FAJARDO
Attractions & Sights
Cays: Icacos, Diablo, Palominos, Palominitos
Located just north and east of Fajardo, these cays are great
for beachcombing, snorkeling and diving. Arrange your tour through
the sailing, snorkeling and dive operators or the local fishermen.
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Las Cabezas de San Juan
www.fideicomiso.org
787-722-5882, 787-722-5834, 787-722-5872FX
Wed-Sun Tours 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 2pm (English tour). Reservation required.
This nature reserve is the site of the Fajardo lighthouse.
Wear comfortable clothes & shoes. Plan ahead for one of Puerto Rico's great
tours.
Food & drink prohibited.
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Plaza de Recreo de Fajardo
www.fajardopr.org
787-863-1400, 787-863-0005, 787-863-0393FX
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Beaches
Balneario Seven Seas
www.parquesnacionalespr.com
787-863-8180, 787-863-5794FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
An excellent beach next to the Reserva Natural de Las Cabezas
de San Juan. Camping with utilities (reservations required).
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Car Rentals
Avis
www.avis.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-863-2735, 787-863-1000, 787-863-6500FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
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Cabrera Car Rental
www.cabreracarrental.com
(main office Río Grande)
787-860-0880, 787-860-0888FX
Daily 8am-6pm.
A variety of cars to choose from with the best daily and weekly rates.
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L & M Car Rental
www.lmcarrental.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-860-6868, 787-860-6800FX
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm.
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Leaseway of PR
www.leasewaypr.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-860-5000, 787-860-2277, 787-860-5001FX
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-noon, 1pm-4pm.
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Popular Auto
www.popularautopr.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-863-4848, 787-863-4949
Airport, Hotel & Pier Shuttlebus 24/7.
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Thrifty
www.thrifty.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-860-2030, 787-860-2031FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
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World Car Rental
787-860-4808, 787-863-9696, 787-860-9001FX
Daily 7:30am-11:30am, 1pm-5pm.
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Diving
Caribbean School of Aquatics
www.saildiveparty.com
(also serving San Juan Metro)
787-728-6606, 787-383-5700CL
Daily 7am-10pm.
Since 1963, a NAUI and PADI scuba resort with diving out of San Juan
and Fajardo. Captain Greg Korwek. All-day bus, boat trips to
Spanish Virgin Isl. Sail, snorkel and lunch.
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Caribe Aquatic Adventures
www.diveguide.com/p2046.htm
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-724-1882, 787-281-8858, 787-723-6770FX
Wed-Sun 9am-5pm.
Island/Diving (or snorkeling) Picnics to Palominitos Island. Complimentary
land transportation from San Juan to Fajardo, 2 guided boat dives
[certified OR resort divers(65 ft & 30 ft depths)], snorkeling, equipment,
lunch, sodas, snacks, 4-6 persons.
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La Casa del Mar Dive Center
www.lacasadelmar.net
(also serving Culebra Vieques)
787-860-3483, 787-863-1000, 787-860-3483FX
Daily 8am-6pm.
PADI Resort Facility, 46-ft brand-new custom dive boats.
Scuba/Snorkel trips. Lunch and Scubapro Equipment included. Certifications.
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Mundo Submarino Inc.
www.mundosubmarino.net
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-791-5764, 787-791-1690FX
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Ocean Sports
www.osdivers.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-268-2329, 787-723-8513, 787-791-DIVE
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Scuba Centro
www.scubacentro.com
(also serving Culebra Humacao Vieques)
787-781-8086, 787-781-8086FX
Daily 9am-7pm. Store closed Sun.
We specialize in large groups of divers or snorkelers and our route
covers Fajardo, Vieques and Culebra. Excellent diving with over 14 wrecks.
See web page www.scubacentro.com
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Sea Ventures Pro Dive Center
www.divepuertorico.com
(also serving Culebra)
800-739-3483, 787-863-3483, 787-863-0199FX
Daily 8:30am-6pm.
A PADI 5-Star IDC Diver Education Center. Three trips daily:
morning, afternoon and full-day dive/snorkel.
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Events
Carnaval de Fajardo
07/16/2003 - 07/25/2003
www.fajardopr.org
787-863-1400, 787-863-0005, 787-863-0393FX
Artisan fair and carnival with music, food, arts and crafts.
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Festival de Veleros
03/17/2003 - 03/23/2003
www.marinapuertodelrey.com
787-860-1000, 787-863-5253FX
International Sailboat Regatta.
