Safe Harbor Puerto Del Rey is one of the Caribbean's largest marinas, offering world-class docking, easy access to island cays, and a gateway to Puerto Rico's eastern waters.
Safe Harbor Puerto Del Rey has long held a central place in Puerto Rico's boating community. Situated on State Road 3 in Fajardo, it ranks among the largest marinas in the Caribbean, with hundreds of slips accommodating everything from modest sailboats to large motor yachts. The facility has been a hub for transient cruisers making their way through the island chain for decades.
Visitors come here not only to dock but to use the marina as a launching point for the region's outstanding waters. Day trips to Isla Palominitos and nearby cays are popular, offering snorkeling over coral reefs in clear, shallow water. Boat tours and fishing charters depart regularly, giving non-sailors easy access to the same seascape.
The marina's full-service yard includes fuel, repairs, provisioning, and shower facilities, making it a practical base for longer voyages toward Vieques or the Spanish Virgin Islands. The surrounding area in Fajardo also provides convenient access to kayaking tours through the mangrove channels nearby.
For anyone drawn to the eastern Caribbean's sailing culture, Safe Harbor Puerto Del Rey offers an authentic and well-equipped home base worth the trip.
Visit during the early morning hours to watch charter boats and catamarans depart for the nearby cays, a lively and photogenic scene.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a hat; the docks offer little shade and the Caribbean sun is intense year-round.
Ask dockside staff about current conditions before heading out toward the outer islands, as afternoon winds in the channel can pick up quickly.
Try the local seafood at one of the casual waterfront spots in Fajardo before or after a day on the water.
Plan a side trip to Laguna Grande, the nearby bioluminescent bay, for an evening kayak experience that is unlike anything else in the region.
Snorkel a reef, relax on the beach, and enjoy lunch and drinks
Set out with your own group for a flexible Puerto Rico beach and snorkeling day
Guided Icacos snorkeling with beach time, lunch, and drinks
Sail, snorkel and slide along Puerto Rico's east coast
Guided reef snorkeling with beach time, lunch and drinks
Explore Fajardo’s offshore reefs on a two-tank scuba adventure
Sail to a secluded island with Fajardo coastline views
Snorkel Culebra reefs and relax at a captain-selected beach stop
Sail Puerto Rico's east coast with water toys and package-based dining