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Articles in the Snorkeling Category

Sailing & Snorkeling with Erin Go Bragh

May 6th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Nature, Snorkeling, Tour

We recently had the pleasure to spend another day sailing and snorkeling on the Erin Go Bragh III in the waters around Icacos and Lobos. It was a lovely day weather-wise, the food was delicious (of course), and the day was relaxing and fun. We even shot some nice underwater video while we were snorkeling.



Beaches & Views in Isabela

Apr 15th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Nature, North, Snorkeling, West

Isabela, the western-most town on the north coast, offers visitors great views and beaches. If you are like me, you will be in heaven watching the beauty of the ocean crashing onto the shore or over rocks. Though best-known for its beaches and surfing, Isabela also has a forest reserve, caves, lakes, rivers and historical sites all waiting to be explored.



Get Away to Culebra with East Island Excursions

Mar 28th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Culebra, East, Nature, Snorkeling, Tour

Culebra is a little island that is a nice day-trip away from the main island of Puerto Rico. We have been to a few beaches there and have never been disappointed. When we were invited by East Island Excursions to check out their Culebra Get-away trip, we were excited to go.



Mini Boats, Big Fun!

Jan 24th, 2010 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature, Snorkeling, Tour

There are a number of small islands and cays off the coast of Fajardo with beautiful white-sand beaches, fringed by reefs with abundant marine life. Imagine spending a half-day piloting a mini-boat to these beaches and snorkeling in the open ocean. You can do just that on the new Island Hop & Snorkel Guided Mini Boat Tour offered by Kayaking Puerto Rico.



SCUBA or Snorkel on Culebra with Taz

Dec 27th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Culebra, East, Nature, Scuba, Snorkeling

Some really nice SCUBA diving and snorkeling in Puerto Rico is in the Luis Pena Reserve on Culebra. We recently went diving with Taz from Aquatic Adventures and had some great dives. An added bonus is that he is able to work around the Fajardo ferry schedule, making this an easy day-trip to do for people staying on the "big island".



Dive or Snorkel at Desecheo Island

Nov 22nd, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Nature, Scuba, Snorkeling, West

A few years ago, Scuba Diving Magazine readers voted Puerto Rico as one of the Top 20 Overall Dive Destinations in the Caribbean. I have done a number of dives here over the past few years and I had yet to encounter a Top 20 -type dive. We were heading out west and I hoped to find one of those WOW dives at Desecheo Island. I was not disappointed.



Tiny Island, Giant Pleasures on Gilligan’s Island

Oct 4th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Nature, Snorkeling, South, West

Gilligan’s Island is a tiny island about a mile off the coast of Guánica. You can get to the island by kayak or ferry. We found some decent snorkeling, picnic pavilions and lots of privacy … at least for us during low season. I’d guess it gets pretty crazy on a July weekend!



An (Almost) Perfect Public Beach in Condado

Aug 30th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Metro, Nature, OldSanJuan, Snorkeling

Playita del Condado is a small, public beach located on Ashford Avenue next to the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza. Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Condado Lagoon, it has shallow, calm water, a golden sand beach, rinse showers, and beach chairs and umbrellas available for rent.



40 Things to do in Northeast Puerto Rico

Aug 17th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Culebra, East, Hiking, Nature, North, OldSanJuan, RainForest, RainyDay, Shopping, Snorkeling, Tour

Whether you have just a couple of hours or a couple of days, there are plenty of things to keep you busy and entertained in the northeast part of Puerto Rico. From the rain forest to beaches to biobays, we’ve put together a list of activities sorted by the amount of time you need to do each.



Take a Snorkel Trip on the Fun Cat

Apr 19th, 2009 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature, Snorkeling

It’s been almost 5 years since the last time we went out on a snorkel catamaran trip. We recently had the opportunity to spend the day on the Fun Cat that sails out of Fajardo to the reefs near the island of Icacos.