Private Boat Charters in Puerto Rico from Fajardo: Pick Your Boat, See the Price
A private boat charter in Puerto Rico from Fajardo, on the island's east coast, costs from $850 for the whole boat: a half day to Cayo Icacos or Palomino for up to six guests, with the captain, fuel and snorkel gear included. Full days to Culebra, Culebrita and Vieques start at $1,750, yachts and catamarans carry up to 12, and the group boat takes 13 to 88. Choose your group, island and comforts below and the price appears before you talk to anyone.
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How much does a private boat charter cost from Fajardo?
A private boat charter from Fajardo costs $850 to $6,350 for the whole boat, not per person, and because most of Puerto Rico's charter fleet is based in Fajardo, these are the prices to expect for a crewed private boat in Puerto Rico. The lowest price is a four-hour half day to Cayo Icacos or Palomino on an open center console for up to six guests.
- Up to 6 guestsFrom $850Half day on an open or cabin boat, about $142 each with six
- 7 to 12 guestsFrom $1,400Air-conditioned yachts and catamarans, $175 each with eight on the Wellcraft
- 13 to 88 guestsFrom $3,174The 46 ft Newton Party Boat with food and drinks, about $244 each with 13
Private boats from Fajardo: whole-boat prices, lowest option per boat
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| Boat | Guests | Air conditioning | Bathroom | Food and drinks | Islands | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | up to 6 | No | No | Included | Icacos or Palomino | $850 per boat |
 | up to 6 | No | No | Included | Icacos or Palomino | $850 per boat |
 | up to 6 | No | 1 | Included | Icacos or Palomino, Culebra, Culebrita, Vieques | $950 per boat |
 | up to 6 | No | 1 | Included | Icacos or Palomino, Culebra, Culebrita, Vieques | $1,750 per boat |
 | up to 8 | Yes | 1 | Bring your own | Icacos or Palomino, Culebra, Vieques | $1,400 per boat |
 | up to 12 | Yes | 1 | Bring your own | Icacos or Palomino, Culebra, Vieques | $2,150 per boat |
 | up to 12 | Yes | 3 | Bring your own | Icacos or Palomino, Culebra, Vieques | $2,750 per boat |
 | up to 6 | Yes | 4 | Included | Icacos or Palomino, Culebra, Vieques | $3,150 per boat |
 | up to 12 | Yes | 2 | Bring your own | Icacos or Palomino, Culebra, Vieques | $3,350 per boat |
 | 13 to 44 (two boats to 88) | No | 1 | Included | Icacos or Palomino, Culebra, Vieques | $3,174 for 13 guests, then per guest |
Best value for up to six: the Angler 22 or Center Console 24 half day at $850. Whole-boat prices from Fajardo, lowest option per boat (half day to Icacos or Palomino where the boat runs it). Longer days and the far islands cost more; the quote tool shows every combination. Plus tax, gratuity at your discretion.
Price per person and what the price covers
A six-hour day on an air-conditioned yacht for up to 12 runs $1,700 to $4,600, and a full day to Culebra or Vieques runs $1,750 on a cabin boat up to $6,350 on the 54-foot cruiser.
Divide by your group and the number is friendlier than most people expect: six friends on the $850 half day pay about $142 each, and twelve guests on the $2,750 Riviera 40 Yacht pay about $229 each for six hours. Every price here includes the captain and fuel. Food and drinks are included on the Classic and Comfort boats and on the Power Catamaran; on the yachts you bring your own or we arrange catering, with a BBQ on board the Riviera, Lagoon and VIP Cruiser.
The one per-guest price is the Newton group boat above twelve guests.
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What guests say about our days on the water
From our TripAdvisor reviews of our Fajardo and Culebra boat days, 4.9 from more than 200 reviews.
Very attentive crew. Great snorkeling at a coral reef then beautiful beach time. Pristine blue water and white sand. Staff was helpful, knowledgeable, and explained the gear well. Would go again.
Culebra boat excursion had great snorkeling. We were so impressed by how nice and accommodating the staff was. As we swam they set up lunch on the beach for us. Can't say enough good things.
