Best Excursion Experience - Highly Recommend Castillo Tours! Our day with Castillo Tours was absolutely incredible! Huge shoutout to Captain Tito, Eli, Adrian, Mathew, and Brian--this crew went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. From the moment we stepped on the boat, they made sure my family and I were well taken care of. I never had an empty cup, lunch was delicious and on point, and they even took the time to teach guests the basics of snorkeling. You could tell they genuinely cared about making sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and having a great time. The boat was super clean, and the whole vibe was fun, welcoming, and relaxing. I 100% recommend anyone on vacation to try this tour--you won't regret it! And if you can, request this exact crew. I'll definitely be coming back for another round. read more

Castillo Tours - Tours Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Amazing experience! The highlight of our vacation in Puerto Rico. The catamaran was in great shape! However the captain and his crew made the difference, courteous, attentive, hospitable and fun! Every single passenger had a great time! They are great ambassadors of Puerto Rican Hospitality and Castillo Tours quality of service. I highly recommend this experience! read more

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The crew and experience were great! I went here with my wife and sister in law and Captain Robert, Adrian, Eli and the other crew made us and everyone feel welcome and comfortable. We visited an island with perfect beaches and then went to a coral reef where the crew provided snorkeling gear to people wanting to snorkel. The crew also provided, lunch, fruit and bottomless drinks, "they live the pirate life" so white rum is the liquor of choice! We felt like family and I even got the nickname cuñado! I appreciate their hospitality and will be returning here next time I am in PR! Thank you from Yohana, Brenda and James "cuñado read more

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My cousins & I took the 5+ hour excursion on the Barefoot catamaran. We all really enjoyed ourselves. The crew was AWESOME!!! They were totally on top of things. They were professional, friendly, & a lot of fun. The crew made sure the beverages were flowing & food was available, just as advertised. The locations were beautiful & fun. We set sail with 30+ strangers & by the time we returned, we were all friends partying together. If you are in the PR & want to have a GREAT time on the water, I'd say make that reservation. read more

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Catamaran cruise. What an amazing experience. We sailed out to an island - about a 30 minute ride. Drinks and music the whole way over. Threw down and anchor and then hung out for like 3 hours before sailing back. Sitting at the front of the boat was my favorite. The 3 guys that made up the crew were all awesome. Great sense of humor and terrific customer service. HIGHLY recommend. read more

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My family of five had a blast on this tour today. We weren't quite sure what to expect even though they are very clear with you before hand, you just never know. You meet at the morning to depart by 9 and then go to the island and swim, tan, float, whatever lol. They have a large float, snorkeling gear, volleyballs, etc. for you to use as well. The water was so beautiful. The drive was smooth. The drinks were delicious and the staff was amazing. I'm terrible with names but I know Anthony, Richard, and Marcos were on the boat and one other gentlemen. They were all amazing. Marcos was so good with my son and was super engaging with the entire family. They all made sure we always had drinks (non alcoholic too) and provided a really good lunch too that consisted of turkey sandwiches, chip bags, packaged cookies, and really delicious pasta salad. Even my picky eater kids ate it all. After the beach float, you get back on the boat around 12:10 and take a short boat ride down the way to Tortuga Bay (there's no turtles lol) to snorkel. There are tons of fish. There's also Pretty strong current so be prepared for that or only send your best swimmers out. All in all I would definitely recommend this trip and this crew and company specifically! Worth the money and a great memory for our family. Oh yeah, there's a bathroom on board too lol. That was important for me . read more

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Just coming back from a day at sea with captain Tito, Marcos, Eli and Dantoine and cannot say enough about their hospitality. Not only are they great at what they do from a hospitality and safety standpoint they are just so engaged with the guests including great conversationalists about the island. This was absolutely a beautiful experience with an amazing crew. Thank you Captain! You and your crew were amazing. read more

