Cays: Icacos, Diablo, Palominos, Palominitos, Fajardo /Dean
Sailing & Watersports August-2005, By:Travel and Sports Staff
Sailing, Snorkeling and Kayaking
Sailing and Snorkeling
When most Puerto Ricans think of sailing and snorkeling, they think of the northeastern town of Fajardo. Fajardo is nicknamed the boating capital of Puerto Rico, and from here to Humacao you find several modern marinas and thousands of privately owned boats. Among them are excursion boats -- large sailing or powered catamarans as well as smaller single-hulled sailboats. These boats take passengers on day long sailing and snorkeling trips to beautiful offshore cays. The faster powerboats can provide day-trips to Vieques and Culebra islands as well.
Fajardo’s operations provide the easiest and most inexpensive way to get out on the water. Many operators arrange round-trip transportation from your hotel in San Juan. The boats typically leave the docks in Fajardo by 10am and sail to the cays where conditions are best that day. Passengers slip on snorkeling gear (provided at no extra charge) and enter the world of clear, calm waters, coral rocks, sea fans and colorful fish. Of course, if you want, you can merely stroll on the beach. Most operators provide a buffet lunch.
Outside of Fajardo, virtually every seaside town that has tourism has sailboat or powerboat operators that can get you on the water. Check at your hotel.
Kayaking
For those who want a serene, up-close and environmentally friendly way to view tropical waters, there is no better craft than a kayak. Several operators specialize in providing kayak rentals and/or excursions. The most popular sites include the mangrove channels along La Parguera and Salinas, the bioluminescent bays in Vieques and La Parguera, various nature reserves and even a couple of mountain lakes. In addition to kayak operators, a number of the nature/adventure groups include kayak trips as part of their offerings.
However you enjoy the waters of Puerto Rico – by powerboat or paddle boat, sailboat or kayak – your adventure is sure to create lifelong memories.
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