Castillo tours puerto rico: Castillo Tours | Adventure Tours in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Catamaran Day Trip (Icacos Island)

Sail aboard our 47’ catamaran the Barefoot IV and enjoy an amazing experience. This tour is perfect for families, groups, and solo travelers. Bask in the majestic Caribbean waters, explore reefs and an inhabited island (Icacos), soak up the sun, maybe dance some salsa or reggaeton, sip tropical drinks with local rum, disconnect and recharge on our best-selling tour.

Location

• Tour departs from Villa Marina in Fajardo
• Address: Avenida Marina View, Fajardo, CLICK HERE for Google Maps navigation
• 1hr from San Juan
• 1.5hrs from Dorado
• 35min from Rio Grande

Tour Includes:

• 5.5hrs duration
• Snorkel equipment
• Beach toys- volleyball, football & beach paddles
• Floating belts
• Boxed lunch including sandwich, chips, pasta salad, fruit, cookies. (Choose between turkey or veggie at booking)
• Beverages: water, sodas, and tropical rum drinks

Schedule:

• Check in it at 8:15 am
• Depart Villa Marina 9:00 am
• Arrives at Icacos Island 9:45 am
• Departs Icacos Island for snorkeling site 12:00 am
• Return to Marina 2:30 pm

Transfers
** Not included **
For San Juan-Metro Are Hotels a shuttle transfer is available for a fee of $50. 00 per person round trip.
If you are staying in any other area, please call for a private transfer quote and options.

A minimum of 6 passengers is required for the shuttle to go out. 

Restrictions:

• Pregnant women should not do the tour due to the possibility of rough waters in portions of our route.
• Exercise caution when bringing babies as the boat does not have shaded areas for everyone and exercise to high temperatures and sun may be harmful to your baby.
• People with mobility needs may not be able to enjoy the boat as this is not ADA compliant.
• Any person with chronic heart conditions.
• People with severe motion sickness.

FAQs

Q: What are the minimum and maximum ages?
A: There is no minimum or maximum age, you should consider mobility and weather conditions at the time of booking your tour. Sun exposure and getting in and off the boat are major factors.

Q: What is the maximum capacity of the Barefoot IV?
A: Maximum certified capacity is 44 guests; children and infants do count as 1 person. (Please note this is currently affected by Puerto Rico’s Government Executive Order)

Q: Is there special pricing for kids?
A: Yes, please deduct $10.00 from adult pricing for kids 3-10yrs old. Kids 2yrs old and under are free of charge.

Q: Is the Barefoot IV US Coast Guard Certified?
A: The Barefoot IV is USCG Certified.

Q: Can you bring a cooler and or additional food?
A: Due to limited space, no additional coolers can be brought on board. You can bring your own snacks on your beach bag and Yeti-style cups with your favorite beverages. We do not allow any type of glass containers, including beer & hard liquor. If crew members identify such containers, they will be confiscated until the boat returns to dry land.

Q: Do I need to bring a towel?
A: Towel service is not provided on board. Please bring your own towel.

Q: Is there music on board?
A: Our crew likes to party! Please be certain that Top ’40s will be played while on board.

Q: What if I cannot swim?
A: The waters at Icacos are shallow, and you will be able to walk to the shore, for reassurance we do provide floating belts for all who request them.

Q: What if I get dizzy on boats?
A: We recommend you consult with your doctor for adequate medicine to reduce the motion sickness symptoms. If your symptoms are severe, maybe this tour is not for you.

Q: Do you rent the boat for private charters?
A: Yes, please email [email protected] for more information. Make sure you include dates, amount of people, and if you will need transportation.

Castillo Tours (San Juan) – All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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Redroxx1103

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End of Year Blessings

Dec 2022

Castillo Tours was so accommodating after our flights were extremely delayed getting to the island. Our captain and crew were amazing and was the best way to close out the year!

Written January 3, 2023

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Gemma J

Brooklyn, NY7 contributions

Great day out!

Dec 2022 • Family

We left from Fajardo early morning and enjoyed a quick trip out to the island. The crew was fun, responsible and attentive. Drinks were excellent. The food was decent, including the vegetarian sandwich. My kids had never done anything like this before and had a blast. You do need to be able to swim ashore from the boat to the beach so be prepared to get wet. Unfortunately the water was too choppy for us to go out to the reef to snorkle, but we will definitely try again next time we are in PR.