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We loved Castillo Tours & our crew (Captain Robert & crew). We'll planned day with swimming, snorkeling and relaxation. Would absolutely book with this company again! The downside was that we booked through Viator and requested a vegetarian option for lunch & it was confirmed but they didn't have anything for our vegetarian because Viator never passed the information along. Consider booking through Yelp or directly with Castillo Tours! read more

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We had an amazing trip! Beautiful island that they take you too. Unlimited great tropical drinks! The crew made the trip so fun, playing music and dancing! The snorkeling was okay, but still pretty cool to see. Definitely worth the journey and a great time! They provide everything you need. Definitely bring sunscreen or cover ups we all got sun burnt pretty badly lol read more

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This was a really fun snorkeling excursion and my group was so glad we booked with Castillo Tours. The event says to arrive by 715 AM and they depart around 8 AM. I would recommend arriving that early to get your gear, apply lotion and getting a covered seat on the catamaran. The excursion ran for about 5 hours. About 2.5 hours at Icacos Beach and another hour snorkeling. The team on board was really professional. The boat was very clean from the gear, drinking/ seating area and the bathroom. Our drinks were constantly being refilled. Comparing our boat with the other ones on the pier, ours was definitely the cleanest one from the exterior. You get the option of Pina colada and soda with rum drinks. For lunch, we were served chips, pesto pasta, peanut free vegetarian pasta and bagged lunches which included cookies and a turkey sandwich. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience on board. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. We all felt like we got great value considering it was 5 hours for less than $100 worth of entertainment. We definitely got our $s worth with all of the alcohol and food that we consumed. read more

Castillo Tours - Our Barefoot boat- clean and updated vs the run down competitors - Tours Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Best tour group ever! Went out May 25th to celebrate my sisters 33rd birthday and entire crew made the experience fun, new and exciting. Danthony made sure our cups were never low and was full of funny jokes thank you for making our day. Can't wait to go back to PR and I will make sure to book again. I've told everyone to check out Castillo Tours best excursion company in Puerto Rico! Thanks for the great memories hands down best crew ever! read more

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This is a 5 star tour! Trust the reviews. They take you on a nice ride from the marina out to Icacos Island where you can snorkel, paddle board or just swim around. The water is bright blue (clear) and warm! Lunch and drinks are included and they are very good! The whole staff is amazing. They are super friendly and make sure your drink is never empty. Jeremy was awesome and loved his energy! OH, and their music is perfect! I Shazam'd a few songs to add to my own playlists haha. Well worth the price. read more

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These guys were great!!!! They kept the party going! They went above and beyond to make sure every guest was taken care of. I would definitely recommend these guys for any tour. read more

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Took the Catamaran, Barefoot, with Captain Robert and his crew Marcos, Eli, Adrian. They were very attentive and quick to refill your drink, lunch was very good, sandwiches with chips and a pasta salad. They were available to answer questions and the scenery was beautiful. Definitely will come back again! read more

Castillo Tours - The Barefoot on Icacos - Tours Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

If you want to take the snorkeling trip of your life go with Castillo tours Amazing trip the guys are on it music all the way to the islands highly recommended Drinks and food can't say any more do it Thank you guys the Rios family read more

100% recommended! Must do! U will laugh have fun and they are so welcoming. Thank u Marcos and Cpt Roberts read more

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My friends and I had the pleasure to be guided by Mr. Charles from Castillo tours. He was very detail about showing Puerto Rico on the way to el Yunque. He made a stop prior to the forest. He was very punctual (which I appreciated) he took his time to show us everything about the visit. I really enjoy and totally recommend this tour to el Yunque. read more

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We had such a fun time on this tour going to Icacos. We chose the afternoon tour so we could enjoy the sunset and it was wonderful. They had snacks and beverages (with it without alcohol). Can't wait to go back, and I don't swim and felt totally safe on this catamarran read more

