Rincon Snorkeling Adventure
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Rincón, Puerto Rico
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the underwater world of western Puerto Rico during this snorkeling excursion from Rincon to the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve. Join a small group and discover the vibrant marine life that lies just beneath the surface led by a certified professional. Spot coral, tropical fish, sea turtles, and more on this underwater adventure that doesn't even require getting on a boat. Suitable for anyone comfortable swimming in the open water—however, if your party includes travelers under the age of 10, please contact the dive center.
- Led by PADI certified Instructors and divemasters
- Head from the shore straight to the heart of the marine reserve—no boat required
- A small group means more attention from your guide
- Discover the wondrous sea life that dwells beneath the waves of the Caribbean
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Fish Identification Briefing
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Rincon Diving & Snorkeling2207 Ave Pedro Albizu Campos Carr 115, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
Meet at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling, Rd 115, Km 12.0, in Rincon for check-in and professional equipment fitting. Thereafter, snorkelers self transport to the entry at Tres Palmas Marine Reserve (5 min drive). Sorry, insurance restrictions do not allow passengers to ride with guides.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Meet up with your group at a dive center located in central Rincon, leaving in either the morning or afternoon (depending on the trip you’ve selected). You’ll get fitted with included snorkel gear for the trip before proceeding by your own transportation to the entry point of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve (no boat ride required).
Enjoy the underwater delights of the Caribbean as you explore a unique reef featuring endangered corals, tropical fish, sea turtles, and more.
Enjoy the underwater delights of the Caribbean as you explore a unique reef featuring endangered corals, tropical fish, sea turtles, and more.
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Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English/Spanish)
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to tour. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from snorkeling, please consult your doctor.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
The crew was very nice and attentive! We had a wonderful time, we saw a turtle, a nurse shark and a bunch of fish. Our guide Shawn was amazing! My friend was very scared and Shawn was so understanding and helped her overcome her fear. We would do it again and definitely recommend. You won’t be disappointed!
Reviews
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The experience was pretty great BUT the reservation said it was 3 hours long but it only lasted 45 minutes. The gear was just a basic snorkeling gear that you can just buy and use it yourself.
So worth! We saw so much sea life and had such an amazing tour. Maybe take something for it if you are prone to motion sickness like me :)
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled that you had an amazing tour and got to see so much marine life. And that’s a helpful tip for anyone who may be prone to motion sickness! We really appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another ocean adventure.
An amazing experience great friendly team!
Would definitely book again. Beautiful fish clear water excellent overall.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you had an amazing experience with our team and enjoyed the beautiful fish and clear water. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another ocean adventure!
Our guide was amazing! We were working with a little bit of rough seas but she was able to help us navigate easily. We saw turtles ans lots of fish. It was really a great time
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much, Lea! We’re so happy you had a great time and got to see turtles and so many fish. Even with a little bit of rough water, we’re glad your guide helped you feel comfortable and navigate the conditions with ease. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
Cool experience, saw a sea turtle and squid! Lots of fish. The instructor Shawn was great at point things out. I Would recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the review, Zeetia! We’re thrilled you had such a cool experience and got to see a sea turtle, squid, and so many fish. Shawn will be so happy to hear that you appreciated her pointing out the marine life along the way. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you underwater again soon!🤿🫧
If you have snorkeled before, this is a great tour for you. Be sure to drive to the dive shop since you also must drive to a second location (~10 mins down the road) to get into the water.
As someone who has spend a lot of time in the water (Advanced Diver), I had a great time. My wife, who has never snorkeled, struggled because she wasn't comfortable in her gear and didn't know how to figure it out in the open water. There was another gentleman in our group who also seemed to struggle. If you join this tour, take some time at the beginning to practice and make sure you are comfortable in your mask. Ask your guide to walk you through it until you're there, otherwise you may be uncomfortable when you're in the open water.
Response from Host, May 2026
We really appreciate you taking the time to share such thoughtful and helpful feedback. We’re glad to hear that, as an Advanced Diver with lots of time in the water, you had a great time exploring with us.
We also truly appreciate the note about comfort level and gear. Snorkeling from shore into open water can feel very different for first-time snorkelers, and making sure everyone feels confident in their mask, fins, and breathing before heading out is so important. Your feedback is a great reminder for us to continue slowing down at the beginning, checking in with each guest, and making sure anyone who is new or nervous has the chance to practice and ask questions before getting farther from shore.
