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    Island Venture

    4.9 (10 reviews)
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    You get unlimited beer!
    Libnerys N.

    Legit Paradise! Me and my boyfriend had so much fun on this excursion. It felt like we had the whole island to ourselves (which we practically did). The tour guides were so friendly, helpful, and fun! The captain of the boat was also great! It was definitely worth the price you pay and some! I wish I could add more detail but it's extremely hard to put words to an experience that left you pretty speechless! I will be doing another excursion my next time in PR with this company, this time I will pay the extra cost to get unlimited alcoholic beverages (the beer is free, but not a beer drinker), I cannot wait! If you are reading this review to decide if it's worth it, here's your sign!

    Chris A.

    Island Venture is a group that we found to take us to caja de muerto. They were AMAZING. I really overpacked thinking I would need certain things, but they have everything you need. They provide unlimited water, soda, and beer. In addition, they also provide lunch and a snack which was perfect. They also have a limited bar selection where I discovered Passoa, which was a huge plus, for $4 per drink. Great value, generous portions. They also have some snorkeling equipment and some Floats and small boats. The island itself is really cool. All that is really there is a national wildlife station, a lighthouse, and a very small museum of the island. We had a great time walking around the island and lounging on the beach. All you really need to bring is a towel, sunscreen, and some cash for either drinks or chairs they have for rent. Highly highly recommend. The staff was all really great and friendly, can't say enough good things about the experience.

    Amazing!
    Khomari F.

    Easily one of the greatest locations ive ever seen in my life! We took a boat there for $25 per person with reserved seats. The boat gets crowded so plan ahead. Its not a spot tourist usually visit so youll be hanging with a lot of locals! Its about an 45 to hour boat ride from Ponce, La Guancha Boardwalk and the boat left at 8:45am. We left our hotel at 5:30am and drove about 2 hours so we could be on time for the boats departure. The ride over that early can be a bit chilly so feel free to bring a light jacket or sweater. Once we got there we were met with a really nice docking area and coast guards who were stationed there daily so you immediately felt some sort of security was available. There isn't a large beach area but enough to divy up between 100 or so people. We selected our spot and set up chairs and a umbrella we rented from the tour company. They also provided beer, mixed drinks and some of the best bbq chicken skewers of all time. Oh my god. There were a few clouds and some rain about 10:30am but that cleared up and the rest of the day was warm bright sun, blue skies, white sands and neon blue water. We stayed from about 930 to 4 and every single minute was memorable. If you get a chance its a must see in Puerto Rico!!

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    All you really need to bring is a towel, sunscreen, and some cash for either drinks or chairs they have for rent.

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    Sail Getaways - Flamenco beach

    Sail Getaways

    (65 reviews)

    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.

    Pr4less Tours Adventure - We acquired new vehicles to better serve you! Up to 7 passengers. Why go with a large group when you can go private?

    Pr4less Tours Adventure

    (8 reviews)

    After hours of research, I decided to reserve Rafael for 3 days of private excursions for my family…read moreof 5 and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Thanks to Rafael and his wonderful family I have fallen in love with Puerto Rico again. Rafael's vast knowledge of the history of Puerto Rico, religion, and the hot spots across the entire island provided an amazing tour of approximately 75% of the island in our 3 days. Not only did we get to experience the most beautiful areas of the island but also got to enjoy the best of Puerto Rico's culture and food. We felt safe at all times due to Rafael's professional security and previous experience in the US Army. Prior to our arrival, Rafael worked with me to determine a customized travel plan that not only included excursion specifics but also airport transportation, travel assistants, and concierge services. He also reviewed a detailed list of items, such as, age of family members, medical conditions, activity and food restrictions, etc. Rafael is extremely professional, always on time and has great communication skills in both Spanish and English. You can trust his 7 year old son Daniel when he says, "Your wish is his[Rafael] command." Our excursions were 8-12 hours each day and throughout our trip Rafael and his family made us feel like a part of their family. I have traveled to over 8 countries and 35 states and can declare that Rafael is the best tour guide I've ever met.

