It was a wonderfully thought out experience. The crew was exceptional. The snacks and lunch that was included was perfec. You couldn't ask for a better chartered experience for the price. Would definitely not just recommend but would use these services agai. read more

had the most incredible experience yesterday with pirate snorkeling. Our captain Hector and his first meet Jakki could not have been more accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly, a first class to experience that we won't soon forget.! highly recommend we will definitely be back our next time Puerto Rico read more

Fun and safe. The road has massive holes so the van will be rocking and rolling to avoid. Can somebody get a group together to pave this road? The experience is magical. You feel like you are on Moana. Tour guides are knowledgeable and humorous. Bring a tip for them. read more

Very unpleasant experience. I understand the captain has safety rules, and of course guests should follow them, but the way he communicated was extremely rude and unfriendly. Saying things like "This is my boat, are you the captain or I'm the captain?! follow my rules" made everyone feel uncomfortable. There are better ways to enforce rules while still treating customers respectfully. read more

A great snorkeling trip Friendly crew who knew the weather & water currents. Half day was perfect to get amazing snorting with turtles and a bit of white sandy beach. read more

Had a great snorkel and kayak experience, Jose was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the history of the area. 100% recommendation. read more

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Pirate Snorkeling Shack is an AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! Hector and his crew are the absolute best! He is a super professional and licensed captain with decades of knowledge on the local ecosystem and culture. We have been using them every year for 6 years now and every adventure is just breathtaking! We have done Many different adventures with Hector and he just blows us away every time! We have gone snorkeling in the bioluminescent bay at night (which was a magical once in a lifetime experience for us), swimming with sea turtles and rays off the coast of Palomino Island, a remote beach experience on an abandoned limestone mining island (Isla Icacos), and several other adventures that we will keep just between us. Hector has a beautiful big white Boston Whaler boat that is in perfect condition. He also has all the floaties, masks, snorkels, wetsuits, rafts, accessories and equipment you could possibly want in order to make your trip unforgettable, and the equipment is properly fitting and kept in perfect condition and is obviously well maintained. He even includes snacks and soft drinks. Hector is also an incredible resource on all information related to the ocean or the island of Puerto Rico or any wildlife you may come across. It is very obvious that he is very passionate about protecting the beautiful environment he is bringing you into. You seriously cannot go wrong with Hector and Pirate Snorkeling Shack. read more

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A fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff were friendly and prompt, and we were able to see an anemone and several fish. Would highly recommend. read more

We were able to walk up and rent snorkeling gear directly from the tent during a busy week. Staff directed us to the reefs and made it easy. Price was reasonable but if you intend to rent gear, get it as soon as you can in the morning, as it's one price for the day no matter how long you use it. The Seven Seas beach offers plenty to see without needing to get on a boat. If you're staying nearby, it's really convenient to just walk down to the beach and grab your gear. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing experience, super nice crew. They provide snacks and drinks. The boat was really nice as well! They were a great vibe and customer service is amazing. Thank you for a beautiful experience. read more

I found this business last year on Gustazos (similar to Groupon). They had a deal that included 2 hours of kayak or SUP and unlimited snorekling for 2 people. We called and asked if they allowed toddlers. A few places told us no but they said it was okay, as long a he fit between us on the kayak. We brought a child sized life jacket. When we arrived we handed the guy our coupon and they gave us a map of the reefs and sent us on our way. He advised us to stay to the right because of the strong current. And they weren't kidding. That was a nice workout. Lots of fun though. We didn't do the snorkeling because of our son. We returned another day with some friends and this time did the snorkeling because our son was with his grandparents. The kayak g was great. Our friends liked it. The snorkeling not so much. The water was too murky that day. Although i was able to find a dollar. We came back with our son a third time earlier this year and had a blast again. This time we kayaked to the end to a small beach. Very relaxing. This is stating the obvious but I recommend this business. read more

Beautiful afternoon paddling on the bay! Beached the kayak and swam, ate lunch and also got to see the Bio bay during the day!

I highly recommend the Kayaking and Snorkeling Experience if you have had little/no experience kayaking and or snorkeling before. I had snorkeled before but struggled and after having an excursion with Pirate Snorkeling, I will struggle no more! Joshua was a wonderful guide and gave us a lot of great information about the mangroves and the natural environment in the area. We did Culebra and bioluminescence bay with another company but our excursion with Pirate Snorkeling Shack was our favorite experience. If we ever come back, we will definitely book a boat tour with Pirate. Highly recommend! read more

Great Customer Service! Staff is very kind and makes the experience even better. We where new at snorkeling and the guides where patient with us and very attentive to make sure our experience was a good one. read more

Hector and his wife were both great hosts. The snorkeling was amazing and beautiful. The private beach was beautiful I would recommend them to everyone read more

Our family had a great afternoon snorkeling trip with Hector and Yaya. They were very knowledgable, hospitable and friendly. Highly recommended. read more

Great experience. Professional and friendly captain. Beautiful water. Loved snorkeling with the sea turtles. Would go again! read more

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Loved the experience. Joshua was very helpful and made sure not to rush us. Once we got out to the reef it was so relaxing to watch the fish swim by. Saw a sting ray buried in the sand. I am not a good swimmer but didnt matter. Life preserver makes it easy. Highly recommend. read more

The captain/guide was friendly and so helpful. He is a local small business owner and easy to work with. Book directly through them to save over online booking. read more

I rented a mask, snorkel and flippers from their little operation set up on Seven Seas Beach near Fajardo. They were friendly, and gave me a nice little water proof map of the coral reefs, which turned out to be extremely helpful. However, I only recommend going out to far reefs on your own, if you are a strong swimmer, adventurous, and the sea is calm. It is not for the faint of heart, and I got a bit concerned for my safety a few times. But if you don't go out to the far reefs, then all you will see is an itty bitty one and maybe some other wildlife. read more

Very well and guided experience of snorkeling. Very highly recommended when you need a private boat. Hector are very experienced and helped each of us individually and looked out for the best experience we could have on a breezy and wavy day. read more

Aug 5, 2024. My family enjoyed a great time snorkeling n enjoying a boat ride. The crew team are pleasant, n professional. They made sure we had a nice time. I highly recommend this place. They will try to accommodate your needs. Thank you Pirate Snorkeling Shack, God bless you all. read more

We hand a great time with Hector and his wife! they were great hosts!! The snorkeling and beach day were awesome!

