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Icacos Snorkeling & Beach Tour

Prices per person, children under 12:.

* Plus taxes 11.5% & DRNA fees $3.00 p/p

QUICK DETAILS

• Duration: 6 hours
• Check-in time: 45 minutes prior to departure
• Location: Marina Puerto Del Rey, Fajardo
• Ages: No age restriction. Family friendly tour

Transportation Available

Roundtrip transportation is available for an additional fee from most hotel/locations in San Juan, Condado, and Isla Verde. For Puerto Rico’s northeast coast, Rio Grande, Rio Mar, Luquillo, Fajardo, and Palmas del Mar in Humacao, please call for minimum and pricing.

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Boat Options: *East Wind Sailing Catamaran or for private option on *Eco Isleño Power Catamaran up to 15 passengers and *Zatara sailing catamaran up to 12 passengers

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Experience Fajardo’s #1 top-rated snorkeling excursion aboard the largest sailing catamaran  “East Wind” .

Get to know the enchanted cays of the east coast of Puerto Rico and enjoy the views of our natural treasures beginning with the El Yunque National Forest and all of its wonders while also admiring the intricate and quiet beauty of the east coast of this amazing island. On the vessel, have fun on the waterslide which delights kids of all ages or have a peek out of the 8′ underwater windows below deck so you can see the underwater beauties without having to get wet thoroughly enjoyed by our non-swimmers and first-timers alike.

What's included in the Price?

Your icacos snorkeling tour includes:.

• Deli-style Lunch buffet
• Beverages, including rum drinks
• Floating devices
• Snorkeling Equipment & swimming fins
• Swim platforms where our guests have easy access to the water
• Snorkeling instruction if needed
• Spacious shaded cabin

Lunch Buffet & Drinks

Tour lunch and beverages includes:.

• Lunch buffet includes a variety of cold cuts, cheeses, fresh bread, pasta salad, bean salad, and chicken salad.
• Snacks – chips and fresh fruit 
• Rum drinks – Piña Colada & Rum punch
• Assorted regular and diet sodas 
• Juices & water  
• Any guest that needs any special dietary needs can bring their own lunch or contact 787-860-3434 for details.     

What to Bring?

What to bring aboard icacos snorkeling tour:, recommendations:.

When sailing the waters of Fajardo aboard the East Wind Catamaran you will enjoy warm temperatures along with spectacular views of El Yunque Rainforest and the Fajardo Cays, if you take a sunset trip you will enjoy beautiful landscapes never seen before.

That’s why we recommend bringing on board:

• Waterproof Photo Camera, GoPro Camera or Cell Phone with a waterproof cover with a good amount of battery to take pictures aboard.
• Sunblock: We are in the Caribbean and with the Warm Temperatures year-round it’s always good to be protected against the Sun.
• Sunglasses and/or Hat
• Comfortable Shoes and swim suite under light beach clothing
• Personal Towel
• Get seasick, take an over-the-counter remedy with food at least 1 hour before the trip
• We include the use of the snorkeling equipment during the tour but, you may also bring your own if preferred, or purchase new equipment at our East Island Excursions Store.

Please read our Restrictions and Cancellation Policy!

Cancellation policy, individual reservations:.

10:00 am the day before the scheduled trip, the reservation can be canceled for 1-9 passengers, 10 + passengers 2 days prior with No penalty. The full payment is required upon booking with any major credit card to confirm the reservations.

“NO SHOW” or if you don’t arrive on time, the ticket is NOT REFUNDABLE and NOT REUSABLE unless (and only if) we have space available to reschedule on a future date. Reschedule must be made on the day of the original trip, based on availability and a rescheduling fee of $25+ tax per person will be applied.

*All marine activities are subject to water conditions please call the prior day for an update, cancellations or change of destination due to water conditions is at the Captain’s discretion. These decisions can be informed upon check-in.