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On my way back from San Juan Puerto Rico let's say I loved every second of my trip especially our wonderful snorkeling tour from Castillo Tours. The crew, the drinks, and the food were outstanding, and we all felt safe and well taken care of on our journey. The restroom facilities were clean, safe, and accessible, and our snorkeling spot was first-class. If you fly Drone (like me) there is a chance at the swimming area to take amazing photos and video and please bring your Go-pro or action camera. A waterproof cell phone case is not going to cut it because of the humidity (the case gets foggy). Once back on the boat the crew kept up the drinks, music, and dance back to port. It was truly amazing, and if I ever go back to Puerto Rico, I will do this again! read more

Very disappointed we booked a trip for 10 folks. We received confirmation the day before our trip to be at the dock by 7:30am. We showed up and no one from Castillo's was there. The trip was cancelled via email that morning after trying to reach the business multiple times. The cancellation notice was due to weather as the reason. Two other business's left the dock that morning with full Catamaran's . Buyer Beware. Go with the Salty Dog Catamaran, they tried there best to accommodate all 10 of us, but our shuttle was already on the way back to pick us up. read more

My husband had been counting down to this trip for months and I am so glad he got to do it! We boarded The Barefoot Catamaran and set sail to Cayo Icacos. The crew were super friendly and attentive. Weather made for some rough travel to Icacos and sadly the water wasn't as calm as we hoped this day but nothing that stopped us from enjoying what we could. I do wish he would have anchored a little closer to shore like the other boats out there, it would have been better for many of us to get to the shore that way. Especially the ones who don't swim well. Either way, we made the best of it. Lunch and drinks provided were enough to hit the spot! Music was enjoyable as well! Even got to dance a bit! After some time on the beach, we headed to snorkel. I wish we had more time to snorkel though as that was what we really wanted. Only there for 40 min (I've heard other boats go for 1 - 1/2 hrs. Nonetheless, we enjoyed what we could. There weren't too many fish out that day for some reason but the corals were pretty to see. Overall, it was a great day spent with family and beautiful ocean views. I already told my brother to hurry and book for this coming week when he will be in the area with his family! read more

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If you're looking for a fun but relaxing experience for your whole group, make sure to book the catamaran trip with Castillo Tours. This excursion is really what you make it. Marcos, Luis, Eli, and Captain Robert were so much fun! They made our trip extra special with an impromptu mini salsa class on the boat. Our girls trip wouldn't have felt complete without the fun we had on this day excursion with Castillo Tours. Thank you guys!!! read more

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We had the best time on our catamaran tour (Barefoot IV)! The shuttle rides to and from were smooth. The boat was super comfortable, lunch and drinks were very tasty, island was gorgeous, but most of all the crew was fantastic. The captain, sailors, and bartender(s) couldn't have been more fun & friendly! They were all so attentive & made sure everyone was having a great time. When we come back to PR, we will definitely be seeing what other tours they offer. read more

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adrian and the crew were amazing- they made it such a fun adventure- beach was beautiful (not uncrowded), snorkeling was super cool and sandwiches were better than expected (we went veggie) read more

For the first time, my mother and I decided to take the 4 hour drive from Aguada to Fajardo to go on a snorkeling excursion, and I assure you it will not be the last! It was amazing! Absolutely worth the $65 per person!!! Francis was the bartender on the catamaran we were on (Barefoot, I think was the name) and she was absolutely awesome! All you can drink ALL DAY LONG!!! Our captain and Omar were great too! We were taken to two different reefs at Icacos Island first, then to another private island. The food and drinks on the trip were perfect! It was like being on a party boat! I cannot wait to go back! I would totally recommend this to anyone, other than the drinking, it is absolutely perfect for families! read more

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Fun trip to Icacos. Great crew made the trip even more memorable. Will definitely book another trip with them and recommend anyone else to do so. read more

We really enjoyed our tour on the Barefoot Four! The crew was very attentive and always made sure we had enough drinks etc. The music was great and they made our experience of Puerto Rico so great! Our Crew was Luis, Robert, Eli, Adrian, and Captain G.? Thanks for making our day!! I would totally recommend this anyone looking for a good time and a great snorkeling experience!!! read more

