WELCOME ABOARD, CAPTAIN!
Your Island-Cruise & Snorkel Mini Boat Tour begins at Puerto Chico Marina. Upon arrival, follow our signs until our check-in. Our guides will explain all you need to know. They will go over safety rules and the excursion route. When all our adventurers are ready, it’s time to board your Mini Boats! Our guides will cover boating basics before departure.
START YOUR ENGINES!
The fun begins as we clear Puerto Chico Marina. We will head north along the bluffs of the Las Cabezas Nature Reserve. As we cross the Fajardo Sound, El Yunque Rainforest rises in the background. The mangrove-lined coast frames Fajardo’s 130 years old Spanish lighthouse. This is the landscape that the Spanish conquerors first saw of Puerto Rico!
Icacos Sightseeing and Snorkeling!
The Mini Boat Snorkel Adventure begins on the docks of the “blue-flag” Marina Puerto Chico in the town of Fajardo, where your Certified Guides await you. Each “Captain” and crew will receive complete pre-ride instructions and safety orientation before boarding their fully equipped Mini Boats.
The fun begins as we clear the breakwater of the Marina, heading North along the tropical coastline of “Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve”. Along the way, enjoy the views of the impressive El Conquistador Hotel, the towering “El Yunque” Rainforest in the background, and Fajardo’s 130-year-old Spanish lighthouse.
After an exhilarating 30-minute cruise, we arrived at our first destination. Your Guides will gather the Mini Boat convoy on a mooring close to the shallow reef, and jump in the water with you to explore the beautiful underwater grounds. Swim among different schools of tropical fish such as snappers, blue tangs, sergeant majors, parrotfish, and much more! Your guide will interpret the reef ecosystem for you and teach loads of cool and interesting facts. After the 45-minute snorkel, hop back on your Mini Boat, enjoy snacks and refreshments from your personal iced cooler, and take in all the amazing scenery.
Afterward, we move closer to the uninhabited white sand Cay of Icacos, for simple fun in the sun, laid-back interpretation and some time to relax or explore the beautiful beach. The dazzling cay is part of a small group of islands forming “La Cordillera Nature Reserve”. Icacos’ white sand and turquoise water make it a true gem paradise!
Lastly, we will set course again along the Island chain speeding up our mini boats and experiencing all the mesmerizing shades of blue, impressive rocky formations, the reserves fauna and fascinating historical sights. Concluding our time, we put the pedal to the metal on our speedy mini boats as we made our way back to home port, on one last fun-filled ride!
BACK TO HOME BASE
The group will board their Mini Boats again for the journey back to the marina. Enjoy your Mini Boat in the vastness of the Fajardo Sound. By this time, you may have become addicted to your Mini Boat!
*Note: KPR has a strict safety-first policy. Our guides will take you where weather conditions are best for the day. We will notify you if we need to make changes due to weather conditions.