Departure Site Information

This tour departs from Marina Puerto del Rey in Fajardo , Puerto Rico, please be on site by 45- 30 minutes prior your departure time  for check-in Process. The marina offers parking at no extra charge.  If you have any questions about the boarding process or regarding your reservation please contact us at +1 (787) 860-3434 . or text us at 787-409-2485

We were a group of 8 adults and 2 small children ( ages 4 and 1 ) and this was the perfect trip. The entire crew was excellent! The sailing was steady, the views beautiful, the lunch and drinks delicious, and the swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear turquoise waters amazing! There was plenty of time to enjoy each part of the trip, very fun and relaxing!

Sailing, swimming, and snorkeling fun!

One of the best day’s in Puerto Rico, ever! This excursion is affordable, fun and it was an amazing experience! Went to Icacos Island and snorkeling nearby. The staff was awesome and it felt safe and fun at the same time. (open bar and buffet) was awesome. I definitely high recommend!!

Excellent Excursion

This catamaran trip was AWESOME! One of the best things I’ve experienced vacationing in Puerto Rico. First of all I want to thank Jorge one of the crew members for making this trip a great experience, he made sure my family and I had food, drinks and was very informative on the sights. Thank you for helping make great memories!

catamaran trip was AWESOME!

This was my second excursion with East Island Excursions and they did it again! We were a family of four (with a 5 yr old). Fun was had by all…I could not keep my 5 year old off the water-slide 🙂 Food was great and a great atmosphere.

Did it again!

Took the Icacos Island tour with East Island Excursions. Loved every bit of the tour. Truly professional, friendly and helpful crew. The places we were taken to were exotic and I just loved it . My phone which had most of the pics and memories got drenched in the sea water and died and Levi one of the member of the crew member truly felt our anxiety took pictures for us and sent it later . Wonderful guy. I am not a swimmer but took the plunge with the help of Moises from the crew team . I would recommend East Island Excursions and Levi to anyone visiting Puerto Rico and taking the Island tours

Loved the Icacos Island tour with East Island Excursions

Loved our visit to Icacos with East Island Excursions. Originally we had booked for Vieques, but due to weather, we could not go there. East Island was very prompt in calling us every day and giving us an update. In the end, they even offered to shift us to Icacos on priority and refunded the balance amount. Their boats are amazing and look luxurious. The staff is insanely friendly, offer great food and drinks and snorkeling tips. Had a lovely time with East Island. Will definitely try Vieques tour with them next time I am in San Juan.

Great tour company, especially for Snorkelling

This was a family trip that we all enjoyed, but must of all, I loved the crew, excellent customer service…. constantly taking care of every customer…. Thanks so much from the family Quijada-Morales to: Alexandra, Ismael, Moises & I cant remember the name of the 4th crew member… you all were great & made our experience unforgettable….excellent service…. Keep up with the great service guys, & definitely we will return back to one of your trips on our next vacation to Puerto Rico…. we are from Atlanta, GA…..sm

Unforgettable Trip to Icacos

This is my second time in two years traveling with East Island Excursions – and they really do a great job! You will NOT be disappointed. They are very easy to make reservations with and they call with reminders, The staff is extremely friendly, the boat clean and the overall experience is amazing. There are two stops – one at Icacos Island and another at another site where the coral is. You will see a bunch of beautiful things! And the water is amazingly crystal blue . You’ll arrive around 9am to check in, leave at 9:30am and be back at the dock around 3:30 pm. A great activity for all ages – my family thoroughly enjoyed. They serve you food and rum drinks too! Just an overall great time!

We took 2 tours with East Island–snorkeling and the Amazing Grace. Highly recommend this company. Classy. Everything done well.

Visiting from Chicago. By all means the highlight of our Vacation. Wow, we had the best time. We booked a snorkeling trip to the Island of Icacos Catamaran Full Day trip. The boat was beautiful, the crew was so friendly and helpful! The captain “William” mingled with everyone and took time to make sure everyone was having a great time. The bartender/cook/organizer Chris was very informative and kept everyone’s attention with important information so as to keep everyone safe and having a great time. The food was a delightful surprise. These guys have it down to a science, Excellent food music and ambiance. This is a must do for the entire family. Will definitely do this again! Love these guys!

