It's hard finding a decent boating charter in PR. First off many of them don't have websites and…read morethey never answer their phone or reply back to emails. Rest assured when you call this number is goes directly to the owner whose name is Luis. Luis is amazing and awesome family guy. His entire business is ran by himself, wife, and 3 sons. He drives the boat's, wife drives the vans with her son's. And if you really want to experience the nightlife and local off the beat places offer the eldest son some additional money for his time and he will take to all the best places in OSJ and PR in his crappy car (he also owns a brand new Toyota, but the problem is there is a huge problem of theft in PR so his Toyota which isn't considered a luxury car here on the mainland is considered a high theft car in PR). We bought the $75 package and it was worth it. I would have paid much more for the service he provided. WHY? Well to get to Culebra or Viques you have to take a Ferry ($5 ticket) or fly private. You can buy tickets online but you have the danger of them being refunded VERY LAST MINUTE (this happened to us twice) and you're out of luck. I had no idea what I was going to do since I had planned all this scuba diving and snorkeling for my girlfriend's birthday and the only way to get tickets is to go there and stand in a VERY LONG LINE at 5AM! I called Luis and they send someone to do this for you. Then he sends you a text with a picture that he has them. When you get to Culebra finally you have to walk to the best restaurant on the water I have ever experienced (MAMACITAS review coming soon). It's pink building and doesn't look like much in the front. Then you go to the back! OMG! Tiki bar, clear blue water, boats drive up, awesome food and drinks....PARADISE! This is where you get picked up from and he takes to heaven. We requested a private beach, and he also took us to a deserted restaurant in the middle of the ocean. It was truly very inspirational! He lets you take beer with you and also takes you to a grocery store along the way to get beer, food, and anything else you need. The boat just pulls up and you jump off, do some shopping and jump back in. Luis and his family hands down give you that personal touch!

If you want luxury this shouldn't be your choice. However if you want great friendly customer…read moreservice and punctuality this is it. The captain Alan and Ezequiel our guide were great. Ezequiel took us on a less travelled trail to the top of the island where the view is phenomenal. Just make sure to bring water shoes. Our price included snorkeling (we chose not to) the trail, umbrellas, and beverages (beer, water and soda) Would definitely recommend.

Greg and David were amazing!! They were so kind and knowledgeable about the island and its history,…read moreas well as just overall being very personable. We had the perfect amount of time to just relax and enjoy the beach as well as go on adventures like hiking to the limestone mines and snorkeling. I can't recommend this enough, we went out on a limb booking it not sure what kind of tour guide we'd have- but are we so glad we went! Greg gave us recommendations on all things regarding the island and we are so grateful for his kind nature.

I 100% recommend this excursion. The snorkeling was a crazyyyy experience but the water is so clear…read moreand there are so many fish to see. The lunch they provide is delish and there's cocktails available too (they can be made into mocktails if you'd prefer). There's a chest of soda that we have unlimited access too. Definitely try coco rico! The private island was amazing. There's a slide too but I didn't try it. This is a great price for everything that's included

Had a great time with Snorkeling Puerto Rico. Everything was so thoughtfully done from the checkin…read moreprocess to the very end. Probably one of the best planned excursions I've ever been on! Egman, Diego, and David were the best tour guides- fun, kind, and attentive to everyone's needs. Highly recommend for a fun day on the water. Snorkeling here wasn't as vibrant as other places but we did get to see a stingray and several sea turtles, which was a first for my family.

A blast of a trip! Booked a charter to Culebra and had a great time. The check-in process was very…read moreeasy, as was parking. All the personnel was super friendly and caring - they made sure everyone was safe and enjoyed the ride. It took a little over an hour to get to the island, and when we arrived to Flamenco Beach, the conditions were not that great, so they took us to Culebrita instead, and it was gorgeous. We also did some snorkelling on the way, which was a lot of fun - lots of colourful fish and beautiful coral reefs. Just make sure to bring dramamine (if you need to) and reef safe sunscreen! (which is normally any mineral sunscreen that leaves white residue versus your typical spray bottle). We also had lunch on the boat, which was a buffet with a dozen of different options - everything was delicious, to be honest, and I honestly didn't expect anything beyond some basic sandwiches or wraps, but this was so much better. All in all, it was a great way to spend the day, and I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Puerto Rico!

Best experience in PR! Food was delicious, vibes were vibing! Staff was incredibly friendly and…read moreover immaculate service!

