

Best for beginner divers, 5-21m, boat entry, mild current.
Cayo Icacos offers a varied underwater landscape featuring a combination of reef, wall, and artificial reef structures. Located off Culebra Island, this site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginner divers. Depths range from 5 to 21 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres, and water temperatures remain between 27C and 30C throughout the year. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen unexpectedly. Divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic at the surface and use a marker buoy during ascents. Hazards include potential jellyfish, sharp coral, and surf conditions.
18.38980, -65.59377
Keep a close eye on conditions before descending, as currents can strengthen unexpectedly despite the site's generally mild rating, and jellyfish can be present in the water column. Tow a surface marker buoy during your ascent to stay visible to passing boat traffic.
Access is via boat charter departing from Fajardo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-21m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a varied landscape with generally mild currents.
The site features depths ranging from 5 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 18,700 metres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, jellyfish, sharp coral, strong currents, and surf.
Diving at Cayo Icacos in Fajardo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cayo Icacos in Fajardo. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Cayo Icacos in Fajardo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cayo Icacos in Fajardo typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.