Puerto Rico · BOAT TOURS IN SAN JUAN
Good boat tours in San Juan fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Culebra catamaran tour from Fajardo, with snorkeling, beach time, lunch, drinks, transport tips, costs, and honest advice.
“It was absolutely amazing and magical. Very well organized. Very adventurous. You need to know how to swim before going”
Watch Old San Juan, El Morro, and sunset skies from a 90-minute boat ride with snacks, drinks, music, and optional hotel pickup.
“This was a lovely way to spend a couple hours. It was informative, beautiful, and fun! The views were amazing, the education on PR and the sites was informative and it was a blast!”
Review of San Juan Bay’s intimate sunset sail, with El Morro views, drinks, local history, meeting tips, and honest value advice.
“We had a very relaxing sunset sail. The crew (Joe the Captain and Carlos the mate) were very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. Good drinks, wonderful scenery, and smooth sailing meant to a memorable time!”
Review of San Juan’s intimate sunset catamaran sail, with Old San Juan views, drinks, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“We had an amazing time. This was definitely a nice romantic vibe with endless rum punch. The captain and his first ante were awesome. I highly recommend it to anyone”
Swim among glowing plankton on a La Parguera bio bay boat ride with San Juan transport, local guides, and a small group of 14 or fewer.
“This was one of our favorite experiences in Puerto Rico! It was amazing! The water was extremely beautiful and glowing! It was a great time!”
Review of San Juan Bay’s 90-minute small-group sail with drinks, Old San Juan views, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“I booked this excursion to celebrate my 15 year anniversary. It was a nice relaxing cruise with drinks. The crew was great! Thank you!”
Review of San Juan’s private airport and cruise transfer, with pickup details, pricing, vehicle notes, service areas, and booking advice.
“I made the reservations through a link sent by my travel agent. The process was easy and I got a confirmation immediately and follow up email with all of the necessary info. On arrival JP was waiting at the airport with my name on a sign and was very helpful with getting our bags from baggage claim and directing us to the van. He was very pleasant and a great driver. We were so impressed we booked him for our return trip back to the airport. Use this service. You wouldn’t be disappointed. 10/10.”
Chase giant tarpon in San Juan’s mangrove lagoons on a private four-hour charter with gear, bait, and expert guidance included.
“Had a great time with captain hiram. Very professional and helpful with tips as well as hands on. Very well spoken and definitely made this trip feel like home. He was determined we catched a fish today. He really knows what he’s doing, he guided me to reel this beautiful tarpon. I highly recommend backwater & to definitely book with them. if your looking to get the job done right”
Swim with sea turtles at Tamarindo Beach, relax at Flamenco Beach, and ferry from San Juan on this full-day Culebra tour.
“This adventure was a lot of fun. However, some of the hiking trails could be challenging for beginners.”
Review of La Parguera’s glowing bay tour from San Juan, with boat rides, swimming, local food, guides, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“This was so amazing! George was our tour guide, he did a fantastic job. Luis was our captain and he was great as well. Highly recommend this experience!”
Swim at La Parguera’s sandbar and bioluminescent bay on a small sunset boat tour with skilled captains for $65 per person.
“10/10 recommend! This was one of the coolest things we did in Puerto Rico and possibly on any vacation! Captain Fiol and Adriana were amazing hosts and extremely knowledgeable. It’s evident they truly enjoy what they do, making the trip that much better. Experiencing the bioluminescence under the stars was incredible, don’t miss this!”
Review of Puerto Rico private airport, cruise port, and hotel transfers, with pricing, pickup details, route times, value, and booking tips.
“Our driver Ray was wonderful he was knowledgeable and friendly. Ray gets a 10/10. Allan and I felt safe and comfortable traveling with Ray”
Drive your own mini boat past Old San Juan, El Morro, and San Cristóbal with a guide, drinks, and close-up waterfront views.
“Very good tour to do the guide was very good Diego made the tour really fun. I would definitely do it again when I'm back in Puerto Rico.”
San Juan airport transfer review: a private, air-conditioned ride with strong communication, local tips, and a few pickup concerns.
“Very friendly and helpful with what to see and do while in Old San Juan. Reassured it's a safe place.”
Review of San Juan’s small-group sailing tour, with Old San Juan forts, drinks, wind-powered sailing, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We were really looking forward to this boat trip, but unfortunately, it didn’t meet our expectations. The boat was much smaller than advertised, which made the experience less comfortable. They also promoted multiple drinks, but we only rRead more”
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