Easily our favorite part of the entire trip. The staff were friendly, funny and professional. The lunch was delicious, and there was no shortage of adult beverages after snorkeling.
Where can a private boat take you from Fajardo?
From the Fajardo marinas a private boat reaches three kinds of day. Cayo Icacos and Palomino are 20 to 30 minutes away, so a four-hour half day there is nearly all swimming and snorkeling. Culebra, with Flamenco Beach, and Vieques are full-day crossings at the same price on every boat, and Culebrita, the uninhabited island with natural tide pools, is its own full day.
Private yacht and catamaran charters in Puerto Rico: which boat fits your group?
Up to six guests fit every boat in the fleet, so the choice is about comfort. The Classic open boats (Angler 22 and Center Console 24) have bimini shade, quick runs between the cays and easy swim-off access for $850. The Comfort cabin boats add an enclosed bathroom, a cabin to change in and extended shade: the Stama 27 from $950 and the Boston Whaler 30 for the longer crossings.
Every boat by group size
Seven to twelve guests move up to the Premium yachts and catamarans: the air-conditioned Wellcraft 30 Yacht for up to eight from $1,400, the Riviera 40 Yacht from $2,150, the Lagoon 42 Catamaran with three cabins and three bathrooms from $2,750, and the VIP Cruiser 54 Yacht from $3,350.
For up to six who want everything included, the Power Catamaran adds air conditioning, four bathrooms, lunch and a full bar from $3,150. A yacht charter from Fajardo here is a crewed day or half day, priced in dollars for the whole boat and the day, not by the week.
Thirteen or more guests sail together on the 46 ft Newton Party Boat: open-air decks, shaded seating, a bathroom and a full spread of food and drinks, up to 44 aboard and priced per guest above twelve. Over 44 guests, two Newtons run side by side so the whole crew shares the same swim stop.
Private yacht charter from Fajardo: half days from $1,400, days from $1,700
A private yacht charter in Puerto Rico with us is a crewed half day or day on the Wellcraft 30 Yacht, Riviera 40 Yacht, Lagoon 42 Catamaran or VIP Cruiser 54 Yacht for up to 12: air conditioning, cabins and bathrooms, a captain and fuel included, priced in dollars for the whole boat. Half days to Cayo Icacos or Palomino run $1,400 to $3,350; six-hour days $1,700 to $4,600; full days to Culebra or Vieques $2,950 to $6,350.
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Private boat to Culebra, Culebrita or Vieques from Fajardo: what does the crossing involve?
A private boat to Culebra from Fajardo is a full-day charter from $1,750 for up to six guests on the Stama 27, $1,950 on the Boston Whaler 30, and $2,950 to $6,350 on the air-conditioned yachts for seven to twelve.
Culebrita, Vieques and the ferry
The boat leaves Fajardo on your schedule, anchors off Flamenco Beach and the reefs your captain picks for the day, and brings you back the same evening with no ferry terminal, no ticket line and no return-ferry clock.
Culebrita, the uninhabited island with the natural tide pools inside the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, is its own full day on the Stama 27 from $1,950 or the Boston Whaler 30 from $2,150. Vieques prices match Culebra on every boat. Groups of nine to twelve who want the open deck can also take the Newton to Culebra or Vieques as a six-hour day, $3,999 for up to twelve.
The public ferry from Ceiba takes 75 to 90 minutes each way and its tickets are hard to get, so a private boat is the easy way to see Culebra on your own timetable. If a shared day suits the budget better, our Culebra snorkel and Flamenco Beach day trip runs from $160 per person and the Culebra and Culebrita day trip uses the ferry with a local guide.
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Icacos or Palomino private boat tour: the half day most groups pick
Cayo Icacos, part of the La Cordillera Nature Reserve managed by Puerto Rico's Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, and Palomino Island sit 20 to 30 minutes off Fajardo, so a four-hour private boat is almost all water time: a swim off the stern in waist-deep turquoise, snorkeling along the reef edge, and a stretch of white sand with nobody else's schedule.