2017 Puerto Rico Vacay

Amazing trip to the Icacos island. Even thou it was raining we were still able to enjoy the crystal blue water. The captain and crew are really organized and always on the look out for the well being of the people. Thank you to Capt. William, Daniel, Christian, Neftali and others for your excellent customer service. Thanks to your professionalism during the trip me, my best friend and the kids had a superb experience at Icacos.

Trip to Icacos

I was so glad we got to experience snorkeling like this when we were in Puerto Rico. East lsland excursions was a great company to book with. It was an all day adventure and they provide lunch and service unlimited alcoholic drinks. The crew on the boat was great very friendly and knowledge. Our captain was Ty and he did an amazing job informing us about the water, different sea animals and islands that we past. The gear that they provided was clean and looked new, the boat was kept clean as well. I definitely recommend booking a tour through them for a great experience just remember to bring your sunblock and keep reapplying because we got sun burnt.

Snorkeling fun

Great time at Cayo Icacos. Willy was the best snorkeling guide I’ve ever had and I’ve been to every reef in DR. Great job Willy & Carlos. you guys are awesome.

Cayo Icacos

This is by far the most fulfilling activity I did while in PR. This excursion handles everything you need from food, to drinks and location. First stop is snorkeling and the crew were helpful in explaining all safety concerns, for us and the environment. They served us an incredible lunch complete with pina coladas to refresh from the heat. The 2nd stop was a relaxing beach and they gave us ample time to really enjoy the water and take pictures. I would without a doubt book this trip again and can’t wait to visit 🙂

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One of the most memorable experiences I had with my family while in Puerto Rico! The Castillo crew was AMAZING, they even helped and encouraged my step son to get into the water and snorkle when he was uneasy. Good music, great drinks, great lunch (nothing beats pan de agua sandwiches!). Icacos Island is a beautiful location: the water is crystal clear, the wildlife is stunning. I made memories that day that I will never forget. Thank you, Castillo, for making my first PR trip with my family an amazing experience!

Thank you for the fabulous review, we very much appreciate your kind words but even better that you made ever lasting Memories . We work had and it is great to read that what a amazing time your Family had. Thank you for sharing and spending the day with us

Over all great time everyone is very friendly and we had the best time. We did 3 tours with them and everything went smooth and they were on time with pick ups and give us extra information on where to go and where to explore

We are thrilled that you enjoyed your Excursions .Thank you for praising our staff, they work hard to make each experience memorable. We look forward to welcome you back for us to create another great vacation in the enchanted Island of Puerto Rico.

What a fun experience - history and drinks! It's a jam-packed day (so bring lunch or snacks to tie you over). I learned so much about the history of rum and how the Bacardi brand came to be at Casa Bacardi. Great atmosphere, lovely drinks, and a commemorative cup to boot! Can't beat that. The Old San Juan Tour was also wonderful. Our guide, Ricky Ricardo, was funny, knowledgeable, and engaging with our group. We visited the fort Castillo San Cristobal and then the city Old San Juan for a little shopping. Recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes. There is enough time at each stop to take pictures and take in the scenery but because we didn't know it would be about 7 hours so many of the other travelers didn't complete the entire tour because they were starving. My group chose to use our shopping time to eat before we were dropped off at our hotel. This tour did not disappoint. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful experience at the Catamaran the crew was very friendly service oriented Good Food!! excellent Weather!! Tina helped Us find space

Thank you for the fabulous review, we very much appreciate your kind words. We work hard to deliver a memorable experience and it is great to read your comments. Looking forward to welcome you back in the near future for another Family get together

Just went on the snorkeling and a picnic tour with my wife. Couldn’t have asked for a better crew. The captin Tito and his crew were professional and fun. They were on schedule, made us a delicious lunch after the first snorkel (at a beautiful beach), then a fresh fruit salad after the second snorkel, and to top it all off kept us laughing the whole time. Great way to spend your morning/afternoon. Saw lots of colorful fish, an octopus, a flounder, huge lobster, sting ray, sea turtle, puffer fish, and some on this trip.

