Paddleboard & Snorkeling Tour

Rincón is a year-round destination, and you can't go wrong no matter what time of year you visit. However, there are a few notable times where you are most likely to see specific wildlife in the area:

• May to August: Turtle hatchlings make their way to the water for the first time!
• January to March: Humpback whales are most likely to be seen at this time.

Corals are damaged by being touched or stood on. Please swim horizontally to the reef and maintain a safe distance to avoid contact with the corals.

This tour is appropriate for beginners - no previous experience is required! You just need to be comfortable in the water and have basic swimming abilities.

Just about anyone can learn to paddle-board! It's very beginner-friendly, and we'll provide all the basic instruction that's needed to get started. That said, if you're more interested in sticking to snorkeling, you can check out our Snorkeling Tour here.

In the event that we need to cancel the tour due to weather, you will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund. 

Our groups are typically very small, and oftentimes it will just be you and your group!

Water temperature in Puerto Rico ranges from 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months (December-March) to 84 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months, so wetsuits are not necessary!

No boat is required to get to the beautiful reefs in Rincón, we swim there from the beach.

Common sunscreens contain chemicals that can harm coral reefs, as the particles are small enough to be absorbed by corals, causing toxicity and coral bleaching. Reef-friendly sunscreens are formulated without these harmful chemicals. Reef-SAFE sunscreens go a step further by using non-nano particles, which are too large for corals to ingest, helping to preserve marine ecosystems. 

Please avoid sunscreens with oxybenzone, octinoxate, and parabens. Consider wearing sun-protective clothing, like long-sleeve rash guards, as an alternative to sunscreen. If you choose a mineral-based sunscreen, ensure it is labeled ‘non-nano.’

Shark incidents in Puerto Rico’s waters are extremely rare, and serious injuries are even rarer. When you enter the ocean, it’s important to remember that it’s a natural, wild environment with many types of marine life, including sharks. Although the chances of a shark-related injury are very low, they are still part of the ocean’s ecosystem, and the ocean should be approached with respect. By learning about sharks and following safety guidelines, you can minimize even this small risk.

Standard eyeglasses can’t be worn with a snorkel mask, but prescription masks are available for those who need vision correction while snorkeling. If you’re interested, consider looking into a prescription mask option before your tour. Alternatively, contact lenses can be worn under a snorkel mask, though it’s best to close your eyes if water enters to prevent losing a lens.

Yes, snorkels allow you to breathe with your face in the water at the surface. If you’d like to dive down, though, water will enter the snorkel, so you’ll need to hold your breath until you resurface. Once back at the surface, you can clear the snorkel by blowing out the air in your mouth hard. That should clear the snorkel, but if it doesn’t, tread the water, remove the snorkel from your mouth and dump the mouthpiece out.