from the bar on board.
After an hour on the Caribbean Sea, anchor at Cayo Icacos, part of La Cordillera Keys Nature Reserve. (Depending on conditions, the captain may take you to Palominitos, another pristine island.) Slip on snorkel gear to explore the reef, swim, or beachcomb in this quiet paradise. Snorkel masks, fins, and floating belts are available on board.
Around midday, enjoy a lunch buffet on the boat. Build your own sandwich with freshly baked bread, sliced meats, cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Sides include gourmet pasta salad, chicken salad, coleslaw, bean salad, chips, cookies, and fresh fruit.
After lunch, head to a nearby reef for more snorkeling. Spot rays, octopuses, colorful fish, and various corals. If you prefer to stay dry, watch the underwater landscapes through glass windows or try the boat’s water slide.
Then take a relaxing sail back and arrive midafternoon at the Puerto del Rey marina, where your hotel transport awaits (if option selected).
Meeting and pickup information
- Please meet at Puerto Del Rey Marina 45 minutes prior to departure for check-in. There is free parking at the marina close by the check in area.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- East Island Excursions
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (Children under 4 years old) are not allowed on this tour.
- It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit underneath beach clothes
- Please note: water can be choppy due to weather conditions
- NOTE: Please contact us 48 hours prior to the date of the tour to receive more details and information regarding changes or weather and water conditions update.
- Roundtrip transportation service from San Juan is available for an additional fee. Please contact the supplier at least 48hrs prior to the excursion date to arrange it.
- For safety and operational reasons, the vessel may be changed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If needed, we may operate the tour on a power catamaran or a smaller sailing catamaran. Any vessel change will be communicated prior to the tour or on the same day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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