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San Juan Mini Boat Tour: Explore History and Adventure
4.6
208 Ratings
San Juan
For intrepid travelers wishing for a peek into San Juan’s enchanting past, embark on our fullest tour. Navigating the harbor waters in your own boat, you’ll pause to absorb the key points of the city’s chronicle.
For intrepid travelers wishing for a peek into San Juan’s enchanting past, embark on our fullest tour. Navigating the harbor waters in your own boat, you’ll pause to absorb the key points of the city’s chronicle.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- San Juan Bay - Take charge of a 13’ inflatable boat, which you will navigate throughout the tour. Experience the sights of Condado and the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
- Old San Juan - Delight in stunning views of Old San Juan from the water. Sail past historic sites such as El Morro Fortress and La Fortaleza, among others!
- **Castillo de…
- San Juan Bay - Take charge of a 13’ inflatable boat, which you will navigate throughout the tour. Experience the sights of Condado and the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
- Old San Juan - Delight in stunning views of Old San Juan from the water. Sail past historic sites such as El Morro Fortress and La Fortaleza, among others!
- Castillo de San Cristobal - Glide by Fort San Cristobal, the largest fort constructed by the Spaniards in the Americas, along with the cruise ship ports, green mountains to the south, and the rainforest to the southeast. Enjoy the warm Caribbean breeze and possibly encounter some local wildlife.
- Hato Rey - Conclude your tour at the bustling commercial piers of the Caribbean, where you can observe the San Juan commercial district and Hato Rey via an eco-friendly water channel. Discover a mangrove area, home to iguanas, birds, and other local wildlife.
What's Included
- Life Vests
- Carbonated beverages
- Local guide
- Use of Mini Boat
- Life Vests
- Carbonated beverages
- Local guide
- Use of Mini Boat
What's Not Included
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Gratuity
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Gratuity
Additional Information
- Children must be (4) four years or older and be accompanied by an adult per Mini Boat.
- Each Mini Boat driver must be 18 years or older and present a valid driver’s license at check in.
- No alcohol or smoking is allowed aboard our mini boats.
- There is a weight limit of 600 poundsper boat limit and a max capacity of 3 people. If the weight limit…
- Children must be (4) four years or older and be accompanied by an adult per Mini Boat.
- Each Mini Boat driver must be 18 years or older and present a valid driver’s license at check in.
- No alcohol or smoking is allowed aboard our mini boats.
- There is a weight limit of 600 poundsper boat limit and a max capacity of 3 people. If the weight limit is exceeded, the staff will add and additional mini boat for the reservation, if available and it will have an additional fee.
Location
San Juan Bay Marina
Avenida Manuel Fernández Juncos
Enter San Juan Bay marina parking and to the right of the entrance, you will find our check-in area.
*** Please arrive 45 MINUTES PRIOR to departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(208 Ratings)
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Christie_l
Jun 16, 2025
So cool! - WHERE ELSE do you get to drive your own mini boat!?! This was so cool!!! It was very relaxed and enjoyable!
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Christina_m
Jun 10, 2025
A great time to be had enjoying the views and history of San Juan from your very own mini boat which YOU drive. - My mama and I (ages 60 and 42) got to experience this mini boat tour and it was amazing! We both got to drive the boat and it was a blast! Our Captain was Jaimen and he was so knowledgeable and very experienced in his field. It's too bad he was just filling in for someone else because he made our tour incredibly fun and had extensive knowledge of the history of PR and San Juan specifically. It was nice to be able to view the sights from the water. It can get pretty choppy, but he was very patient with us and let us go at our own speed until we felt comfortable. I do want to mention that where as we were comfortable in the boat just the 2 of us, we would have been pretty cramped if there were 3 or 4 of us. It is a mini boat after all. So if you are going to include 3 or 4, I'd suggest you all be very fit! We had a great time and would def do this again.
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O7799occhristinam
Jun 8, 2025
Drive your own mini boat touring San Juan Bay with beautiful views and lots of history! - We experienced the San Juan mini boat tour Saturday and it was awesome! We got to drive our own boat and learned a lot about Puerto Ricos history. Our captain and tour guide, Jairam was extremely knowledge and an expert in his field. He was also very personable and pretty funny as well! He made us feel comfortable and we had a blast driving the boat in the San Juan Bay.
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Natalie_s
Jun 5, 2025
The Captain was really... - The Captain was really knowledgeable and nice during the tour. I recommend this excursion to anyone. Must do if you visit PR.
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Kmg164
Apr 29, 2025
Fun boat day! - Awesome experience doing the mini boat tour. We got lucky and it was just us and our guide. Our guide was very kind and let us get off the boat and go to a beach for a little while. We had a wonderful time and would do this again! We got to see beautiful spots and our tour took some great pictures for us. We are very thankful!
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Digeria_f
Apr 9, 2025
This was the besttt... - This was the besttt excursion booked for our trip !! They let you drive the boat by yourself just you and your family on the boat and you and the rest of the group follow the tour guide around . He was doing donuts in the water taking us to different parts let us jump in the water it was so fun . They have a cooler on the boat and they give you drinks to put inside ! Definitely worth the price book now !!
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C456h2d4dc
Mar 21, 2025
This was so fun to... - This was so fun to actually get to drive the boat and tour the island from the water. We actually got to see some dolphins as well.
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Chantyll_w
Jun 30, 2025
So much fun and different experience. - Went with my husband and son. My husband got to drive the mini boat and it turned out to be the highlight of our vacation for him. We drove to a few different historical check points and even docked and swam in the ocean for 20-25 minutes, which was an unexpected surprise but welcomed. Our guide found a starfish for us and just enjoyed riding the waves.
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Shantia_c
Jun 1, 2025
Not for everyone. - The guide was very friendly and patient. However, the young lady who worked inside on May 30 was rude, upon arrival she informed that we were extremely early and we were prompted to wait outside. When there was seating inside the air conditioned building and refreshments. I booked this excursion on Viator. There is nowhere on Viator’s website that informs you that you would be driving the boat there’s conflicting information from the companies website to the third-party vendor in which I booked. I attempted to explain this to the young lady to whom rudely and so eloquently advised me that the description is clear to be your own captain. This experience would be better suited for someone who is an experienced boater and given more than five minutes of instructions. Also, someone should ensure that any third party company in which they’re business is advertised on provides the same information to all customers. I would recommend this experience with the clarity that the person is fully informed and prepared for the task.
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Tkocudak
Apr 17, 2025
They cancel for no reason even with reservation made weeks in advance!!! - We booked this excursion weeks before our trip and kids were so excited for it. Got an email the night before saying it was cancelled. No explanation. We walked down the day of our reservation to see if there was a mistake and we spoke with other tour companies next to east island. They told us the weather conditions were perfect so they weren’t sure why it was cancelled. When I called to ask if they had anything for our last day, the woman I spoke with was rude and just said the captain can cancel with no explanation. Ridiculous and very disappointed kids!!!!
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