    The perfect getaway was the best excursion we took with Raphael. The snorkeling experience was…read morebreathtaking followed by a speechless view from the Indian caves. Then the waterfalls and mojito stop just completed our day. This is a must do in a Puerto Rico with Raphael. We loved the Puerto Rico 101 and we felt safe with him at all times. He truly goes above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied. We will definitely be back.

    Charlie's Custom Tours Puerto Rico

    Charlie's Custom Tours Puerto Rico

    (17 reviews)

    We had Carlos take four of us on his suggested tour on Dec 5th 2019 and it ranks as…read more one of the best things we've ever done from a cruise ship excursion. Here is something that is outstanding and rare during any excursion. He took a lot of pictures for us and he sends you a link to download all of them for FREE! I have never had an excursion do that before. If you do a dolphin or stingray type of excursion you know you will have to pay to get the pictures they take. The insult is they often also don't allow you to bring your own camera so you are forced to buy their pictures. Not this guy. How do you not love him for the fact he not only doesn't charge you but he takes so many for you and with you that it basically is a recap of the day with him. We had over 120 pictures alone that he took for us. It's awesome not to be gouged on an excursion.This was an unexpected add on for us. The walking portion in Old San Juan is fascinating and colorful and thrilling all at the same time. I can't say enough how great a place Puerto Rico is. Such diversity on the island. Historic Old San Juan, forts, stunning beaches, rain forest, night life, luminescence tours etc. Puerto Rico offers so much and the people are so nice and accommodating. We've been there twice and will be back again and will insist on spending a day with Carlos again. He is that good. I asked to stop and have some pastelillos and rellenas and we got an authentic experience that was tasty for lunch. Of course he had the cooler stocked and a nice big tv screen at the front of the van so anyone in the back has a clear view of what's ahead while we are driving. A very nice touch that is really useful and was very much appreciated. The narrative Carlos provides is educational and delivered in such a nice friendly casual style. He had all of us at ease immediately when he greeted us right across the street from where the ship is in port. He had me at ease nearly a year ago when I booked our time with him. His email replies and phone calls for any questions are always helpful and he does respond to questions in a timely manner. Keep in mind he could be on tour and he can't reply immediately. Carlos is so warm and personable it's great for this gringo to now have an hombre in lovely Puerto Rico. Sincerely, Carlos, from the four of us, thank you for giving us a memory that will last a lifetime! Oh and one last thing for Carlos, you need to buy a new van so I know you will continue to do this for another ten years!! See you again friend!

    We began our day around 9:30 AM - Charlie was early which was great since we were ready to roll! We…read moremet with Carlos and hopped aboard the comfortable, climate controlled awesomely decked out luxury van "Charlie". Our customized tour began in Old San Juan. I knew my husband and I would not venture past the resort unless we had a tour guide - but we really dislike overcrowded hot buses and predetermined times of departure & locations. Sometimes you just want to walk around and stay a little longer etc. We loved touring old San Juan and traveling into the mountains. We ate at the popular Pork Highway in Guavate. Sampling a buffet of the local offerings was so much fun and of course delicious! The pork was seasoned to perfection and we really fell in love with the yucca. After eating we visited two very interesting art galleries. Jenny and Santos. Please check out our pics - Carlos took all the pictures and made sure we had wonderful memories of our excursion! Highly recommend and worth every penny!

    Pandora Tour Puerto Rico - Bird Trail at El Portal, El Yunque Rain Forest

    Pandora Tour Puerto Rico

    (19 reviews)

    My wife and I procrastinated to the last minute on taking a tour to El Yunque. I called the number…read morefor Pandora Tour at 9:45pm on a Monday, expecting to get a recording that I was out of luck. Instead, Eddie of Pandora tours answered the phone as cheerfully as could be and then proceeded to tell him that he could do a tour for the following morning. Eddie staying in touch with me via text and was waiting for me and my wife and kids in a very nice van the next morning outside my hotel. Eddie had water and bananas for us and was an incredible wealth of knowledge about Puerto Rico, it's history, geography, and especially it's ecology. My son and daughter were a challenge for Eddie as my son has a hard time focusing and my daughter is very shy. Eddie was able to get through and interact with both of them during the course of the tour. Eddie took us the the El Yunque rainforest, first to the visitor center to see a few things in the museum and watch a great video about El Yunque. We then proceeded down the most popular trail and down to La Mina falls, which was in a word, "awesome." The water was so fresh, it actually felt like it gave me energy. The trail was a bit of a challenge, but we all handled it well, especially the kids. We also went to the Yocahu Tower to get a breathtaking view of the forest and we were able to see all the way down to the coast. Finally, we stopped at La Coca waterfall for a great photo op! On the way back to the hotel, Eddie must have read my mind, because he answered a question right as I was about to ask it, and took my family to the best locals BBQ joint in San Juan for a quick bite to eat. He certainly didn't need to do that, but he took the extra time, since he could tell we were hungry. All in all, Eddie is a class act, incredibly knowledgeable, and I came away feeling like we made a new friend here in Puerto Rico. Skip anyone else for this tour...go with Eddie and Pandora Tour Puerto Rico. You will not be disappointed.