Thank you again for joining us and for sharing your perspective. We’re always working to make our tours safe, supportive, and enjoyable for every experience level, and feedback like this helps us do that better.
Wonderful experience. Quick and efficient check in. The location for snorkeling is close to the shop. They had optical masks (prescription masks) which was amazing!!! I saw so many fish and even an octopus. Our guide Shawn was excellent. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Kristina! We’re so happy you had a wonderful experience with us and that check-in felt quick and easy. We’re especially glad the prescription masks made such a difference. Being able to actually see the reef clearly can completely change the snorkeling experience!
Seeing so many fish and even an octopus sounds like an amazing day in the water. Shawn will love hearing your kind words, too. Thank you for recommending us. Come back and explore again with us next time you’re in Rincón!🤿
We booked a group snorkeling outing. It was super easy and the staff was very friendly, easy going and professional. Shawn was our guide and she was amazing! We saw the most beautiful sea life including sea turtles, an octopus along with schools of brightly colored tropical fish. The coral reef was alive and gorgeous
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear your group had such a great snorkeling experience with us.
It’s wonderful to know the booking process felt easy and that our team made you feel welcomed and well taken care of from the start. Shawn will be so happy to hear your kind words — she does an amazing job helping guests feel relaxed while sharing the beauty of our reefs.
Seeing sea turtles, an octopus, colorful tropical fish, and a vibrant coral reef all in one outing is such a special experience, and we’re thrilled you got to enjoy it. Thank you again for choosing Rincón Diving & Snorkeling. We’d love to have you back in the water with us anytime! 🌊
Our snorkeling instructor was good and helped me a lot so I was able to actually snorkel for the first time!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing this! We’re so happy to hear your instructor helped you feel comfortable and made it possible for you to snorkel for the first time. That’s such a special experience, and we love being able to help guests build that confidence in the water. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another adventure soon! 💙🐠
We saw so many beautiful fish and a young sea turtle!! Truly an amazing experience with our guide Ty. Must do excursion!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Julia! We’re so happy you had such an amazing time out on the water with Tygue. Seeing beautiful fish and even a young sea turtle makes for such a special adventure! We really appreciate your kind words and are so glad this was a must-do experience for you. We’d love to welcome you back for another excursion soon! 🐠🐢💙
We had a wonderful time on this tour! Saw turtles, a crab and lots of fish! We were supposed to go the day before but with the tour guide made the decision out of safety to postpone or cancel due to crazy winds. They took our safety, time, and money into consideration which is much appreciated. Great tour and very informative. Well worth the time and money!
Shawn was a great guide. She was patient with participants who were scared, and helped them to safely participate. The reef is very close to the entry point, so more confident swimmers were able to check things out while still in sight of the guide helping others. A hawksbill sea turtle swam alongside me which was a highlight! My biology major daughter got to see a lot of different sponge and coral varieties she had learned about in class.
Our guide was adorable. The sea life was amazing (from huge turtle to teeny angels). Water was warm, clear, but choppy. We’d go again in a heartbeat - but probably try first thing in the morning when the waves are calmer.
Greg was an excellent guide! Highly recommend! 2 adults and 3 kids ages 17, 13 and 8 all had a great time snorkeling. Greg was very helpful, patient and personable.
Excellent company very honest and cancelled because we had low visibility but made the process super easy...next time will book with them!
I was not able to experience it the websites to canceled was not taking my cancelations request it keeps loading I try multiple times and give up, I was upset and dealing with my flight cancelations at the same time and it was alot on my mind I didn't got to enjoy Puerto Rico at all and I understand that by the time the website was working properly it was not enough time to cancel my friend that was on the same package was able to cancel and get her full refund we try on her phone but we didn't got to make it to work anyway it was alot for that day
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback--because you booked through Viator, we have no direct control over your booking. If you make it to the island, please give us a call, and we'll make it right!
This was a highlight of our vacation in Rincon. Clair was incredibly helpful, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. My entire family loved it and would love to do it again. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Jessica, thanks for the great recommendation and compliments to Claire! We hope you and your family continue living in love with the underwater world!
