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10 Best Catamaran Trips & Charters In Puerto Rico (2024)

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One of the best ways to explore Puerto Rico is by catamaran.

Whether you’re taking a trip to the east coast or the west coast, these catamarans have something special planned for their guests. 

I am a Puerto Rico local and when I’m not writing or working, you can find me sailing the coastline.

In this article, we will cover the 10 best catamaran charters & trips in Puerto Rico:

1. Culebra Gateway Day Trip — East Island Excursions

East Island Excursions offers tours to Culebra , Vieques, and the Virgin Islands on a powerful and fast catamaran.

Enjoy stops at snorkeling locations and popular beaches. The excursion includes snacks, lunch, and refreshments. 

The tour departs from Marina Puerto del Rey in Fajardo.

If you’re staying outside of Fajardo you can arrange transportation for a fee per person.

Here is a video of the Culebra Gateway Day Trip with East Island Excursions:

Book this trip by visiting the East Island Excursions website .

Read more about the islands you can explore on this trip in our articles about Culebra and Vieques .

2. Afternoon Sail and Sunset — Salty Dog Catamaran

The Salty Dog offers tours to Palomino Island, Icacos Cay, and Lobos Island.  

Snorkeling, snack variety, and rum cocktails are included.

The excursion departs from Villa Marina in Fajardo. Transportation to Fajardo has to be arranged separately.

Book this trip by visiting the Salty Dog Catamaran website.

Learn more about the area in our article Fajardo – All You Need To Know.

3. Bareboat Catamaran Charter — Sail Caribe Yacht Charters

Sail Caribe offers catamaran charters to Vieques, Culebra, Cayo Icacos, Palomino Island, and Culebrita.

The difference they offer is a charter where you can sail, and sleep aboard without a captain and crew.  

The service is called “bareboat” and can be very attractive if you’re an experienced sailor.

Charters depart from the Marina Puerto de Rey in Fajardo. Charters are sold by the week. Ground transportation is not included.

Check out the Caribbean Yacht Charter in the following video:

Book this trip by visiting the Sail Caribe website.

Vieques is home to the world’s brightest bioluminescent bay , why not make it your destination?

Learn more about it in our article Mosquito Bay – All You Need To Know.

4. Catamaran Day Trip (Icacos Island) — Castillo Tours

Castillo Tours operates its own boats, vehicles, and staff. They specialize in corporate groups.

The tour includes snorkel equipment, beach toys, boxed lunch, and refreshments. 

The differentiating factor is they will provide beach toys to play volleyball, football, or beach paddles .

The trip departs from Villa Marina in Fajardo. You can arrange transportation for an additional charge.

Below is a video of a Catamaran Day Trip with Castillo Tours:

Book this trip by visiting the Castillo Tours website.

5. Beauty of Fajardo Day Sail — Catamaran Spread Eagle

The Catamaran Spread Eagle has been providing tours from Fajardo for decades.

The difference factor with Spread Eagle is that they have a larger variety of lunch options.

They also provide you with a brand-new snorkel included in the tour. This is a nice touch, as opposed to a used one.

The Spread Eagle catamarans depart from Villa Marina in Fajardo.  

The tour is 5 hours, and if you’re departing from the San Juan area you should leave 2 hours earlier. This charter company does not offer transportation with the tour. 

Book this trip by visiting the Catamaran Spread Eagle website.

6. Morning Mimosas Sail — Sail PR

If you would prefer to see the sights of Old San Juan , this morning mimosa tour is an option.

The tour starts at 10:30 am and includes bottomless mimosas, rum punch, domestic beer, and rum drinks.

This tour has a maximum of 6 people and lasts for 1 ½ hours.

Sail PR docks at the San Juan Bay Marina. If you’re staying in San Juan or Isla Verde, it is only a short car ride.

Book this trip by visiting the Sail PR website .

7. Romantic VIP Tour — Sailing Dreams PR

The Romantic VIP sailing tour sails Old San Juan.

The differentiating factor for this company is its dedication to service. They look for innovative ways to make your experience special.

