The 15 Best Icacos & Palomino Island Trips

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

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

From Marina Puerto Chico, you’ll cruise toward Vieques on the morning trip or Icacos in the afternoon, with views of El Yunque and Fajardo Lighthouse. Guides such as Chris, Mike, and Deyanira lead the snorkeling, then lunch, rum drinks, a beach stop, and a boat slide round out the day.

“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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2.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

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

Sail 45 minutes from Fajardo to Icacos aboard a catamaran for beach time, swimming, shell hunting, snorkeling, lunch, and drinks. The crew may include Captain Robert, Luis, Matthew, Edgar, Zoe, or Adrian. Expect a social boat day, not a quiet private charter.

“The staff was fantastic. Very friendly and very nice. The boat is just smaller, extremely limited in moving around, using the restroom you have to bend completely over etc. The staff took great care of us and it was a beautiful ride, but it is just a small catamaran which makes it less comfortable.”

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3.Icacos Island Catamaran Day Sail from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,483 reviews · from $140

Sail from Fajardo to Cayo Icacos aboard East Island Excursions’ catamaran for about six hours. Captain Jose, Carlos, Robert, and the crew may guide you to Icacos or Palominitos, with snorkeling gear, floating belts, lunch, music, and rum drinks included.

“Our catamaran excursion was the highlight of our vacation! We had the most gorgeous weather, the best crew and most incredible Captain, Jose! The food and drinks were delicious and it was 6 hours of non stop fun!”

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

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

From Fajardo, Tortuga takes you to Icacos Island in about 15 to 20 minutes. Snorkel with provided gear, float in clear water, or relax on the beach while Kevin, Thalia, and the crew serve lunch, soft drinks, and local rum cocktails.

“It was amazing, had fun , good vibes ,good tour guides, everything was perfect and fun as well ,drinks and food were good icacos beach was a good experience”

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5.Icacos Beach Day Package with Water Taxi Transport from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · from $99Best value

Take a 15-minute water taxi from Fajardo to Cayo Icacos, where your crew sets up shade and a cooler with water, soda, and local beer. Snorkel with provided masks, swim, relax, or join a 45-minute hike led by guides such as Gregory or Ezequiel. Lunch, towels, and fins are not included.

“Absolutely AMAZING. Weather looked terrible, I started to panic. Greg was wonderful. Made our family feel comfortable and we had a great time. Weather worked our in our favor ! 2ed time visiting. Greg was their for both trips 4 years apart. He's definitely a great assest for the team.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews

You’ll leave Sunbay Marina in Fajardo with a private crew for Icacos or Palomino. Captain John, Adriana, Syd, Lolo, Oscar, and other crew members have led recent trips. Expect guided snorkeling, beach time, fruit, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, music, and a relaxed pace.

“Great experience will definitely do it again. Guys were great went out of their way. To make sure we were all good real attentive, very professional and down to earth good vibes music was great”

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7.Icacos Double Dip Power Catamaran Snorkel & Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $135

Sail from Fajardo to Cayo Icacos aboard a capped-group power catamaran. You’ll snorkel a Puerto Rico reef, relax on a sandy beach, and enjoy lunch, soft drinks, juices, and rum cocktails. Crew members such as Kenny, Kiwi, Jay, and Gabriel are known for attentive service, but the reef stop depends on weather.

“Well organized fun trip. The crew took extra care to ensure we had a good time. Lunch and drinks provided were good. Met some fun people.”

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8.Tobias Icacos Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $100

From Villa Marina in Fajardo, you’ll ride the 43-foot Tobias to Cayo Icacos for reef snorkeling, a deli-style lunch, drinks, and about two hours at the beach. The crew, including hosts such as Isabella and Isaiah, keeps the mood lively with music and attentive service. The tour lasts about four hours.

“Amazing experience. The crew made it so much fun. Would come back again. The piña colada is bomb! Sandwiches hit the spot after a good swim.”

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9.Icacos: Luxury Sailing Catamaran All Inclusive Beach and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $195

Sail from Fajardo aboard Getaway Too, a 54-foot catamaran limited to 49 people. You’ll snorkel with a guided clinic, relax on a beach in the Cordillera Cays, enjoy water slides and swings, and eat a Puerto Rican lunch. Captain Gabriel and Stephanie have been praised for warm, professional service.

“Meet up in the morning was easy. The staff was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed the entire trip. The drinks were yummy and the food was delicious. It was great that it was authentic food and not just cold cuts like others offered. They had plenty of floating devices, two swings, a slide, and Frisbee and balls. Seating was cozy for the trip in and out. It rained and we all had enough room for cover and party continued anyway!”

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10.Private All-Inclusive 22ft Boat Guided Snorkeling Icacos Palomino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews

From Fajardo, Captain Alex or another certified guide takes your private group of up to six to Icacos, Palomino, and possibly Palominito. Expect guided snorkeling, beach time, island views, sandwiches, fruit, drinks, a paddleboard, and a relaxed four-hour outing suited to beginners and families.

“Alex our captain was excellent , explained everything in detail, made us feel safe when we went snokeling in the beautiful waters of Icacos. We saw turtles and multiple beautiful fish! Will definitely recommend!”

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11.Icacos All-Inclusive Private Boat Tour – Special Rate for Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $545

From Isleta Marina in Fajardo, Captain Jose and his crew take your private group toward Icacos or Palomino for four hours of swimming, snorkeling, beach time, snacks, drinks, and water toys. The boat includes a bathroom, sundeck, paddle boards, kayak, Sea Bob, towels, and snorkel gear.

“Absolute must! Jose and Diego were exceptional in all areas of hospitality. From here forward they will always be our go to. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Juan and Diego, greatly appreciate you both”

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12.All inclusive Private Tour to Icacos and Palomino Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews

Take a private 30-foot power cat from Fajardo to Icacos or Palomino Island with captains such as Angel, Jorge, Kyle, Luis, and Nomar. You get flexible beach and snorkeling stops, sandwiches, fruit, sodas, beer, rum drinks, snorkel gear, and floats for up to six people.

“The experience was Great!!! “The best thing we’ve done”….my youngest daughter (11yrs old)…..and all of us agree!”

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13.Private Luxury 36′ Yacht from Fajardo to Icacos or Palomino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews

Spend six private hours aboard a 36-foot yacht from Fajardo with a licensed captain and crew. Visit Icacos, Palomino, or Piñero, swim, snorkel, enjoy a light lunch, and bring your own alcohol. The boat has shade, a bathroom, coolers, and room for up to six.

“Honestly, amazing family run company, well organized and super friendly and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who is in the area. Karina was super helpful and attentive and reached out to coordinate everythiRead more”

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14.Public or Private Boat Trip to Icacos & Palomino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

From Fajardo, Real PR Travel takes your private party by boat to Cayo Icacos, Palomino Island, or both. Expect a four-hour outing with snorkeling gear, lunch, rum drinks, beer, soda, water, juice, and a crew that can help shape the day around your group.

“We had the best time on our probate boat charter with Real PR Tours.”

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15.Fajardo Puerto Rico Private Boat Tour to Cayo Icacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Charter of the Caribbean takes your private group of up to six from Puerto del Rey to Cayo Icacos for about four hours. A certified captain and host handle the boat while you snorkel, swim, relax on the sand, and use floats, balls, drinks, snacks, and a cooler.

“Captain Carlos was great! But make sure you ask about the food. On list of items said BBQ would be provided , no food was provided . Good thing i made a sub for my girls and took snacks . Also initial booking when I book online said palomiRead more”

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