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Spend a full day aboard a private 30-foot Whaler from Fajardo to Icacos and Palomino: guided snorkeling at Tortuga Reef, beach time, and a BBQ lunch included. Ideal for small groups—the captain times stops to avoid current and maximize calm, shallow snorkeling.
Spend a full day aboard a private 30-foot Whaler from Fajardo to Icacos and Palomino: guided snorkeling at Tortuga Reef, beach time, and a BBQ lunch included. Ideal for small groups—the captain times stops to avoid current and maximize calm, shallow snorkeling.
A low-slung Whaler slips away from Fajardo’s marina at 9:00 a.m., the engine’s steady pulse easing the harbor out of sight as the Atlantic opens. Spray cools your face and the captain points the bow toward Tortuga Reef; the first stop is a shallow, coral-studded garden where tropical fish dart like living brushstrokes. The water dares you to drop in.
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Operated by Escape To Paradise PR · Fajardo, Puerto Rico
A low-slung Whaler slips away from Fajardo’s marina at 9:00 a.m., the engine’s steady pulse easing the harbor out of sight as the Atlantic opens. Spray cools your face and the captain points the bow toward Tortuga Reef; the first stop is a shallow, coral-studded garden where tropical fish dart like living brushstrokes. The water dares you to drop in.
These small keys—Cayo Icacos and Isla Palomino—sit off Puerto Rico’s east coast where limestone shelf and coral reef meet open sea. The islands are uninhabited, shaped by reef accretion and wind, historically used by local fishers and visited by day-trippers since the early 20th century. Onboard culture is relaxed and social: a compact crew, Puerto Rican BBQ aromas, and cold drinks under a rented umbrella.
Expect 45–60 minutes of guided snorkeling at Tortuga Reef, followed by long beach windows at Icacos and optional time on Palomino. Sandbars change with tides; currents can run near channels, so the crew times stops to maximize calm water.
Practical edge: wear reef-safe sunscreen, secure electronics in dry bags, and bring motion-sickness meds if you’re sensitive—open ocean can be bouncy. The trip runs roughly 7–8 hours round-trip; the boat carries restroom facilities and offers snorkeling gear, floating mats, and a BBQ lunch. For an intimate day afloat with up to six people, this private Whaler charter mixes easy access to star fish, shallow reefs, and broad beach time with attentive service—ideal for families and small groups seeking a full-day taste of Puerto Rico’s offshore keys.
Yes—masks, snorkels, and flotation devices are supplied, with basic instruction at the reef stop.
Yes—children are welcome; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and life vests are available. Supervise kids in the water closely.
Alcoholic beverages (rum and Medalla beer) are included as listed in the trip inclusions, served responsibly by the crew.
Trips cancel for bad weather; refunds are available if canceled at least 24 hours before departure per policy.
Escape To Paradise PR operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A low-slung Whaler slips away from Fajardo’s marina at 9:00 a.m., the engine’s steady pulse easing the harbor out of sight as the Atlantic opens. Spray cools your face and the captain points the bow toward Tortuga Reef; the first stop is a shallow, coral-studded garden where tropical fish dart like living brushstrokes. The water dares you to drop in.
A low-slung Whaler slips away from Fajardo’s marina at 9:00 a.m., the engine’s steady pulse easing the harbor out of sight as the Atlantic opens. Spray cools your face and the captain points the bow toward Tortuga Reef; the first stop is a shallow, coral-studded garden where tropical fish dart like living brushstrokes. The water dares you to drop in.
These small keys—Cayo Icacos and Isla Palomino—sit off Puerto Rico’s east coast where limestone shelf and coral reef meet open sea. The islands are uninhabited, shaped by reef accretion and wind, historically used by local fishers and visited by day-trippers since the early 20th century. Onboard culture is relaxed and social: a compact crew, Puerto Rican BBQ aromas, and cold drinks under a rented umbrella.
Expect 45–60 minutes of guided snorkeling at Tortuga Reef, followed by long beach windows at Icacos and optional time on Palomino. Sandbars change with tides; currents can run near channels, so the crew times stops to maximize calm water.
Practical edge: wear reef-safe sunscreen, secure electronics in dry bags, and bring motion-sickness meds if you’re sensitive—open ocean can be bouncy. The trip runs roughly 7–8 hours round-trip; the boat carries restroom facilities and offers snorkeling gear, floating mats, and a BBQ lunch. For an intimate day afloat with up to six people, this private Whaler charter mixes easy access to star fish, shallow reefs, and broad beach time with attentive service—ideal for families and small groups seeking a full-day taste of Puerto Rico’s offshore keys.