Island Venture is the one and only ferry that takes the public to and from Caja de Muertos. Only…read moreone ferry sets sail each day. The only other way to get there is by private boat. Launching from La Guancha, the dock was easy to get to and there was plenty of parking. For $28 roundtrip (as of 12/16), it was a value excursion! On this uninhabited island, there are no stores or vendors. Bring your own food, drinks, and beach comfort items. The ferry does sell drinks, some alcoholic beverages, snacks, and food (hot dogs and kebabs). You have to preorder the food in the morning and they'll cook it up fresh while you go play on the island, serving lunch at noon. For $60, you get roundtrip transportation and twelve meal and drink tickets (two tickets for food items, one ticket for snacks and drinks, including beer). The prices onboard are actually quite reasonable, so the meal tickets really aren't that much of a deal, in my opinion. You can also rent beach chairs and snorkeling gear from Island Ventures at very affordable prices. On this gorgeous island, we wanted to do it all! We wanted to hike to the lighthouse, explore the caves, play at the beach...everything! But we somehow couldn't get away from the water. We played at the beach, snorkeled, and then beached again. Snorkeling gear was only ten bucks to rent (as of 12/16), but because I can't swim and needed a life vest, I paid another two bucks for the whole shebang. While we were close to coral along the shore, it wasn't the best snorkeling environment. Not a lot of wildlife around all those human types that lined the shores. There were many fish under the dock, so we carefully explored that area. The water is a brilliant turquoise, but not very clear (it wasn't dirty, it just wasn't crystal clear), so it was often times difficult to see, even from a short distance away. Ferry leaves La Guancha at 8:30 AM on the dot, so get there early to check in and grab a seat. The forty-five minute ride each way is pretty smooth. Ferry leaves the island at 3:30 PM. That's almost six hours on the island! For us, it was just right. A perfect day on a gorgeous island with an attentive ferry staff.

We had an AMAZING day at Isla Caja de Muertos aka Coffin Island (which annoys me because it's not a…read moreword for word translation and Box of the Dead Island sounds way better). The Island itself is 5 + stars, but one of the only ways to get there (Island Ventures) knocks it down a star. Island Venture Ferry Basics -- $25 per person which includes two drink tickets (can be claimed for Medalla Light, Coors Light, or soda). You can also upgrade your ticket for $10 and get 15 drink tickets (!) --Boat leaves from La Guancha at 8:30am (but you must arrive by 7:40am) and from the island at 3:30 (boards at 3). Ride takes about 45 minutes and has a lower level with shade. --They also sell hot dogs and kebabs and rent umbrellas on the ship and the ship stays docked there so you can continue to purchase drinks/food while you're on the island. Caveats: --The company holds weird hours and are hard to get a hold of, especially if you don't speak Spanish. --Their online booking system can be glitchy, my friend's reservation got mixed up for the wrong day. --Spots book up fast, book early! --They charge a fee for coolers (although we had soft/bag style coolers and were not charged). --We shared the boat with a school trip...so yea, there's that. ISLAND --AWESOME. --Walk up (down? into?) the cave. --Walk up to the lighthouse for some AMAZING views (30 minutes, bring water, we did it in flip flops but prob shouldn't have). --Love life on the beach. Watch out for jellyfish though! --Snorkel! (Not the best I've seen, but still cool). --Admire cacti and wildlife (hermit crabs and lizards everywhere!) During some seasons there are apparently sea turtles nesting! --Pack a picnic and enjoy it on the picnic tables! They also have compost "bathrooms." They smell and don't have soap, but there's TP! --Avoid the small beach to the left of the dock (if you're facing the island)-loaded with bugs! --Perfect day trip and one of my favorite activities from our Puerto Rico trip! ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND. Must go!

Amazing customer service! We weren't booked for a tour this time, but Melina saw us in another city…read moreand made the effort to stop, greet us, and reconnect. It's clear Isla Caribe Tours really cares about their guests and building lasting relationships. Exceptional attention to detail and customer care -- highly recommend.

I was in Ponce for my wedding in February and I wanted to do something special with my groomsmen…read more We settled on a coffee tour and we booked a tour with Isla Caribe. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and really helped make the tour memorable. We learned about the history of agriculture on Puerto Rico, about the coffee growing region we visited, and the process of producing coffee. We only had time to visit a single hacienda but there were opportunities to see others. I'd recommend a tour with Isla Caribe to anyone visiting Puerto Rico in the future!

Drove over an hour and half to get here--wasn't able to enter or even purchase coffee to-go. Since…read morethen they have updated their website with specific information on visiting hours and their tours. Wish they would have done so before our travel guide made our itinerary but onward.... Roads are beyond narrow here--be sure to rent a smaller vehicle or over the side you go!

