Private SCUBA Diving 2 Tank Adventure for Certified Divers with PADI Instructor

  Run don’t walk to book your time in the Dragonfruit. From booking to communication to the experience itself – this was one of the best experiences we’ve had on any… read more trip.

Booking:
When our travel had to be delayed due to C19, Ruthie couldn’t have been more supportive in securing a new, mutually available date.
Communicating through WhatsApp was so convenient & consistent – and the flexibility in making sure our snorkeling happened and in safe conditions (esp for our 2 first-time snorkelers) was above and beyond.
Ruthie also helped tremendously in preparing us to support one of our children who has motion sickness – and it worked!

The snorkeling experience:
WOW. Whenever you’re engaging with nature, there’s a chance you won’t see much. But Ruthie’s expertise and patience led us to fabulous coral full of fish, a stingray, and 4 sea turtles. Pure magic.
But the reason we were able to fully enjoy our undersea companions was because we were so well prepared. From properly fitted fins to our careful mask fittings, nothing was left to chance.
Ruthie also provided a terrific breathing lesson with multiple tricks that REALLY worked to set even our more nervous little one at ease.
If you are traveling with kids – especially first time snorkelers – I can’t recommend Simpatico more highly.

The boat experience:
Captain Scotty’s expert boat handling, fabulous storytelling (Ruthie, too!), and kind nature made our wee sailors feel immediately at home. While we were in the water he made a delicious meal the weekend devoured back on board & still talk about!

Ruthie and Scotty also “took the temperature” and could see that the kids were getting tuckered out. So we regrouped and decided to stay in 1 spot instead of heading to the 2nd. Their generosity of spirit & the fact that we weren’t on a big party boat held to other people’s agenda made for a positive & individualized experience.

I honestly don’t have the words to describe what this meant to our family. We were on a healing trip after a major loss, and our time on the boat and in the water was full of pure joy & wonder. We came away with priceless memories & new friends we’ll absolutely be returning to in future trips to PR!

  I have had the enormous pleasure of going out w Simpatico Charters twice. my first outing w Capt. Scotty and First Mate /Certified Dive Instructor Ruthie was for a 2… read more tank dive at the gorgeous reefs off of Fajardo. I can say it was 100% one of the best dive experiences I have had in my 3 yrs of being a diver. Ruthie was extremely attentive and paired up w me since I had been out of the water for a while. The in depth knowledge that they both share is way above 5 stars…the food provided was fantastic and well thought out. My 2nd outing w them was w a group of friends snorkeling. I learned so much about all the reef critters and how to spot them. the food again was superior. I felt so at ease w them that I am now going to do my AOW and Rescue Diver courses w/ Instructor Ruthie. This charter is very tuned in to everyone’s safety and enjoyment…Class Act!

  Whether a beginner or expert diver, this team, Dive Master Ruthie and Captain Scott, can provide an outstanding experience for scuba or snorkeling surrounding Fajardo. The experience is entirely safe,… read more packed with fun, and attention oriented, overall, the highlight of any vacation. It is a must do!

  My husband I were honeymooning in PR and we had the best experience with Scottie and Ruthie. The Dragon Fruit is so bight and beautiful . The knowledge behind Capt… read more Scottie is incredible, he has years on the water and stories to tell. I felt very safe and knew we were in great hands.

We went to Culebra for Snorkeling and Ruthie is so patient and the best teacher. The water out there is unlike anything I have ever seen! The fish and the corals look like they are out of a movie.

Ruthie is also an incredible cook and another night on our vacation we had a sunset dinner cruise. What a wonderful experience.

HIGHLY recommend Simpatico charters for your Puerto Rican water adventures!

  Our family had an awesome afternoon with Ruthie and Captain Scottie! We were booking last minute and were super lucky this has just come available due to some other… read more cancellations. An excellent trip with personalized instruction made everyone feel comfortable and safe in the water. Ruthie also guided us through the reef to point out sea creatures, she even brought some to the surface for us to touch including a Sea Cucumber!

The meal and snacks afterwards were delicious and really hit the spot after a long afternoon in the water! The rum punch cocktail was the perfect finale.

Ruthie and Scottie were the perfect hosts with great stories and relaxed conversation. Can’t wait to go back for another snorkeling adventure on the Dragon Fruit!

  Great tour! Guides were so friendly and informative. My family of five (22 yo, 20yo 16yo + 2 parents) really enjoyed the snorkeling. Ruthie took the time to properly… read more fit our masks, though we have been snorkeling many times, we have never been told what to look for in a proper fit. Food was homemade and very good. Plenty of drinks. The small group was perfect bc no one scared all the fish/sea life away. This isn’t a fancy trip, with a large boat and a ton of staff. It was exactly what we were looking for, great guides, great snorkeling and personal attention. Overall a great experience!

  They did everything they said they would do (food, soda,beer, ice, water) Ruthie and Scottie who own the boat and take you out are so knowledgeable about snorkeling, scuba diving,… read more and where to go for the best views. They explained everything about how to snorkel that even the novice can do it. They had NEW proper equipment that they fitted each of us with individually and really took their time. I learned some great tips!!! Scottie made our lunch and the food was wonderful. They love this island and it’s well being and it shows!! They were absolutely fantastic!!!

  Took a charter to 2 different locations and got to snorkel in the most amazing reefs. Both Ruthie and Scotty were extremely knowledgeable of the area, the sea life,… read more and even the history of the area. They have such an amazing energy about them that makes the trip better than I could have ever expected. It was topped off with an amazing meal on the boat and enough pictures to remember this fabulous trip for a lifetime! I definitely recommend and will be scheduling with them again!!!

  After a scheduling glitch (that was TripAdvisor/Viator’s fault) the owners/captains were very apologetic and accommodating. They were willing to reschedule for the next morning (as their schedule allowed) and it… read more was a fabulous trip. Scottie and Ruthie were so friendly and went out of their way to show us a good time. We saw sea turtles, sting rays, all kinds of amazing fish and even 3 sharks! Ruthie was a great guide and led us around to point out all the different sea life. The lunch was great as well. I highly recommend this company and this excursion!

  Amazing time with two amazing people. Captain Scotty and Ruthie are fantastic. They are very patient with new and nervous snorkelers. They are also very conscientious of keeping the… read more reefs and ocean animals pristine and protected and pay personal attention to everything. Would 1,000% recommend them, especially if you want a non-commercial/touristy experience with folks that feel like friends and family.

  This was one of the best experiences we had.

Capt. Scott and Ms. Ruthie were amazing. They took care of us even before we set foot on the… read more boat. They were very flexible with our requirements – diet, boarding time, and location.

We enjoyed amazing food and drinks! Ruthie is an amazing chef. She made Coquito Mojito that was exquisite. The Capt. made amazing barbecue chicken for us and Turkey sandwiches for the kids. Everyone loved the food.

Ruthie guided us through every step. She made sure we are all safe and comfortable with snorkeling and then she helped us find schools of fishes. We even saw sea turtles.

Having an entire boat to ourselves made the experience very unique and enjoyable. I would highly recommend them.

  Ruthie and Scottie were a wonderful crew to go on this snorkeling journey with. From start to finish they were a joy to be with. For a family that was… read more new to snorkeling they were detailed in their instructions and Ruthie was there in the water helping and guiding us throughout the experience. We had requested vegan food – Scottie prepared a very nice meal for us with vegan pasta, homemade hummus and chips, grilled vegetables, grilled corn – after the snorkeling we were all very hungry. The snorkeling itself was great – we were able to see corals, many types of fish and turtles as well.

Overall great experience – highly recommend.