Thank you for the fabulous review, we very much appreciate your kind words but even better that you saw all of this Sea life.I am pretty sure many snorklers just swam by and didn't notice. It's a different world once you put your Mask on and explore.Hope to see you again on your next trip to the enchanted Island

We were Supposed to be picked up at 7:15 AM, but because another party was not notified of a time change, we had to wait over a 1/2 hour to be picked up. Upon arrival at the destination, we checked in and started to board the boat a few minutes later. The dock was in disrepair and very old. The head of a large nail was sticking out and the one board was loose. I pointed this out to one of the crew members and they promptly fixed it. The water where the boat was moored looked more like an open septic system, then a harbor. There was a strong odor as we left and reentered the harbor. There was an issue with one of the Yamaha motors that the Captain and crew tried to fix, but were unable to, so we ran on 1 motor on our way out and back in. They take you to two beaches, but I the first beach was a little crowded with other boats and we anchored next to a roped off swimming hole. Snorkeling was available, but it wasn't very good. We went to the 2nd destination and we were anchored off of a privately owned island, so no one was allowed to go on the beach. The snorkeling was good and there was a nice variety of fish. The snorkeling equipment on board was marginal. My wife and I have snorkeled a lot and we both had issues with our masks. We were both given different masks. My wife's mask was fine, but my snorkel slipped out and floated to the ocean floor.It was not secured properly. After a couple of attempts, I was able to swim down about 20-25 feet and retrieve the snorkel. The crew was okay, but the food and the end of the trip was very good. Good drinks too!

I am sorry, that you had to wait for the bus to arrive.But I informed everybody about the delay and everybody was fine with that.You are pointing out some negative things that we really do not have control of. There is a problem with seaweed in the Caribbean and it gets accumulated in the little Coves in Fajardo which you probably smelled.We first go to Icacos Island and then in the afternoon to another Reef. We do not advertise that we go to 2 different Islands.I am happy that you enjoyed the snorkeling and liked our Picnic Lunch and drinks, which is what our trip is all about.

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From Fajardo: Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran & Picnic Cruise

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Our catamaran takes you to the island of Icacos. Disembark and find yourself at a beautiful beach with crystal clear blue water. The catamaran will stay at the beach until lunch. Beach comb, swim or just relax on the beach in this beautiful Caribbean setting. You may also snorkel on your own from the shore. After lunch we move to another reef to snorkel (ocean condition permitting). Then we hoist our sail for a relaxing sail back to the dock

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• 00738, Fajardo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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Icacos Island Cruise

• Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes 5h 30m 5h 30m

Meeting Time: For the 9am tour, meet at the marina at 8:15am.

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Refreshments: bottled water, sodas , pina coladas & rum punch
• What's included What's included Use of Snorkelling equipment
• What's included What's included For veggie option or other special dietary requests, contact local operator at least 48 hours prior
• What's included What's included Local taxes & fees
• What's included What's included Beach toys (volleyballs, footballs & beach paddles) and floating devices (upon availability)
• What's included What's included Lunch: turkey sandwich, pasta salad, chips, cookies
• What's excluded What's excluded Gratuities
• What's excluded What's excluded Towels

Know before you book

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The drive to Villa Marina is about 1 to 1 1/2 hours from San Juan. Check in is at 8:15am (latest 8:30am) at the dock.
• We need to be informed in advance by phone if you are bringing a certified service dog. Dog must have service dog tag/ID.
• To request a vegetarian lunch or if you have other dietary restrictions, please contact local operator immediately after booking
• Minimum age is 4 years old. We will require proof of age.

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Out of everything we did in PR this was by far my favorite. The guys are such great entertainers and servers as well! Our drinks were never empty and the food was so good. My boyfriend and I had so much fun snorkeling and the island they take you to is so beautiful!

My friends and I booked this Catamaran trip as part of our recent vacation in San Juan. The staff was professional and fun, and the trip went really smoothly. Would definitely book again!

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“ We got to Icacos in about 45 minutes and immediately hit the water, which I must say was a dream! ” in 3 reviews

“ A really beautiful afternoon/evening with super friendly guides, Omar and Arturo. ” in 4 reviews

“ The catamaran was very smooth and we were able to sit in the shaded area with our little ones. ” in 3 reviews

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Villa Marina Yacht Harbour

Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738

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Capt. Robert L.

