Traveler Catamaran

Where do I begin?! This was by far our favorite excursion!!! From placing the reservation over the phone to being dropped off at our hotel… this was a wonderful experience!
Frances is funny, kind, patient (she’s the snorkel whisperer for those that are not comfortable with snorkeling) and did I say funny?
Capt. Eric blows a conch shell like nobody’s business, & Angel and «Choupie-​Ben» will step in and make a drink for ya, grab your plates after lunch, collect your snorkel gear after you’re done with it… basically everyone is there to make sure YOU have a great time!
Lunch was pretty good (chicken and tuna salad, pasta salad or make your own deli sandwich). Afternoon snack was fresh fruit. Rum punch and Piña Colada (virgin options available too), sodas, water and juice were the beverage selections. Everyone was encouraged to eat, grab another plate, get more drinks… no shame here, Momma likes to eat so I welcomed the invitation for round 2 (and 3 and 4 haha).
The water was the perfect temperature, skies were blue… the crew was the cherry on top of an already perfect day! Now go book your trip!

Went on a trip with my wife on vacation. The weather was bad (very windy with threat of rain) but we’d we’d booked it weeks in advance so we went with it anyway.
This really isn’t a snorkeling trip at heart. There is plenty of opportunity to spend time in the water and on a beach but it is more a boat trip. If you want to go snorkeling, go to Key West or Belize or Mexico.
But as a boat trip this was a first class experience because of the quality of the crew and the people at Traveler and the quality of the boat. They basically left you no alternative but to have a great time. We were fighting 4 – 6 foot waves getting out and around to two islands and they made it easy, even under sail. The lunch buffet was perfect, they are liberal with the drinks and the basic swim/​snorkeling gear sound.
And the price (including transportation from our hotel in San Juan) was very fair.
I’d recommend it to anyone as long as you aren’t looking forward to big snorkeling experiences.

Was a little disappointed when we got there of the amount of people they were trying to fit on this catamaran. It was a little tight and tough to walk around and be comfortable. But it ended up being really enjoyable. The captain, Robert, was a great guy. Very friendly and fun. True professionals and a great trip. Just wish there were 10 – 15 less people.

Wow! This was the highlight of our trip to Puerto Rico. It was our first time and you always want to make the «special excursions» worthwhile. I found a lot of other snorkeling expeditions for a lot more money but they booked up fast. When I called to inquire about Traveler, I got their voicemail but they got back right away. I saw all the reviews on Unilocal so I was going in with a very positive attitude.
The staff, especially Angelina (who is hilarious and as sweet as they get) are incredible. They know their stuff and you felt taken care of the entire trip.
For $ 100, they pick you up at your location (we were staying in the Candado area of San Juan) and then drive you out to Fajardo, where the Catamaran leaves from. The driver is really great and knowledgable of the sights along the way. We went through a huge rain storm and were alarmed but it was just because we were passing through where the rainforest is.
On to the trip. Two islands. The first you can get lessons for free to acclimate. Even if you’re a good swimmer, take em. It’s worth it. You get to see a lot of cool things in the first reef but it’s more shallow. The second is a bit further out and deeper and it’s like being plunked inside the coolest aquarium in the world. The most beautiful and gentle fish. It’s breathtaking.
In addition, they serve a buffet lunch where you make your own sandwiches and they have salads and fruit. Bar opens at 11 am but pace yourself. It’s completely included in the price and I saw some folks down 10+ and were pretty buzzed at the end.
All in all… it was amazing and it’s our go to place when we visit again!

I did a lot of research on snorkeling/​boat tours in PR before choosing this one and I’m so happy I did. This excursion lives up to all the great reviews, and for less than $ 100 per person for a full day including lunch, rum drinks, and transportation, its a steal.
We were picked up in old San Juan with no problems and after a few other pickups, its about a 45 minutes ride to Farjado. Upon arrival, we we’re fitted with snorkeling gear before setting sail on the Traveler catamaran. First, we journeyed to a small island called Icacos. On the boat, you can sit out front to enjoy the ride and get a tan. While at Icacos, you can practice snorkeling at a small reef near shore, relax on the beach, try out paddle-​boarding, and eat a delicious lunch on the boat.
After about two hours at Icacos, we moved to a large and very active coral reef about a half mile off shore to snorkel. The amount and the variety of fish is unbelievable. There are so many in a variety or beautiful colors and patterns and they’re not afraid to get close to you. Snorkeling here was exciting yet relaxing.
When you’ve had enough snorkeling or want to take a break, you can climb back aboard for some rum drinks and fresh fruit and to enjoy the sun some more. After 2 hours or so at the reef, we headed back to the dock in Farjardo. Overall, this tour is definitely a great way to spend a day of your vacation.

This was super awesome and an INCREDIBLE deal. To start. I was a bit worried about how our whole group would fit comfortably on the boat, but it turns out that there was nothing to worry about.
The staff of the Traveler was friendly, fun, and knowledgable. I’ve never snorkeled before this, and they were extremely patient with me and great teachers.
Along with two snorkeling spots, the price includes lunch and drinks after eleven. I was full, content, and buzzed for an affordable price. This adventure made me very, VERY happy!