Half-day and six-hour prices
The half day costs $850 for up to six on the Angler 22 or Center Console 24, $950 on the Stama 27 with a bathroom on board, and $1,400 on the air-conditioned Wellcraft 30 Yacht for up to eight.
Six hours adds a second island visit and more time snorkeling, from $1,700 on the Wellcraft and $2,750 on the Riviera 40 Yacht. Prefer to share the boat? Our Fajardo snorkeling tour to Cayo Icacos covers the same cay for $109 per person on an afternoon departure.
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What is included on a Fajardo private boat charter?
Every private charter includes the boat for your group only, a USCG-licensed captain, fuel and the day's route. Snorkel gear is on board every boat except the Center Console 24 and the Power Catamaran, where it is arranged on request.
What each boat includes
Sandwiches, snacks, fruit, beer, rum and soda are included on the Angler, Stama and Boston Whaler; the Center Console carries snacks and drinks; the Newton serves a sandwich bar, pasta, salads, fruit, beer, rum drinks and soda; the Power Catamaran serves lunch, a cheese platter and a full bar.
- Angler 22, Stama 27 and Boston Whaler 30: captain, fuel, snorkel gear, sandwiches, snacks, fruit, beer, rum and soda
- Center Console 24: captain, fuel, snacks and drinks, snorkel gear on request
- Wellcraft, Riviera, Lagoon and VIP Cruiser yachts: captain, fuel, snorkel gear, air conditioning; BBQ on board the Riviera, Lagoon and VIP Cruiser; bring your own food and drinks or ask us to arrange catering
- Power Catamaran: captain, fuel, air conditioning, lunch and cheese platter, full bar
- Newton group boat: captain and crew, snorkel gear, sandwich bar, pasta, salads, fruit, beer, rum drinks and soda
- Not included on any boat: tax and gratuity. Hotel pickup from San Juan, Rio Grande or Luquillo can be arranged with your confirmation.
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How does booking a private boat charter work?
Booking takes four taps and a message, with nothing charged until your date is confirmed.
- Pick your boat. Choose your group size, island, hours and the comforts you want. The lowest-priced boat that has them appears with its photos, the step up and the easier-on-the-budget option.
- Hold your date. Reserve on WhatsApp or email us the quote. The message carries the boat, route, guests, price and your preferred date. No payment is taken at this step.
- We confirm. We check the boat's availability for your date and reply with the marina, meeting time and what to bring. Hotel pickup from San Juan, Rio Grande or Luquillo can be added.
- Meet your captain in Fajardo. Step aboard, and the day runs on your schedule: the swim stops, the snorkeling and the island time are yours.
Can we take a private boat charter from San Juan?
A private boat charter from San Juan is easy to arrange, and it still sails from Fajardo, because that is where Puerto Rico's charter fleet and the close islands are. The drive from San Juan to the Fajardo marinas takes 50 to 65 minutes, and we can add a private air-conditioned pickup from your San Juan, Rio Grande or Luquillo hotel when we confirm your date, so your day to Culebra or Icacos runs door to dock.
Hotel pickup from San Juan
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Private boat charter questions, answered
Is a private boat charter from Fajardo priced per boat or per person?
The price is per boat, for the whole boat and your group only, so six guests on the $850 Icacos half day pay about $142 each and twelve guests on the $2,750 Riviera 40 Yacht pay about $229 each. The one exception is the Newton group boat for 13 or more, which is priced per guest above twelve.
How much is a private boat to Culebra from Fajardo?
A private boat to Culebra from Fajardo starts at $1,750 for up to six guests on the Stama 27 for a full day. The Boston Whaler 30 is $1,950, the Wellcraft 30 Yacht for up to eight is $2,950, and the larger yachts for up to twelve run $4,300 to $6,350, plus tax.
How far is Cayo Icacos from Fajardo by private boat?
Cayo Icacos and Palomino are 20 to 30 minutes from the Fajardo marinas by boat, which is why a four-hour half day there is almost entirely swim and snorkel time. The far islands, Culebra, Culebrita and Vieques, are full-day crossings, so those charters run seven to eight hours.
What is included in the price of a Fajardo private charter?