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Patron Saint Festival
07/16/2004 - 07/25/2004
www.fajardopr.org
787-863-1400, 787-863-0005, 787-863-0393FX
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Puerto Del Rey Annual Fishing Tournament
02/01/2003 - 02/28/2003
www.marinapuertodelrey.com
787-860-1000, 787-863-5253FX
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Fishing
Grand Illusion Charters
www.fishingpr.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-796-4645, 787-796-7323FX
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Shiraz Fishing Charters
www.charternet.com/fishers/shiraz
(also serving Humacao)
787-285-5718, 787-850-6902FX
24/7.
At Humacao (Palmas del Mar) & Fajardo, 45-ft Chris Craft.
Deep-sea sport fishing, custom tackle. Cruise & snorkel on request.
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Tropical Deep Sea Fishing
www.tropicalfishingcharters.com
787-266-4524, 787-379-4461CL, 787-266-4524FX
Half days: 8am-noon, 1pm-5pm; Full days: 8am-4pm.
Best deep-sea fishing in Fajardo. On a 50-foot Hatteras (the Big Time).
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Golf
Wyndham El Conquistador Golf
www.wyndham.com
787-863-6784, 787-860-1144FX
Daily 6:30am-6pm.
A 1993 design by Arthur Hills. One of the greatest views in Puerto Rico
with over 200 feet in elevation change from start to finish. Listed as
one of the Top 75 Golf Resorts in the world by Conde Nast. Yards:6662.
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Information
Fajardo Mayor's Office
www.fajardopr.org
787-863-1400, 787-863-0005, 787-863-0393FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Ferry, Fajardo Terminal
www.apprportal.prpa.gobierno.pr
787-863-3360, 787-860-3580FX
Departures to Culebra: Mon-Fri 9:30am & 3pm, Sat-Sun 9am,
2:30 & 6:30pm. Departures to Vieques: Mon-Fri 9:30am &
1pm & 4:30pm, Sat-Sun-Hol 9am & 3pm & 6pm. Tickets on sale
one hour before each trip. Passengers only, no cars.
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Marinas
Inversiones Isleta Marina
787-643-2180, 787-647-2368
Daily 7am-4pm.
Marina out in the bay from the Puerto Real area of Fajardo.
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Marina Puerto Chico
787-863-0834, 787-863-1915, 787-860-3721FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
In Fajardo, just north of Villa Marina.
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Marina Puerto Real
787-863-2188, 787-863-2188FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
Leasing space for dry storage with a ramp for launching small boats.
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Puerto Del Rey Marina
www.marinapuertodelrey.com
787-860-1000, 787-863-5253FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
Largest marina in the Caribbean (1,100 slips). World-class
facility with a variety of services. South of Fajardo.
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Sea Lovers Marina
787-863-3762
Daily 9am-6pm.
A simple family marina catering to local residents.
Transient slips available for a modest fee.
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Villa Marina Yacht Harbour
www.villamarinapr.com
787-863-5131, 787-728-2450, 787-860-2320FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
Closest boat ride to most of Fajardo's beautiful calm white beaches.
Follow the signs on Rt 3.
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Wyndham El Conquistador Marina
787-863-6594, 787-863-1000, 787-863-3220FX
Daily 8am-5pm.
This is one of the departure points for the nearby Cayos.
Marina located at the El Conquistador Resort.
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Restaurants
Rosa's Sea Food
787-863-0213, 787-863-0213FX
Daily 11am-10pm. Closed Wed.
Cusine: Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak, Continental, International.
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Públicos
Public Cars Terminal
www.fajardopr.org
787-860-1820
Mon-Sat 4am-6pm.
Fajardo to Luquillo, Canóvanas, Río Grande, Loíza, Carolina and San Juan.
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Sailing & Snorkeling
Captain Jack's Spread Eagle II
www.snorkelpr.com
888-523-4511, 787-887-8821, 787-888-1702FX
Daily 7am-8pm.
Modern catamaran. Snorkel-Picnic-Sail to a paradise island. Lunch,
beverages, equipment. Free new snorkel. Check out the monthly special.
Great for swimmers and non-swimmers
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Caribbean School of Aquatics
www.saildiveparty.com
(also serving San Juan Metro)
787-728-6606, 787-383-5700CL, 787-726-0848FX
Daily 7am-10pm.
Sailing catamaran Fun Cat and dive boat
Innovation. Snorkel, dive,
sail, island cruises, lunch
drinks and transportation. Capt. Greg Korwek.
NAUI/PADI Resort.
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Castillo Tours & Water sports
www.castillotours.com
787-791-6195, 787-725-7970, 787-268-0740FX
Daily 7am-5pm.
Barefoot III & Stampede sister ship catamarans. Enjoy a great day
sailing and snorkeling. Equipment, instruction and complimentary picnic
lunch included. Transportation available.
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Catamaran Getaway
www.getawaypr.com
866-833-SAIL, 787-860-7327, 787-801-1959FX
Daily 8am-10pm.
Snorkel trips on 32' catamaran. Sunset & evening sails. Private charters.
Over 25 years of sailing experience. Bilingual service & friendly local
hospitality. Perfect for small groups.
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Chamonix Catamaran
www.snorkelparty.com
787-885-1880, 787-810-5237CL, 787-885-6826FX
Daily, day & evening.
Snorkel trips, sunset and dinner cruises. Family reunions, weddings, corporate
events. New double-decker party boat. We have three vessels available to serve
groups of up to 215.
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Club Náutico Powerboat Rentals
787-860-2400, 787-617-2628CL, 787-413-1147 cel
Powerboat rentals 22- to 25-ft boats. Other services: Snorkel charters,
diving, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, Bioluminescent Bay & VIP charters.
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East Wind Excursions
www.eastwindcats.com
877-937-4386, 787-860-3434, 787-860-1656FX
Daily 10am, reservations required.
Three boats sailing from Puerto Del Rey Marina. 62-ft sailing catamaran
with glass-bottom windows and water slide that visits nearby deserted islands
for
beachcombing & snorkeling. 30- and 90-passenger power catamarans offering
snorkeling trips
to Culebra and Bioluminescent Bay trips to Vieques.
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Erin Go Bragh Charters
www.egbc.net
787-860-4401, 787-409-2511, 787-863-5253FX
Daily 10am-5pm, plus overnight trips.
50-ft Ketch. 6-Pass. Owner operated. Snorkel, day trips, short-term charters
& overnights to Bioluminescent Bay (in Vieques) and Culebra.
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Fajardo Tours
www.fajardotourspr.com
787-863-2821, 787-863-1646FX
Daily cruises 10am-3:30pm.
Traveler 50-ft sailing catamaran, snorkel, picnic-sail, sunset cruises
(on request for groups of 10 or more). 58-ft fishing boat. Charters & group
rates available.
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Ventajero Sailing Charters
www.sailpuertorico.com
787-645-9129, 787-863-4574, 787-863-1871FX
Daily, reservations required.
Day sailing and overnight charters on a 6-person, 43-ft sailboat.
Exclusive charters available.
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Yokahú Kayaks
787-604-7375, 787-863-5374, 787-860-5510FX
Daily, reservations required.
Kayak tours daytime and night to Bioluminescent Bay and lagoon. With licensed
guides; equipment provided.
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Shopping Centers
Plaza Fajardo
787-285-0544, 787-205-0505FX
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
Walmart, Pueblo Xtra Supermarket, Walgreens, and over 35 specialty shops.
Conveniently located on a major road. Tourist area, minutes away from area's
finest hotels.
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Atlantic San Juan Tours
www.puertoricoexcursions.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-644-9841, 787-894-7804FX, 787-447-7804CL
Daily 7:30am-10pm.
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Hillbilly Tours
www.hillbillytours.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-760-5618, 787-691-7011CL, 787-760-5618FX
Daily 7am-7pm.
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Airline Reservations
Isla Nena Air Service
www.islanena.8m.com
1-787-812-5144, 787-741-1577, 787-863-4400FX
Daily 6am-7pm.
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Vieques Air-Link
www.vieques-island.com
888-901-9247, 787-741-8331, 787-741-0101FX
Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-4:30pm.
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Airline, Charter
Air Flamenco
www.airflamenco.com
787-801-8256, 787-724-1105, 787-724-6345FX
Charter flights.
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Airports, Ferries & Docks
Fajardo Airport
www.apprportal.prpa.gobierno.pr
787-860-3110, 787-863-4770FX
Daily 6am-7pm.
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AdvenTours
www.adventours.tk
(main office Luquillo)
787-889-0251, 787-530-8311
Daily, 9am-5pm. Reservations required.
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EcoXcursion Aquatica
(main office Río Grande)
787-888-2887, 787-550-4630, 787-887-4349FX
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
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Encantos Ecotours
www.ecotourspr.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-272-0005, 787-789-1730FX
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