--- title: Icacos Island Catamaran Day Sail from Fajardo lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 141 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 1664 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Icacos with lunch? rank_in_category: 33 of 70 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/icacos-island-catamaran-day-sail-from-fajardo/ --- # Icacos Island Catamaran Day Sail from Fajardo **Guidekin's take:** A catamaran day from Fajardo to uninhabited Cayo Icacos with a barbecue lunch, rum drinks, snorkel gear and fins on board and a swim off the beach. The base option has no transport from San Juan, the water can be choppy, and gratuities and towels are extra. 4.83 from 1664 reviews at €141 per person. **Icacos with lunch?:** Sail to uninhabited Icacos with barbecue lunch, rum drinks, gear and fins at €141 per person for 6h; base tier, no transport. 4.83 from 1664 reviews. Trade-off: Choppy water; towels and tips extra. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #33 of 70 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Live out your fantasy of island escape and hop aboard a catamaran to Cayo Icacos, a deserted island surrounded by the bright blue Caribbean. On this day cruise from Fajardo, enjoy views of El Yunque mountains and then dig your toes into the beaches of Icacos, part of a nature preserve, and take a leisurely swim and snorkel nearby. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet at Puerto Del Rey Marina 45… - Starts 08:00, 08:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Beverages, including rum drinks - Children from €122: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €141 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 1664 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: East Island Excursions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00, 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.83 from 1664 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1598 of 1664. - 5 stars: 1488 (89%) - 4 stars: 110 (7%) - 3 stars: 39 (2%) - 2 stars: 17 (1%) - 1 star: 10 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, food and beach stops; crowding on the boat is the recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Friendly, attentive crew who keep the mood lively - Plentiful lunch, snacks and drinks - Patient snorkeling guidance for beginners and nervous swimmers - Beach stops for swimming and relaxing - Clean, well cared for boats **Complaints:** - Some report cramped seating and overcrowding, while others find enough space - Some find marine life limited, while others enjoy the fish and coral reef Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-03-23 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Beverages, including rum drinks - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Snorkeling instructions if needed - Floating devices and swimming fins - BBQ lunch with hamburgers, chicken sandwich and veggie burgers ## Not included - Gratuities (10 - 15% is customary) - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Towels ## Itinerary 1. **East Island Excursions** (admission included) - In the morning, head over to the marina in Puerto del Rey and board your sleek catamaran. Or, if you’ve opted for hotel transport, check the 'additional info' link below for your hotel pick-up time. As you sail, admire the mountains of El Yunque National Forest and Fajardo’s... 2. **Cayo Icacos** - After an hour on the Caribbean Sea, anchor at Cayo Icacos, part of La Cordillera Keys Nature Reserve. (Depending on conditions, the captain may take you to Palominitos, another pristine island.) Slip on snorkel gear to explore the reef, swim, or beachcomb in this quiet... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Please meet at Puerto Del Rey Marina 45 minutes prior to departure for check-in. There is free parking at the marina close by the check in area. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJtcB1E2-9BIwRAELt17n8rS4 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Infants (Children under 4 years old) are not allowed on this tour. - It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit underneath beach clothes - Please note: water can be choppy due to weather conditions - NOTE: Please contact us 48 hours prior to the date of the tour to receive more details and information regarding changes or weather and water conditions update. - Roundtrip transportation service from San Juan is available for an additional fee. Please contact the supplier at least 48hrs prior to the excursion date to arrange it. - For safety and operational reasons, the vessel may be changed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If needed, we may operate the tour on a power catamaran or a smaller sailing catamaran. Any vessel change will be communicated prior to the tour or on the same day. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 70** | €141 | 6h | 4.83 (1664) | 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 #33 of 70 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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