Beat The Crowds To Icacos Island Aboard our 32' foot Sailing Catamaran Getaway where you will enjoy a Less Crowded More Comfortable Enviroment compared to other operators in our area that carry between 40 to 80 passengers. Our vessel is US Coast Guard Certified to Carry up to 26 passengers max. Come and enjoy with us the Cordillera Cays Nature Reserve which include Icacos, Lobos, Palominos and Palominitos islands. …

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Absolutely fantastic morning by Getaway! Capt Willie & Kevin attended to every detail! Safety instructions, history, ecology, tips & tricks to enjoy snorkeling and so much more. They adjusted the day to met the group need. Music & all! Don't spit in the mask - use baby shampoo! Drinks were great, lunch easy & filling! Next trip to PR and we will be back! Tip: bring your towel and ensure you have sunscreen!

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Apr 6, 2022

Thank you Mel B. So happy you got to enjoy the day on our sailing catamaran a to Icacos. Thanks for sharing your day aboard with us. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon.

Took the boat to Culebra. Was a sped boat and your trip Is over an hour there. Thank God for the blue puke bags! But the crew were nice and helpful, constantly asking how you are feeling. The only thing they don't tell you is the boat doesn't dock, you have to swim to shore, which was fine but you need a waterproof bag and phone case. Overall, nice experience.

Sail Getaway was amazing! We did the snorkeling tour for Culebra. The snorkeling spot was great and we saw lots of coral, fish, and even a string ray. Flamenco Beach is breathtaking, the water is the prettiest blue I've ever seen. The crew is what we say "son buena gente!" We loved the crew and they did a great job serving us drinks, answering questions we had, and keeping everyone safe. Captain Robert, Yamil, Lowrra (Laura) , and another person's name that I can't remember were the best crew ever. When you are in Puerto Rico and want an amazing time snorkeling, go with Sail Getaway. It's worth every penny.

Very breath taking first time experience. This is a must activity when visiting the island. The crew is awesome and very polite. Can't wait to do it all over again.

We took the three-in-one catamaran getaway on New Year's Day with Omar and Arturo. Our group was 2 adults a 9 year old and a 5 year old. All of us had an amazing time. Omar and Arturo were awesome sailors/hosts/guides making sure they got us to Icacos safely for snorkeling, answered all our questions, taught us about Puerto Rico and even served us delicious drinks and snacks. A really beautiful afternoon/evening with super friendly guides, Omar and Arturo. Highly reccomend this tour.

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My family and I came to vacation in PR for the very first time and we're so happy we had a chance to experience the Barefoot Catamaran! It is one it th best times you can have. From the yummy piña coladas to the delicious sandwiches and fruit they served us! Can't forget to mention how beautiful the Icacos island was! The water was as clear as a pool!! Thank y'all guys for the awesome experience!

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The drive to Fajardo and Villa Marina is a 45 minute trip for the San Juan area. Once you get there you are greeted by Captain Dook and his staff. The adventure begins and depending on the tour of your choosing you should be in paradise in about an hour. We chose the Icacos Key and Tortuga Reef tour. We got to Icacos in about 45 minutes and immediately hit the water, which I must say was a dream! Cristaline and mesmerazing turquoise waters make you feel you are in beach lovers heaven. While you enjoy the beach, Captain Dook sets lunch, which consists of a buffet style table, with chicken & tuna salad, cheese, hams, breads, fruit salad, and unlimited sodas, water and cocktails (virgin or not), among many others. After lunch, you are allowed to enjoy Icacos for another hour before sailing to Tortuga Reef. Catamaran Getaway Tours supplies all the snorkling equipment required to enjoy the beautiful and breathtaking Tortuga Reef. We even saw stingrays! You will have approximately 2 hours to enjoy snorkling, and if you choose, you can also rest on the catamaran's deck. The trip back to the marina is another 45 minutes. Captain Dook and his staff were extremely attentive and accommodating. The price includes lunch, unlimited drinks and the snorkling equipment. Make sure you take your dramamine, just in case. Definitely a must do while in Puerto Rico.

