Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.kayakingpuertorico.com
)
Runs numerous tours, including the bioluminescent la-
goon, daytime snorkel tours and full day trips including kayaking, snorkeling and an ex-
cursion to El Yunque ($109).
Akuadventures
KAYAKING
(
www.biobaypr.com
)
Uses clear kayaks on its tours of the bioluminescent bay, enabling
paddlers to see the aquatic fireworks from all angles.
Fishing
Capt Osva Alcaide
FISHING, SNORKELING
( 787-547-4851;
www.deepseafishingpr.com
)
Offers half- and full-day deep-sea fish-
ing charters out of Fajardo, and snorkeling to Icacos and Palominos islands. A full day (six
people maximum) with lunch costs $950.
Diving
Caribbean School of Aquatics
DIVING
( 787-728-6606;
www.saildiveparty.com
;
Villa Marina)
Operating since 1963, the
Caribbean School of Aquatics has National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
and Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) scuba classes, and Captain Greg
Korwek will take you on all-day boat trips to the best spots around La Cordillera and else-
where; two-tank dives start at $119 per person.
La Casa del Mar
DIVING
( 787-860-3483;
www.scubapuertorico.net
;
1000 Ave Conquistador)
Set inside the
grounds of El Conquistador resort, this PADI-certified outfit is great for all levels. A
'bubblemaker' appeals to the younger crowd, while more-experienced divers can take the
trips to local reefs (one/two tanks $69/99). A two-tank dive in Culebra is $125.
Sea Ventures Dive Center
DIVING, SNORKELING
( 800-739-3483, 787-863-3483;
www.divepuertorico.com
;
Puerto del Rey)
With
three outlets in Fajardo, Palmas del Mar and Guánica, staffed by very experienced profes-
sionals, Sea Ventures offers one-week PADI certification courses. For those who just want
the basics or already know how to dive, there are usually trips to Palominos and Icacos