This sailing excursion departs from the Club Nautico Marina. The marina is close to the major hotels in San Juan and Isla Verde .

Here’s a video of the Romantic VIP Tour with Sailing Dreams PR:

Book this trip by visiting the Sailing Dreams website.

8. Snorkel Tour — Sandy Bottoms Sailing

Sandy Bottoms sailing offers private tours. Their charter is for a maximum of 6 people.

The tour includes a breakfast of coffee and pastries. For lunch, you’ll have an afternoon assortment of cheeses, fruits, chips, and dips. Beverages will be onboard as well.

Snorkeling and gorgeous destinations are also part of the package.

Sandy Bottoms catamaran is docked at the Puerto del Rey Marina in Fajardo. This location is 75 minutes from San Juan. The Sandy Bottom catamaran can refer you to a driver.

Book this trip by visiting the Sandy Bottoms Sailing website .

9. Traveller Catamaran to Icacos Island — Traveller Catamaran

The Traveller Catamaran is a dependable option with the rum drinks, and snacks you could come to expect.

This fun-loving catamaran shows guests a good time, with a water slide on deck, and attentive staff.

The Traveller Catamaran docks at the Villa Marina in Fajardo.

They offer transportation from San Juan, Fajardo, Rio Grande, and Luquillo .

Go on a tour with Traveller Catamaran in the following video:

Book this trip by visiting the Traveller Catamaran website

10. Morning Snorkel Sail — Katarina Catamaran

The Katarina Catamaran sails on the west coast of Rincon.

The boat is a 32-foot catamaran that can accommodate 17 guests. They include rum punch, lunch, refreshments, and snorkeling.

The Katarina Catamaran is moored in Rincon. You will need to board a small watercraft from the Balneario of Rincon, which transports you to the bigger boat.

This tour might be challenging for people staying in the San Juan metro area. It’s recommendable to stay on the west coast so that you can arrive on time.  

Check out Katarina Catamaran’s tour in the following video:

Book this trip by visiting the Katarina Catamaran website .

Learn more about the area in our article Rincon – All You Need To Know.

FAQ section

How much does it cost to rent a catamaran in puerto rico.

The prices range from $85 per person to $250 or more. If you’re budgeting for this activity, add the price of transportation. Transportation can range from $30 to $50+ per person.

What is the best catamaran trip in Puerto Rico?

I liked Sandy Bottoms because they are the only company which offers to teach you how to sail.

Final thoughts

If you’re feeling adventurous, then a catamaran excursion with snorkeling will satisfy that craving.

Taking a catamaran to Culebra or Vieques is a fun activity that you must do when visiting Puerto Rico. 

If you are interested in reading up about snorkeling in Puerto Rico, check out our article 25 Best Snorkel Spots In Puerto Rico .

If you are looking for things to do, then check out our article 45 Best Things To Do In Puerto Rico .

Ariana Santos

Writer at PuertoRico.com. I am a Santurce local in Puerto Rico who is obsessed with following cultural trends in art, music, sports, and fashion. I hope to uncover the perfect setting for your next experience. When I’m not writing, I am working in the live events industry, or sailing the coastline. 

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“ The beach at Icacos is a gorgeous place to swim and the snorkeling was good for the beginners in our group. ” in 8 reviews

“ The crew could not have been more awesome - many thanks to Captain Robert , Luis, Javier and Freddie! ” in 6 reviews

“ Francis was the bartender on the catamaran we were on ( Barefoot , I think was the name) and she was absolutely awesome! ” in 8 reviews

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Just coming back from a day at sea with captain Tito, Marcos, Eli and Dantoine and cannot say enough about their hospitality. Not only are they great at what they do from a hospitality and safety standpoint they are just so engaged with the guests including great conversationalists about the island. This was absolutely a beautiful experience with an amazing crew. Thank you Captain! You and your crew were amazing.

We loved Castillo Tours & our crew (Captain Robert & crew). We'll planned day with swimming, snorkeling and relaxation. Would absolutely book with this company again! The downside was that we booked through Viator and requested a vegetarian option for lunch & it was confirmed but they didn't have anything for our vegetarian because Viator never passed the information along. Consider booking through Yelp or directly with Castillo Tours!

