Since we booked this last minute, we didn't have much time to check reviews. Having done several…read moreexcursions across the Caribbean, this one felt the least hospitable. The crew was quiet, offering little to no information about the mangroves or surrounding islands, we had to keep asking questions just to learn anything. The boat itself was in need of maintenance, with exposed, cracked cushions showing wear from the sea and sun. To our surprise, snorkeling gear came at an extra charge upon check-in, despite the website advertising it as part of the price. To top it off, there was no music on the boat, making the experience feel dull and uninspired. As for the snorkeling, the spot we were dropped at had barely any coral reefs or fish. When we asked about it, we were told that if we swam further, we'd find artificial reefs, not exactly what we were looking for. Overall, it was a disappointing experience that didn't live up to expectations.

We booked with Hook'd on Adventure Parguera for the sunset and bioluminescence tour…read more The location is perfect with restaurants, music, public restrooms and convenient parking. We were warmly greeted and walked through the evening plans. Our captain was attentive and very knowledgeable of the area, sharing information about the fish and land around us. We were docked in a sand bar and allowed to get out and swim with tarpon fish! That was incredible. Our family snorkeled and swam and watched the sun set beautifully on the west coast. As we traveled to the bay after the darkness fell, we were offered life jackets and pool noodles to float in the dark bay. Our captain explained what we were seeing and why it happens there. Our best view was under the hull of the boat. Having adult children they were very impressed by this phenomenon. I highly recommend bringing extra towels and dry clothes, especially if you are eating post boat ride.

My husband and I have never sailed before and have been wanting to take sailing lessons for awhile…read more We took the first sailing trip class with Jean and it was amazing! It was definitely the highlight of our stay in Rincon. Jean was super knowledgeable and explained things in a way we could understand. The water and scenery was GORGEOUS. She also gave us more tips about where to go and what to do in PR that have been awesome. We will definitely be back soon to take more sailing lessons with Rincon Sailing!!

My girlfriend and I rented a Sunfish from Rincon Sailing. I had not been on a Sunfish since I was a…read morekid. It is as unstable as I remember it, but it is also easy to handle and upright. It turns out my sailing is a bit rusty. Jeanne was helpful at bringing me back up to speed. The water was BEAUTIFUL, and this was a great addition to our Puerto Rican vacation.

Island Venture is the one and only ferry that takes the public to and from Caja de Muertos. Only…read moreone ferry sets sail each day. The only other way to get there is by private boat. Launching from La Guancha, the dock was easy to get to and there was plenty of parking. For $28 roundtrip (as of 12/16), it was a value excursion! On this uninhabited island, there are no stores or vendors. Bring your own food, drinks, and beach comfort items. The ferry does sell drinks, some alcoholic beverages, snacks, and food (hot dogs and kebabs). You have to preorder the food in the morning and they'll cook it up fresh while you go play on the island, serving lunch at noon. For $60, you get roundtrip transportation and twelve meal and drink tickets (two tickets for food items, one ticket for snacks and drinks, including beer). The prices onboard are actually quite reasonable, so the meal tickets really aren't that much of a deal, in my opinion. You can also rent beach chairs and snorkeling gear from Island Ventures at very affordable prices. On this gorgeous island, we wanted to do it all! We wanted to hike to the lighthouse, explore the caves, play at the beach...everything! But we somehow couldn't get away from the water. We played at the beach, snorkeled, and then beached again. Snorkeling gear was only ten bucks to rent (as of 12/16), but because I can't swim and needed a life vest, I paid another two bucks for the whole shebang. While we were close to coral along the shore, it wasn't the best snorkeling environment. Not a lot of wildlife around all those human types that lined the shores. There were many fish under the dock, so we carefully explored that area. The water is a brilliant turquoise, but not very clear (it wasn't dirty, it just wasn't crystal clear), so it was often times difficult to see, even from a short distance away. Ferry leaves La Guancha at 8:30 AM on the dot, so get there early to check in and grab a seat. The forty-five minute ride each way is pretty smooth. Ferry leaves the island at 3:30 PM. That's almost six hours on the island! For us, it was just right. A perfect day on a gorgeous island with an attentive ferry staff.

We had an AMAZING day at Isla Caja de Muertos aka Coffin Island (which annoys me because it's not a…read moreword for word translation and Box of the Dead Island sounds way better). The Island itself is 5 + stars, but one of the only ways to get there (Island Ventures) knocks it down a star. Island Venture Ferry Basics -- $25 per person which includes two drink tickets (can be claimed for Medalla Light, Coors Light, or soda). You can also upgrade your ticket for $10 and get 15 drink tickets (!) --Boat leaves from La Guancha at 8:30am (but you must arrive by 7:40am) and from the island at 3:30 (boards at 3). Ride takes about 45 minutes and has a lower level with shade. --They also sell hot dogs and kebabs and rent umbrellas on the ship and the ship stays docked there so you can continue to purchase drinks/food while you're on the island. Caveats: --The company holds weird hours and are hard to get a hold of, especially if you don't speak Spanish. --Their online booking system can be glitchy, my friend's reservation got mixed up for the wrong day. --Spots book up fast, book early! --They charge a fee for coolers (although we had soft/bag style coolers and were not charged). --We shared the boat with a school trip...so yea, there's that. ISLAND --AWESOME. --Walk up (down? into?) the cave. --Walk up to the lighthouse for some AMAZING views (30 minutes, bring water, we did it in flip flops but prob shouldn't have). --Love life on the beach. Watch out for jellyfish though! --Snorkel! (Not the best I've seen, but still cool). --Admire cacti and wildlife (hermit crabs and lizards everywhere!) During some seasons there are apparently sea turtles nesting! --Pack a picnic and enjoy it on the picnic tables! They also have compost "bathrooms." They smell and don't have soap, but there's TP! --Avoid the small beach to the left of the dock (if you're facing the island)-loaded with bugs! --Perfect day trip and one of my favorite activities from our Puerto Rico trip! ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND. Must go!

