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The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Puerto Rico

55 tours  ·  from $34

Turtles graze the seagrass within sight of the city wall and the reef islands are a short sail east. The 15 below compare boat size, how many stops you get and whether gear and the ladder off the stern are really included.

San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos - Entering the water at Batería del Escambrón
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San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

1.San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,947 reviews · from $42Our pick

Meet your guide at Escambrón Beach for a shore-entry snorkel in warm Caribbean water. You’ll get gear, a safety lesson, and help from guides such as Lily, Jill, or Rey, then look for turtles, rays, coral, and reef fish. The 1 to 1.5-hour trip suits beginners and includes a GoPro video.

“Loved it ! Our guide Lilly was so awesome and sweet would definitely recommend her and the tour . No doubt about that”

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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo - The 50-minute cruise toward Culebra
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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

2.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,534 reviews · from $180

You’ll cruise from Fajardo to Culebra with East Island Excursions, snorkeling at Carlos Rosario or Luis Peña reserve before lunch and beach time. Captains Jose, Danny, and Jose Fernando are among the crew named by past passengers. Expect shared seating, a possible rough ride, and a choice of Flamenco Beach or Culebrita based on weather.

“This was an excellent, once in a lifetime experience. We were fortunate to be taken to Culebrita on the day we went. Literal paradise! The seas sickness is real! Definitely prepare yourself as you might experience motion sickness. But once you pass that, 10/10 experience!!!!”

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All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques - Choosing between Vieques and Icacos
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All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

3.All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,420 reviews · from $135

From Marina Puerto Chico in Fajardo, you’ll ride 35 to 45 minutes to a snorkeling site near Vieques or Icacos, depending on departure time. Guides provide fins, masks, and clip-on floaters, then serve lunch, soft drinks, and Puerto Rican rum. Expect turtles, rays, clear water, a beach stop, and possible access to the Medusa boat’s slide.

“This was the greatest thing I’m so glad we booked this! The beaches were gorgeous, the views were incredible! We saw sea turtles, sting rays, lionfish, and so many different species of fish! The guides were incredible I don’t remember everyoRead more”

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Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan - Starting at Escambron Beach near Old San Juan
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Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

4.Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · from $99

Meet your guide at Escambron Beach, learn to use a jet-powered snorkel, and explore turtle habitat with a group of up to 12. Guides such as Juan, V, Chad, and Samuel provide safety instruction, gear, and underwater photos and videos. The 90-minute outing suits beginners, though water conditions and visibility can change.

“This was one of the most incredible adventures I’ve ever had! From start to finish, the jet turtle experience was thrilling, unforgettable, and absolutely worth it. The highlight? We saw turtles — real sea turtles gliding gracefully through the water. It felt like something out of a nature documentary, only we were right there in the moment. The jet propulsion added a fun and exhilarating twist, allowing us to move smoothly and swiftly through the ocean without disturbing the marine life. It was the perfect balance of adrenaline and awe. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about marine conservation, which made the experience even more meaningful. Whether you're…”

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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise - Icacos: soft sand, shallow water, and open time
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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

5.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · from $138

From Fajardo, you sail about 45 minutes aboard the Barefoot IV Catamaran to Icacos or a nearby Fajardo Key. Swim, snorkel with supplied gear, stroll the beach, and enjoy a cold lunch with water, sodas, piña coladas, and rum punch. Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew, Edgar, and the crew are known for attentive service and a lively onboard atmosphere.

“The staff was good (2 people). Switched our boat to a smaller one. Hard to get around. Very small up front and tight to go around to the back. No covered area. No rum punch, just pina coladas (not blended). Snorkeling was nice and the beach. Just wish they had more options for drinks.”

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Culebra Snorkel and Turtle Adventure with Transport - Snorkeling at Tamarindo Beach and Luis Peña
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Culebra Snorkel and Turtle Adventure with Transport

6.Culebra Snorkel and Turtle Adventure with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,336 reviews · from $145

Travel from Ceiba to Culebra by ferry, tour the island by minibus, then snorkel at Tamarindo Beach in the Luis Peña Marine Reserve. Guides such as Marta, Luis, José, Nora, and Adriana provide instruction and water support. You’ll look for turtles, rays, coral, and reef fish before relaxing at Flamenco Beach.

“Guides were great. Knowledgeable. Professional. Overall great experience for our family. Beautiful beaches. Saw turtles, reef and all sorts of fish. Our daughter loved it.”

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Fajardo Mini Boat Snorkel Safari - Along the Cabezas de San Juan coast
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Fajardo Mini Boat Snorkel Safari

7.Fajardo Mini Boat Snorkel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,053 reviews

From Marina Puerto Chico, you pilot a 13-foot mini boat through La Cordillera Cays with guides such as Kevin, José, Nala, and Erick. Expect a safety briefing, a brisk open-water ride, roughly 30 to 45 minutes of snorkeling, time on a secluded beach, snacks, drinks, and a bumpy return trip.

“Driving a boat on the ocean was SO fun! Kevin and Eric worked very hard to guide us and show us a memorable experience. We would definitely recommend the tour.”

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Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat - The early morning at Isleta Marina
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Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat

8.Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 852 reviews · from $162

Spend about six hours aboard Aqua Adventure’s boat from Fajardo to Culebra, snorkeling reefs, swimming from a white-sand beach, and eating a light lunch. Crew members including Antonio, Vivian, Caleb, and Captain Chris are known for patient instruction and careful attention to safety. The exact beach and reef stops depend on sea conditions.