This was one of my husband’s and my favorite things we did during our week in Puerto Rico. My husband and I went out on a Wednesday with Traveler’s Catamaran to go snorkeling. The boat fits about 50 people but as it was in the middle of the week and not peak season we had about half that on the boat. It made it more enjoyable not to be packed in.
The catamaran captain and staff were very nice and accommodating to the passengers. The price includes a nice buffet lunch (make your own sandwiches and a pasta salad). Drinks on the catamaran are unlimited rum drinks.
The boat does a shorter trip to a quiet island with a nice sandy beach. You can practice your snorkeling skills there, or swim around in the beautiful water or just relax on the beach. After staying there for about 2 hours you move on to where there is a coral reef to snorkel and swim again. The underwater views are beautiful, the water was warm, it had to be warm for me to go in. The catamaran returns to the marina under sail power.

All in all, a very fun excursion with a very good company.

I just finished a whole day of sailing, snorkeling and swimming in the Caribbean with The Traveler. I used a booking agency that uses them and told me that my girlfriend and I wouldn’t be disappointed and we weren’t!!!
From the moment when you get to the dock, they have it all organized and are ready to make sure that you have a fabulous day. The crew members were awesome and fun. We went to two different areas to get snorkeling with the fish and the second spot was so incredible.
They provide food, beverages, afternoon snacks and the best Rum Punch I’ve had since being here. I’m sure going to use them on my next trip to Puerto Rico!!!
IM
Simi Valley, CA

Catamaran was nice. Staff quiet but ok. Buffet of sandwiches, pasta salad and fruit was good. 1^st island they stopped at was gorgeous and snorkeling was decent. They give you instructions on the boat then just let you off on your own. Slide off the back of the boat for «kids» aka anyone under 180 lbs. Drinks available on way back of pina coladas and rum punch. Good time, but not a «party» boat if that’s what your looking for.

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP! What a wonderful experience with the BEST staff! Ang is such a doll and makes you feel so welcome right from the start! You first get welcomed on by a great crew and take a 45 min. Boat ride to your first island. After you have snorkeled the island they serve you the lunch bar which was so much better than originally anticipated. You get to play around for a little longer where you then go to your next destination where fish literally eat out of your hand! Could not rant more about what a great expierance this was!!!

I booked this excursion for my boyfriend and myself for a company work function.
The staff was very friendly, pleasant boat ride, the food they served was delicious, and the reefs were amazingly filled with fish and other life. I think Angela was the best part. She was overly nice, a caring, inviting woman that made snorkeling a lot more fun
The only thing I have to complain about is how crowded the boat was. Then that translated into crowded snorkeling. I was fighting to get a close up of the reef.
I wouldn’t have picked another excursion after experiencing this one. This was the best day of my vacation in Puerto Rico

This was seriously the best thing we did on our whole trip. The trip started off with a trip to Icacao island and we got to go snorkeling at two different reefs. The snorkeling was great and we saw two beautiful reefs with tons of fish and turtles. The boat offered a lunch buffet with a surprising bomb-​ass sandwich bar. They had chicken and tuna salad and a variety of assorted meats and cheeses. But let’s be honest the real treat was the open bar (it doesn’t start till after lunch) but they offer piña coladas and rum punches (they pour drinks half rum half mixer) just watch out. Bring sunscreen and enjoy. I’d go back any day.

We booked this tour with our parents (in their 70’s) and our 14 year old. It was fun for all and had a great time snorkeling and enjoying rum drinks with supplied deli foods! Omar and Paco were great crew and thoroughly enjoyed the day!

We booked this tour combined with the biolumiscent bay tour together through GSI. While my negative experience with that company darkened the experience slightly, nothing could have been more fun that this excursion.
I think that the sign in process could have been better explained, we were told that our card was run upon booking, but it turns out only the deposit had been, and we owed a significant amount of money that we didn’t expect. Okay, we paid and sat down in the designated spot. They offered water or soft drinks while waiting for all parties to show up, a total of 45 people.
They sized us with flippers and snorkeling masks before telling us the rules. They really rushed through where to sit, how to flush the «toilet» etc, but once we were on we figured it out pretty well.
I did think that the boat was pretty overcrowded, but everyone was friendly enough. We were cruising at about 10 mph so it never got too fast, but we were joined by a happy dolphin jumping along with us. It was about an hour out to the Icacaos Island, an uninhabited beautiful place with an immature reef. They offered lessons to newbies, and provided tubes to strap around your waist if you were uncomfortable. Once we were anchored they pulled out a lunch buffet that included chicken salad, tuna salad, turkey, ham, pasta salad, cheese, pickles and cookies. They also had complimentary rum punch, piña colada drinks, and pop.
It was all self guided so Michael and I spent about an hour in the reef, half hour exploring the amazing island and half hour eating/​drinking. I was surprised how many people just hung out on the boat. This reef was only about 8 feet deep.
After a couple hours we moved to the Tortuga Reef, which was situated at 25 – 30 feet deep with a much more mature reef. Here we saw a nurse shark, a puffer fish, several parrotfish, a sea turtle and many cool marine plants. Drinks were bottomless, and so was the sun. Pro-​tip I was I would have realized… your back and butt and backs of legs are constantly served up to the southern sun for hours, LATHER ON THE SUNSCREEN! I covered my front well, but was quite uncomfortable on the plane ride back the next morning.
I really think that this was an amazing experience. So tranquil, but so much fun. I would absolutely recommend this company and this tour to anyone looking to get out to the ocean and see some fishies :)