If you're even thinking about booking the Serenity snorkel trip--DO IT. This was hands down one of…read morethe best experiences our family has ever had, and that's all thanks to Captain Cesar. From the moment we stepped on board, Cesar treated us like family. He didn't just take us to the usual crowded spots--he brought us to private, breathtaking areas where the coral reefs were absolutely stunning. We snorkeled in crystal-clear water, swam alongside sea turtles, and even spotted manatees and stingrays... it felt like something out of a documentary. And the food... unbelievable. This wasn't your typical "snack" boat. We had all-you-can-eat snacks and drinks for both the kids and adults, plus an incredible onboard spread: fresh shrimp cocktail, perfectly grilled skirt steak, grilled chicken, garlic bread, and then topped it all off with a huge assortment of fresh fruit. It felt like a private floating restaurant. But what really made this trip special was Cesar himself. His energy, hospitality, and genuine care made the entire experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond to make sure every single one of us had an amazing time. We made memories on this trip that will last a lifetime, and we truly can't thank Cesar enough. If you want an experience that's personal, fun, and absolutely unforgettable--this is it.

My wife and I recently spent time in Puerto Rico and during the planning we decided we would do a…read moresnorkeling trip. We knew we didn't want to go on one of those huge catamarans so after research my wife chose vipsnorkeling.com which is part of serenity tours. What can I say. From the moment we met captain Cesar we thought we would have a good time but it was the absolute highlight of our entire week in Puerto Rico. The boat was spotless and Captain Cesar explained every aspect of the trip and how we controlled what we did. We went out to some fantastic reefs and he really knew what we was doing. We felt safe on the water, we had a fantastic time snorkeling, all the equipment was in great condition and when we got back on the boat, we had a beautifully prepared lunch platter waiting for us and full bar. Wow!! Captain was an absolute pleasure and highly professional. We would book with them again in a moment and recommend them to anyone who wants to have a private tour and feel like your money is totally well spent. Great job Captain Cesar!

This has the opportunity to be a lot more. There were a few things that happened that really…read moreimpacted our experience with EGB. I wouldn't do it again. You still may have a great time. It is a fairly priced experience that includes good food, drinks, and is ultimately a great day not at the office. The positives are all over the reviews. My picture is from the charter even. Let's talk about what happened to detract from our experience. Captain Dan drank openly and had at least two Medalla cans of beers on the way back into port. This is unacceptable on a paid charter. Really big deal. I'm not sure what the laws are on this but my pilot, Cab driver, bus driver, doctor, and anyone else responsible for the well being of others can wait to drink after hours. Captain Dan started the charter with a quick argument with Charlie. He used the explicit and profane language quite loudly without apologies. The first stop was supposed to be 150 minutes but was only 70 minutes including the meal; so no beach time. The whole charter ended at 3:30 which was an hour short. The snorkel mask had a poor seal which allowed water into the mask. No legit snorkel vests also. The stops were really choppy. This was not snorkeling for a beginner. I can't imagine anyone doing these stops with no experience. There were strong currents near big rocks. The ladder on back was challenging with as much bobbing as the ship did on stop 2. I can imagine older folks having a really hard time. He can't control water but can pick stops accordingly. The commentary was really poor. We learned about the boat, his business plans, and his thoughts on politicians. Information on sailing, the ecology, the reef, or even the history of Puerto Rico wasn't there. I can't tell you the name of the islands, boats, currents, or anything like that. No sailing chart was shown. I can tell that Four Seasons and Disney are interested in investing in the West coast and some things about the US Treasury. The bathroom sink has not worked since at least a month. He made an announcement about it. I was able to glean this from a few TripAdvisor references. So food prep and guest hand washing happens in the same sink. Get the folks some hand sanitizer. They do a great job on prepping for motion sickness because it will be a ride against the currents with some choppy waters. I'm surprised I didn't get it. I had a good time because I was on vacation and on a boat with great weather. Charlie was great, too. The marina was amazing and there was even a shower facility. I wouldn't go back, though.

I had the most amazing time with Captain Dan and Ingrid. We got to the boat earlier than our…read morescheduled time (thanks to a driver they recommended), and they were kind enough to let our adventure start early. We stopped to admire a ship that is going to be used in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie before heading out to the open water. Ingrid and Dan were more than accommodating. They even let a few who wanted to sail the boat take the helm. One was a born natural. We got to our main snorkel site where we were told we would have about 1.5 - 2 hours to enjoy the water before lunch would be ready. For those of us who had not snorkeled before, he took his time to explain how to put on the mask and how to use the snorkel. He made sure we were all outfitted with the appropriate size flippers as well. He made sure we all had swim buddies and told us what kind of sea life we'd see in the area. The lunch they provided was amazing and plentiful. (I LOVED the mango salsa). Drinks were plenty (water, soda, beer, and RUM PUNCH!) Ingrid also brought out some fruits and banana bread for snacks later in the day. We were given the option of what we'd like to do next, more sailing or more snorkeling. We ended up on a little sand island with even more clear water. The day just kept getting better and better. When we got back to the marina, Ingrid called our driver to pick us up, and provided us a key to the shower to get rinsed off. All 6 of us girls had a great time. I look forward to going back to Puerto Rico and taking on a new adventure. This is much more exciting and relaxing than one of those over priced catamaran tour boats.

