UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE
Discover the beauty of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve with a personal instructor on our Private Snorkeling Tour.
Private tours are ideal for those seeking personalized attention, whether you would like extra support in the water or don’t want to be held back by a group.
Explore stunning coral reefs, swim among schools of tropical fish, and encounter fascinating sea creatures like sea turtles and octopuses in the beautiful waters of Puerto Rico. Our PADI-certified Divemasters and Instructors will guide you, sharing insights about the vibrant ecosystem and pointing out diverse marine species. The Tres Palmas Marine Reserve is known for having the largest area of endangered species of corals like elkhorn coral and staghorn coral. You’ll feel like an explorer as you navigate through these hidden treasures
Why Hire a Private Guide? With a private guide, your snorkeling adventure is customized to match your interests and skill level. Whether you have a small group needing focused attention or are eager to venture deeper, our certified guides offer knowledge, expert techniques, and personalized care to make your experience unforgettable.
Highlights
Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
$356 for up to 4 people – every additional person is $89
Departure time
9 AM
Meeting point
Rincón Diving & Snorkeling- 2207 Ave Pedro Albizu Campos Carr Rd 115 Km 12.0, Rincón, PR 00677, Puerto Rico, USA
Availability
Daily, year-round
Duration
3 hours max- approx. 1 hour continuous snorkeling
Group size
No minimum – if the number of participants in your group exceeds the quantity available to book online, call the dive center.
Included
- Equipment: mask, snorkel, & fins
- Flotation device
- Drinking water – bring your refillable water bottle for free refills from our filtered rainwater collection
Not included
- Transportation from dive center to entry point at the beach
- Wetsuit – available to rent
What to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
Good to know
- NO BOAT REQUIRED to snorkel the Tres Palmas Marine reserve. The reef is accessible by shore entry.
- Approximately 2-3 hours for the entire snorkeling tour experience. This time includes check-in, gear fitting, local marine life briefing, safety briefing, travel to tour site, and the in-water snorkeling portion. Time spent in the water is approximately 1 hour.
- Non-swimmers to strong swimmers welcome
- After equipment fitting, you will follow the guide in your own transportation to the entry point for the snorkeling tour (5 min from the dive center). If you need transportation from the dive center and back, please give us a call so advance arrangements can be made. Additional charges may apply.
- Please call the dive center after booking your private tour to let us know the type of support you are looking for during your experience.
- It is important to drink plenty of water before arrival for hydration.
Sun Protection
- PROTECT THE MARINE RESERVE: Avoid using sunscreens that contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, and parabens. Reef-Friendly sunscreen is available for purchase at the dive center.
- Sun protective clothing like long-sleeve rash guards are a great alternative to sunscreen and are available for purchase.
- The chemicals found in regular sunscreens are harmful to coral. Their tiny particles can be ingested, leading to toxicity and coral bleaching. Reef-friendly sunscreens avoid these toxic ingredients. Reef-SAFE sunscreens avoid harmful chemicals AND use ‘non-nano’ particles that are too large to be absorbed by corals, thus protecting marine ecosystems.
- If you’re looking at a mineral-based formula, be sure it says ‘non-nano’
What You’ll See & Do
Your tour will start with your personal guide fitting you with the right equipment and ensuring that everything fits correctly. They will also teach you how to snorkel comfortably and tell you about the secret hiding places of our local reef residents.
Next, you’ll head to the water to practice the skills you’ve learned in the briefing. From the beach, wade into the water and swim out to the reef. It’s time to get up close to marine life and see what the underwater world has to offer.
See fascinating animal behavior in action and spot shoals of angelfish and blue tang, see an array of different corals, and you might spot a turtle if you’re lucky. At the end of your fun-filled morning, head back to the beach and spend time relaxing on the shore.
Answers to Your Questions
No boat is required to get to the beautiful reefs in Rincón, we swim there from the beach.
We recommend using your own transportation for this activity. On certain occasions, with advance notice, we may be able to arrange for pickup at one of the local hotels in Rincón. Additional charges may apply.
No, we will provide snorkelers with flotation aids so you don’t need to know how to swim. However, you do need to be comfortable in the water as we will spend 1 hour on the reef. Snorkelers will be provided with snorkeling equipment, life vests and, if preferred, snorkeling noodles for flotation. Guides will instruct on snorkeling techniques for beginners.
A group tour may have participants who don’t know each other. If you have smaller children or need extra attention, guides may not be able to give you the best service without compromising the safety and enjoyment of other participants. Also, if you want a more personal service, hire a private guide by booking a Private Guided Snorkeling or diving tour.
We would recommend selecting the private tour option for a more customized experience.