The boat for your group only, a USCG-licensed captain and fuel are included on every charter. Snorkel gear is on board every boat except the Center Console 24 and Power Catamaran, where it is arranged on request. Food and drinks are included on every boat except the yachts, where you bring your own or we arrange catering.
Which private boats have a bathroom and air conditioning?
Every boat from the Stama 27 up has a bathroom on board. Air conditioning starts with the Wellcraft 30 Yacht for up to eight guests, then the Riviera 40 Yacht, Lagoon 42 Catamaran with three bathrooms, VIP Cruiser 54 Yacht and the Power Catamaran with four. The Angler 22 and Center Console 24 are open boats with bimini shade.
Is a private boat or the ferry better for a day in Culebra?
A private boat leaves Fajardo when you want, anchors off Flamenco Beach and the reefs, and returns on your schedule. The public ferry from Ceiba takes 75 to 90 minutes each way, and its tickets are hard to get. Six guests on the private boat pay about $292 each; our guided ferry day trip is $160 per person.
Can we charter a private yacht from Fajardo for just a few hours?
A private yacht from Fajardo can be chartered for a four-hour half day. The Wellcraft 30, Riviera 40, Lagoon 42 Catamaran and VIP Cruiser 54 run half days to Cayo Icacos or Palomino from $1,400 to $3,350 for the whole boat, and six-hour days from $1,700 to $4,600, always with a captain, priced by the day.
Do you have a boat for a large group or a bachelorette party?
The 46 ft Newton Party Boat takes 13 to 44 guests on open-air decks with shaded seating, a bathroom and a full spread of food and drinks, priced per guest above twelve. For 45 to 88 guests two Newtons sail side by side, so the whole group shares the same swim stop and the same party.
Can children come on a private boat charter?
Children are welcome on every private boat charter, and the pace is yours: kids swim when they want, rest in the shade when they are done, and nobody waits for strangers. Count children in your guest number when you pick your boat, because the capacity limits are set by the USCG for every person aboard.
Where do the private boats leave from, and can you pick us up?
All private charters leave from the Fajardo marinas on Puerto Rico's east coast: Villa Marina, Puerto del Rey, Sunbay or Kayak Village, depending on the boat. We send the exact marina and meeting time with your confirmation. Private hotel pickup from San Juan, Rio Grande or Luquillo can be added when we confirm your date.
Do I pay anything to get a quote or hold a date?
A quote and a date request cost nothing. The quote tool shows the whole-boat price with no email required, and reserving on WhatsApp or by email only asks us to check the boat's availability for your date. We confirm the marina and meeting time before anything is charged.
What should we bring on a private boat charter?
Bring swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, a towel, a hat and a dry change of clothes for the ride back. On the Wellcraft, Riviera, Lagoon and VIP Cruiser yachts bring your own food and drinks or ask us to arrange catering; on the other boats food and drinks are included. Leave room in the cooler for what you catch on camera.
How much does it cost to rent a boat with a captain in Puerto Rico?
From Fajardo, a crewed private boat costs $850 for a four-hour half day for up to six guests, $1,400 to $3,350 for a half day on an air-conditioned yacht for up to twelve, and $1,750 to $6,350 for a full day to Culebra or Vieques. Captain and fuel are included in every price.
Can you rent a boat in Puerto Rico without a boating license?
You do not need a license for any charter here, because every private boat comes with a USCG-licensed captain and crew. These are crewed charters, not bareboat rentals, so your group relaxes while the captain handles the navigation, the anchoring and the route to the best water that day.
What happens if the weather turns on the day of our private charter?
Safety comes first, and the captain and Paradise Seekers make the final call on weather. If we cancel a private charter for any reason, including unsafe weather, you receive a full refund or a new date based on availability. Private bookings follow the private-booking terms in our cancellation policy, which we send with your confirmation.
Is the price the same for Vieques as for Culebra?
Vieques costs the same as Culebra on every boat that runs the full-day crossing from Fajardo: $1,750 on the Stama 27, $1,950 on the Boston Whaler 30, $2,950 on the Wellcraft 30 Yacht and $4,300 to $6,350 on the larger yachts. Culebrita is a little higher on the two cabin boats.