Icacos Island Catamaran Day Sail from Fajardo
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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).
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(1,607)
Had a great day. The crew went above and beyond. Lunch was good. Drinks were strong. Would definitely recommend.
Took my family of 7, 2 adults and 5 kids from 18 to 4 years old. Everyone had the greatest time. We actually did 2 trips in one week one to culebra and one to Icacos. Both were fantastic the crews were beyond great. Both boats were extremely clean and well maintained. Icacos is a little rougher water on the beach than culebra but still pristine water. Drinks and food were fresh and delicious. For the money absolutely worth every penny, not too crowded and the crews make sure everyone has their needs met. The girls took pictures, the kids went down the slide and swam everyone was happy.
Amazing excursion! Don’t hesitate to book—Icacos is absolutely beautiful and worth it. The crews are so nice the ride was smooth Food and drink 10/10 I went for my birthday I have the best time ever
What an amazing boat day! You definitely do not need to know how to swim they provide life vests, including the kind that straps around your waist, which made everyone feel safe and comfortable. The food was absolutely delicious, the crew was friendly and helpful, and the entire experience was so much fun from start to finish. We had a wonderful time and made unforgettable memories. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Puerto Rico. It was truly a great experience!
6 hours a bit long. I think shorten by 1 or 1.5 hours would be perfect for most. Crew was great, water great but don’t need that much time. Lastly, reduce number of people by 5 or so. Seating is way too tight.
WAAAAY too many people packed on to the boat. Done these around the world multiple times! First one ever to pack 60+ people on to the catamaran! Usually nor more than 15-20. Makes the experience a little less enjoyable. Arrived at the already crowed island and as we were there it got even far FAR FFAARRR more crowded on the beach with ALL the other tours pulling up! Too many tours! With too full of boats! Need to DRASTICALLY reduce the number of people and yours. Again, makes the experience a little less enjoyable. Other than that, staff was amazing, food and drinks were good! Just WWAAYYY too crowded. No reason to be sweating on one another!
The crew was amazing! My second time doing this excursion and I would do it again. Great music, great food, and even greater time
The staff and captain were awesome! We had a great time with our family. ❤️
Our family had an absolutely amazing time with East Island Excursions on the Icacos Island beach and snorkeling tour! It was 100% worth it, especially with young kids. From the moment we boarded, the crew made us feel welcome and taken care of. They constantly had drinks available (water, sodas, juice, and even alcoholic beverages for the adults), along with snacks, a delicious lunch, and more snacks throughout the trip. We never went hungry or thirsty! A special thank you to Jaylan, who was absolutely incredible. She was so kind and attentive to our girls the entire day and truly made our experience extra special. She even offered to watch our baby while we were in the water snorkeling, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the experience knowing she was in wonderful hands. That level of care meant so much to us. Dennis, Christian, and Captain Ismail were fantastic as well. The entire crew was friendly, professional, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. Icacos Island itself was breathtaking, the crystal-clear turquoise water and beautiful beach were everything we had hoped for and more. It was one of the highlights of our Puerto Rico vacation, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book this excursion again. If you’re visiting Puerto Rico, don’t think twice, book this trip! You won’t regret it.
All the crew members were great and attentive. Lunch was perfect and the drinks kept coming. Definitely recommend.
