Mona Island is a 14,000-acre uninhabited island and nature reserve. Mona Island receives far fewer visitors than other islands in Puerto Rico despite the fact that it offers some of the best snorkeling in the country. The waters surrounding Mona Island are home to the largest concentration of reef aquatic life in the area including rainbow colored fish, octopuses, rays, pufferfish and clownfish. The island is only accessible by boat and best visited on a snorkeling tour with a professional and experienced guide. Mona Island is a located 50 miles off the west coast of Puerto Rico.
Fajardo is one of the most popular destinations for water attractions and snorkeling in Puerto Rico. The calmer waters and coral-rich bays off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico at Fajardo are ideal for snorkeling. The best snorkeling in Fajardo can be found just off-shore at the beaches of Escondido and Convento. Luxury catamaran tours are available to take passengers on snorkeling tours in the waters surrounding Fajardo. Numerous hotels and tour operators in San Juan offer one-day snorkeling tours and transportation to Fajardo. Fajardo is located 37 miles east of San Juan on the eastern coast of Puerto Rico.
Caja de Muertos Island, or Coffin Island, is a small, uninhabited coastal island that offers some of the best snorkeling on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. Caja de Muertos Island has been designated a nature reserve and the waters surrounding the island are home to a large coral reef system and an array of colorful tropical fish and aquatic life. Caja de Muertos Island is only accessible by boat and local tour operators offer one-day snorkeling tours to the island. Caja de Muertos is located 5 miles off the coast of Ponce on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. Ponce is the second largest city in Puerto Rico and is located 73 miles from San Juan.
Vieques Island is the larger of two Spanish Virgin Islands located off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico. The waters surrounding Vieques island are home to spectacular coral reefs, many of which can be accessed from the shore, and exotic aquatic life including eagle rays, sea turtles and pufferfish. Vieques Island can be reached by boat from Fajardo or by plane from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Snorkeling charters to Vieques Island are available aboard small boats departing from Fajardo. Vieques Island is located 8 miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico.
Culebra Island is the smaller of two Spanish Virgin Islands located off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico. The white-sand beaches and calm, clear waters of Punta Soldado, Mosquito and Melones offer excellent snorkeling opportunities. Culebra Island can be reached by ferry from neighboring Vieques Island or by plane from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Culebra Island is located 10 miles north of Vieques Island.
