Icacos Island Half Day Snorkeling Tour

Guided

Duration: 4 hours

Cayo Icacos (Icacos Island) • Fajardo

Features

Free Cancellation

On the Water

Beginner Friendly

Kid Friendly

Wildlife

Instant Book

Locally Owned

$99 Adult

(Ages 12+)

$79 Child

(Ages 4 to 11 • A paying adult ages 18+ must accompany any child.)

$0 Infant

(Ages 3 and under are free. A paying adult ages 18+ must accompany any infant.)

Description

Snorkel in the La Cordillera Nature Reserve at Icacos!

Join us for a half-day snorkeling adventure to Icacos, an uninhabited gem off the coast of Fajardo, where a chain of pristine cays and reefs awaits. After a quick check-in, you’ll hop on board for a short ride to the cay. Once we anchor, it’s time to dive into the clear, calm waters, perfect for snorkelers of any skill level. You’ll find yourself surrounded by diverse marine life, from colorful parrotfish and angelfish to schools of blue tangs and snapper darting through the coral.

The reefs around Icacos are teeming with life, making every moment underwater a new discovery. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, stingrays gliding by, and, if you're lucky, sightings of octopus, eels, starfish, and even manatees. The coral reefs come in a range of beautiful colors and shapes, creating a striking underwater landscape that’s hard to forget. And because Icacos is part of a protected reserve, it’s the ideal spot to see the area’s marine biodiversity up close.

As you explore, our crew will be on hand to share snorkeling tips and make sure everyone has a great experience. With every trip, we’re committed to keeping Icacos clean and pristine for future visitors, so you’ll be helping us protect this amazing natural habitat!

Want more time to snorkel and enjoy the reserve? Check out our Full-Day Icacos Snorkeling & Sailing Adventure!

Duration of Adventure

4 hours
Start times at 8:00 am or 1:00 pm
Boat ride will be about 20 to 25 minutes each way
You should arrive for check-in 45 minutes prior to the departure time of your tour. Our office opens at 7:00 a.m. We have multiple tours and different departure times, so it’s very important that you check your confirmation email for instructions.

Location / Where to Meet

Check in/ Departure Address: East Island Excursions, Marina Puerto Del Rey, Fajardo, 00738, Puerto Rico

You can drive to our marina (about an hour to an hour from San Juan), and there is plenty of free and secure parking.
Due to water conditions and other unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to reroute to another destination or cancel at the marina.

Ages & Requirements

Minimum age of 4 years old and up
Ages 4 to 11 must have a paying adult of 18+ to accompany them.
Pregnant people and people with back conditions or recent surgery can’t participate in this tour.
We don’t have a weight limit for our snorkeling and beach tours, but you do need to be physically able to climb up and down our swim stairs or ladders to access the water.

What’s Included

Snorkel Gear (Mask, Snorkel, Fins) - You’re more than welcome to bring your own. First time snorkeling? We can give you a short lesson before your first dive!
Experienced Captain & Crew
Lunch Buffet: Fresh fruit, fresh bread (pan de agua), sliced meats (turkey, ham, and pastrami or salami), 3 cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, gourmet pasta salad and chips.
Beverages (Piña Colada, Rum punch, local beer, regular and diet sodas, iced tea, juices, and water)
Swim & Floating Devices

Not Included

Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your guide and captains!
If you need a prescription mask, please rent from a dive shop ahead of your tour time!
You can add trip protection for an extra fee.
The outfitter offers some excursion essentials for an extra fee (towels, bags, sunscreen, etc.)
Transportation is offered for an extra fee as long as your location is available on the list of hotels offered. We are not able to provide transportation for bookings made within 12 hours of start time.

What to Bring / Wear

Swimsuit
Towel
Reef-Safe Sunscreen, Hats, & Sunglasses
Extra layers of clothing - sweatshirts and warm hats
Dry bag
Snacks & Water
Comfortable Shoes
Required paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
Seasickness medications - If you are prone to seasickness, it is recommended to take sea sickness medication at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before the scheduled boat time. It is too late to take the medication if you are already seasick on the boat.
Waterproof Camera - The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get damaged by water or you don’t want to lose.