Had the good fortune to book a catamaran/snorkeling trip with this outfit and it as the highlight of my trip to Puerto Rico. We were picked up by a shuttle at our hotel in Condado and make a couple of stops along the way to pick up a few more people and made the roughly 45 minute trip to Fajardo. The day started out damp and chilly since a squall was blowing through, but it cleared up before departure and after a brief downpour part of the way in the weather was fantastic. Received the safety briefing, chose our seats and pulled from the dock. Was a really laid back atmostphere but it was clear the crew knew what they were doing. We might have made it about 100 yards from the dock when I had my first pina colada in hand. It was a windy day and the first island we approached the water was really choppy so the captain took us to an alternative spot. The waves settle down, the sun came out. He dropped anchor and the fun began. Flotation devices are provided if requested. After about a hour of exploring the first island, lunch was announced and upon reboarding had a lunch of sandwiches, fruits, salads and more pina coladas, and rum punch. There were also soft drinks and plenty of water on board as well. After lunch they pulled up the anchor and took us to another island for the second half of the trip. The water there was much deeper and I didn't feel comfortable getting too far from the boat so I spent the bulk of my time sacked out on the boat chatting with fellow passengers, sipping cocktails and enjoy the warm, sunny day. It was hell. My wife (who spent much more time in the water) said she saw a lot more fish and sea urchins at the second site than the first. Eventually we had to head back in. The snorkeling was a great side venture on this trip for me. I loved spending the day on a catmaran bobbing around in the tropics. Great crew, good company. A lot of fun and not too risky for a snorkeling neophyte like myself. A very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended. read more

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I have some complaints regarding my reservation on October 3, 2020 which made my trip unpleasant. First I was called to be at the meeting  point earlier at 8:15 AM to leave at 8:30 AM, to later find out we were leaving at the original time,9am. We were told we would be leaving and we ended up waiting for another group that was leaving at a later time. They joined the two groups on the same catamaran for their convenience. While we were on the way is when I realized that we weren't visiting the island that we paid for. One of the East Island Excursions employees told me Culebra island is closed as we were passing the island. I was never told during booking that Culebra island was closed even though in the reservation's email we requested Culebra island. Culebra island was confirmed and not Culebrita island by an employee. I thought that it should have been clear that island was closed and I would of decided if we wanted to continue with the reservation. Then I reached out to express my concerns regarding the island being closed and they stated that they made the changes due to choppy waters. In my opinion, the waters were not choppy however you can be the judge of whether or not the waters were choppy by viewing the attached photo. Therefore, as a warning before getting on the catamaran with East Island Excursions/Castillo Tours, make sure you are going to the island you paid for. I demanded some type of refund but was denied. read more

Castillo Tours - Tours Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Recommended by TripAdvisor and verified by my friend and I! Castillo tours was so friendly, very easy to book and work with, and professional staff on the boat and on the ground. Loved our catamaran experience, sooooo many drinks and good vibes and we even got to go snorkeling too! A hefty price, but easily worth it for the amazing tour and fun time we had that day. read more

Great staff! Drinks were sub par but overall great time. They should offer a jet ski!

Amazing tour we had the best time here the guys that work here were amazing and were so attentive and all drinks ( alcohol / non alcoholic ) were included over all trip was amazing read more

This snorkeling tour with lunch was absolutely the highlight of my Puerto Rico trip! Dont worry if you do not know how to swim for I cant swim myself and I originally booked this tour just to be with my girlfriends since they all wanted to do this, but I decided to go in the water anyways because they provide you with a waist floaty and flippers so you are very safe! After snorkeling they take you to Cayo Icacos beach for about 2.5-2 hours for you to play and lounge around. The crew members were fun, nice and they will hype you up! Free alcohol and non alcoholic drinks all day on the boat. Lunch was very basic but still bomb after a day in the water. Fresh fruits were also put out for you to snack. This is a must do when booking water activities. You wont be disappointed! read more

