Icacos Island Private Catamaran Charter: The Whole Boat, Your Schedule
There are plenty of ways to reach Icacos Island from Fajardo. But if you want the water all to yourselves — your own captain, your own itinerary, your own pace — the private power catamaran charter is in a category by itself. At $1,004 for the whole boat (not per person), it's the premium option among all <a href="/">compare icacos island tours</a> on this site, and for groups of four to six people, the per-person math gets surprisingly reasonable. Here's everything you need to know before booking.
About This Activity
5 hours — flexible schedule set with your captain
Marina Puerto Chico, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
From $1,004 for the whole boat — up to 6 guests; ~$167/person at full capacity
Sea Runner power catamaran — spacious deck, fast transit to Icacos Island
Private — exclusively your group, up to 6 passengers
Fully customizable — discuss stops, pace, and reef sites with captain in advance
Check Dates & Reserve the Boat
This is an exclusive private charter — only one group per booking. Check available dates below and reserve early for peak season (December through April) and holiday weekends.
What Happens on This Tour — Step by Step
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Day before: Captain call or message
Remote planning session
The captain contacts your group to finalize the itinerary. This is where you specify: Which reef sites do you want to prioritize? Do you want extended beach time or more snorkel stops? Are there specific spots (the sandbar off the eastern tip of Icacos, the deeper elkhorn formations) you want to include? The captain will also check current conditions and suggest the best timing.
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Check-in (20–30 min before departure)
Marina Puerto Chico, Fajardo
Meet the captain and crew. Load your cooler, gear, and any special equipment. The captain does a brief safety orientation and confirms the day's plan. This is your last chance to adjust the itinerary.
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Transit to Cordillera Reserve
Open water to Icacos Island
Power transit — the Sea Runner covers the crossing faster than sail-assisted or single-hull vessels. Approximately 20–25 minutes in calm conditions. Crew distributes snorkel equipment and does fit checks during transit.
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First stop — reef site (captain's choice)
Cordillera reef, near Icacos Island
The captain anchors at the site they've identified as the best option based on that morning's conditions. On private charters, the captain often takes groups to less-visited reef sections that shared tours avoid due to anchoring logistics. You can stay here as long as you want within the overall 5-hour window.
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Flex time — beach, second reef, or sandbar
Your choice
This is where private charter flexibility shows. Spend more time at the reef. Head to the beach. Ask the captain about the sandbar or a shallow spot they know that doesn't appear on maps. Your group decides.
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Return transit
Marina Puerto Chico, Fajardo
Direct return to the marina at your agreed departure time. Total charter window is 5 hours from marina departure to marina return.
Insider Tips for the Icacos Island Private Catamaran Charter
Getting to Marina Puerto Chico, Fajardo
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $1,004 price per person or for the whole boat?
It's for the entire boat — one flat rate for your private group, up to 6 passengers. At full capacity of 6 guests, that works out to approximately $167 per person. At 2 guests, it's approximately $502 per person. The per-person cost decreases as you add guests, so this charter offers the best value for groups of 4 or more.
Can we customize our itinerary and choose which spots to visit?
Yes — that's the primary advantage of a private charter over a shared tour. Contact the captain before your departure date to plan your itinerary together. You can specify whether you want to prioritize reef snorkeling, beach time on Icacos Island, or a combination. The captain will advise on current conditions at each site and suggest the best sequence based on wind, tide, and visibility on the day.
Are there any reviews for this specific charter?
This private catamaran charter is newly listed through this booking channel and doesn't yet have accumulated public reviews. The captain operates in the same Cordillera Nature Reserve visited by all Icacos Island tours, using local knowledge built from years on these waters. If you need extensive review backing before booking, the Cordillera Reef Snorkeling Tour (Tour 8) has 278 verified reviews and covers much of the same reef territory on a shared basis.
What occasions is this charter best suited for?
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are the most popular use case — a private boat with no strangers, a flexible schedule, and the ability to bring your own drinks is ideal for a celebration group. Other popular occasions include anniversary trips, honeymoons, milestone birthdays, family reunions, and corporate group outings. Tell the operator your occasion at booking — some arrangements can be made in advance for celebrations.
How far in advance should I book the private charter?
For peak season (December through April), book at least 2–3 weeks in advance — private charters are a single booking that fills the entire calendar slot, so availability is inherently limited. For holiday weekends (Christmas, New Year, Easter/Semana Santa), book 4–6 weeks out. Off-peak (May through November), 1–2 weeks notice is usually sufficient, though the captain may have limited availability around other commitments.
What Guests Say About Private Charters to Icacos Island
This private charter is newly listed — be among the first to experience it. In the meantime, here's what guests who have taken private boat charters to Icacos Island have said about similar experiences in the Cordillera Reserve:
We rented a private boat for our anniversary and it was completely different from the group tours we'd done before. The captain took us to a reef section I've never seen on any tour listing — no other boats, just us and what felt like every sea turtle in Puerto Rico. Worth every cent for two people who wanted a real experience.
Eight of us chartered a private boat for my brother's bachelor party and it was the highlight of the trip. We could bring our own cooler, stay at the reef as long as we wanted, and then move to the quiet side of Icacos beach where the group tours never go. The captain knew exactly where to take us.