Great history of coffee plantations in Puerto Rico. Tasted their delicious coffee and toured this…read moreplantation. Beautiful. Highly recommend.

We were there several years ago and these guys were amazing. They took our family (including a…read morelittle girl!) up the rainforest near Ponce, and had us rappel down the waterfall. Never for a moment did we feel nervous about the safety of our kids (or ourselves) in their hands. A completely private and unique experience that we still remember fondly years later!

From the owner: We specialized in canyoneeribg, rappeling, zipline , hiking , rock climbing eco tours in ponce…read moreporta caribe puerto rico.

The Don Q Rum Tour was so worth it! We purchased the tickets online. If you like drinking rum, it's…read moregood to know that they give you a welcome drink, a brief Master Blender's class with a tasting of the soon to be Don Q 7 Years Reserve straight from the barrel that haven't fully aged yet with about 65% alcohol, and a brief mixology class that teaches you to make an old fashioned and Pina Colada that you can drink at the end. If you like the history on Don Q distillery and how the rum is made, the tour guide did a wonderful job at explaining the process and sharing information on the distillery and different artifacts they have showcased. They also have a nice balcony/city area and garden with amazing views. Highly recommend you give the tour a try!

We agreed this was the best tour during our week stay- the rum tasting mixology! We love hearing…read moreabout history which this is all about their family and how they got into making rum. Then we got to taste rum from the barrel to learn about alcohol proof. Finally got a mixology class to make your own old fashioned and pina colada. Guide was great.

If you want to count on a trip, don't book with these guys. We eloped to Puerto Rico last week and…read moremy husband booked the "Luxury Sunset Cruise" for Saturday night 4/25, the week before. We received a call late Friday afternoon telling us they had to cancel because they did not get enough people to book!? What? They offered us to go on the earlier snorkel trip, but we already had plans in the afternoon in Luquillo and both of us wear glasses and do not snorkel. I called all the other sunset sails in the area and of course they were all booked up for a beautiful Saturday night. But these guys couldn't fill their boat? Honestly, it sounded like a bullshit excuse. It was a serious disappointment in an otherwise amazing trip to PR. If I were you I would try Salty Dog, Spread Eagle II, East Island Excursions, etc.

We had such a fun time! The crew was so friendly and they were eager to do everything they could…read moreto help us enjoy our trip. The food was fresh and delicious, and the rum drinks kept coming after we snorkeled! I also appreciated that the crew was top notch when it came to safety and caring for the ocean.

Another waste of time driving two hours to this location. When we finally arrived "The broad-walk…read moreIs closed due to damages caused by Hurricane Maria. Thanks yelp for the heads up. Not a good time to visit PR. May 2019.

Currently I'm only giving this three stars because I've only had boardwalk experience here. The…read moreboardwalk is very beautiful, it's a nice place to come to and stare at the water of the Island. The times I've been here haven't been all that busy so I've missed out on the liveliness of the atmosphere. The last time I was at the boardwalk there wasn't much food options open so I can't critique any of the food. Maybe if I come back again I can.

My husband I had an excellent experience! We booked a 4-hour excursion on Viator for $135 per…read moreperson, which is a great deal for everything that was included! Check in was at 12:30. Easy to find location with plenty of parking. We embarked at 1pm and returned at 5pm. The capitán, bartender and staff took such great care of everyone on the clean catamaran. The lunch was fresh and delicious and the drinks flowed the entire time. Plenty of time to snorkel and relax on the beautiful Cayo Icacos. It was perfect!

Highly do not recommend. We recently chartered a boat with…read morethis company in San Juan. I have been on many excursions over the years and have never experienced treatment like this. I fully understand and respect that the vessel has a no-smoking and no-vaping policy. I complied. However, the manner in which the policy was communicated was unnecessarily rude and confrontational. Professional leadership sets the tone onboard, and unfortunately that tone created an uncomfortable atmosphere from the start. At one point, I was also threatened by a crew member, which was completely disproportionate to the situation. That escalation appeared to stem from poor leadership and communication from the captain. The most disappointing moment occurred as I was disembarking the vessel when the captain said, "Can you walk straight?" implying that I was intoxicated or unstable. This comment was especially inappropriate given that I have visible scarring on my femur from a serious injury. I worked very hard to recover from that injury, and being mocked in that manner was unprofessional and disrespectful. I have always respected crew authority and vessel policies on prior charters. Rules are understandable. Disrespect and intimidation are not. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and ensures future guests are treated with courtesy, professionalism, and respect.

My daughter found this place and we were so impressed! We came across a local art fair while we…read morewere there and walked on the trail full of medicinal trees and fruit trees. The museum there was full of interesting artifacts. No entrance fee.

Very interesting to learn about the history of the indigenous people of Puerto Rico and the rest of…read morethe Caribbean. If you are in Ponce, it is worth a stop.