WOW. myself and 6 of my girlfriends booked this excursion as part of the Bachelorette festivities…read morethat brought us to PR in the first place. Buying our tickets and getting all the info we needed before our experience was a breeze. We all felt confident headed into the trip. Finding the harbor was equally easy. Now onboard the boat is really what earns this a 5 star review. And even more specifically, our guides are the real 5 stars. Oscar, Eric, Thalia, Naty are THE crew you want to go on a trip with. Each were so kind, so accommodating, and contributed to making these memories last a life time. Of course, they highly emphasized safety as well. During our snorkling we saw sea turtles, tons of fish, and even saw a dolphin at Icacos (apparently they're a regular!) The food was delicious, shout out to the chef! Exactly what you want to eat when you've been in the sun and water all day. Filling, delicious, but not heavy. Drinks were good and generous. Alcoholic and non alcohol available for everyone's taste. Everyone agreed this was their favorite activity and we also ziplined at Toro Verde and did the bioluminescent bay kayaking in Fajardo (also great experiences, but this was just THAT GREAT).

Safe harbor is about an hour from San Juan. We booked a van to get there. However I think there…read moremaybe buses as well. No shoes on the boat, but you can still bring them with you, just got to keep them in your bag. There are two levels, the second being smaller, I believe they said that they can accommodate up to 50 people maybe, but 29 of us packed it really tight. You get a safety briefing. The staff is bi-lingual, energetic, and funny. For my plus size peeps, this is a size friendly excursion. The stairs are big enough to get in and out and they will get your floating safety belt on that body, comfortably. They do sanitize the gear right in front of you, but they also don't require you use the mask and fins. They also give this homemade delicious lunch & of course, drinks with rum. You snorkel for an hour and then spend time at the beach for an hour. If you get motion sickness, take it prior and you should be fine. Would definitely go into the sea with this crew again. *captain featured in the second picture! Thanks for getting us there and back safely captain

When in Puerto Rico, support local! Miguel, boat owner and captain, and his gf are two of the best…read morepeople you'll ever meet! We booked with Miguel for a half day yacht outing for a bachelorette party and it couldn't have gone better! During booking, Miguel was so patient and was able to accommodate our whole party, even when we had a booking mishap and he had to send our booking offer multiple times. As soon as we booked, Miguel sent us a text thanking us and giving us super detailed instructions. The boat - ya'll the boat! The boat was so spacious, comfortable, and clean with ample seating and a bathroom with shower downstairs. As soon as we boarded, Miguel took us to Icacos, where the water was crystalline clear and the sand pristine. It was such a vibe - he let us connect and play our music, and Miguel and his gf were rocking out with us. When we anchored at the island, Miguel started taking out all the goodies from the boat! We had life jackets for the girls who couldn't swim, thick noodles for floatation, snorkel gear to see the fishes, and a giant floatation mat connected to the boat for sunbathing! And then the heavy gear came out - we were so confused when we saw a drone flying near us. It turns out Miguel has a drone he uses to capture footage of the trip that he sends to you in near real time! It was increeeeedible! Miguel's girlfriend is also such a photographer - she took the best angles and even gave us posing tips! During our outing, they surprised us with the best food - we had a charcuterie with cheese, cold cuts, fruits, chips and the best guacamole I've ever had! They also gave us made-to-order burgers - we had salmon, beef, and vegetarian patties as options! I opted for the salmon burger and it was the best I've ever had. Seared to perfection with a self-serve bar of condiments and toppings. The actual best after swimming for so long! Miguel was so great to talk to - we had a conversation about yachts and the cost and upkeep, as well as how the industry is run in PR. You can tell how much Miguel loves sailing by the way he talks about it - he's so passionate, caring, and an absolute delight to talk with. I also have to stop to give special kudos to Miguel's gf! One of our girls got super seasick, and Miguel's girlfriend literally held her hair back for her and gave her dramamine to help with the nausea. I ended up with a huge cut on my foot and she had waterproof bandages and disinfectant at the ready! She really felt like one of the girls and was such an incredible human. In case it isn't crystal clear like the waters of Icacos, Utopia Tours PR is legitimately a slice of utopia. You won't regret coming out - Miguel puts in so much effort and love into every booking, and it shows. If I could give 10000000 stars I would, legit the best yachting experience I've had!