--- title: Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 2576 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: An island beach? rank_in_category: 30 of 70 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/icacos-deserted-island-catamaran-snorkel-and-picnic-cruise/ --- # Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise **Guidekin's take:** A catamaran that parks at the beach on uninhabited Icacos until after lunch, then sails to a reef for snorkelling and back under sail, with a sandwich buffet, rum punch and beach toys on board. Check in at the Fajardo marina early; no refund for no shows. 4.84 from 2576 reviews at €125 per person. **An island beach?:** Catamaran parked off Icacos, sandwiches, rum punch and snorkel gear in, at €125 per person for 5h; Fajardo marina, no pickup. 4.84 from 2576 reviews. Trade-off: Fajardo marina check in; towels extra; no refund if late. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #30 of 70 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our catamaran takes you to the island of Icacos. Disembark and find yourself at a beautiful beach with crystal clear blue water. The catamaran will stay at the beach until after lunch. During that time you can beach comb, swim or just relax on the beach in this beautiful Caribbean setting. After lunch we sail to a reef where you can snorkel around the reef to see tropical fishes and coral. Then we hoist our sail for a relaxing sail back to the dock ## Before you book - Meeting point: Check in is at 8:30 am the latest at… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €103: ages 4 to 10 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 2576 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Castillo Watersports - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.84 from 2576 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2488 of 2576. - 5 stars: 2321 (90%) - 4 stars: 167 (6%) - 3 stars: 49 (2%) - 2 stars: 19 (1%) - 1 star: 20 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, food and beach time; some are disappointed by how little they see while snorkeling. **Praised:** - Friendly, attentive crew keep guests entertained and check on individual needs - Fresh picnic food, fruit and generous drink service - Time to swim and relax on the beach at Icacos - Music and a sociable atmosphere make it easy to meet other guests - Clean boats and snorkeling equipment in good condition **Complaints:** - Some see fish and coral, while others are disappointed by limited marine life - Early arrival instructions leave some guests waiting for check in to open Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-07 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Catamaran has a bathroom - Refreshments: bottled water, sodas , pina coladas, and rum punch - For food allergies contact operator at least 48 hours prior - Beach toys (volleyballs, footballs, beach paddles) and floating devices (upon availability) - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Local taxes & fees - Lunch sandwich buffet with variety of cold cuts & cheeses, tuna, chicken, pasta & green,fruitssalad ## Not included - Gratuities - Towels ## Itinerary 1. **Cayo Icacos** - Please note that check-in at the dock is at 8:30 am at the latest. Our signature experience aboard the Barefoot IV Catamaran is a must-do while visiting the Enchanted Island of Puerto Rico. Guests will enjoy a 45-minute sail to Icacos Island or one of the breathtaking... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Check in is at 8:30 am the latest at Barefoot IV Catamaran, Avenida Marina View, Carr. 987 Km 1.3 Saldineras, Villa Marina, Fajardo, PR 00738. Passing Main Gate you'll see boats in dry dock to the left. Right after you will see a small gate to the left. Street parking is available. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJnUuTFQqXBIwRFaT9fV2juUg Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The drive to Villa Marina is about 1 to 1 1/2 hours from San Juan. Please check in at the dock by 8:30 am at the latest. - We need to be informed in advance by phone if you are bringing a certified service dog. Dog must have service dog tag/ID. - If we need to cancel the charter due to weather you will not be charged. All determinations about weather cancellations are made by our captain. We watch the weather on an hourly basis, and in the tropics the weather is often locally specific. Please do not make the mistake of deciding not to arrive to your excursion because you think the weather might not be acceptable, as you will be charged as a no-show if the trip goes out. - NO refund for NO SHOW or late arrival. - It is mandatory to sign the waiver - Pregnant woman can not participate - Minimum age is 4 years old. We will require proof of age. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #30 of 70** | €125 | 5h | 4.84 (2576) | shared | | [Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/arenales-river-caving-waterfall-tropical-forest-secret-spring/?format=md) | €114 | 7h | 4.98 (1776) | shared | | [El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Kiosk Day Trip](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/el-yunque-rainforest-and-luquillo-kiosk-day-trip/?format=md) | €77 | 6h | 5.0 (608) | shared | | [Self-Drive Mini Boat Snorkeling Tour to Icacos Island](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/self-drive-mini-boat-snorkeling-tour-to-icacos-island/?format=md) | €227 per group | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1969) | shared | Ranked #30 of 70 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €818, median €90; typical length 5h. 2 of 70 are private. 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