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Was just on vacation in PR and took a tour for snorkling n picnic. Hands down GREAT STAFF!!! Frances, Luis, Freddy, Capt. Jose Thanks again, will visit again. Ronny and Lily 7.9.15 from NY read more

Castillo Tours - Cruising with a great staff!! - Tours Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Amazing trip! Best price for the trip in the area for the half day trip, great filling lunch, fruit snacks, really attentive and kind crew, and perfect amount of time! We loved it! Tito was our captain - awesome human thank you all! read more

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We had the best time ever! This was our first trip to San Juan and our first snorkeling trip ever. We loved every moment of the trip. The crew was very informative and all around great! I loved it so much that were already planning our next trip with them. I can't stress enough how amazing the staff was and how amazing the trip was. We are definitely going back!!! Thank you to the team on 'barefoot'. read more

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We had a fun family day on the catamaran tour! The beach at Icacos is a gorgeous place to swim and the snorkeling was good for the beginners in our group. The great crew added to the fun and provided plenty of drinks and food too. Would love to go again! read more

Just book it ! Me and my crew had a blast we got stupid lit and just had good vibes. I do think they should have a age limit bc they do allow children but there were very little kids maybe only (2) but still we could turn up like we wanted lol. But I'm going back sending everyone here ! read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would! 45 min catamaran ride out to an uninhabited island. The entire time we were sipping on free rum drinks. Once at the most amazing beach I have ever seen, you get to snorkel for 1 hour. Then a hand prepared sandwich bar for lunch. After great food (and more drinks) it is back to the beach for another hour. Finally, you travel out to more open water for some deep water snorkeling. All in all, this was easily the best tour I have ever taken on any vacation. The crew was funny, nice, and easy to talk to. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!! read more

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I booked the El Yunque Rainforest Half-Day Trip from San Juan on Viator. I was picked up at my hotel in Condado at the promised time of 8am in a Ford passenger van - a nice large one you can stand up in. After three more hotel stops the van was full. The driver, a New York native, was the actual tour guide and after this third hotel took us directly to the rain forest. At the rain forest the tour consisted of 3 stops and 1 unofficial stop: 1) Observation tower: Here we were able to get out of the van and go up in the Yokahu Tower. From here you could overlook the rain forest and see clear to the ocean. There were also bathrooms and a gift shop. This is a rather busy area and a parking lot is right at the base of the tower to allow tour companies and people who drove themselves to park here. After time in the tower we sat on a bench near the parking lot and heard history from the guide. The guide talked about some of the trees and plants and about history in general. Not all of the information was really rain forest specific, but it was all interesting. 2) Old pool and "hike:" We stopped again and got off to view what used to be a swimming pool. From here we began a 5 minute hike on our own while the guide went to drive the van to the point where the short trail ended so he could pick us up. It was the best 5 minutes of the trip and I wish I had been able to do more of this, but on the tour that was not possible. 3) Waterfall: We stopped again in a very public area of the park. There was again a gift shop and a parking lot to allow tour companies and people who drove themselves to park. There were some rocks you could climb on for a photo closer to the waterfall, but no swimming at this waterfall (another tour did offer a swimming option at a different water fall). The waterfall was cool, but it was the kind of waterfall where the water cascades flat down against a rock face. 4) Lunch: This wasn't part of the tour, but everyone voted to stop at a place along the side of the road in the rain forest. There was again - surprise - a gift shop as well as fried foods and things like empanadas available. All in all the tour wasn't bad for what it offered, but it left me disappointed. I would highly recommend renting a car to get yourself to the rain forest so you can explore at your own pace. There is a 2hr one way trail that I would have liked to hike to the highest point in the rain forest. To me the only thing the tour provided aside from some history was transportation. I would highly recommend this company add a tour that includes or solely features the major hike to the highest peak. Rating this activity is hard. It included what it said it would, but I ended up discovering that this was not the most ideal way to explore the rain forest. If you just want to tick the box of having been to El Yunque off this is a great way to do it. I'm not a tour hater. I'm not a hater of groups, but if you have any explorer in you, this tour isn't for you. read more