I'm always nervous booking excursions on vacation. You only get a few chances to make great…read morememories on a trip. The crew at Sail Getaways made this the highlight of our trip. I notice some of the small details that matter watching some of the other tour boats pull out. Like how all their boats are clean with padded seats which makes the ride out to the small islands as enjoyable as the destination. My kids loved it which is the main thing. I will definitely book with them again when I return to Puerto Rico. Thank You Sail Getaways!!

My husband I had an excellent experience! We booked a 4-hour excursion on Viator for $135 per…read moreperson, which is a great deal for everything that was included! Check in was at 12:30. Easy to find location with plenty of parking. We embarked at 1pm and returned at 5pm. The capitán, bartender and staff took such great care of everyone on the clean catamaran. The lunch was fresh and delicious and the drinks flowed the entire time. Plenty of time to snorkel and relax on the beautiful Cayo Icacos. It was perfect!

Capt. Pepi and his first mate, Greg, were knowledgable yet unassuming, talkative without being…read morechatty, but most importantly, they found and caught fish. My friends and I booked a half day charter last week (Feb. 10, 2010) and landed a 60# Wahoo, a 10# Wahoo and a small Barracuda. If I ever make it back to Rincon, I will definitely be booking with Makaira again!

Capt Pepi in charge of the Contender. Beautiful fishing charter, professional Management…read moreresponsible yet very friendly staff. Had a blast with a crew of 4, it is best fishing boat in Rincon as of today.

My family and I (4yr old included) had a great time on this tour! Hector and his wife were…read moreextremely friendly, informative, and helpful throughout the whole tour. Reviews of other company's were not good so I didn't know what to expect but we were beyond happy with Mareaito Charters. We were able to catch a beautiful sunset while wading around the cay and through the mangroves with some drinks (we brought a small backpack cooler and it was not a problem) before venturing out to the bio bay. We got to see some huge tarpon swimming around also! The trip to the bio bay took a few minutes. It was a little scary jumping into the dark water but we were giving floaties to help us out. It wasn't as bright as pictures show but we were still able to see them! This was well worth the money, such a great time!

We met with Hector at the agreed time and location. The boat was as described and comfy for a party…read moreof 10, but we were five and reasonably priced. The service was clean, safe, and reliable. We had a good time at various spits and keys in La Parguera. It was the perfect day and weather to be on the beach. We had drinks, and we could have a BBQ lunch at his second and larger boat. When I return I will make sure to use his service again.

The staff were super friendly and helpful. We had an amazing time!!! We would highly recommend…read morethis experience. Swimming off the boat was wonderful and relaxing. The views were incredible... highlight of our trip

Great experience Very professional…read more Very nice staff Inexpensive I highly recommend Torres

Just returned from an awesome day sail with Viaje. So knowledgeable about the best beaches and…read moresnorkeling. A very comfortable boat and friendly laid back crew. Owners Pete and Kendra are a pleasure to sail with.

From the owner: We specialize in sunset cruises, snorkel excursions and charters in the waters of Vieques and…read moreCulebra, the beautiful Spanish Virgin Islands. We design custom sails for our clients, from a small taste of sailing the Caribbean, to a full day adventure.We also have overnight trips available.

What an amazing sunset and sail in San Juan Bay and out to El Morro. Even as residents of Puerto…read moreRico, the view from the bay of these landmarks made it even more impressive. Captain William and First Mate were amazing. We took some Beverages and charcuterie and he prepared and served us. Thank you !! Recommend 5 stars.

5 stars for the Captain and for the time on the water. 2 stars for communication with owner Ivan…read more Maybe 1. More on that later. Captain Joe gave us a wonderful evening on the water. Hubs & I had gone sailing several times both with friends and on excursions before and were prepared for the wind and the spray, and most of all, I was excited for the heeling (hubs less so... but he loves me -- this was more in my wheelhouse than his). I admit, based on previous paid experiences I somewhat expected to have the option of handling the ropes to help with adjusting the sails, of course with appropriate guidance. In this case, that was a hard no; we were not to touch anything, "for safety". We got some commentary on the history of the island and it's fortresses - nice, but in my specific case take it or leave it (because we'd already been to Castillo San Cristobal). I preferred El Capitan talking with us and the other couple about where we were staying and what foodie priorities to get to during our stay. And God put on a sunset show for us, and it was neat to see the other ships in the bay -- from cargo ferries to private yachts to sailboats from all over to a pair of cruise ships in Port. Now I said I'd talk on our communication snafu with the owner -- with our booking there were pretty specific instructions on where to park and where to go. Which we endeavored to follow when we arrived, early, bearing in mind the "if you're late we leave without you, no refunds" cautionary language. We messaged that we were there, that we knew we were early, and where we were, by the gatehouse as instructed. Guard brought us in to where they said we would be met by the team from Sail San Juan Bay, and by then we had a conflicting location message. As we tried to follow orders, we received another message sending us back towards where we had been. I was put off by it, and all the more in contrast to another excursion I did the next day with incredibly clear info and texts to the entire group including the person actually taking point on the group, even though the meeting point was similarly at a public unmanned location. So yeah, 100% go on the sailboat, and enjoy the time on the bay... but follow initial instructions and if you can avoid contact with the owner, do so.