Vieques Snorkeling Day Tour

Don’t forget towels and sunscreen (we recommend lotions over spray sunscreen- the spray is not easily applied with the wind aboard ship and it tends to make the decks slippery). Sunglasses, hats, swimwear, cover-ups, and don’t forget your underwater cameras!

We supply freshly prepared snacks aboard and depending on the cruise you select, a full meal aboard is also included in the cruise.  Please let us know at the time of booking under special considerations if you or your family has any food allergies or special dietary considerations.

Passengers must be physically able to climb up and down a few stairs or rungs on a ladder to access swim stairs. We do not have a specified weight limit.

The Fénix is a large, relatively fast vessel and the cockpit is all outdoor seating.

If you are exceptionally prone to motion sickness, you should consult a physician or pharmacist for the best preventative remedy for you as we can not dispense medications on board.

Some helpful tips if you begin feeling sick: stay on deck in the fresh air; look at the horizon or lie down; have a ginger drink or suck on ginger candy (ask a crewmember).

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.

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.

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.

You can snorkel with a beard or mustache but it can prevent a tight seal between the mask and your face, which may cause water to leak in. It is often recommended to shave at least your mustache before snorkeling. If you’d prefer not to shave your mustache, please bring petroleum jelly or chapstick with you. If you coat your mustache in that chapstick or jelly, it may be able to seal and prevent water from getting in.