Written January 2, 2023

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Tina B

I appreciate your wonderful review and are happy that you enjoyed our service level. Thank you for
sharing

Written January 3, 2023

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Lisbell A

3 contributions

A must do tour when in PR!

Dec 2022 • Couples

Amazing experience and even better crew! They team is organized, energetic, funny and responsible. My husband and I repeat this your every time we visit PR. Highly recommend!

Review of: From Fajardo: Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran & Picnic Cruise

Written December 28, 2022

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Tina B

Thank you for the fabulous review, we very much appreciate your kind words . We look forward to
welcome you back for us to create another memorable visit to Puerto Rico.

Written December 29, 2022

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mel w

samara51 contributions

Loved the crew

Dec 2022 • Couples

Great day trip! Leisurely boat ride with great tropical beach setting. These guys are top notch. Captain Robert, Denty, Elí and the rest of the crew were awesome. Very generous with their time and humor and teaching me knot tying skills. Thanks guys!
We loved the island! So stunning and lots of time to relax, swim and walk. It was way too choppy to snorkel on the reef so we had extra beach time instead. This gave me so much confidence in the crew. I have been in other tours where, despite rough conditions, the crew would push on and we have ended up in rough and highly uncomfortable waters. I love that they maximized our comfort, safety and fun! Thanks guys! The drinks and food were delicious. Worth the money for us. I would do this again.
Pro tip: the boat (and all the other your boats) have to drop anchor a few feet from the shore. So you will have to swim to shore and you will get wet. I was not expecting this 😂 so being a dry bag if you can with a towel or whatever you want. Or just plan on being wet and walking around.

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Written December 27, 2022

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Tina B

I appreciate your wonderful review and are happy that you enjoyed our service level and safety rules . Thank you for sharing.

Written December 29, 2022

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Swathi S

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Lifetime experience

Dec 2022 • Family

We did enjoy the tour and enjoyed talking to one of the team members but did notice some different attitude with few as we did see crew from other tour boats being very considerate but overall nice memorable trip . There was no mention that there would be some swimming or assistance needed to get on and off the boat at the island. For people who does not know swimming , boat cannot dock close to the sand area so definitely a need to know information .

Review of: From Fajardo: Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran & Picnic Cruise

Written December 27, 2022

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Tina B

Thank you for taking the time to review. We are happy to hear you had a lifetime experience. We have had many , many non swimmers on board and they were very happy with the assistance from the Crew to get on and off the boat. It’s a deserted island ,that does not have a dock.

Written December 29, 2022

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rpmitch31

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Excellent time fishing, Captain and first mate great!

Dec 2022 • Family

Good time, Capt Puchi was a competent and safe Captain, the first mate was a very hard worker, reset the baits often and worked the whole time. The boat was clean, safe with modern nav systems, engines (6-71’s) ran flawlessley, the boat handled well in the 4-6 seas.

Written December 26, 2022

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RANDY A

Norcross, GA377 contributions

Nice day on the water.

Dec 2022

Great time on the water. We had a quick sail to a nearby island, where we spent some time on the beach and swimming. They had lunch for us with some drinks as we finished up on the beach and then we went out into the water a bit and did some snorkeling. The crew was a nice bunch of guys and they were very entertaining. The trip was relaxing and it was a great way to get out on the water.

Review of: From Fajardo: Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran & Picnic Cruise

Written December 25, 2022

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Anne V

Chicago, IL12 contributions

Best Puerto Rico day!

Dec 2022 • Couples

I would say just the guides/ guys were so passionate and fun yet professional in the way they handled the entire day. They made sure we were taken care of but they were also very personable and everyone on board (from all over the world) had the best time from toddlers to people in their 70s this is a great trip for anyone who has a little sense of adventure. We have done this trip twice now and I would still do it again and again and again! So fun!!!

Review of: From Fajardo: Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran & Picnic Cruise

Written December 25, 2022

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Katie C

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Boat trip

Dec 2022 • Family

Beautiful trip to island. Our family had a blast playing in the waves. Food and drinks were great and crew was amazing.

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Written December 25, 2022

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Renee B

Minneapolis, MN2 contributions

Excellent staff!

Excellent staff, very attentive and fun! Danty, Luis, Eli and the captain were all very friendly, professional and ensured everyone’s safety. The simple lunch was good and drinks were great. Would definitely book with this company again.

Review of: From Fajardo: Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran & Picnic Cruise

Written December 22, 2022

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Tina B

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Written December 23, 2022

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