The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Puerto Rico

1.San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

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

Walk into the warm water at Escambrón Beach for a 1 to 1.5-hour guided snorkel with a professional diver. You’ll get instruction, gear, a life vest, and a GoPro video. Guides such as Lily, Jill, Rey, and Kenzie have been praised for helping beginners and finding turtles, though weather and currents can change the route.

“This was a great experience!! We had Jill, I believe. She was lovely. So when you get there you check in and then you're asked to give info about your swimming capacity. I was put in a group of four who were all comfortable swimmers but there were groups with less comfortable swimmers too. I really appreciated that it was a small group format. Then you get your fins and mask and then get in the water. The water was beautiful. We ended up seeing two turtles! I recommend going in the morning if you can, as I have heard the water is calmer. The beach is also less crowded.…”

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2.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

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

Cruise from Fajardo to Culebra aboard a high-speed catamaran with captains and crew such as Jose, Danny, Luis, and Cindy. Snorkel for about 90 minutes at Carlos Rosario or Luis Peña, eat lunch with drinks, then swim and sunbathe at Flamenco Beach or Culebrita. Hotel transport from San Juan costs extra.

“Great experience & great staff. I would recommend to upgrade the food choices like some seafood options.”

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

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

Leave Marina Puerto Chico in Fajardo for a half-day boat trip to Vieques on the morning departure or Icacos in the afternoon. You get snorkeling gear, clip-on flotation, a guided reef visit, beach time, lunch, soft drinks, and Puerto Rican rum. Crew members such as Chris, Ricky, and Captain Soli are often praised for friendly, attentive service.

“The experience was a lot of fun! The crew was energetic, friendly, and knowledgeable. This experience was definitely worth it! We got to snorkel and also go to Cayo Icacos. They provided us lunch and alcoholic beverages. As a person whRead more”

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

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

At Escambron Beach in San Juan, you’ll learn to use a jet-powered snorkel aid, then explore turtle habitat with guides such as Juan, V, Samuel, and Chad. The 90-minute outing includes gear, bottled water, and guide-taken photos and videos. Expect a small group of up to 12, clear safety instruction, and conditions that can change with weather and seaweed.

“We had so much fun! It was raining so the water was a little hazy, but we still saw a couple turtles and a lot of fish. I appreciated the photos and video (included in the tour fee) taken and sent to us instead of worrying about taking our phRead more”

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

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

Sail from Fajardo to Icacos aboard the Barefoot IV Catamaran for beach time, snorkeling, swimming, lunch, and drinks. The 5.5-hour trip includes gear, a sandwich buffet, fruit, sodas, piña coladas, and rum punch. Crew members such as Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew, and Edgar are known for attentive service, though snorkeling conditions can change.

“Fun cruise and snorkel! Arrived on time (and appreciated all the automated reminders too). You take your shoes off for the cruise, so do t wear your fanciest shoes. We sat up top on the way out to Icacos. They had the main sail up but mostRead more”

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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 from Tamarindo Beach in Luis Peña Marine Reserve. Guides such as Marta, Luis, José, Nora, and Adriana provide instruction, safety support, and island insight. Finish at Flamenco Beach with snacks, refreshments, and digital photos.

“Great experience tour guide was great pick up and travel handled by them was easy to find and get around you will see fish and turtles not a lot tho flamenco beach is beautiful you will enjoy it”

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7.Fajardo Mini Boat Snorkel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,053 reviews

Drive your own 13-foot, 40-horsepower mini boat from Marina Puerto Chico in Fajardo to La Cordillera Cays with a certified guide leading the convoy. You’ll snorkel near Icacos, relax on a white-sand beach, and enjoy snacks, drinks, safety gear, and a cooler. Guides such as José, Kevin, Nala, and Erick are frequently praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“It was the best idea to do this. Absolute highlight of our vacation. The guides were fantastic and the entire experience was a 10.”

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8.Culebra Snorkeling and beach Day Experience by boat

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

Sail from Fajardo to Culebra with Aqua Adventure for reef snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and drinks. The six-hour trip includes equipment and stops at two or three sites, with crew members such as Antonio, Vivian, Caleb, and Captain Chris praised for patient guidance. Routes can change with sea conditions, and Flamenco Beach is not guaranteed.