    **This is a fairly long review - but highly informative!**…read more I booked an El Yunque hike with Pandora a few months ago based on some reviews I had read - and my wife and I are glad that we did! Our driver (and owner of the company) was Eddie. I got a couple of follow up texts and emails from Eddie confirming our pick-up time and a text 20 mins before we were supposed to get picked up...gotta love that follow up! We started out for the hike about 10 mins earlier than expected. We were supplied with water, soda and fruit for the trip. Along the way, we were given a lot of information - current and historical - on the areas we were driving through and the island in general. Once we got there, we watched a video on the rainforest that really tied together the information we had received on the ride in. We then trekked it up the mountain in the van until we hit the trailhead. The hike from the La Mina trail was amazing! So many photo-ops, plus there's a waterfall (wear shoes good for hiking and water of you're going to swim). The trail was mostly down-hill and paved....but it was closed at the waterfall, so the walk back was uphill and a little rough. Don't let that deter you ....We wouldn't have traded the experience for anything! After the hike and more photos on the way down the mountain (which lasted about 90 mins total), Eddie took us over to a local eatery near the airport...the food was great and cheap (even if we got the world's worst waitress! LOL). After lunch, we headed back to the hotel. Eddie asked us what we were getting into the rest of the day, so we told him we were headed to Old San Juan for the afternoon. Eddie offered to give us a ride down there (which we gladly accepted). He allowed us time to go up to our room and change before we left. He picked it's up in his personal car and drive us over...still giving us great information about the island, and also life - advice we will surely cherish. He left us near the docks - and I must say, it was a little sad ending our time with him. It was like being with an Uncle you haven't seen in a while. He really takes care of people, and seems to genuinely enjoy what he does. He puts a lot of hard-work into perfecting his craft as an excursionist and it really shows. I know it has already been said in another review, but we honestly do feel like we have made a friend in Puerto Rico, and will definitely be calling WHEN we come back! Thank you very much for your time today, Eddie...We thoroughly enjoyed it - you made our vacation extremely memorable and special!

    Bespoke Lifestyle Management

    Bespoke Lifestyle Management

    (147 reviews)

    We did the rainforest tour with Bespoke. George was our tour guide. He picked us up from our hotel…read more I would recommend this vice the tours where yoy meet at a pickup point. I have been on quite a few tours and Geroge hands down has been the best tour guide. 14 people in our group. He was attentive to all, engaging, and educational. I learned, laughed, and had a great adventure. For parts that were a bit difficult for some, he focusef on form giving confidence to those who were a bit nervous or inexperienced with the terrain. The admin was seamless. After we booked, we immediately got a text to confirm pickup location. We got a text with instructions and the waiver do we were prepared for pickup. Then the morning of George called us when he was on his way.

    My review is specifically about the bioluminescent Adventure to the South West part of the island…read morecalled la paraguera. Julian was our driver and tour guide into this quaint small town with a Caribbean vibe and gave us the right amount of peace and quiet but information to keep us entertained and interested. We were definitely able to see the micro Organisms in the water The evening came upon us. We even had little toddlers and babies with us and he was very patient when they were crying in the right there. He gave us the time that we all needed in the the water to experience the magic. A nice dinner was a pleasant surprise before we hit sunset and got on the boat. Our cost was $398 for a couple. Pretty steep, but a once in a lifetime experience.

    Island Venture - paddleboarding - Updated July 2026

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