Our snorkeling trip was the highlight of our vacation. Drinks, food, great snorkeling, and wonderful company! If you are worried about snorkeling for a straight 7.5 hours, worry no more. So much more than just snorkeling! Pirate Snorkeling Shack will be the only company we use for snorkeling during our Puerto Rico vacations! read more

Worth the money. Safe and beautiful. Hector and his wife were so thoughtful and make sure our experience was lovely

Joshua was fantastic and made our whole morning. It was our favorite day of our trip! Thank you guys!

We had an amazing time today with Hector and Maji. They are very knowledgeable and friendly people. We learned a lot about the area and had a great time snorkeling and hanging out on the beach. They had snacks, drinks, and games to play on the beach. The GoPro rental was clutch for us. If you're in the area and are looking for something to do, this is it!! It's private and caters to you. Hector and Maji really care about giving you the best experience possible. 100% great time!! Do this at the beginning of your trip because you're going to want to do it again. read more

Not easy to run a water sports business. Especially after a handful of hurricanes :) This operator picked up the phone on the third ring and was super friendly, super helpful and we had an awesome time! Thank you very much for making our Puerto Rico experience even more amazing than it already was! I wish you and yours all the best. read more

This was an awesome experience! We set out as a family of five with three younger kiddos (ages 8, 6 and 3). From booking until the end, it was easy, well organized, super professional and so much fun! We took a kayak out to the sea and snorkeled around a reef. Everyday will have different sea life to view but this day had lots of jellyfish! Our guides showed our little ones how to "pet" them; something I didn't know you could do without getting stung. We went to a very quite beach and a lagoon and hung out for a bit. It was the most perfect morning/afternoon! It is something we could have done with or without our kids. read more

There are three choices for snorkeling in PR. Use your own gear and go it alone, sign up with an overpriced tour company that sets you on a specific time table, or use Pirate. We chose Pirate, and it was the perfect choice for us. We didn't want to wake up early or rush to snorkel. We took our time, stopped at Luquillo for lunch and arrived at Pirate around 2pm. The staff at Pirate were friendly and provided everything we needed for a great afternoon of snorkeling. We were the only people around the reef and saw tons of sealife. The whole experience was A+, highly recommended. read more

What a great group to do an adventure with. They are concerned with your safety as well as making sure you enjoy the beauty of their special places. I would go again. read more

March 18, 2015 - Highly recommend! We will not go to anyone else for water sports in Fajardo! Capt. Hector spoke great English which was really helpful and rented us paddle boards for a reasonable and competitive price. He took reservations and accepted credit cards which was also convenient. Being a Luquillo native, he gave us tips on where to get some of the best authentic Puerto Rican food - which did not let us down either. He and his wife, Coral, went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and enjoyed ourselves. To top it off, when Bio Bay kayaking tours were sold out (11 different companies, most booked out at least two weeks+) we called Pirate Snorkeling Shack and rented kayaks the very next night at almost half the price! Thank you Hector and Coral! We will be back! - Mandy S. read more

They are amazing I never been any where or tried anything with the hospitality they have they do such an amazing job , so helpful I love that it's a family business , they even offered us any help we may need On our vacation and suggestions this is unforgettable and I will recommend them to any and everyone , you will not find a better place and nothing beats there prices. Wish you all the best of luck 4 years strong many more for you to go ! THANK YOU for making my girlfriends bday a memory of a life time ! read more

I highly recommend this company for close to shore snorkeling. Their set up is really safe and good for families. Two tour guides are in the water with you to help locate the sea creatures and another guide is keeping a close eye in a kayak. We didn't see any large animals but still fun! Tour guides are great! read more

These guys were great. Good communication and solid service. We rented snorkeling gear but the conditions ended up not being great. They quickly offered us a kayak or paddle boards at no extra cost. Had a great time. Recommended. read more

Terrific! Our guides Miguel and Chris were friendly and knowledgeable, the snorkeling was great, and owner Hector and his wife made us a generous lunch when we returned. read more

We loved our experience with Hector and his wife! They clearly love what they do and only want you to have the best time possible. They were helpful and accommodating! I would highly recommend! read more

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Great people to work with, very accommodating, informative, and jovial. The ocean was a little rough so we were unable to see the big reef with our snorkel gear but we were still able to see some smaller ones nestled in the bay. My only complaint is that my SUP board leaked. read more

A truly excellent outfit. We received lots of personal attention from Hector, the delightful owner/guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about sea life and happy to answer questions. The kayaks and snorkeling equipment were in excellent condition. Even the lunch was great--sandwiches on fresh Puerto Rican bread. Hector speaks flawless English and is dedicated to providing a safe experience, as well as an enjoyable one. My family of five from the Washington, DC area could not have asked for a better snorkeling experience. read more

They were so easy to work with and very reasonably priced! Be sure to ask for a floating waist thing if you are snorkeling though. Luckily our captain had a few extras. read more