Backwater Wildlife & Boat Tours

Name: Backwater Wildlife & Boat Tours
Address: Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters Puerto Rico, San Juan, 00772
Price range: trips from US $280 to US $399
Rating: 4.9

4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters Puerto Rico, San Juan, 00772, Puerto Rico–

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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24 feet

4.9/5 (38 reviews)

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Discover the magic of San Juan’s pristine waters aboard Backwater Fishing & Boat Tours, a sleek 2014 Bay Rider Kencraft Center Console designed for comfort, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Powered by a reliable 150HP Yamaha outboard, this versatile vessel cruises up to 40 knots and welcomes up to 6 guests—perfect for intimate outings with friends, family, or fellow explorers.

Led by experienced local captain Jorge Moran, you'll explore hidden gems and vibrant ecosystems on our signature Backwater Tour. Spot exotic birds, iguanas, caimans, and even manatees as you drift through untouched nature. Choose from relaxing boat tours, scenic sandbar stops, or thrilling wildlife excursions.

The boat is fully equipped with modern amenities, including a high-quality sound system, baitwell, fishfinder, rod holders, outside speakers, and an ice box to keep drinks chilled. Safety is our top priority, with all required equipment onboard: GPS, sonar, radar, chart plotter, VHF radio, and life jackets.

Customizable options include drinks and snacks. We're family-friendly and pet-friendly—plus, alcohol, red wine, smoking, and swimming are all welcome aboard.

Don’t just book a tour—create a memory. Reserve your trip today and experience San Juan like never before!

Customizable options include drinks and snacks. We're family-friendly and pet-friendly—plus, alcohol, red wine, smoking, and swimming are all welcome aboard.

Don’t just book a tour—create a memory. Reserve your trip today and experience San Juan like never before!

Popular features

Pets

Drinks

Child Friendly

Ice Box

Food (Snacks)

Popular features

Pets

Drinks

Child Friendly

Ice Box

Food (Snacks)

Customer reviews

Rating

4.9

(38 reviews)

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Experience

Customers' gallery (47)

What customers say

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

95%

Recommended

All reviews (38)

Showing 1 – 5 of 39 reviews

Patricia Moree

Georgia, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

🌴 Worth Every Minute—Ask for Manny!

2 Hr – Sandbar, Swim & Relax on June 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Manny was an outstanding guide for our 2-hour boat tour! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone had a great experience. He pointed out so many things we would have completely missed on our own, including iguanas, Puerto Rican ducks, and tarpon. He even offered to turn the boat around so we could get better photos, which was such a thoughtful touch.
His enthusiasm for the area and wildlife really made the tour special. We learned a lot, saw amazing sights, and never felt rushed. If you're considering a tour, I highly recommend requesting Manny. He truly went above and beyond to make our trip memorable!
Thank you, Manny, for a fantastic experience! 🌴🦎🐟🚤

Craig Lahti

Michigan, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Captain Manny is the man!

2 Hr – Backwater Wildlife Sunset on December 23, 2025 • 3 adults

We booked a sunset cruise for our last night in Puerto Rico, and Captain Manny made the trip outstanding. He was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and made great conversation with us. 

He was kind and courteous to other boats and crews, and it was easy to see he is liked and respected by the other captains and crews. 

After showing us some wildlife and touring several mangroves, he positioned us at the perfect time to watch a beautiful sunset over San Juan. 

I look forward to coming back to Puerto Rico and going on a charter fishing trip with Manny.

Derrick Mitchell

Virginia, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Trip was awesome

2 Hr – Sandbar, Swim & Relax on April 3, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Manny was awesome, he was very knowledgeable about the destination we were going to and also knowledgeable about the history or Puerto Rico...Even tho it was an error in the booking, they mistakenly had our reservation for 11 when it should have been 12, they gave us a discount and still got almost the schedule 2 hours...I will definitely come back to them for all their tours!! - Dmitch

Felicia Perez

Chicago, IL, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

The best experience in a life time

2 Hr – Backwater Wildlife Sunset on May 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

It was perfect! The captain was awesome, he was patient w/ us and tried his best to make sure the kids can swim and enjoy themselves. The sunset was beautiful, he also had drinks (water,& Powerade , even though we brought our own. The kids were so happy and my heart was filled. Def would come back. 10/10 hands down 😊😊

Liz Jones

Pennsylvania, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

So much fun!

2 Hr – Sandbar, Swim & Relax on February 21, 2026 • 6 adults

I reserved the sandbar boat tour for my girls trip. We had six of us and the boat was perfect for that size, and we had SO much fun! Captain Manny was professional, kind and totally accommodating. I would absolutely recommend this for anyone, this was the highlight of our whole trip!!

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2 Hr – Backwater Wildlife Tour

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2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $280