Boat Charters in Puerto Rico, 5 Ways

1.All-Inclusive Private Charter to Icacos or Palomino Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews Our pick

From Sunbay Marina in Fajardo, you get a four-hour private boat trip to Icacos or Palomino. Your captain and first mate choose a good snorkeling area, provide gear and guidance, then take you near the island for beach time. Expect fruit, sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, water, beer, rum, and a flexible pace.

“Wow! What an amazing day. Matthew and Capt. Oscar were friendly, down to earth and very knowledgeable. It felt like a choose your own adventure, as we were able to help set the pace and how long we wanted to do (or not do) the three lRead more”

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2.Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews

Fish San Juan’s Laguna San José and Laguna Torrecilla aboard a private boat with Captain Clery’s team. Choose light tackle or fly fishing, target tarpon from 20 to 150 pounds, and use provided rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Guides including Miguel, Abi, Fernando, Hiram, and Gabriel have helped beginners and experienced anglers land memorable fish.

“Was an Ok experience, love to fish the tarpons we did have to much luck , I catched one only but got away, was a good fight, Iram, our captain, he tried hard to get us the spots and super friendly and knowledgeable”

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3.Bio Bay Swim and Sunset Charter or Late night tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $65Best value

Meet Mareaito Charters in Lajas for a two-hour boat trip to a sandbar and La Parguera’s swimmable bioluminescent bay. The sunset option includes a warm-water swim, possible tarpon sightings, and about 30 minutes in the glowing bay. Captains such as Ryan, Brian, and Fiol and guides including Hector and Adriana have led recent trips. Late-night tours skip the sunset stop.

“Pro tip: forget your phone and camera, and just be present in a fleeting moment. The Phytoplankton are camera shy, plus, you don’t want to be handling your phone in the dark in the water anyway.”

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4.Sailing and Snorkeling Day Charter in Fajardo, Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $285

Spend about five hours sailing from Puerto del Rey Marina to Piñeros or Palomino Island with a group of no more than six. You can snorkel, swim, visit a white-sand beach, relax on the catamaran trampoline, and use a floating lily pad. Lunch, snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included. Captains and mates may include Ricardo, Ashley, Bill, Monica, or Scott.

“Absolutely wonderful day on the water. Ricardo and Ashley made the day so easy and pleasant. They suggested things we could do and pointed out marine life. Motored out to the island for snorkeling, visited a beautiful beach. Visited a sanRead more”

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5.Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews

Set out from Sunbay Marina with a private crew such as Captain Adrianna, Lolo, Matt, Jon, Sid, or Yahnir. Sail about an hour to Culebra, snorkel near Luis Peña Natural Reserve, then relax at Honeymoon Beach with floats, an umbrella, barbecue lunch, drinks, and snacks.

“Jon & Sid were wonderful hosts! Culebra is absolutely beautiful. I got very sick with a severe migraine headache & our hosts took great care of us & Jon got me back to the island very quickly he was awesome.”

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