First time I have ever been snorkeling. The three guys helping us on the tour are awesome. The first island they take you to is a reserve so there is nothing on the island, keeping the reef and area pristine. They give you a decent amount of time to check everything out before eating lunch then you have more time to enjoy the beach before heading to flamenco beach. The first reef has more natural activity than the second, but both are very fun. They did not warn us just how wet you will get from the waves on your way out to the reefs when you sit in the back of the boat. Of course, this is all dependent on the weather – but you may get drenched! I would give them a 4.5 if it was an option. If you are thinking about taking the tour, I definitely recommend it – it is a lot of fun, just remember your sunscreen!

My wife and I have done catamaran and boat snorkel trips in Barbados, the Bahamas, and now out of Farjado, Puerto Rico. The PR experience is the best one one yet.
The boat was brand new and super clean obviously (we did not ride on catamaran, we were on a Newton 46 Dive Special — see picture:
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The staff included a Captain and two mates. They all worked hard to make sure that all of the passengers were safe and having a good time. They served food, drinks, adult drinks — very regularly. They also spent a few minutes with every single member of the group (about 25 people) in order to make sure their snorkeling gear was working, and that they were happy and situated.
My kids had never been snorkeling — so seeing some sea turtles was pretty high up on their list! We definitely saw turtles and it was a truly awesome experience for my family!
Highly recommend booking a trip with these guys — whether it is on the catamaran or the Dive Special boat.

My family and I booked a snorkeling trip through our hotel. We were picked up from San Juan and driven out to Fajardo. Our driver was very friendly and curtious. Upon arriving at the marina we were fitted for our gear. After a quick safety review we headed out. We were given drinks for our trip out. The ride was both beautiful and exciting. We reached the first island and I was blown away. The water and beach we absolutely amazing. The water was so clear and sands so white. They offered snorkeling lessons if you wanted otherwise you could go out and explore. We were told what time to report back for lunch. The reef was sufficient (definitely not Australia caliber) and provided for decent snorkeling. Lunch on the boat was standard fare, sandwiches, chips and pasta salad. The food was tasty and plentiful. We had a short ride to the next location. The reef here was much better. Lots of coral, plants and tropical fish. They also gave us the leftover bread to feed the fish. What a thrill. On the ride back to the marina, they offered up both virgin and fully loaded hurricanes. All around great trip, boat and crew. I highly recommend!

I am so glad we were able to take this trip! It was fantastic! We procrastinated and missed out on taking a bio bay tour. This more than made up for it! We left from Fajardo via catamaran. I was a little unsure about the weather. It rained on our car ride and it was cloudy when we got on the boat. As we started cruising towards Culebra there was nothing but dark clouds in sight. I was fearing a beach and snorkeling trip ruined by clouds and rain. Fortunately as we continued along our journey we made it through the clouds and saw the sun again. The scenery on this trip was beautiful!
We started our trip with snorkeling at a quiet beach. We saw a sting ray as well as numerous exotic fish. The water was so clear! We snorkeled for about an hour and then made our way toward flamenco beach. This is a beach you put on your computer background! Crystal clear turquoise blue water with a white sand beach and palm trees. So much fun! The beach was a mile and a half long. We walked the whole beach and then swam back to the boat and had lunch.
The staff was very helpful and informative. The driver did a nice job of traversing through storm on our way out as to not make it too rough of a ride.
The boat was packed to the brim as it was Memorial Day, but we didn’t let the crowded boat get us down.
So glad we took this day trip. Would definitely recommend and do it again.

So worth the money.
The crew is excellent.
The destinations are perfecto!
Including drinks and lunch on the catamaran and you’ve got a bargain!

It was my first time on a catamaran, and we did the snorkeling by Culebra. It was a lot of fun.
The boat ride was about an hour each way, and the boat went pretty fast. I was sitting towards the back of the boat, and whenever the front of the boat made a splash, I would eat it and got pretty drenched.
We had 2 stops where we got into snorkeling gear and jumped off of the boat. I got to see a lot of coral reefs, cool looking fishes, and even a turtle! Too bad the water was a little bit cloudy.
The boat itself looked to be pretty new. The Captain was very nice and courteous. He pointed out where to snorkel to see the coral reefs and which areas to avoid. He even brought out a boogie board to give people who weren’t good swimmers something to hold onto, as he swam them around the bay so they could have the snorkeling experience.
Lunch was provided — some bread, ham, tuna, cheese, cold pasta salad, some cantaloupes and oranges, and potato chips.
Overall, I had a lot of fun and had a great time.