“Some of the comments in the tour mentioned flamenco beach. We were not taken there. He took us to two snorkel spots, we did not see much fishes there. Not worth it!”

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Snorkeling Tour to Vieques Island only 30 minutes away! - Getting fitted with fins, mask, and snorkel
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Snorkeling Tour to Vieques Island only 30 minutes away!

9.Snorkeling Tour to Vieques Island only 30 minutes away!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · from $134

From Ceiba, Pure Adventure takes you by boat to Vieques in about 30 minutes for reef snorkeling, beach time, and possible sightings of turtles, rays, barracuda, octopus, and other sea life. Guides such as Luis, Freddy, Juan, Carlos, and Victor provide instruction and local insight. Gear, refreshments, and paddleboards are included.

“We had a great time! The guides were great. We saw a lot of fish, an octopus, and turtles. We had fun jumping off the boat. They provided drinks and lunch.”

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All Inclusive Beach and Snorkel Boat Tour to Icacos Island - From Puerto del Rey Marina to the Tortuga
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All Inclusive Beach and Snorkel Boat Tour to Icacos Island

10.All Inclusive Beach and Snorkel Boat Tour to Icacos Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $140

Sail from Puerto del Rey Marina to Icacos Island aboard Tortuga, with snorkeling gear, floating mats, lunch, soft drinks, and local rum included. The crew, including names such as Kevin, Thalia, Lobo, and Francesca, helps beginners feel at ease. Expect a 15 to 20 minute boat ride, a reef stop, and relaxed beach time.

“Great food, drinks, music and crew. Had a blast snorkeling and relaxing on the beach while they served drinks and had the music playing”

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Private All Inclusive East Coast Keys Tour and Snorkel Experience - Palomino adds turtles and another beach
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Private All Inclusive East Coast Keys Tour and Snorkel Experience

11.Private All Inclusive East Coast Keys Tour and Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews

Set out from Fajardo with a private captain such as Carlos, Jamil, or Derek for four hours around Cayo Icacos and the Palomino islands. Snorkel at the reef, relax on white-sand beaches, look for sea turtles, and enjoy sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, local beer, floats, and music without sharing the boat.

“We had the best time on this private boat tour! Derek was an awesome captain- super friendly, laid back, and really made the whole experience feel tailored. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. The food hit the spot and the cold local beers were on point. What really made this a worthy experience was how chill and private it was. We saw other boats packed with people and it looked crowded and hectic, like a whole production. Ours was relaxed and felt like our own little escape. If you’re looking for something easy, fun, and not tourist-trappy, this…”

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Culebra Snorkel and Beach Day with Lunch and Drinks - Flamenco Beach and the possibility of a substitute
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Culebra Snorkel and Beach Day with Lunch and Drinks

12.Culebra Snorkel and Beach Day with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · from $161

Leave Villa Marina in Fajardo at 9 a.m. for a six-hour group boat trip toward Culebra. Expect two water stops, usually Playa Carlos Rosario and Flamenco Beach, plus snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, and rum cocktails. Captains may change locations for safety, so flexibility matters.

“Great experience and great service staff. Very attentive to everything you need. Cocktails were delicious”

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Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch - What Makes the Snorkeling Worthwhile
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Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch

13.Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $168

Leave Pure Adventure in Ceiba at 8:00 am for Culebra, reaching Flamenco Beach around 9:30. You’ll get beach time, lunch, paddleboards, guided snorkeling, snacks, fruit, and drinks. Marine biologist Juan and crew members such as Freddy, Victor, and Luis have led trips, with alternate beaches used when conditions require it.

“So awesome! The crew was super amazing and gave us a little grace for running a little late but definitely BE ON TIME!!!! Flamenco beach was so pretty and lunch was delicious! 15/10 would recommend”

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Culebra Power Boat Snorkeling & Beach Tour All Inclusive - The first water stop: 90 minutes of snorkeling
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Culebra Power Boat Snorkeling & Beach Tour All Inclusive

14.Culebra Power Boat Snorkeling & Beach Tour All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $185

Leave Fajardo at 8:15 a.m. on a custom Newton powerboat bound for Culebra, with snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and unlimited nonalcoholic drinks and tropical rum beverages included. Your captain chooses the safest reef and beach, which may mean Culebrita, Vieques, or another nearby cay instead of Flamenco Beach.

“Such a great experience! My friends and I came here for our first time and we were not disappointed! The beaches were beautiful. Service was the absolute best! You get unlimited soft and rum drinks and lunch. I definitely recommend this!!”

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San Juan Turtle Spotting Snorkel Adventure with Videos - A calm start with gear, instructions, and a safety check
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San Juan Turtle Spotting Snorkel Adventure with Videos

15.San Juan Turtle Spotting Snorkel Adventure with Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $50

Swim in the warm waters of Balneario El Escambron with a Jet Snorkel guide who helps you spot sea turtles, squid, and tropical fish. The 90-minute outing includes gear, bottled water, luggage storage, and guide-captured videos. Groups cap at 10, though conditions and crowding can affect visibility.

“The guide was nice and informative. We saw some turtles and some fish but overall the snorkeling was kind of boring we spend way to long looking at turtles . I would have rather snorkeled on a reef further out where you can see more marine life.”

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