Jorge was a fantastic guide. He showed us a shark and cool things on the reef. We enjoyed our time snorkeling and looking at fish.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Carlene, thank you for taking the time to review and send your compliments to Jorge! It is great to hear that you enjoyed your time out on the reef. We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
My family and I had an amazing experience. The guide was informative, reassuring, and punctual. We learned about the conservation efforts to care for the reef as well. We saw many colorful fish and swam with the sea turtles. It is an overall excellent experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the great review, Jalane! It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time on the reef. We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
This was a great snorkeling experience. We were able to see 2 turtles and a baby turtle! It was a great area to snorkel due to limited amounts of people being there and rich sea life in the area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and I felt better prepared to snorkel after her info session. One thing I will point out is the excursion says 3 hours but it’s more like 2 hours in the actual water.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Sharon, thank you for taking the time to review! It is great to hear that the tips from your guide made your experience more enjoyable. We advertise that the tour takes up to 3 hours, including gear fittings, briefings, travel, and 1 hour in the water. With smaller groups, it takes less time. We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
The snorkeling tour was good. We saw about 5 turtles, which is the thing i wanted to see the most. The thing that did surprise me, was for a Marina Reserve, there wasn't that many fish. And other than the turtles, we really didn't see that much. But all in all, we did enjoy ourselves. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that it said it was approximately 3 hours, but we were out in 2 (only in the water for about an hour).
Response from Host, Jul 2025
It is great to hear the turtles came out to play for your tour! Sorry to hear the fish were being shy. We advertise that the tour can take up to 3 hours for check-in, gear fittings, briefings, travel, and one hour in the water. With small groups, it will take less time. We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
Tiger and the staff were knowledgeable, nice, and the marine preserve was amazing! Well worth the booking.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Eileen! Thank you for the great review and shoutout to Tiger. We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
The crew was very nice and attentive! We had a wonderful time, we saw a turtle, a nurse shark and a bunch of fish. Our guide Shawn was amazing! My friend was very scared and Shawn was so understanding and helped her overcome her fear. We would do it again and definitely recommend. You won’t be disappointed!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the great review, Jessica! We love to hear that you enjoyed your time with Shawn and that your friend was able to relax with Shawn's help. That is what we are here for! We hope you both continue living in love with the underwater world!
Great experience. Tiger was very knowledgeable and took effort to point out as much as he could find. We even got lucky enough to Swim with a couple Sea Turtles that we’re roaming through.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review and shout out to Tiger! We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world.
It was amazing! Tiger is an awesome guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed ourselves greatly! Thank you everyone at Rincon snorkel and dive.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
=) It's not every day you go snorkeling with a Tiger. Thanks for the wonderful review, Kellie! We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
This was really fun! Claire was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was always checking in when we were in the water to make sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. Definitely recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for the great recommendation and compliments to Claire! We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world.
Absolutely amazing experience! We saw 4 sharks, 2 sea turtles, parrot fish, tarpon and a host of other fish! Book with Shawn- she's the best!!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review and shout out to your guide! It is great to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
The snorkeling was awesome. Our tour guide was the best. I loved entering the water from the beach rather than going out on a boat. It was an extremely enjoyable experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for the great review, Debra! It is very nice to hear that you enjoyed the experience with us. We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
Our tour guide, Tiger, was very knowledgable. He guided us through the waters and waved us over whenever there was something cool to see. I wouldn't recommend if you get claustraphobic though. It involves alot of heavy mouth breathing which felt similar in feeling. Would recommend if you love aquatic life and fish!!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review and shout out to your guide, Stacey! We are so glad to hear that you were able to enjoy seeing the aquatic life despite experiencing claustrophobic feelings. Breathing through a snorkel can be disorienting. Pro Tip: If you feel this way in the water again, take a long moment to fully relax your body and your breath. Don't allow your heart rate to stay high and do not push hard through the water. If you can't seem to beat it, always let your guide know so they can assist you if you need assistance.
Really awesome. We had Greg and he was very helpful and knowledgeable. We saw turtles, sharks, barracuda and loads of fish would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thanks for the recommendation and shout out to your guide, Ariel! We hope you continue living in love with the underwater world!
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