Jeffrey and Omar were the best captains ever !! The boat was super clean abd the lunch they served was simple but delicious! Amazing views and your! Definitely booking with them again!

Wonderful day sailing to Icacos with a great group of 26. Captain Omar was a lot of fun and very helpful. The lunch on the boat was better than expected, I was happily surprised and would definitely book with them again!

First time in Puerto Rico and this tour is a must. The crew of the Traveler boat were very knowledgeable of the area, friendly to visitors, and great staff for the boat. The views are incredible and if the weather plays nicely, you'll get to experience amazing waters and marine life.

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Puerto Rico has many beaches, but if you want to snorkel, get outside the city of San Juan and travel to one of many coral reefs, for example at Icacos Island. Castillo Tours provides one such trip, via catamaran.

It’s an all-day tour that began with a van pick up for us and other tourists from metro San Juan, taking us an hour east to a launch. Our driver, Frances, was professional, but did not point out landmarks or give a long talk on the history of Puerto Rico on the drive, or join us on the boat. So in this case, Castillo acted as a taxi service taking us to Barefoot Catamaran, which ran the rest of the tour.

We took many tours in Puerto Rico, and this was more a college party trip than others, with mostly younger people instead of families, but it didn’t get too wild. The trip out on the catamaran was beautiful, especially when they switched off the motor and we just sailed. They allowed us to climb up top and sun ourselves on the ship’s forward netting, feeling the rush of the wind. Unfortunately, upbeat music made it difficult to have a conversation. The trip felt crowded with the 30+ guests on the boat, but took just 30 minutes before we arrived at a beautiful Icacos Island.

I was surprised that, upon arriving at the shore, that the captain chose a beach directly next to another tourist boat, instead of a more private spot, but we had great fun on the beach and playing around in the water swimming.

Then we left to anchor next to a beautiful coral reef. Many of the guests and I put on snorkel gear and fins, and swam out to observe. Wonderfully, there was an aquarium level of ocean life there, packed with fish to observe. Unfortunately, the water was just too choppy to see them for more than a few seconds. It was difficult to swim and maneuver against the waves, which weren’t fierce but just not comfortable for snorkeling. Water kept rushing into my snorkel’s air hose, and I got pushed around, including into a coral reef, scraping myself. Others got scraped too, I noticed. Within 15 minutes, everyone who had gotten off the boat was back on it. We were too far from shore to comfortably swim to it.

Under better weather conditions, the snorkeling must be fantastic.

Although the water was not right for snorkeling, and every guest had given up, returning to the boat, the crew seemed resigned to stick to the schedule. It’s not Barefoot’s fault, or Castillo’s fault, that the weather made for choppy waves that day. But I was disappointed that we weren’t warned. The website says they will cancel due to bad weather or sea conditions. Then I was further disappointed that the crew chose to push through instead of to adapt. I suggested moving to a beach, but was told, well, the people paid for snorkeling, so this is it. The college students didn’t seem to mind, instead making a party of the loud music on the crowded boat. To me this seemed at odds with the natural beauty of the place, which could have been contemplated in stillness, but maybe I’m just an old fart who took the wrong tour.

Meanwhile, the crew served a decent lunch of cold cuts and sandwiches, then later fruit, pineapple, oranges, cookies, and drinks including some with alcohol. Eventually we sailed back to the landing and drove back in the van to San Juan.

It wasn’t a bad tour, but we could have gone to any beach in San Juan and gotten a similar experience, with more elbow room and without the travel. The guides at Castillo and Barefoot didn’t educate us or befriend us. The website says that the crew gives snorkeling lessons, but I didn’t seem them educating anyone, and they didn’t get into the water to help. They seemed unconcerned about those who couldn’t swim, giving floatation belts to them.

For us it was a 3.5-star experience, but let’s assume the best. If you confirm good waves and weather — you must cancel 48 hours in advance for a refund, but can reschedule with merely 24 hours’ notice — I feel I can give Castillo Tours and Barefoot Catamaran 4 stars for the catamaran tour to Icacos Island. And if you prefer a party atmosphere to intimate communing with nature, it would be higher.

See castillotours.com .