“The locations were hand picked by the captain and they did not disappoint. Snorkeling with schools of tangs and parrotfish. It was literally the best beach you could imagine with the turquoise waters. I can't wait to plan my next trip with them scuba diving”

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

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

From Ceiba, ride 30 minutes to Vieques for guided snorkeling, reef viewing, and beach time. Guides such as Carlos, Juan, Luis, Freddy, and Victor have been praised for patient instruction and marine-life spotting. Equipment, snacks, drinks, and ecological interpretation are included, with time for swimming, paddleboarding, and jumping from the boat.

“We enjoyed the snorkeling experience and got to see turtles and stingrays. We also got to see the reef and lots of little fish.”

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

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

From Puerto del Rey Marina, the Tortuga carries you to Icacos Island in about 15 to 20 minutes. Snorkel with provided gear, float in turquoise water, enjoy a fresh lunch by Francesca, and let crew members such as Kevin, Talia, and Lobo keep the day moving. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a government-issued ID.

“This was such an amazing experience! The tour was an hour drive around from where me and my husband were staying so it was a lot of traffic on the way. Our tour guide was kind enough to wait for us to get on the boat. We made it there 2pm. The music was great, good energy and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend booking this tour. Everyone is super generous, protective and very helpful. It was my first time snorkeling and I had the most memorable time. I really enjoying seeing the fishes & going to the beach soon afterwards.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews

Join Encanto Boat Tours in Fajardo for a four-hour private trip to Cayo Icacos, Isla Palominos, and Palominito. Your captain, possibly Carlos, Jamil, or Derek, handles the boat while you snorkel, swim, spot turtles, relax on white-sand beaches, and enjoy sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, and local beer. Pickup is offered, and the boat returns to Marina Puerto Chico.

“Our tour guide/captain was friendly and informative. He gave us options to spend longer or shorter at each stop. We got to see 2 private islands and a very cool sand bar. We were able to stop along the way to snorkel in a great area with a coRead more”

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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 Sea Ventures boat day near Culebra. Expect two water stops, snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, rum drinks, and crew support from names such as Oscar, Jamie, Danny, and Ian. Stops can change with sea conditions, so Flamenco Beach and Carlos Rosario are not guaranteed.

“Unfortunately, we could not visit either of the two destinations on this tour due to rough seas. The first was supposed to be a wonderful snorkeling reef, but we anchored instead off Las Penas, which was very limited in sea life and color. The rRead more”

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

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

From Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba, you sail about 90 minutes to Culebra, usually reaching Flamenco Beach around 9:30 am. Swim, snorkel with a guided crew, use paddleboards, and enjoy lunch, snacks, drinks, and beer. Captains and guides such as Juan, Luis, Victor, and Freddy focus on safety and marine life. Weather may change the beach stop.

“Awesome experience, very knowledgeable and friendly crew (Carlos, Carlitos and Perla). The crew went above and beyond to make sure we were safe and able to enjoy our trip to the maximum. Beautiful beaches and the snorkeling part was great (lobsters, lots of fish and even an eel) everything was perfect.”

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14.San Juan Turtle Spotting Snorkel Adventure with Videos

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

At Balneario El Escambrón, Jet Snorkel guides such as Sheila, Samuel, Vee, and Chad lead a roughly 90-minute turtle-spotting trip. You receive gear, safety help, bottled water, and videos, with a maximum of 10 people and free luggage storage. Turtles are common here, but sightings and water clarity depend on conditions.

“I had an incredible time! This was my first solo trip to Puerto Rico. This was my first time going snorkeling. It was on my bucket list! Chad made sure we were safe and had fun. He was able to show us around and see sea life. The only thing I Read more”

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15.Rincon Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $59

Meet your guide at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling, get fitted with gear, then travel by your own transport to Tres Palmas Marine Reserve. PADI instructors and divemasters lead a small group through coral habitat where you might see turtles, sharks, stingrays, squid, and tropical fish. Guides such as Shawn, Tiger, Claire, and Greg are especially attentive with beginners.

“Tiger and the staff were knowledgeable, nice, and the marine preserve was amazing! Well worth the booking.”

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