Wildlife Guidelines

Please be respectful of the fact that coral is a living organism and any standing, touching, or knocking over will irreparably damage the organism that takes a very long time to grow and is essential to our marine reefs. Please also be respectful of any marine animals including but not limited to turtles, rays, sharks, seals, and dolphins. Please never chase, harass, feed, or TOUCH any of the marine species. Enjoy their company if they approach from a distance and calmly move away from them if in their path.

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY East Island Excursions

FAQs

Do I need to know how to swim or snorkel?

You need to know basic swimming skills, know how to float, and, as long as you don’t fear the water, you’ll have fun! We do have floating devices available for all guests and underwater windows (on the East Wind) for those who choose not to snorkel.

How do I snorkel if I use eyeglasses?

You may bring a prescription mask or purchase one at our East Island Store upon arrival, subject to availability. Contact lenses can be worn under a mask only if you feel comfortable doing so.

What about sharks?

Incidents of sharks biting people in Puerto Rico are very rare. Fatal shark bites are extremely rare, especially considering the number of people in Puerto Rico’s waters. People who enter the water need to recognize that there are hidden dangers. A number of marine animals can cause serious injury to people, and sharks are just one example. Entering the ocean should be considered a “wilderness experience,” where people are visitors in a world that belongs to the sharks. The risk of injury caused by sharks is extremely small, but it is a risk accepted by anyone who enters the shark’s world. By learning more about sharks, using common sense, and observing the following safety tips, the risk may be greatly reduced.

Can I go under the surface of the water with a snorkel?

Although many snorkelers dive underwater, I have found that some people would rather not, or don’t find the need to do so. If you see a fish several feet below you though, and you want to get a closer look, you’ll have to dive down. By doing this, your snorkel will fill up with water, and you will not be able to breathe until you clear the passage of your snorkel of water once you have resurfaced. It sounds a bit iffy, but it’s a common thing for more experienced snorkelers to dive down and fill their snorkel with water.

To clear the snorkel of water, you must resurface, give a good strong blow of the snorkel as your head reaches the surface once again, and the top of the snorkel has penetrated the surface of the water. This should clear most if not all of the water that has filled the snorkel and allow you to breathe normally through the snorkel once again. If you use what is called a “purge” snorkel, (which I would recommend), you will rarely get water back in your mouth. I would also recommend trying this technique first in a pool.

Once you get comfortable doing this as well as the other techniques mentioned, you will feel more confident and will have a more positive, relaxed experience out on the reef.

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS or rescheduling AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ON TIME:

**Cancellations must be 48 hours prior to the scheduled excursion to avoid full charges and or penalties.

We’re excited to offer Trip Protection! For a small additional fee, you can add Trip Protection to any non-private booking, giving you the flexibility to cancel up to 1 hour before departure. Simply select Trip Protection at checkout for added peace of mind.

**Private charter cancellation is 14 days prior to the charter date. If the charter is canceled outside the cancellation policy the deposit is not refundable or a partial refund will apply.

**If you miss your excursions: arriving late or NOT showing up on the date of excursion, NO refund will apply. The fee is NOT refundable and NOT reusable.

**WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS weather determinations are made by our captains & if we need to cancel an excursion due to weather you will be refunded or rescheduled to another date at no charge (only qualifies for original reservations). We will call, text, or send you an email to notify you as soon as possible, however, please note that due to the unpredictable weather in the Caribbean, on rare occasions cancellations may be done at the marina or rerouted to another destination. We watch the weather on an hourly basis, and in the tropics, the weather is often locally specific. Weather in San Juan is often different than on the east coast and islands, so please do not make the mistake of deciding not to arrive on your excursion because you think the weather might not be acceptable, as you will be charged as a no-show if the excursion goes out.

If you have a question about the weather conditions feel free to contact us at (787) 860-3434 or (787) 409-2485.

Availability

February 2025

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Location

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4900 State Rd 3 Km. 51.4

Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 00738

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