Catamaran cruise. What an amazing experience. We sailed out to an island - about a 30 minute ride. Drinks and music the whole way over. Threw down and anchor and then hung out for like 3 hours before sailing back. Sitting at the front of the boat was my favorite. The 3 guys that made up the crew were all awesome. Great sense of humor and terrific customer service. HIGHLY recommend.

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My family of five had a blast on this tour today. We weren't quite sure what to expect even though they are very clear with you before hand, you just never know. You meet at the morning to depart by 9 and then go to the island and swim, tan, float, whatever lol. They have a large float, snorkeling gear, volleyballs, etc. for you to use as well. The water was so beautiful. The drive was smooth. The drinks were delicious and the staff was amazing. I'm terrible with names but I know Anthony, Richard, and Marcos were on the boat and one other gentlemen. They were all amazing. Marcos was so good with my son and was super engaging with the entire family. They all made sure we always had drinks (non alcoholic too) and provided a really good lunch too that consisted of turkey sandwiches, chip bags, packaged cookies, and really delicious pasta salad. Even my picky eater kids ate it all. After the beach float, you get back on the boat around 12:10 and take a short boat ride down the way to Tortuga Bay (there's no turtles lol) to snorkel. There are tons of fish. There's also Pretty strong current so be prepared for that or only send your best swimmers out. All in all I would definitely recommend this trip and this crew and company specifically! Worth the money and a great memory for our family. Oh yeah, there's a bathroom on board too lol. That was important for me .

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On my way back from San Juan Puerto Rico let's say I loved every second of my trip especially our wonderful snorkeling tour from Castillo Tours. The crew, the drinks, and the food were outstanding, and we all felt safe and well taken care of on our journey. The restroom facilities were clean, safe, and accessible, and our snorkeling spot was first-class. If you fly Drone (like me) there is a chance at the swimming area to take amazing photos and video and please bring your Go-pro or action camera. A waterproof cell phone case is not going to cut it because of the humidity (the case gets foggy). Once back on the boat the crew kept up the drinks, music, and dance back to port. It was truly amazing, and if I ever go back to Puerto Rico, I will do this again!

This was a really fun snorkeling excursion and my group was so glad we booked with Castillo Tours. The event says to arrive by 715 AM and they depart around 8 AM. I would recommend arriving that early to get your gear, apply lotion and getting a covered seat on the catamaran. The excursion ran for about 5 hours. About 2.5 hours at Icacos Beach and another hour snorkeling. The team on board was really professional. The boat was very clean from the gear, drinking/ seating area and the bathroom. Our drinks were constantly being refilled. Comparing our boat with the other ones on the pier, ours was definitely the cleanest one from the exterior. You get the option of Pina colada and soda with rum drinks. For lunch, we were served chips, pesto pasta, peanut free vegetarian pasta and bagged lunches which included cookies and a turkey sandwich. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience on board. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. We all felt like we got great value considering it was 5 hours for less than $100 worth of entertainment. We definitely got our $s worth with all of the alcohol and food that we consumed.

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If you want to take the snorkeling trip of your life go with Castillo tours Amazing trip the guys are on it music all the way to the islands highly recommended Drinks and food can't say any more do it Thank you guys the Rios family

Took the Catamaran, Barefoot, with Captain Robert and his crew Marcos, Eli, Adrian. They were very attentive and quick to refill your drink, lunch was very good, sandwiches with chips and a pasta salad. They were available to answer questions and the scenery was beautiful. Definitely will come back again!

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100% recommended! Must do! U will laugh have fun and they are so welcoming. Thank u Marcos and Cpt Roberts

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This is a 5 star tour! Trust the reviews. They take you on a nice ride from the marina out to Icacos Island where you can snorkel, paddle board or just swim around. The water is bright blue (clear) and warm! Lunch and drinks are included and they are very good! The whole staff is amazing. They are super friendly and make sure your drink is never empty. Jeremy was awesome and loved his energy! OH, and their music is perfect! I Shazam'd a few songs to add to my own playlists haha. Well worth the price.

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